Research Consultants Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

CPS Research International is Market and Social Research Company that has cut a niche for specialized research in the World with an aim of meeting the specific demands of each research undertaking for private, institutional and corporate organizations.

The company dwells on detailed social, cultural, political, religious and economic state of affairs in the World and how they affect various sectors of economy, politics, development and way of life in the continent.

We carry our research activities in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.

We need  Research Consultants to carry out the following tasks:

1. Assist in designing questionnaires and other survey tools

2. Conduct research, data collection, field visits and any other sources of information

3. Discuss findings, analyze and evaluation of facts

4. Prepare detailed reports

5. Head and supervise key projects

Experience
We would like consultants who have participated in large scale baseline surveys and specifically employee satisfaction survey, customer satisfaction survey, Work Environment, corruption perception.

Further, we would like consultants who have participated in Performance Contracting training, Productivity Training and ISO Certification

Requirements

At least Bachelor of Science Degree in Statistics or equivalent

Send their CVs and copies of academic certificates and credentials to info@cps-research and jullyn.alistair@cps-research.com

IRC Grants Officer Job in Kenya

Grants Officer

Sector: Grants          
Location: Kenya          
Employee Type: Regular          
Employee Category: Full Time 

         
Description

Based in Nairobi, the grants officer will support the IRC Lodwar program to ensure implementation of grants is in line with the ECHO regulations, objectives set are met, accurate and comprehensive reports are submitted on time. 

The grants officer will be involved in budget and proposal development.

Key Responsibilities

Reports:

• Manage all internal reporting, ensuring high-quality, well-written and timely reports meeting donor and IRC requirements, with support from the GC and program managers/ coordinators.
• Ensure that draft reports disseminated for review and feedback by senior management team, relevant technical advisers, and HQ staff prior to submitting the final report to donor.
• Consolidate monthly internal program progress reports based on input from program managers, including tracking progress on program indicators and reporting on key program highlights/issues.
• Preparation and update of country program and specific sectoral information sheets. Provide relevant communications information as necessary for dissemination to donors, regional office and HQ.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Work with the GC and Program Coordinators in supporting development of strong data collection and monitoring & evaluation plans within each program and proposal. This includes developing logical frameworks and indicators with technical input from program staff.

Finance and Grants Management:

• Sit in BVAs and programs meetings and support on the follow up of set action points.
• Maintain the grants and report tracking system to ensure all grant files are organized and well managed for planning and preparation of donor reports and project monitoring.
• Support in compiling donor reports and initial review. Participate in proposal development.
• Ensure that report timelines are shared in advance and well written documents are submitted to grants Nairobi on time.
• Program Monitoring and support:
• Organize and coordinate events-World HIV/Aids Day, World Women’s Day, Refugee Day, Peace Day etc. commemorated by the organization.
• Ensure the program work plan is updated with new grants and changes in existing grants.
• Follow up with managers on updating spending and procurement plans.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations or other relevant field;
• Knowledge of UN (UNHCR/ UNDP/ UNICEF/WHO), US (USAID/OFDA), EU (ECHO/ EC) and UK (DFID) donor regulations, procedures and requirements preferred
• Excellent written and spoken English essential
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to determine priorities and attention to detail a must
• Ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team player
• Willingness to travel to the field as and when needed
• High-level of knowledge and practice with Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. required
• Work in a multisectoral/ multicultural team- patience, cultural sensitivity and application of contextual understanding in day to day work
• Ability to work with tight deadlines for proposal development/ information needs

Required Experience & Competencies:

• Flexibility at work
• Cultural sensitivity
• Team player
• Computer literacy- Microsoft  Word and Microsoft Excel
• Previous work experience in similar humanitarian setting is desirable     

Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.  International allowances are not available for this position. 

Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.

Please apply on or before 31st October 2012

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/apply.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1

IRC leading the way from harm to home.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Coop Bank Senior Manager Job in Kenya

Senior Manager - Credit Management

Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence and mutual respect in a team-driven culture with a key focus on social empowerment? The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “The Kingdom Bank” is the place for those looking to new horizons.

