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Project Management jobs in Nairobi Kenya
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Project Management jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 07:19 AM PDT

Employment type: Full time
Contract type: Contract

Background

Our client is a 10 year regional dairy industry development program managed by a consortium of partners.

Our client is seeking to fill the position of Project Manager to lead the planning, development and marketing of their Project Proposal for a period of up to 18 months as per the TORs below.

Terms of Reference

(1) Project Manager

Reporting to the Regional Director (RD) and in close collaboration with the Project Working Group, the Project Manager will as needed:

• Develop and agree with the RD a detailed work-plan for the implementation of the assignment with time bound activities and deliverables.
• Design and oversee and/or directly undertake extensive dairy subsector studies in current and target new countries;
• Securing existing, and identify new financiers and partners from the public (national and local), private (including dairy companies, input manufactures, and financial institutions) and NGO sectors.
• Lead the drafting of proposal(s) in collaboration with the Project Working Group and donor guidelines as needed
• Organise stakeholder events including national, regional and international donor/investor meetings/consultations for the proposed project as required
Deliverables:
• Project Development Action Plan and Budget
• Intermediate outputs as agreed in the Action Plan. Those would include: detailed market opportunity assessments in Ethiopia and Tanzania; detailed value chain analyses identifying constraints to the growth of an inclusive and competitive dairy sector; and opportunities for public private partnerships at various levels of the dairy value chains.
• Project draft proposal and investor prospectus
• Raise an estimated sum of US$ 100 – 150 million in cash and in-kind contributions/pledges from basket of donors and investors including –institutional donors; bilateral and multilateral donors; private and public sector investment; farmer equity; and banking sector loans.

Qualifications and Experience
Advanced university degree in business studies, economics or related studies; with over 10 years of related project development/ management and commercial sector experience in eastern Africa; possessing robust analytical writing skills, including market opportunity assessments studies and value chain analyses; excellent communications and networking skills.

Experience writing development of large agro- investment proposals is an advantage

Closing date: June 17th 2011

Applications with detailed curriculum vitae, names of three referees and full contacts should be sent to:

Email: ladhiambo@kgroup.co.ke and copied to info@kgroup.co.ke

Our client is an equal opportunity employer

Work in Lebanon! Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 07:17 AM PDT

Employment type: Full time
Contract type: Agency contract

Find reliable, well-paying employment in Lebanon working full time as a Housekeeper.
Attractive pay offered with offs to travel and sight see in the exotic Lebanon. Experience the culture of Lebanon and enhance your work experience with people of different backgrounds.
Get paid monthly and send your money home in Kenya
FREE AIR TICKETS and accommodation offered. All you have to do is apply or visit our offices at:
Email: leonjoroge@yahoo.com
Tel: 0721 886997

OFFICE:
1st Flr, GEOKIKA CORNER HOUSE, opposite Jooi Centre, KIKUYU TOWN

Phone: 0721 886997

marketing international ltd job vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 07:15 AM PDT

Employment type: Full time
Contract type: Part

work in a leading international company, no experience required, no age limit and there is guarantee promotion after one day training.start earning 30,000/=
call 0722944156

GENERAL MANAGER Job in Kisumu Kenya

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 07:14 AM PDT

Employment type: Full time
Contract type: Contract

Our client is a firm that offers borehole drilling services to individual and institutional clients in the NYANZA/WESTERN region of Kenya. Currently, our client is seeking to engage a qualified individual as a GENERAL MANAGER. This position is a contract position that will be based in Kisumu, Kenya.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To provide solutions to jump start the operations of the business and assist in the preparation of a comprehensive business plan for the way forward.
1. Implement policies, procedures and organizational structure within the framework of corporate policy.
2. Assist in the establishment and ensure compliance of short-term and long-term goals with overall corporate objectives.
3. Carry out intensive field investigations to obtain comprehensive ground-based findings on the viability of the business and advise accordingly.
4. Develop, plan, staff & supervise a strong field force (operational, implementation & sales) and all work activities.
5. Develop and implement strategic and tactical marketing plans for introduction of business into new geographic areas and/or into already established areas to maximize sales, profits and ultimately growth.
6. Develop relationships with customers and participate in relevant customer related activities where required.
7. Develop and prepare standard proposal & contract templates (technical & commercial) to ensure consistency across all projects.
8. Oversee the contract execution and administration process to ensure that it is being performed in accordance with the budget, client and statutory requirements.
9. Analyze reporting and project schedules to proactively address potential problems, manage risk, investigate solutions and establish project recovery plans.
10. Proactively investigate opportunities for improvements in the project or drilling/completions scope that will result
in value add and fewer change orders.
11. Develop and implement mechanisms to achieve effective communication, coordination of effort, information flow and learning with direct reports (sales, operational and implementation teams).
12. Ensure a high level of productivity, teamwork and employee satisfaction among the teams.
13. Perform any additional duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS
Tertiary qualification especially a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Accounting & budgeting experience is a must. (CPA or similar qualification)
Sales experience and/or certification will be an added advantage
Practical Mechanical Engineering knowledge and experience are a must.
Borehole Drill operation experience is an added advantage.
Contract /Bid Service & Customer/Supplier relations experience.
Business Planning and Report Writing skills.
People management experience is a must.
Honesty and Integrity is a must.
Proficiency in computer applications is a must.
Self-driven, results-oriented person with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality and business profit.

