Trainee – Survey Technician, Sales and Marketing Officers Jobs in Kenya

Trainee – Survey Technician

A reputable surveying firm recruiting a trainee. The person will be trained in surveying and later employed by the company

Qualifications:

• KCSE C- and above
• Must have studied physics, geography
• Good in mathematics

Sales and Marketing Officers

A reputable insurance company is looking for sales and marketing officers.

• KCSE C- and above
• Previous experience desirable

Benefits- free training in sales

Location: Meru Town

Registration deadline: 12th Oct, 2012

Applications should be sent to: 

The Manager, Noblecraft – kenya, P.O.Box 170 -10406

Or admin@noblecraft-kenya.co.ke.
Tel No. 020-2329093/ 0706923767

KPRL Trainee Operators Jobs in Kenya

The Kenya Petroleum Refineries Ltd which operates East Africa’s only Petroleum refinery situated in Changamwe, Mombasa boasts of cutting edge world class technology in mechanical and chemical engineering. 

It is a private limited company that refines crude oil into various petroleum products which are supplied to the country and region. 

In anticipation of a growth in its core business the company is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the following immediate vacancy at its Changamwe plant:

Trainee Operators

• Trainee Refinery Operators (2012/TRO)
• Professional Area: Operations

Brief Description:

• The trainee will be trained to operate process equipment and production processes in a safe, efficient and effective manner to achieve set production targets.
• Education/Qualifications:
• The successful candidate will be expected to be holders of KCSE (minimum C+)
• A technical Diploma in Chemical Engineering or Analytical Chemistry with credit pass
• Fresh diploma holders are encouraged to apply
• Candidate should be between 21 and 28 years

Only online applications will be accepted.

http://erecruit.kprl.co.ke/careers_portal/jobs/?a=apply&jid=34

Window closes on 19th October 2012

Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited is an equal opportunity employer.

Finance Controller Job in Kenya

Finance Controller

A leading multinational is looking for a Finance Controller to manage the full finance process in their Kenyan office.

Based in Nairobi, the person will be responsible for leading finance objectives in line with Global policies and procedures.

• The individual will be responsible for coordinating the preparation and analysis of financial reports including the Profit and Loss, Return on Capital Employed, IMC index, etc.; 
• Establishes necessary controls and methods to improve accounting systems; 
• Plans and implements procedures
  for the valuing of inventories, International Contract and transfer prices; 
• Reviews valuations to ensure compliance with fiscal procedures and analyzes the financial impact of results; 
• Researches accounting questions/issues and makes recommendations to management by providing guidance on proper accounting policies and procedures. 
• The person will lead departmental meetings within area of responsibility, monitor department operational expenses and allocate resources according to priorities.
  Reporting to the General Manager, the candidate must have 3 - 5 years management experience in a Finance role and related qualifications. 
• A CIMA qualification and a multinational experience is an advantage. 

Should you be interested in applying for the role, please submit your resume to mmmakofane@mmm.com by close of business on the 30 October 2012.

Should you not hear from the Company within 2 weeks of closing date then it is assumed your application is unsuccessful.

Motor Vehicle Valuation/Assessment Officers Jobs in Kenya

Motor Vehicle Valuation/Assessment Officers
 
Requirements:

• Diploma in Automotive Engineering or its equivalent
• Minimum age - 25 years
• Minimum 3 years experience in a busy garage, conversant with mechanical diagnosis of all vehicle models and knowledge of modern vehicle technology.
• Ready to work anywhere in Kenya under minimum supervision.
• Holder of a clean driving licence ‘BCE’ class with at least 2 years driving experience.
• Motor vehicle valuation/assessment experience of 2 years will be an added advantage but not a requirement.

Applications should be submitted by 19th October 2012.

Those applicants who do not hear from us should regard themselves unsuccessful.

Human Resources Manager
AA of Kenya
P O Box 40087-00100
Nairobi

E-mail: human.resources@aakenyaco.ke

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.

Center for Reproductive Rights Regional Director for Africa Job Vacancy

Job Title: Regional Director for Africa
 

Department: Global Legal Program, Center for Reproductive Rights
 

Center Background: Founded in 1992, the Center for Reproductive Rights is a non-profit organization that promotes women’s equality worldwide by securing reproductive rights in constitutional and international human rights law. Its mission is straightforward and ambitious: to advance reproductive freedom as a fundamental right that all governments are legally obligated to protect, respect and fulfill. 

The Center is unmatched as a reproductive rights organization in its expertise on U.S. constitutional law, comparative law and international human rights law.

The Center works across the globe on issues including access to life-saving obstetrics care, contraception, abortion services and comprehensive sexuality information, as well as the prevention of forced sterilization and female genital mutilation (FGM). 

It has brought groundbreaking cases before national courts, U.N. committees and regional human rights bodies. It has built the legal capacity of women's rights advocates in over 50 countries.