Job Summary

The jobholder will be expected to provide leadership in Credit Management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director – CMD to maintain appropriate credit risk management culture
• Oversee analysis of proposals from lending units and ensure the approved credit facilities comply with the Credit Policy and Lending Manual
• Ensure credit applications are processed within agreed Service Level Agreements and all the disbursement processes meet the agreed Service Level Agreements
• Proper operation and maintenance of loan accounts and records as well as ensuring effective monitoring of loans highlighting and managing any notable deterioration of the portfolio
• Co-ordinate efforts together with lending units, Internal Audit, Credit Administration and branches to ensure adherence to the Bank’s Credit Policy and lending guidelines
• Ensure that statutory reports are accurately prepared and submitted on time
• Maintain an up to date and accurate inventory of physical and other collaterals
• Participate in product development and reviews to ensure that they adhere to policy and any risks are mitigated
• Will be expected to play a critical role in the continuous review of the Bank’s Credit Policy
• Detect and evaluate shifts or changes in key risk parameters in a business relationship or industry and evaluate the implications of such changes on continued business dealings
• Manage all staff in the department and ensure they are adequately resourced to perform their roles as well as partner with the various business lines to ensure a smooth working relationship
• Maintain and develop professional and technical knowledge by attending and contributing to training programmes, educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional structures and studies.

Minimum Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or a related field
• Masters in Finance or Business will be an added advantage
• Professional qualification in at least one of the following; CPA, ACCA, ACIB/AKIB, CFA will be an added advantage
• A minimum of ten (10) years experience in the credit environment of a busy commercial Bank and at a senior level for a minimum of five (5) years
• Developed understanding of lending products, structuring proposals and different security structures
• Demonstrated experience in managing a team

Personal Attributes & Skills required in undertaking the role

• Should be able to support business units in the management of credit
• Good credit knowledge and awareness as well as business exposure
• Excellent skills in analysis of credit and financial statements
• Should be results-oriented, possess the ability to work under pressure and deliver on time
• Proven problem solving skills
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Advanced report writing and presentation skills
• Age – 40 years & below

Application Process

Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should forward an application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae accompanied by copies of certificates and indicating the current remuneration to the address shown below or send to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke by 19th October 2012.

Please quote this reference on your application and on the envelope: HC/3/HRD/2012

The Director
Human Resources Division
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd.
P.O. Box 48231-00100
NAIROBI

We are an equal opportunity employer.
NB: Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.

The University of Nairobi Training Opportunity: Medium Term Fellowship Program in Monitoring and Evaluation

University of Nairobi
Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases
UoN HIV Fellowship Program

Training Opportunity

Medium Term Fellowship Program in Monitoring and Evaluation 

The University of Nairobi (UoN) in collaboration with the University of Washington (UW) through the support of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is implementing an innovative program to build capacity for leadership and management of HIV/AIDS Programs in Kenya.

The Medium-term Fellowship will be offered to in-service professionals working in health-related programs. 

The purpose of the Fellowship is to build institutional capacity through training individuals in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E). 

The training will be 6 months in duration and is modular and work-based in nature, allowing trainees to undertake the Fellowship while they continue with their employment. 

Fellows will participate in several inter-related short courses lasting 1-2 weeks at specific intervals over the course of the Fellowship and return to their place of work to continue with their employment. 

Selected individuals will implement a hands-on, problem-based, project as part of the Fellowship.

The Medium-term Fellowship program will commence in late November 2012.

Selection Criteria:

• Relevant Bachelors degree
• Familiarity with the Kenya health care system and HIV/AIDS programs will be an added advantage.
• Interest in applying M&E in health will be an added advantage

How to apply:
 

Interested applicants should send an application letter and Curriculum Vitae to uonhivfellowship@gmail.com giving details of their experience and academic qualifications.

Applicants must be endorsed by their institution.

The training will be carried out at UNITID, College of Health Sciences, KNH Complex and will be offered free of charge. Limited facilitation will be given for incidentals.

Closing date: 31st October 2012

Data Entry and Analysis Interns Jobs in Kenya

Our client is looking for interns to handledata entry and data analysis for a period of 3 months.

Requirements

A Diploma in Business Management

Well versed in Ms Office particularly Ms Excel

Prior experience in data entry and analysis

KCSE Minimum grade B-

Quick learner

Interested candidates should submit their applications, detailed CVs and copies of certificates on or before 19th October 2012 to willemgons@gmail.com clearly indicating the position on the email subject.

KIPPRA Executive Director Job in Kenya

Executive Director

An Exciting Leadership Opportunity with KIPPRA

The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is an independent public Institute established to support public policy in Kenya by contributing to the formulation of medium and long-term strategic perspectives for development of the country and developing the required human and institutional capacities. 