HOW TO APPLY
If you have the above credentials, please visit our website at www.stanza-solutions.com to access application instructions. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
STANZA SOLUTIONS
"YOUR PREFERRED OUTSOURCING PARTNER"
WWW.STANZA-SOLUTIONS.COM

Commission Business Development Specialists job in Nairobi kenya

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 07:12 AM PDT

Employment type: Full time
Contract type: Contract

Our client is a leading advertising firm in Nairobi with a major focus on the creative side of advertising, serving the needs of both the public and the private sector. Currently, our client is seeking qualified candidates to join their team as Commission Business Development Specialists. This position is a Contract position to be based in Nairobi, Kenya and remuneration will be on a commission basis only.

RESPONSIBILITIES
To plan and carry out direct marketing and sales activities, so as to maintain and develop sales in accordance with agreed business plans.
1. Plan and carry out direct marketing activities to agreed budgets, values, product mix and timescales.
2. Develop and maintain new accounts and augment the business of existing accounts through planned individual account support and liaison with brand development team.
3. Identify potential prospects' advertising, marketing and business issues and match these with agency capabilities
and ideas.
4. Manage the external marketing agency activities of telemarketing and research.
5. Identify opportunities for and develop strategic partnerships that open doors for a growth in new business and maintain a higher rate of retention of existing customers.
6. Actively develop and participate in sales presentations, negotiations, and sales closings.
7. Assist in the development and design of client campaigns using direct mail, email, websites, telemarketing, catalogs and marketing collateral.
REQUIREMENTS

Must have 2 years proven experience in direct sales, B-to-B sales or advertising sales
Proven experience in advertising & marketing will be an added advantage
Excellent understanding and working knowledge of the current trends in advertising is a must.
Creativity, ingenuity & an entrepreneurial approach to business that partners with clients in a creative manner.
Proficiency in computer applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Must have excellent organizational skills.
Must have an eye for detail.
Must have excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
Must be able to work with little or no direct supervision.
Must work well both individually and as part of a team.

HOW TO APPLY
If you have the above credentials, please visit our website at www.stanza-solutions.com to access application instructions. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

STANZA SOLUTIONS
"YOUR PREFERRED OUTSOURCING PARTNER"
WWW.STANZA-SOLUTIONS.COM

Sales Professionals - Printing job in Nairobi kenya

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 07:11 AM PDT

Employment type: Full time
Contract type: Contract

Our client is a leading printing solutions firm in Nairobi serving the needs of both the public and the private sector. Currently, our client is seeking consultative sales professionals with a good understanding of the printing industry to join their team as Sales Executives. This position is a Contract position to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

RESPONSIBILITIES
To plan and carry out direct marketing and sales activities so as to develop and maintain sales in accordance with agreed business plans.
1. Market development, after sales support and key account management.
2. Plan and carry out direct marketing activities to agreed budgets, sales volumes, values, product mix and timescales.
3. Respond to and follow up sales enquiries by post, telephone, and personal visits.
4. Maintain and develop existing and new customers through planned individual account support and liaison with internal order-processing staff.
5. Carry out market research, competitor and customer surveys.
6. Liaise and attend meetings with other company functions necessary to facilitate business development.
7. Assist in the implementation of the external marketing agency activities of telemarketing and research.
REQUIREMENTS

Must have a minimum of 3 years experience in sales.
Experience in the printing or packaging industry is preferable.
Must be aggressive and self -motivated.
Must have excellent organizational skills.
Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.
Must be able to work with little or no direct supervision.
Must work well both individually and as part of a team.

HOW TO APPLY
If you have the above credentials, please visit our website at www.stanza-solutions.com to access application instructions. Closing date is Friday June 10th, 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

saloonist n barber job in Nairobi Kenya

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 07:05 AM PDT

Employment type: Full time
Contract type: Part

A salon here in town needs saloonist n babers with clients to work on comission basis

call 0721306381.

Egret Consults Inc. Hospitality Management Nairobi

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 06:29 AM PDT

Employment type: Other
Contract type: Contract

Are you -

• a 3-Star to 5-Star Hotel, Tourist Lodge, quality themed Restaurant and
Leisure Outlet, Hospital and up-Market learning Institution in the
East African Community Region?
• With projections for growth and development?
• At the Start-up phase needing assistance in Concept definition /
development and actualisation?
• Encountering persistent difficulties of systems weaknesses or
deficiencies in general management of your Establishment?

• Your staff competences not quite in synch with your product concepts?

We can help.

We are four Kenyans professionals with a collective 80 years of local and international experience in challenging engagement histories at Executive levels.in Human Resource Management, Finance and Accounting Oversight, and Hospitality Operations Management

We provide a full range of Hospitality Management Consultancy services, with strong professional and commercial contacts and a keen understanding of the East African Community Region's Travel and Hospitality Market.

Our technical expertise is complimented by strengths that include:

• A strong focus on delivering results.
• An ability to work from your point of view, and thus able to deliver
home-grown solutions and build the capacity of in-house personnel to
independently undertake similar assignments in the future.
• A keen understanding of the market place, acquired through long
employment histories and the execution of consultancy assignments.

We offer Interventionist Management advice on the following areas

o Strategic planning for business growth
o Budgeting and Budgetary Control, Finance Oversight
o General Workforce Management
o Asset & Property Management
o Staffing & Training
o Food & Beverage trouble-shooting
o Systems Analysis, Design, Implantation
o Concept-critiques & Start-ups Analysis
o Job Evaluation & Specification
o Organization Development & Structural Design
o Business and Operational Reviews
o Staff Training & Development with emphasis on supervisory mid-
management
o Policies & Procedures Development,
o Succession Planning
o Performance Management / Appraisals
o Recruitment & Selection

We would be pleased to explore with you how and where you would consider our intervention to optimize your operations.