The Center is governed by a 20-person Board of Directors and employs more than 100 professionals from Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Kenya, Korea, Nepal, Nigeria, the Philippines, Slovakia, Sweden and the U.S. 

In addition to a headquarters in New York City, the Center has offices in: Washington D.C.; Bogotá, Colombia; Kathmandu, Nepal; Nairobi, Kenya; and Geneva, Switzerland.  Its annual budget of more than $15 million is raised primarily from foundations and individuals.

The new Regional Director will be joining the Center at an exciting time for the institution and at a critical time for the reproductive rights movement globally.  

As opponents of women’s rights have increased their attacks on the legal and human rights framework in Africa, the Center is fighting back with national, regional, and international strategies embodied in a new strategic plan launched in early 2012.  

The plan intensifies our efforts to strengthen the legal protections for access to safe and legal abortion, affordable contraception, the expansion of the reproductive rights of adolescents, and the recognition that the prevention of maternal mortality is a fundamental human rights issue.
 

To learn more about the Center for Reproductive Rights, go to www.reproductiverights.org.
 

Position Summary and Responsibilities: The Center is seeking a seasoned strategic program and operations professional to oversee and develop the work of the Africa Program. 

The Regional Director for Africa will be based in Nairobi and work under the supervision of the Director of the Global Legal Program who is based in New York.  

The Regional Director will supervise a Regional Manager, Legal Adviser, and Office Manager in Nairobi. 

 In addition, s/he will manage a Legal Adviser and Legal Assistant in the US.
 

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manage the Africa program, including all aspects of program planning and implementation, financial management, and administrative oversight.
• Design and develop the regional work plan, as it relates to focus countries in the region and the UN, in accordance with the strategic plan.
• Oversee and monitor successful implementation of the regional work plan, and recommend changes to the plan as needed.
• Develop and implement short and long-range advocacy and litigation strategy for the Center's work in Africa.
• Identify potential strategic litigation cases in collaboration with partner organizations.  
• Develop factual records and pleadings, research and write legal memoranda, amicus curiae and case briefs on transnational and international and regional human rights law and claims for use in national and/or international and regional fora.
• Provide technical assistance to NGOs, government and parliamentary officials, and other stakeholders on law reform processes at the national level and produce relevant legal and advocacy materials.
• Support the design and implementation of wider institutional and Global Program priorities, as appropriate (e.g., coordinating or supporting an intra or inter-departmental initiative).
• Develop and implement annual regional program budget and monitor spending.
• Recruit, train/mentor, supervise and evaluate staff working for the regional program. Participate in institutional recruiting processes as needed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local, regional and international NGOs and key stakeholders to advance implementation of the strategic plan.
• Support other Center departments in institutional and regional fundraising, and monitoring and evaluation efforts.
• Develop pro bono partnerships and projects with law firms, law associations, and law schools in the U.S. and in the region to leverage our program work.
• Represent the Center externally on matters related to reproductive rights in the region through public speaking and interaction with the media.
• Partner with the Communications Department to effectively develop and implement program communications strategy to increase support and visibility from key audiences.
• International travel is required.

Overall Candidate Requirements: 

 The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of strong management, creative legal and strategic thinking, and good judgment and excellent analytical capabilities.  

In addition, we are seeking candidates with strong writing skills; the ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure; the capacity to take initiative, prioritize, and pay close attention to detail while juggling multiple tasks; strong coordination skills; the ability to lead and manage a multinational team; the ability to work effectively as part of the senior leadership team of the Global Legal Program; and the capacity to build and maintain strong partnerships within the Africa region. 

Applicants must have: 

• A law degree and at least seven years of experience as a manager working on legal or human rights strategies. 
• Substantial knowledge of the UN and the African regional systems; familiarity with international and regional human rights law. 
• Strong commitment to the Center’s mission, purpose, and values. 
• Ability to develop and manage staff and operations in an international office environment. 
• Effective public speaking skills, and excellent writing skills in English, are required. 
• Fluency in another UN language is desirable.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits.
 

To Apply: Send cover letter, résumé, and contact information for 3 references to: resumes@reprorights.org

Note: Applicants must indicate “Regional Director for Africa, their last name and code 158” as the subject of emailed applications. Cover letter, résumé, and contact information should be sent as attachments.  

The deadline for submitting applications will be October 31st, 2012.
 

The Center for Reproductive Rights is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. 

We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.

Terms of Reference for the Post Project Impact Evaluation of Turkana Livestock Development Project (TLDP II)

Terms of Reference for the Post Project Impact Evaluation of Turkana Livestock Development
 

Project (TLDP II)
 

Background Information and Project Summary
 

TLDP II (Turkana Livestock Development Program) was a program funded by the Belgian Survival Fund in Turkana.
 

It was implemented from 2005 to February 2011 in Turkana Central and South districts, in Lokichar, Katilu, Kaputir, Kangakipur, Nakaalei and Lochwaa divisions. It was the follow-up of TLDP I, which was implemented, between 1999 and 2004, in the central parts of Turkana county, mainly in the divisions of Loima, Pelekech, Turkwel, and Kerio.
 