The Institute discharges this mandate by undertaking economic forecasting, policy analysis and research, and through capacity building.

KIPPRA is seeking to recruit a dynamic and result oriented individual for the position of Executive Director (ED). Reporting to the Board of Directors, the overall responsibility of the ED is to ensure that the Institute influences public policy in the country. 

The ED, an ex-officio member of and secretary to the Board, is responsible for the day to day management of the Institute subject to the direction of the KIPPRA Board; implementation of the Institute’s strategic plan; execution of Board decisions; provision of leadership and management; and ensuring effective overall administrative coordination, financial management, and high quality public policy research, analysis and dissemination.

Key responsibilities

• Identify emerging issues, plan and coordinate overall research programs of the Institute;
• Design work plans and disseminate findings to public policy stakeholders;
• Establish guidelines and schedules for regular updating of economic models based on research;
• Establish procedures for effective communication, dissemination, and coordination with Government and its agencies, universities and other research bodies, agencies of the private sector and civil society, donor agencies, and the general public;
• Oversee the development and implementation of Institute’s overall strategy;
• Manage institutional performance within the agreed framework of the Institute strategic plan and Performance Contract;
• Prepare and present progress reports to the Board of Directors;
• Lead the resource mobilization process to ensure that the Institute diversifies and grows funding streams;
• Put in place effective financial management policies and systems and report on financial performance;
• Ensure proper management and accountability of funds in line with financial policies of government and other stakeholders;
• Oversee the Institute’s procurement;
• Oversee the recruitment, training and development, reward and recognition of staff;
• Oversee the Institute’s knowledge management functions;
• Represent the Institute in diverse forums; and
• Perform any other duties as may be directed by the Board from time to time.

Person Specifications:

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• A Kenya citizen with PhD in Economics or related social science discipline;
• At least fifteen (1 5) peer-reviewed publications or ten (1 0) peer-reviewed journal papers and five (5) book chapters;
• At least ten (10) years’ experience in a research institution or equivalent, five (5) of which must be post PhD and at a senior management position;
• Demonstrated management and leadership skills with clear vision, including a track history of creativity, innovation, self-drive, and results-orientation;
• Experience in a) quantitative analysis and public policy research, and b) policy formulation and procedures of the Government of Kenya;
• Clear knowledge of Kenya Vision 2030 and ability to align research agenda to the Vision;
• Familiarity with development and research issues for developing countries and economies such as Kenya’s;
• Management experience in both personnel and budget control, including negotiation skills and familiarity with donor funding;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills;
• High professional and ethical standards in line with the integrity requirements of service and leadership in the Kenyan public service; and
• Familiarity with the Public Financial Management Act.

More details about KIPPRA can be accessed on the Institute’s Website: www.kippra.org.

Terms and Conditions

The successful candidate will be employed on a 5-year contract, renewable based on performance.
 

An attractive remuneration and benefits package will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

If you believe your career objectives match this exciting position, please forward your application and detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration, contact details, names and contacts (telephone and e-mail address) of three (3) referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience, certified copies of clearance certificates from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), certificate of good conduct from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and quoting reference number K1P109112 on or before 15 October 2012 addressed to:

The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Waiyaki Way, Muthangari
P 0 Box 40092 00100 Nairobi
E-mail: esd@deloitte.co.ke

KIPPRA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply

Solution Sacco Graduate Clerks, and Internal Auditor Jobs in Kenya

Solution Sacco Society Ltd
P. O. BOX 1694-60200 Meru Tel: 06432192, 0728787972, 0734321924
FAX: 06432075 Email: mwalimu@saccomru.com

Applications by email with detailed CVs and testimonials are invited for the following posts on or before 19th October 2012 at 4.00pm.

Graduate Clerks (2)

We are looking for young dynamic, creative and results-oriented graduates to join our team as good players.