Thank you for your time and consideration

• +254-722-989-124 somoinaa@gmail.com
• +254-722-835-842 ralph@tmskenya.com
• +254-722-760-936 mauriceanami@yahoo.com
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Job vacancy for an office assistant in Nairobi

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 06:26 AM PDT

Employment type: Full time
Contract type: Other

looking for a job in Nairobi as an office assistant with maximum salary of 15-20,000. in case there is a vacancy in your office kindly get back to me. i am honest, hardworking and always ready to learn and very obedient.
0723 410 992

IT Assistant, Stores Clerks, Till Cashiers Job Trainees Mombasa

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 06:23 AM PDT

Employment type: Full time

Supa Saver is an upcoming Supermarket establishment located in upmarket Nyali area of Mombasa. We have on-job training openings for the following:

*Till Cashiers
*Supermarket Attendants
*Stores Clerks
*Accountant
*IT Assistant

Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Send your application by E-mail to supasaverhr@gmail.com

PERSONAL ASSISTANT job vacancy Nairobi

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 06:20 AM PDT

Employment type: Full time
Contract type: Contract

A leading Real estate development organization is in need of a competent personal assistant to the chief executive officer. The organization has further interest in Energy, Transport, Health and Telecommunications.
The candidate is required to provide skills both administratively and as a personal aid to the chief executive officer. The candidate should be willingly to work under pressure, meet administrative deadlines, Travel extensively with the CEO, in out of the country at very short notices, organized and focused and should at times offer evaluator y advice to the CEO on pertinent issues.
Interested candidates should be Diploma or Degree holders in relevant fields.

Candidates are expected to submit their personal CVs not later than 30TH JUNE 2011.
to kieth.sundler@gmail.com that's (Keith(dot)sundler@gmail.com
NOTE: 1. The Candidate is expected to quote current (if any) and expected salary.
2. Salary expectations and allowances shall NOT form the basis of appointment and rather the latter shall solely be based on the level of competency.
3. An attractive remuneration commensurate with competency and responsibilities shall be negotiated with the right candidate.

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANTS jobs in Mombasa

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 06:19 AM PDT

Employment type: Full time

Position: Accounts Assistant.

Responsible: Finance and Administration Manager.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB: To assist the senior accountant.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparing books of accounts for purposes of accountability.

• Maintains contract ledger for various contract ledger for various contract works.

• Carries out bank reconciliation.

• Produces financial reports.

• Processing payment document.

• Maintains cash book.

• Making authorized petty cash payments.

• Banking and withdrawal of funds.

• Filling of accounting records.

Minimum Qualification

• CPA (Level I) .

Job Experience:

• At least two years as an accounts assistant.

• Knowledge and experience in accounting procedures will be added advantage.

• Excellent computer skills.

• Able to meet set deadlines and work long hours with minimal supervision.

Applications, CV and details of two referees to:

kendashotel@gmail.com or
hr@kendashotel.co.ke

Sales & Marketing Executive Nairobi

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 06:18 AM PDT

Employment type: Other
Contract type: Other

Are you aged between 19 and 35? Are you tired of being broke? Then look no further we have the solution for you. We are a fast growing company that deals in beauty products. We have openings in all areas. NO Training is required as we will train you if you are chosen. Call

0751 346 630 or 0723 582 620

marketing international ltd

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 06:14 AM PDT

Employment type: Full time
Contract type: Part

work in a leading international company, no experience required, no age limit and there is guarantee promotion after one day training.start earning 30,000/=
Phone: 0722944156

Ndege Chai Sacco Finance Manager and Accounts Assistant Jobs in Kericho Kenya

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 01:29 AM PDT

Ndege Chai Sacco Ltd is a Medium size Society based in Kericho and covers other areas like Naivasha, Tinderet, Sotik Tea / Highlands and Lemotit in Londiani.

The following vacancies have arisen in our establishment;

A. Finance Manager

Key duties

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Finance Manager will be in charge of financial management functions in the Sacco.
He/she will provide leadership in preparation of accurate financial reports and accounts reports, as well as oversee and be responsible for the keeping of all books of accounts and safe custody of financial information of the organization.
Co-ordinate with Operations Manager and Credit Manager for seamless flow of society's financial transactions at the front and back office service areas.
Ensure compliance with the existing accounting policies formulated by the management and international accounting standards;
Advice the Board and management on financial matters
Provide leadership in the formulation and implementation of financial management strategies and policies.
Preparation of periodic accounts and handling audit exercise(s) with the external auditors;
Provide leadership and development of staff in the department;

Skills, Attributes and Competencies

Be a professional accountant, with university degree in Accounting/ Finance with CPA, ACCA or equivalent
Unquestionable integrity;

Ability to work under pressure with multiple tasks, demands and deadlines with a positive and constructive attitude under minimal supervision and with attention to detail;
Possess in depth knowledge of financial systems, financial/ administrative management and reporting
Have demonstrated experience of at least five years being a proactive financial manager with risk assessment aptitude
Have excellent Information Technology (IT) skills, team working, flexibility and relationship building skills
Specifically exhibit proficiency in computerized accounting
Experience and a working knowledge of SACCO society operations will be an added advantage.
Age between 35 – 45 years
Excellent oral and written communication skills

B. Accounts Assistant
2 Positions

Key Duties:

Prepare payment vouchers and make cheque payments to suppliers;
Receive cheques, post to relevant accounts and issue for banking accordingly;
Receive payroll deductions and update the members personal accounts;
Update and clear standing orders;
Prepare petty cash vouchers, pay and expense to relevant ledger accounts;
Reconcile bank and other internal accounts;
Make monthly statutory returns;
Pass journal entries as necessary;

Skills, Attributes and Competencies:

Degree in Business Management or its equivalent;
Minimum CPA II;
Age between 30 – 35 years;
Excellent ICT skills;
Minimum 2 years experience in a similar position;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates.