Both projects were funded by the Belgium Survival Fund (BSF) with co-funding from DFID, FAO, EC and the Amelie foundation.
 

The main focus of TLDP II was to reduce vulnerabilities of Turkana pastoralists by addressing the challenges that were affecting the community, which include inadequate animal health services, poor access to water for people and livestock, inadequate access to markets for livestock and other products, and natural resource based conflicts.
 

These challenges are all the more critical in Turkana South, where indigenous populations mainly depend on pastoralism and agro-pastoralism as a way of life.
 

In 2007 and 2008, the challenges were exacerbated by an epidemic of goat plague (PPR), which forced the District Veterinary Officer (DVO) to impose quarantine in order to reduce its spread. Then in 2009 and 2010, severe droughts harshly affected pastoralist populations too.
 

Overall objective of the program
 

The overall objective of the project was to improve livelihoods of vulnerable pastoral communities in the
Arid and Semi Arid Lands (ASAL).
 

Specific results of the program

1. Increase livestock productivity in vulnerable pastoralist communities in ASAL regions.
2. Increase access to potable water for pastoralists and their livestock in pasture potential areas of central and southern region of Turkana county
3. Improve the economic returns of pastoralist communities through increased marketing of livestock and livestock products.
4. Reduce the natural resource based conflicts amongst pastoralist communities in the Karamoja cluster through peace initiatives.
5. Promote viable and sustainable indigenous organizations, indigenous structures and local institutions, through partnership and capacity building.

Objectives of the Evaluation
 

The global objective of the consultancy is to describe and to assess the medium/long term effects and
impacts achieved by the program to measure the level of achievement of the global objective and specific
results.

In terms of major impact, the improvements regarding the level of food security and well-being of the
beneficiaries should also be measured.
 

Process and methodology
 

The process and methodology to be used has to be defined by the consultant under its technical offer but a
participatory approach will be expected with maximum stakeholder participation and appropriate involvement of local traditional and government leadership at all stages.
 

In case a survey questionnaire is to be used, the said questionnaire should be validated by VSF-B before
being used.
 

The number of days should allow enough time on the field but should not exceed 15 days in total. It should be finalised before November 30th 2012.
 

Key Activities

• Prepare a detailed work plan for the consultancy which outlines the methodology to be used and present to the VSF consortium for approval.
• Review existing related literature.
• In each of the project locations, gather all relevant information from communities, local authorities and other humanitarian/development actors.
• Present preliminary findings to area authorities and other humanitarian/development partners at the end of the fieldwork.
• Prepare a detailed draft report and debrief the VSF consortium in Nairobi on the main findings, making a power point presentation.

Expected Outputs

• Presentation of methodology, tools and workplan to the VSF Belgium before going to the field.
• One feedback workshops at Lodwar and Nairobi level for the project partners
• One final report to be accepted by VSF Belgium

Deliverables
 

A detailed final report inclusive of a separate two page summary will be presented to the VSF-B Regional
Director. The entire report and the proposal will be presented in English and will remain the property of
VSF Belgium. A hard copy and two soft copies must be submitted.
 

A draft documents (report and proposal) will be expected on November 23nd the latest and the final report
is expected 5 days after the comments from VSF Belgium.

The contents of the report shall be as follows:

• Executive summary (covering major findings, level of achievements of the indicators and recommendations).
• Background.
• Description of the objectives of the mission and execution methodology.
• Literature review
• Findings/results (description and assessment of the effects / impacts)
• Discussion
• Challenges
• Recommendations
• Conclusions and lessons learnt
• Annexes covering Terms of Reference, abbreviations, data collection formats and questionnaires used references, graphs, tables, etc.).

Responsibilities
 

The country director of Kenya will:

• Have overall responsibility and accountability for the mission,
• Ensure the overall coordination of the mission in conjunction with the project partners.

VSF Belgium will organize the logistic of the mission, and cover the transportation and accommodation costs of the consultant while in the field locations.
 

Qualifications
 

The consultant is expected to have the following attributes:

• Minimum five years experience working with drought affected pastoral communities.
• Minimum five years experience in participatory monitoring and evaluation of livelihood related programs
• A minimum of a Masters level of study (M. Sc. or M.A. degree), particularly in natural resources management, livestock production , agriculture and/or education is a must
• Someone with a Ph. D level is a definite advantage but emphasis is on relevant experience.
• Livestock health and/or production background.
• Excellent inter-personal, facilitation and writing skills.
• Excellent computer literacy.
• Ability to travel in extremely rough terrain in Kenya is a condition

Contact Information
 

Interested expert(s) should submit proposals including a technical and financial offer, relevant qualifications and experience as well as a detailed execution plan.
 

They should also indicate daily consultancy rates and possible starting dates. 

The proposals, CV and letter of motivation as well as three (3) referees should be sent electronically to recruitment@vsfb.or.ke by 10th October, 2012.