Main duties:

• Telling duties
• Credit appraisals
• Customer service
• Product marketing
• Any other duties assigned

Qualifications:

• First degree preferably in a business or finance related field
• KCSE mean grade C+ (plus), with a C+ (plus) in both Mathematics and English
• Computer literacy is a must
• Age – 28 years and below

Internal Auditor

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a sound audit manual detailing audit practices, procedures and standards.
• Plan and execute operational, information system and other investigative audits.
• Monitor compliance with the law, the regulations, policies and procedures with respect to the Sacco’s operations in the course of discharge of its mandate.
• Appraise the effectiveness and efficiency of financial, information systems and administrative controls.
• Monitor status of the implementation of approved audit recommendations.
• Develop risk and compliance framework on the Sacco’s overall risk management strategies and annual work plans.
• Undertake risk assessment and make necessary recommendations.
• Train and create awareness throughout the organization on risk identification and management.
• Coordinate the activities of the Sacco’s Audit Board Committee in consultation with the office of the CEO.

Qualifications

• First degree in business related field from a recognized university.
• Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and OR Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualifications and membership to the respective professional body will be an added advantage.
• At least two (2) years relevant experience, one (1) of which must be in a senior Audit position in a financial institution or co-operative sector set up.
• Be well versed with International Standards on Auditing (ISA’s) as well as strong background of computerized financial management.
• Regulatory knowledge in the financial/Sacco sector will be an added advantage.
• Should have good knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Age – 30 years and above.

CAJ Legal Officer, and Compliance Officer Jobs in Kenya

The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman) is an Independent Constitutional Commission established under section 59 of the Constitution of Kenya.

Its core mandate is to investigate any conduct in state affairs, maladministration, complaints of abuse of power, unfair treatment, manifest injustice or unlawful, oppressive, unfair or unresponsive conduct in the Public Sector, and to generally ensure compliance with the tenets of integrity, good governance and responsiveness.

In order to deliver on its mandate, the Commission wishes to fill the following key positions with suitably qualified candidates:


Legal Officer

Job Grade CAJ 7
No. Of Posts 5
Reports To: Director, Legal and Advisory Services

Key Tasks
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Attending to clients on matters relating to administrative justice and offering legal advice thereon;
• Representing the Commission in legal proceedings including amicus briefs
• Assisting the Commission conducting hearings, inquiries and investigations in matters falling within its mandate in hearings and other legal matters.
• Preparing legal and advisory opinions;
• Handling and facilitating resolution of client’s complaints;
• Facilitating mechanisms for formal hearings and inquiries by the Commission;
• Providing recommendations or remedial alternatives for resolution of disputes;
• Conducting legal research on matters relating to administrative justice.
• Dealing with matters relating to mediation and reconciliation;
• Preparing periodic reports on complaints investigated and remedial action taken by the Commission;
• Drafting, examining, and advising on contracts the Commission and third parties; promoting Constitutionalism and observance of human rights, including protection of the rights of minorities and the marginalized in the context of the Commission’s mandate;

Person Specifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

• Have Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
• Have Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Be a member of Law Society of Kenya (LSK);
• Be proficient in computer applications;
• Have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills;
• Be fluent in both English and Kiswahili;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution; and
• Be a citizen of Kenya.

Compliance Officer 

Job Grade CAJ 7
No. Of Posts 1
Reports To: Director, Compliance and Risk

Key Tasks
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Ensuring that the Commission is compliant in regard to all Constitutional and legislative requirements and provisions;
• Making sure that all staff are aware of their legal and statutory obligations;
• Assessing any risk the Commission may encounter;
• Ensuring compliance with the resolution of public complaints indicator in performance contracting;
• Ensuring compliance with declaration of wealth by the state and public officers;
• Ensuring compliance with summonses, decisions and orders by the Commission;
• Compiling statistical analyses of cases handled and activities undertaken by the Commission; and
• Preparing periodic reports;

Person Specifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

• Have Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:
• - Economics, Commerce, Business Studies/Administration, Law or other relevant Social Science from a recognized institution;
• Have certificate in Computer applications;
• Have good understanding of organizational processes;
• Have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills;
• Have ability to maintain confidentiality and trust;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution; and
• Be a citizen of Kenya.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application together with a up to date curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, email and telephone contacts together with names, telephone and mail contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates previous work experience.

Applications should be addressed as detailed below and be sent by post or hand delivered to the Commission offices situated on the 6th Floor of the Prime Minister’s Building, to be received not later than 5.00pm on Friday 19th October, 2012.

The envelope to be addressed as follows:-

The Commission Secretary
Commission on Administrative Justice
6th Floor, prime Minister’s Building
Harambee Avenue
P.O. Box 20414-00200
Nairobi

CAJ Senior Accountant and Records Officer Jobs in Kenya

The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman) is an Independent Constitutional Commission established under section 59 of the Constitution of Kenya.