Those interested and meet the specified minimum qualifications are invited to apply and attach copies of relevant certificates and testimonials with at least two referees to reach the undersigned not later than 2nd July, 2011.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

The Chief Executive Officer,
Ndege Chai Sacco Ltd,
P. O. Box 857,
Kericho

Nyali Golf & Country Club Manager Job in Mombasa Kenya

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 01:28 AM PDT

The club seeks to recruit an experienced and professional person who should be capable of managing all aspects of the Golf Club's business.

The successful candidate should possess the following:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Management skills and a track record of success in this area at senior management level.
Strong administrative skills with a good understanding of the business and financial

Able to run a successful golf club in a competitive environment

Key Responsibilities

Generally run and manage day to day affairs of the Club
Develop business section of the club for revenue growth
Foster a conducive corporate culture that promotes strong ethical practices and good governance, as well as attract and retain sponsors
Should be able to provide guidance in the preparation and implementation of business plans, proposals and annual budgets for Board approval

Qualifications and Experience

First degree in a business related field plus post graduate diploma in marketing
Five years experience as a senior manager in a commercial environment
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills and record management
Food and beverage background will be an added advantage.
Age: 40 years and above.

Apply to:

The Hon. Secretary
Nyali Golf & Country Club
P.O.Box 95678-80100
Mombasa

To reach him not later than 30t June 2011

NRC Somalia / Kenya Finance Officer, Fleet in Charge and Executive Assistant Job Vacancies

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 01:06 AM PDT

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Somalia / Kenya is a two country Program with four field offices in Dadaab (Kenya), Hargeisa (Somaliland), Bossaso (Puntland) and Mogadishu (South Central).

NRC has been present in Somaliland since early 2004 and expanded to Puntland in 2006, Mogadishu and Dadaab in 2007.

In a short time NRC established Education, Shelter / Sanitation, Distribution and Camp Management projects for IDPs, refugees and local population in Somalia and Kenya.

NRC has a coordination office in Nairobi, Kenya that was established in 2006.

Position Vacant: Finance Officer - Operations

Reporting to: Finance Coordinator

Duty Station: Dadaab

Duration of Contract: ASAP to 31st December 2011 (with possible extension)

Main Responsibilities include:

Participate in project budgets preparations
Prepare bank accounts and cashboxes reconciliations
Ensure sufficient cash in the bank and in cash boxes and conduct weekly cash counts with the FA and monthly end cash counts with the FC.
Ensure timely payment of staff salaries, contractors and other expenditures
Verify supporting documents to ensure completeness before payments
Ensure accurate financial reporting from all the Implementing Partners
Prepare all necessary information for internal or external audits
Prepare annual statutory returns
Prepare monthly financial reports for submission to the NRC Nairobi Office
Ensure accurate maintenance of all financial and accounting files and transactions

Required skills and qualifications:

Minimum of Bachelor's degree in accounting or Business Administration.
At least 3 years of relevant working experience in the NGO sector.
Good organizational, office management, interpersonal and communication skills.
Good attention to detail.
Able to work unusual hours under pressure and meet deadlines.
Good financial analysis skills.
Good working knowledge of excel spreadsheets and word processing packages.
Knowledge of accounting packages and Knowledge of Agresso Business World accounting Package would be an added advantage.

Position Vacant: Fleet in-Charge
Reporting to: Area Program Support Coordinator
Duty Station: Dadaab
Duration of Contract: ASAP to 31st December 2011 (with possible extension)

Main Responsibilities include:

Ensure that the NRC vehicles are used and maintained as per the legal and NRC policies and guidelines
Carry out minor repairs/maintenance of NRC vehicles to ensure that they are in proper mechanical condition at all times.
Coordinate purchase and usage of vehicle spare parts in relation to cost, quality and safety
Make appropriate assessment and certify vehicles prior to dispatch for repairs and maintenance at a third party facility
Advice on budgetary requirements for vehicle maintenance and repairs
Monitor deployment of vehicles and drivers as per program needs, renewal of insurance covers and vehicles licenses, vehicle maintenance schedules for efficiency and effectiveness.
Evaluate section records that include log books, car pool reports, waiver forms, fuel consumption reports for decision making and fleet reports ( bi-weekly/monthly) as per the NRC fleet management system.
Ensure that all NRC vehicles safety, basic repair tools and the HF communications are in good working conditions
Ensure compliance of regulations during eventualities like accidents and breakdowns
Assist in recruitment and induction of new drivers on basic vehicle usage and maintenance
Supervise and appraise the technical work and safety of all NRC Dadaab drivers

Required skills and qualifications:

Diploma/Certificate in automotive Engineering.
Kenya Public Service Vehicle Driving license class (BCE)
Kenya police certificate of good conduct
Good working knowledge of computer.
5 years experience in repairing and maintaining Toyota Land cruiser vehicles and Isuzu tracks
3 years experience driving a 4 by 4 vehicle in off road terrain
Sound knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures
Understanding of security and fleet management
Hands on experience with motor vehicle electrical systems and wiring
Working experience with an NGO or Parastatal
Ability to manage assets
Good planner with ability to prioritize conflicting activities
A team player
Certificate in fleet management an added advantage

Position Vacant: Executive Assistant – Re- Advertised
Reporting to: Regional Director
Duty Station: Nairobi
Duration of Contract: ASAP to 31st December 2011 (with possible extension)

Main Responsibilities include:

Support the Office of the Regional Director and the Program Director in coordinating activities, weekly meetings, field visits and take notes to record discussions and prepare minutes and memoranda for the records.
Maintain records and track the status of the Regional Director's action items, including his/her calendar.
Analyze and collect information from all the country offices under the supervision of the Regional Director and produce talking points and correspondence with the field offices
Organize and maintain the Office of the Regional Director through establishing filing systems, logging and tracking systems, and mail and contact listing
Provide administrative support by conducting research, handling information requests, and performing administrative functions such as preparing correspondences and drafting meeting minutes; receiving visitors; arranging conference calls; and scheduling meetings.
Prepare for the visits of high delegations including NRC Secretary General, Board of Directors, International Program Department Director, donors and other dignitaries.
Select and compile background and briefing materials for meetings, travel, conferences and fundraising for the senior management team
Screen and review incoming correspondence (mail, email); collect background material; draft and sign correspondence, or clear drafts with the Regional Director
Liaise regularly with staff in other departments, field offices, NRC in other countries and external contacts to ensure effective information flow and timely actions
Undertake speedy processing, safe storage and retrieval of information and documents
Perform any other duties reasonably assigned by the supervisor.

Required skills and qualifications:

A University Degree in Public Relations, International Relations or related discipline
Minimum of 5 years' experience in an International NGO or UN working as a senior executive or as a Senior Secretary in a busy department.
Detailed knowledge and technical expertise in Office Management.
Good working knowledge of MS Office packages
Excellent oral and written communication skills
High competence in handling situations with tact and diplomacy
Absolute reliability and discretion with confidential information
Excellent self organization and time management skills
Flexible and ability to multi task
Excellent proactive self supervision.
Analysis of numerical, verbal and other data from diverse sources.
Ability to summarize and draft complex reports and good report writing skills.
Sound practical exposure to Project Management would be an added advantage

Deadline for Applications: 26th June 2011

Applications should be submitted to:

Norwegian Refugee Council,
P O Box 21211-00100
Nairobi, Kenya

Email Address: recruitment_nb@som.nrc.no

Or

Norwegian Refugee Council, Dadaab Field Office
P.O Box 05, Dadaab

Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Norwegian Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer, with no discrimination in terms of sex, age, religion, ethnic origin or political affiliation.

Creative Manager Job in Kenya - Bridge International Academies

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 01:04 AM PDT

businesses profitably, while creating a highly successful business at the central level.

This ensures that the school is not dependent on the vagaries of donor funding, but will rather continue to serve the communities as long as parents value the educational service we provide. To ensure the delivery of high quality education, Bridge International writes its own curriculum using Direct Instruction methodology. They also train and support their own teachers.

Bridge have already launched the first 12 schools in their network in the slums of Nairobi with tremendous success, and plan to rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million families in Africa.

Position Summary

The Creative Manager oversees creative and art direction for the numerous curriculum products that BIA develops and publishes for its teachers and children. These curriculum products include a wide range of student reading books, student consumables, and teacher handbooks. This individual serves as creative lead in creating BIA's brand as a world-class educational content provider.

This position requires an experienced, creative and motivated individual to provide leadership to a talented team of contracted designers, writers and artists, must demonstrate seasoned negotiation skills in creative and style execution and maintain a collaborative spirit in working with direct reports, peers and supervisors.

This person is directly accountable for all creative developed for Bridge International Academies and for managing multiple teams virtually, with varied skills and expertise, focused on multiple products ranging in scope and budget.

This individual understands creative storytelling, is a conceptual problem-solver with high-end design skills. They should be able to lead, motivate and mentor contractors, create new ideas and define and establish new processes and guidelines which provide benefit to the products.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

Creative Supervision - Internal and External; Mentor and lead art direction and creative development for team of contractors
Ensure world class development and production of educational materials
Create Style Guidelines and Artistic Standards
Monitor individual performance to best utilize each creative team member's core discipline appropriately to achieve maximum efficiencies and quality standards
Partner with the Head of curriculum on quality control, resource allocation and tracking, project management, and documentation and training
Lead creative development of prototypes, creative resourcing, and testing new products

Requirements:

All applicants must submit a link to their online portfolio within their resume. Resumes without a portfolio will not be considered.

Applicants should have strong leadership skills in both the managerial and creative arenas.

Solid understanding of content packaging, graphic design, layout, user interface, and basic design theories are essential.