Its core mandate is to investigate any conduct in state affairs, maladministration, complaints of abuse of power, unfair treatment, manifest injustice or unlawful, oppressive, unfair or unresponsive conduct in the Public Sector, and to generally ensure compliance with the tenets of integrity, good governance and responsiveness.

In order to deliver on its mandate, the Commission wishes to fill the following key positions with suitably qualified candidates:

Senior Accountant

Job Grade CAJ 9
No. Of Posts: 1
Reports To: Finance Manager

Key Tasks
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Maintaining proper records of accounts
• Preparing the financial reports;
• Providing monthly reports on expenditure to the management;
• Examining the financial records and collecting information when preparing reports to processing payments in accordance with the public financial accounting procedures;
• Ensuring that the Commission complies with statutory payments;
• Carrying out bank reconciliation;
• Ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and professional regulations;
• Liaising with Treasury and the Central Bank for Exchequer releases.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

• Have Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce, Accounting or Finance from a recognized institution.;
• Have professional qualification as CPA, ACCA; CPA(K)
• Be proficient in computer applications;
• Have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills;
• Be fluent in both English and Kiswahili;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution; and
• Be a citizen of Kenya.

Senior Records Management Officer

Job Grade CAJ 9
No. Of Posts: 1
Reports To: Director, Finance & Administration

Key Tasks
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Managing the Commission’s Records and Information Management Unit;
• Creating an effective records management system to facilitate quick retrieval;
• Developing and implementing an effective records tracking system;
• Designing and implementing records classification criteria
•  Ensuring safety and security of the Commission’s records;
• Advising the Commission on disposal of records
• Receiving, sorting and classifying incoming mail.
•  Conducting regular records audits.;
• Supervising staff working under him/her.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

• Have served for at least three (3) years in record management related areas;
• Have Diploma in Records Management from a recognized institution;
• Be proficient in computer applications;
• Have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills;
• Be fluent in both English and Kiswahili;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution; and
• Be a citizen of Kenya.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application together with a up to date curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, email and telephone contacts together with names, telephone and mail contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates previous work experience.

Applications should be addressed as detailed below and be sent by post or hand delivered to the Commission offices situated on the 6th Floor of the Prime Minister’s Building, to be received not later than 5.00pm on Friday 19th October, 2012.

The envelope to be addressed as follows:-

The Commission Secretary
Commission on Administrative Justice
6th Floor, prime Minister’s Building
Harambee Avenue
P.O. Box 20414-00200
Nairobi

CAJ Records Management Officer and Personal Secretary Jobs in Kenya

The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman) is an Independent Constitutional Commission established under section 59 of the Constitution of Kenya.

Its core mandate is to investigate any conduct in state affairs, maladministration, complaints of abuse of power, unfair treatment, manifest injustice or unlawful, oppressive, unfair or unresponsive conduct in the Public Sector, and to generally ensure compliance with the tenets of integrity, good governance and responsiveness.

In order to deliver on its mandate, the Commission wishes to fill the following key positions with suitably qualified candidates:

Records Management Officer

Job Grade CAJ 10
No. Of Posts: 1
Reports To: Director, Finance & Administration

Key Tasks
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Ensuring that effective storage and retrival of records;
• Implementing an efficient records filing system.
• Creating an up to date reference system;
• Maintaining a records movement register;
• Facilitating easy retrieval of records;
• Ensuring that records are well maintained;
• Creating new records and classifying them as appropriate;
• Offering technical support to the secretarial staff on classification of records.
• Receiving, sorting, and classifying incoming mails;
• Ensure security of information, documents, files and office equipments;

Person Specifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

• Have Diploma in Records Management from a recognized institution;
• Be proficient in computer applications;
• Have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills;
• Be fluent in both English and Kiswahili;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution; and
• Be a citizen of Kenya.