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree in Film, Fine Arts, Art, or related field
Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in publishing properties
Ability to allocate resources across multiple projects and oversee work-in-progress in a virtual environment to meet business objectives
Strong understanding of user-interface and user experience for print products
Ability to problem solve in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Broad familiarity with educational print content aimed at preschool, kids, teens, and family audiences a plus
An affinity and understanding of Bridge International Academies and the ability to meet the company's high creative standards
Must have proven hands-on MS Office, Flash, Photoshop, and Illustrator expertise
Must be versatile with skills ranging from traditional illustration, design, and print
Must be adaptable to changing technology and restrictions, creative challenges, deadlines, designing under constraints, and project requirements

Please send all applications to: Recruitment@dpckenya.com

Jobs in Kenya - Bridge International - Construction Researcher

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 12:50 AM PDT

The individual will be carrying on research on building components, building materials, technical construction processes and construction management processes.
The task involves repeated and iterative improvement of quality requiring inquiring into old established methods already in use, at a very basic and fundamental level. It also requires meticulous attention to detail.
In addition to carrying out research internally, the individual will need to be in touch with appropriate low-tech, low-income technologies around the world as familiarity with these shall be essential in informing research planning.
Working in informal settlements can be very challenging and often requires many situational difficulties that arise as a result of working in these conditions. The individual will need to be comfortable being requested to re-programme their work at short notice in order to address unexpected site occurrences from time to time.
Besides ensuring that R & D proceeds effectively, the researcher will be expected possess a 'think-outside-the-box' orientation as this forms the basis for fundamentally overhauling the current processes and products in an effort to achieve the research objectives.

Other responsibilities include:

Review of anthropometric, ergonomic and spatial dimensions in currently in use, with a view to revising classroom sizes, furniture, etc.
Review of indoor comfort levels in order to revise the ventilation and lighting provisions.
Review of structural systems, materials and methods of construction.
Research on sewerage disposal in informal settlements in order to recommend appropriate solutions in the various site scenarios that arise.
Research on pavements, walling materials, roofing materials, doors, windows, etcetera, in order to seek cost-effective and appropriate in-use alternatives.
Research on cost-effective and process-enhancing delivery methodologies for production management, materials management, quality control, process engineering and value management.

About You

Minimum of 7 to 10 years experience in research in low-cost technologies preferably in existing low-income settlements.
An expert level knowledge of how to effectively carry out R&D for a very high level of innovation and creativity in solution seeking.
Must be able to manage competing demands, accept criticism and constructive feedback, while being extremely adaptable and flexible.
Excellent writing and oral communication skills are required
Ability to identify potential new areas of improvement and research communicate them clearly to the Head of Department.
Good people management skills that result in timely completion of deliverables.
Be willing to delve into all aspects of the school construction, to 'improve the already-perfect'.

Please send all applications to: Recruitment@dpckenya.com

Deputy Director of Construction Management -Jobs in Kenya - Bridge International

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 12:49 AM PDT

Dynamic People Consulting is currently recruiting for one of its clients, Bridge International Academies. Bridge International Academies is a startup revolutionizing education across Africa with a truly unique business model and instructional program.

The company has launched a large-scale, franchise-like network of ultra low-cost, for-profit private primary schools in Kenya, and will expand across Africa. The schools profitably deliver high-quality education for less than $4 per child per month. Local school managers are able to operate their school businesses profitably, while creating a highly successful business at the central level.

This ensures that the school is not dependent on the vagaries of donor funding, but will rather continue to serve the communities as long as parents value the educational service we provide. To ensure the delivery of high quality education, Bridge International writes its own curriculum using Direct Instruction methodology. They also train and support their own teachers.

Bridge have already launched the first 12 schools in their network in the slums of Nairobi with tremendous success, and plan to rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million families in Africa.

Deputy Director of Construction Management

About this position

We have and are continuing to develop one of the most cost-effective approaches to constructing school buildings in the world. We currently construct school classrooms for less than KSh 140,000 per classroom fully loaded (including all labour and site management, furniture, transport, and the amortized cost of the latrines, School Manager's office, and fence).

These results are achieved by using experienced fundi's as site managers, who are supported by a central management team and a highly specified process and specifications.

Because of the speed of our scaling, we construct many schools simultaneously. For example, the company is currently building 15 new schools, and expanding 5 existing schools. That means we have to manage 20 simultaneous construction sites. Within a couple of years the number of simultaneous construction sites will increase to well over 50.

We are looking for a full time Deputy Director of Construction Management who underneath our Head of Construction will provide critical leadership to manage these simultaneous construction projects being led by fundis and day labourers.

In order to accomplish this, the Deputy Director will need to help refine and improve upon our systems for managing and tracking every aspect of these projects, as well as the training and oversight of the site managers/fundis.

We are looking for someone who is good with the details and not afraid of spending long hours in the field (in the slums) to make sure the job is accomplished.

Responsibilities:

Improve upon and develop new manuals, specifications, tracking tools, & training program to allow local construction managers to successfully replicate school design
Refine and implement a sophisticated budgeting and payment tracking system to ensure that schools are being built under budget and on time.
Refine and put in place audit systems to ensure that construction is being done correctly and financial controls are in place to ensure transparency
Identifying, training and managing site managers who are the actual implementers at each site
Managing central construction team to help implement the design, process, and auditing.
Constantly working to reduce cost and improve quality of school construction

About You

You have minimum 10 years experience in senior project management or construction management role, especially one where you were managing many sites/projects simultaneously.
You have experience with very process-oriented project management
You have experience in construction management, ideally in situations where budgets are incredibly constrained
You are very comfortable and willing to work in slums
You have experience with managing distributed teams of people
You have experience managing inventory at multiple sites and ensuring there are systems to prevent loss
You are experienced in developing budgeting/accounting system to ensure easy auditing of the financial transactions
You are an experienced user of MS Project, ArchiCAD/AutoCAD and MS Excel
A background or experience in detailed ultra-low cost engineering design a plus
You are very comfortable with using and analyzing data, budgets, and information to make better decisions
'Love to get my hands dirty' is your middle name. While you have been a manager, you have also demonstrated your willingness to jump into the very nitty-gritty details and get done what is needed to get done.
You function well in a fast-paced, informal environment where constant change is the norm and the bar for quality is set high

Please send all applications to: Recruitment@dpckenya.com

Programme Manager Jobs in Kenya - Bridge International

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 12:48 AM PDT

The individual will be managing anywhere from 10-30 construction projects simultaneously. These projects are not complex, but the deadlines are tight (less than 6 weeks) and the resources are limited. As a result it will be very important to know exactly how every resource is prioritized and allocated for every hour of every day.
Working in informal settlements can be very challenging and often requires many last minute changes to the priorities and schedules. The individual will need to be comfortable making last minute adjustments and redeploying resources to meet the priorities of the company.
Besides ensuring that resources are moving tasks forward in the correct places, the Programme Manager will need to ensure that we have timely payments to suppliers, fundis, and labourers. This means ensuring the work is done and scheduling the payments in time, so that the Finance team has time to process the payment and Site Manager has time to pay his team before they break for the day.

Other responsibilities include:

Timely decision-making for effective allocation/re-allocation of resources within priorities that change on a day-to-day basis.
Definition of a regular system of review of work progress and resource allocation in order to provide a useful overview of the whole of the ongoing construction work.
Create master work programmes, based on baseline nested work programmes, for all on-going projects.
Collect and collate weekly work plans from the field, into the programmes and evaluate project status for decision making on resource allocations.
Prepare, based on the programmes, schedules of labour, materials, payment and other information as required.
Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports on resource utilization for review by the Construction Team.

About You

Minimum of 8 to 10 years experience in project management, including projects that have multiple resources that need to be scheduled in and out of the project over the life cycle of the project to optimize costs.
An expert level knowledge of how to effectively use Gantt charts, including complete fluency in Microsoft Project or equivalent program. You should also be able to create Gantt charts with Excel.
Must be able to manage competing demands, accept criticism and constructive feedback, while being extremely adaptable and flexible.
Excellent writing and oral communication skills are required
Ability to identify potential problems, conflicts, and delays before they become an issue and communicate them clearly to the Head of Department.
Good people management skills that result in timely completion of deliverables.
Demonstrated ability to solve problems.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Please send all applications to: Recruitment@dpckenya.com

Project Architect Jobs in Kenya - Bridge International

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 12:48 AM PDT

The individual will be managing anywhere from 10-30 construction projects simultaneously. These projects are not complex, but the deadlines are tight (less than 6 weeks) and the resources are limited. As a result, timeliness will be critical to ensure that projects take off within the stipulated timelines.
The architect shall prepare typical layout and detailed drawings for standard application in the construction of the branded schools.
In addition to standard drawings, the architect shall prepare site-specific site layouts, and ground preparation schemes.
Working closely with the land acquisition team, tasks shall include site measurement, site evaluation, site analysis and ground preparation prior to commencement of construction.
Reviewing and continuously improving the school design to enhance space utilization and ergonomics of the spaces and furniture.
Reviewing typical BQs to adjust for changes due to specific site conditions, design reviews or process improvement.

About You

Minimum of 4 to 5 years experience in a busy architectural design environment handling multiple projects concurrently.
Demonstrated experience in production of construction detail drawings.
Excellent AutoCAD/ArchiCAD/Artlantis skills and experience including 3D and rendering.
Must be able to manage competing demands, accept criticism and constructive feedback, while being extremely adaptable and flexible.
Excellent writing and oral communication skills are required
Ability to identify potential problems, conflicts, and delays before they become an issue and communicate them clearly to the Head of Department.
Good people management skills that result in timely completion of deliverables.
Demonstrated ability to solve problems.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Please send all applications to: Recruitment@dpckenya.com

Site Foreman Jobs in Kenya - Bridge International

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 12:48 AM PDT

6. Site Foreman

About this position

Bridge International Academies is looking for experienced and effective site foremen to provide daily supervision and guidance for construction activities in our school construction sites located in various parts of the country.

The individual must be very comfortable working in low-income communities inside the slums and should be able to handle the unique challenges of the construction process in these environments.

More specifically:

The individual will be carrying on hands on, day-to-day supervision on-site.
The task involves planning weekly work, organizing work teams, allocating work to teams and providing technical guidance for smooth progress and quality control.
In addition to carrying out site work, the foreman shall be expected to provide clear and complete information from the Headquarters staff to the workmen and back. This means that he shall be in charge of implementing Headquarters decisions on the sites and for providing feedback information from the site back to Headquarters.
Besides ensuring good quality and workmanship, the site foreman shall be in charge of labour selection, relations, work allocation and payments on the ground.
The site foreman shall also be in charge of receiving materials, materials storage, and materials safety.
An important part of the work shall be to keep, maintain and submit site records as required by the Company.
Working in informal settlements can be very challenging and often requires many situational difficulties that arise as a result of working in these conditions. The individual will need to be comfortable being requested to re-programme their work, replace labour and/or review work processes at short notice in order to address unexpected site occurrences from time to time.
This work often requires interacting with local youth, leaders, elders and chiefs in order to smoothen out any issues arising out of the community. Good relations with these groups shall be essential.