Senior Personal Secretary

Job Grade CAJ 9
No. Of Posts: 2
Reports To: Human Resources and Administration Manager

Key Tasks
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Recording dictation in shorthand and transcribing it in typewritten form;
• Typing from drafts, manuscripts;
• Processing data;
• Attending to visitors/clients;
• Handling telephone calls and appointments;
• Ensuring security of office records, equipment and documents, including classified materials;
• Preparing responses to simple routine correspondence;
• Undertaking any other secretarial duties that may be assigned.
• Providing guidance to junior secretarial staff

Person Specifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

• Have served for at least three (3) years in areas providing secretarial services;
• Have Diploma in Secretarial Studies or Business Administration from a recognized institution;
• Have typing speed of at least 50 wpm;
• Have Certificate in computer applications;
• Have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills;
• Be fluent in both English and Kiswahili;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution; and
• Be a citizen of Kenya.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application together with a up to date curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, email and telephone contacts together with names, telephone and mail contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates previous work experience.

Applications should be addressed as detailed below and be sent by post or hand delivered to the Commission offices situated on the 6th Floor of the Prime Minister’s Building, to be received not later than 5.00pm on Friday 19th October, 2012.

The envelope to be addressed as follows:-

The Commission Secretary
Commission on Administrative Justice
6th Floor, prime Minister’s Building
Harambee Avenue
P.O. Box 20414-00200
Nairobi

BASF Accounts Manager and Market Developer Jobs in EA

(Very Attractive Salaries)
Our client BASF under instruction from BASF South Africa wishes to recruit the following candidates.

Accounts Manager (Eastern Africa)

Job Ref. MN 5510

• The candidate will be in charge of the entire BASF Polyurethanes’ customer portfolio in Eastern Africa.
• Graduate in Chemical Engineering or Industrial Chemistry; alternatively, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• MBA with sales experience will be an added advantage.

Market Developer (Ethiopia)

Job Ref. MN 5510

• The candidate will identify industry trends & business potentials for BASF in construction and home plus personal care.
• He / she will build and strengthen networks with established distributors in Ethiopia.
• Graduate preferably MBA, minimum 4 years relevant experience.

Apply via email only so as to reach us by 12Noon 8th October 2012 to
recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com.

TechnoServe M&E Mgr, Business Advisor, Project Accountant and Capacity Building Advisor Jobs in Kenya

General Information

TechnoServe is a nonprofit international development organization founded in 1968. 

Its mission is to help entrepreneurial men and women break the cycle of poverty by building businesses that create jobs, income, and economic opportunities for their families, their communities, and their countries.

Monitoring & Evaluations Manager - Safe

Job Purpose

Provide management of the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) components of the regional Solutions for African Food Enterprises (SAFE) program, which will operate in Kenya, Malawi and Zambia, with potential to expand to other countries.

The Regional M&E Manager will work closely with the SAFE Program Director, other program and country management, as well as TechnoServe’s East Africa regional M&E Manager. 

S/he will be responsible for enabling evidence-based decisionmaking processes by program leadership, timely development of SAFE M&E systems, effective implementation of SAFE M&E activities and reporting on SAFE M&E results.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree qualifications in business, economics, statistics or international development-related studies required;
• At least 5 years of experience with M&E methods and approaches, including designing, planning, and implementing M&E systems, analyzing and reporting using a logical framework and other strategic planning approaches;
• Strong interpersonal and management skills required;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with fluency in English;
• Ability to develop well written, cohesive analyses and reports;
• Strong analytical, program management, and financial analysis skills;
• Personnel management experience required;
• International development experience, entrepreneurship skills, and experience working with youth training and/or mentorship programs preferred;
• Willingness to be based in Nairobi, ability to travel internationally, and ability to travel to remote rural locations in East Africa.

Senior Business Advisor - Safe

 
Job Purpose

To support the business component of the capacity building needs of Kenyan food processors. 

The SBA is responsible for assisting processors with customized business planning, investment plans, capital raising, overseeing market studies, developing customized processor marketing strategies, business operations, and provision of other business advisory services.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree qualifications in business-related studies;
• Minimum of five years experience with financial, business development and/or economic or financial analysis in the private sector;
• Strong financial analysis and project management skills;
• Personnel management experience required;
• Experience in financial auditing, business diagnostics, business ratios, business plan development, conducting profit and loss analysis, loan requirements and loan management;
• Strong presentation skills and ability to advise and coach senior company representatives on business capacity building needs and advice;
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with ability to develop well-written, cohesive analyses and reports; Fluency in English and Kiswahili required;
• Track record of building strong client and stakeholder relationships;
• Ability to generate innovative solutions in work situations;
• Proven ability and experience working with teams will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to be based in Nairobi, ability to travel internationally and to remote rural locations.