Other responsibilities include:

Ensuring good workmanship and proper procedures are in use as prescribed
Assessing labour requirements and sourcing for artisans and labourers within the school locality
Receiving, managing and accounting for all materials once delivered on site
Requesting and making labour payments including recording daily work sheets and payment records
Planning daily work in accordance with the construction programme provided
Completing daily site records on provided site book and work sheets
Forecasting work requirements as is necessary fro smooth progress of work.
Assisting in identifying unique site conditions that may require amendment of standard work plans and details

About You

Minimum of 10 years experience in site supervision on busy sites preferably in labour intensive projects
Must have good knowledge of basic construction technology and practices. Formal artisan training will be an added advantage.
Must be able to source labour locally and handle labour-related issues arising on site from time to time.
Ability to handle payments on the ground, given the associated risk to personal safety.
Excellent writing and oral communication skills are required
Good people management skills that result in timely meeting of deadlines
Ability and willingness to accept instructions, accept criticism and positive feedback, while being very adaptable and flexible

Please send all applications to: Recruitment@dpckenya.com

Senior Construction Supervisor Jobs in Kenya - Bridge International

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 12:48 AM PDT

Senior Construction Supervisor

The CSC is responsible for the construction work activities for the allocated school site. This begins with appraisal of proposed new sites and includes ensuring that prior arrangements are made for effective project start up, smooth work progress, effective decision making and finalised project close-out.

Planning, implementation and monitoring of the construction site activities including ensuring that work is planned for as they are carried out on each site specifically.

For existing schools, s/he shall be in charge of school Support Officer (SO) communications to receive and detail school facilities conditions concerns, their documentation, possible solutions and timelines, including work approvals and implementation.

S/he is also responsible for the liaison between the school sites and the headquarters in terms of Information flows and record keeping.

Duties & Responsibilities

Site Appraisal

Carry out initial site visit, document the site characteristics, evaluate the implications of site conditions to construction and prepare a report.
Manage information flows with the Land Department and site takeover.

Project Start-up

Carry out all tasks that are necessary for the construction to commence effectively and complete the start-up checklist for approval.

Contract management

Prepare or modify the standard contract for site specific issues, discuss it with the Site Foreman and manage it throughout the construction period.

Materials management

Prepare or modify the standard schedule of materials, prepare materials requisitions, confirm orders and deliveries, ensure proper materials acceptance procedures are duly applied, retrieve from site and forward to headquarters the delivery notes and invoices, request payments and file away the payment acknowledgement.

Labour management

Source qualified Site Foremen, skilled and unskilled labourers, manage labour records, manage labour payments, retrieve from site and forward to headquarters the invoices and time sheets, request payments and file away the payment acknowledgement.

Programme Management

Carry out day-to-day monitoring of progress of work on site, tracking to ensure programme targets are met, planning and implementing remedial measures in case of programme slippage, including feedback information for programme improvement.
Carry out early morning daily calls, prepare daily email reports and prepare weekly work programmes.

Workmanship and Quality Control

Communicate the quality standards, implement procedures to ensure that work meets them, monitor and provide feedback information for improved quality.

Payments

Compute or modify budget estimates for approval, prepare payment requests for approval, confirm and record payments completed and balances and file away the payment acknowledgement.

Records Management

Implement the proper entering and updating of site records including the site book, invoices, time sheets and prepare summary reports as required.

Labour Relations

Ensure the employment of only desirable workers on the school sites, maintain smooth labour relations and provide feedback information for improved quality.

About You

Minimum of 5 years experience in site supervision on busy sites preferably in labour intensive projects
Should have good knowledge of basic construction technology and practices.
Should be a good planner, well organized and able to carry out simple analysis tasks.
Should be able to source skilled labour locally and handle labour-related issues arising on site from time to time.
Excellent writing and oral communication skills are required
Good people management skills that result in timely meeting of deadlines
Ability and willingness to accept instructions, accept criticism and positive feedback, while being very adaptable and flexible

Please send all applications to: Recruitment@dpckenya.com

Madison Senior Accountant - Treasury and Investment Job in Kenya

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 12:36 AM PDT

Reporting to the Financial Controller the Senior Accountant will be in charge of management of the Treasury and Investments function in order to meet the specified strategic investment objectives.

Treasury Management

Develop, implement and review from time to time, appropriate treasury management tools in line with the corporate strategies.
Liaison with production departments on expected inflows and outflows and planning for the same
Ensure adequate levels of cash generated from operations are invested on a monthly basis.
Ensure optimal Cash/Bank balances are held and surpluses invested accordingly
Providing periodic cash flow reports and projections.

Investments Management

Identify secure and high yielding investment avenues and make appropriate proposals to management

Liaise with Fund Managers on all matters relating to investments managed on behalf of Madison Insurance and Pension Schemes
Evaluate performance of the fund managers against industry and other market indicators
Ensure appropriate mix of investments at all times, taking consideration to risk, return and statutory compliance
Ensure maximisation and timely collection of rent from all rental premises
Ensure all status of properties is up to date with regard to maintenance, payment of services, land rent and rates
Preparation and presentation of periodic and adhoc investment reports
Ensure proper accounting of investment and investment income
Manage all transactions between relating to subsidiaries and related companies

Person

The ideal candidate should have a degree in Economics, Finance or Commerce in addition to professional qualifications (CPA (K), CSIA, and CFA).

An MBA in finance would be an added advantage.

The candidate should have between 3 and 5 years experience in a similar position in an Insurance company or Fund management environment.

He/She should be a self-driven team player with excellent inter-personal skills.

A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated and offered to the successful candidates.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae to hr@madison.co.ke by 24th June 2011

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