Project Accountant - Safe

 
Job Purpose

Provide overall financial and administrative management of the regional SAFE project. 

The Accountant will work closely with respective program and country management, as well as TechnoServe’s East Africa and Southern Africa regional teams and headquarters’ finance team. 

S/he will be responsible for financial planning and oversight, accurate financial reporting and analysis, and ensuring compliance with organization and donor requirements.

Minimum Requirement

• Degree qualifications in business, finance, or economic-related studies required;
• CPA (K) or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years experience in mainstream accounting, 3 of which must be with an NGO
• Strong financial management and analysis skills;
• Personnel management experience with a good understanding of the local legal, labor, procurement, and general human resource laws and policies;
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills a must, Fluent in English;
• Experience with international donors requiring high-levels of reporting data, USAID project experience preferred;
• Ability to contribute to the development of detailed financial reports;
• Proven ability and experience working with teams will be an added advantage;
• Ability to generate innovative solutions in work situations; trying different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities;
• Ability to establish a course of action to ensure that work is completed effectively and efficiently to deliver high-quality and on-time results;
• Willingness to be based in Nairobi, ability to travel internationally, and ability to travel to remote rural locations.

Assistant Regional Capacity Building Advisor - Stryde

Job Purpose

Strengthening Rural Youth Development through Enterprise (STRYDE) program operates in Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda with a goal of training 15,000 rural youth to increase their productive economic engagement. 

The Assistant Regional Capacity Building Advisor will be responsible for supporting the STRYDE Regional Training and Capacity Building Manager as well as the country program teams in training and capacity building related tasks.

Minimum Requirement

• Degree in relevant field with at least of 3 years experience in a role that involves training/capacity building
• Experience facilitating/delivering training curricula to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong interpersonal and cross cultural skills
• Excellent communication skills required
• Ability to communicate effectively across a range of seniority levels
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to be based in Nairobi, ability to travel internationally, and ability to travel to remote rural locations.

Applicants need to have the legal status to live and work in Kenya

To Apply: 

Please submit your application (by email only) to ke-recruit@tns.org with the position title placed in the subject line. 

Please include (1) cover letter describing your interest, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) salary history, and (4) telephone contacts of three referees (Professional Only). 

Please include all requirements in one document (Word or PDF – labeled with your name). 

Applications will be treated confidentially. Deadline for applications is 15th October 2012. Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Detailed job description for the positions can be accessed at http://www.technoserve.org/jobs

TechnoServe is an equal opportunity employer.

HelpAge International County Data Management Project Assistant Job in Lodwar, Kenya

HelpAge International is a global network of not-for-profit organisations with a vision of a world where older people fulfill their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. 

To facilitate this and in service to the older people, we seek to fill below vacancies in various projects and support services.

National position, based in Lodwar, Kenya

Job Title: Project Assistant – County Data Management
 

Department: Programmes

Reporting to: 

• Social Protection Rights Coordinator – HSNP
• Programme Officer – Learning & Information

Key relations: 

• Social Protection Manager,
• HSNP SPR Manager
• Field Monitors
• Advocacy Team
• Programme Officer
• Communications Officer
• Regional Development Centre staff

Background:

The Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP) is a long term social protection programme in Kenya funded by UKaid from the Department for international Development, AusAID and in partnership with the ministry for Development OF Northern Kenya and other Arid Lands. The aim is to reduce extreme poverty; vulnerability and hunger and also develop a national social protection framework in Kenya. 

The programmes aims to achieve its objectives by delivering long-term guaranteed cash transfers to extremely poor and vulnerable households to improve access to food protect assets and reduce the impact of shocks.

HelpAge is one of the consultants that was mandated to deliver the social protection rights component in the just completed phase 1 of the HSNP programme and has been contracted to deliver the social protection rights component in phase 2 which will run from 2012 to 2017. 

The programme is being implemented in Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit and Turkana districts with HelpAge’s role in the programme being to promote the realization of rights of programme beneficiaries and the rights of the wider communities in all the four counties. It is expected that HelpAge will work with government institutions and other stakeholders to realise its objectives and ultimately handover its responsibilities to the government to ensure a sustainable rights based grievance mechanism.

Objective of Social Protection Rights Component

The objective of the Social Protection Rights project is to inform potential participants of their rights to participate in the Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP) and to provide a vehicle for addressing complaints and grievances that arise in the implementation process.

Further to this the programme will purpose to realise the rights of the communities in these counties

Overall Job Purpose

The post-holder will oversee the quality of the data collection to provide timely and relevant data analysis in support of programming decisions and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure data collection by field monitors
• Clean up and capture of data collected by the field teams
• Provide a county quantitative report on a timely basis
• Carry out systematic supportive supervision of data collection to monitor performance and impact of the on-going HSNP-Social Protection Right Component and provide feedback to all relevant parties on the quality of the data collection and inputting.
• Ensure capture, importing, cleaning, transforming, validating or modelling of data.
• Provide sound analysis of data with the purpose of understanding or making conclusions for decision making and learning.
• Support development or adjustment of tools in tandem with programme requirements
• Collaborate with partners and other stakeholder to adopt or harmonise appropriate data collection tools and procedures.
• Ensure that data are stored appropriately.
• Provide inputs into regular reports, ad-hoc reports and recovery planning.
• Compile and prepare information for donor reporting.
• Provide data in charts, graphs and/or tables for presentations and reports.
• Design and develop relational databases for collecting data and designing input to data collection screens.
• Identify and communicate opportunities to improve information collection for decision making.
• Carry out any other assignments as may be assigned by the line manager and or the management

Person Specifications
 

Essential

• Diploma in any of following fields: social sciences, information technology, information management, relational database design and development, statistics.
• At least 1 years working experience with data collection and management.
• Excellent data collection , analysis, and presentation experience using various database software and such as Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of data quality
• Excellent reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• A good grasp of IT related technical issues
• Excellent numerical skills.
• Be innovative

HelpAge responsibilities

• SPR will provide the person with the raw data from all the four districts.
• Working space and the computer.

To apply for this position, please send an updated CV, copies of certificates and covering letter, explaining how you meet the criteria for this role to the Regional Human Resource Coordinator on helpage@helpage.co.ke by 27th July, 2012, clearly indicating the position you are applying for on the subject of your email.

Member, National Gender and Equality Commission Job in Kenya

The Selection Panel for the Appointment of Member, National Gender and Equality Commission

Announcement of Vacancy

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill one vacancy of Member, National Gender and Equality Commission.

Requirements
 

1. The applicants must;
 

(a) Hold a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
 

(b) Have knowledge and at least ten years’ experience in matters relating to any of the following fields-
 

(i) Law;
 

(ii) Public Administration;
 

(iii) Economics
 

(iv) Gender and Social development;
 

(v) Human Rights;
 

(vi) Management; or
 

(vii) Social Sciences;
 

(c) Have had a distinguished career in their respective fields; and
 

(d) Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
 

2. A person shall not be qualified for appointment as Member if such person:-
 

(a) is a member of Parliament;
 

(b) is a member of the governing body of a political party;
 

(c) is a member of a local authority;
 

(d) is an undischarged bankrupt; or
 

(e) has been removed from office for contravening the provisions of the Constitution or any other law.
 

3. Duration of Appointment
 

One six-year non-renewable term.
 

4. Terms of Service
 

(i) Full-time;
 

(ii) Shall not hold any other office or employment for profit whether public or private; and
 

(iii) Remuneration and benefits will be as set by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
 

5. Applicants should attach copies of clearance certificates from:-
 

(i) The Kenya Revenue Authority;
 

(ii) The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
 

(iii) The Criminal Investigations Department;
 

(iv) Credit Reference Bureau Africa Limited;
 

(v) Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
 

6. Applications, together with detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, together with relevant testimonials and certificates should be addressed to:
 

The Secretary,
Selection Panel for the Appointment of
Member of the National Gender and Equality Commission,
Harambee House,
P.O. Box 30050 – 00100,
Nairobi
 

or delivered to Room 1214, 12th Floor, Harambee House between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on working days, 

or e-mailed to: secretaryhrm@msps.go.ke
 

The Envelope should be clearly marked “APPLICATION FOR MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL GENDER AND EQUALITY COMMISSION”
 

Closing date: 31st July, 2012.
 

The following people are particularly encouraged to apply: Women; Women and Men with disabilities; Young Women and Men.
 

Ms. Salome W. Muigai,
Chairperson,
The Selection Panel for the Appointment of Member,
National Gender and Equality Commission