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What Is The Proper Notice Period To Resign.

Posted: 11 Aug 2011 11:45 AM PDT

Today’s topic comes from a reader who sent us this email below….As usual the content is not edited.

Dear Admin,
Thanks a lot for the help you have been giving us in bringing to light so many sensitive job information.
Please explain to us how you can escape legal action being taken against you for leaving a job that
you have signed a contract that you will either give 90 days notice in writing or pay 3 months wage in lieu of such notice.

Please advice.

At first, when i read this email i hit the reply button and advised the writer to ignore the three months notice and stick with the one month ‘average’ notice period. I was wrong if the Employment Act 2007 is to be followed strictly. Below is a section of the law on termination/resignation period. Apparently your employer can demand even a six month RESIGNATION NOTICE provided you agreed when accepting the job offer.

PART VI?TERMINATION AND DISMISSAL. EMPLOYMENT ACT 2007.

(a) where the contract is to pay wages daily, a contract terminable by either party at the close of any day

without notice;

(b) where the contract is to pay wages periodically at intervals of less than one month, a contract

terminable by either party at the end of the period next following the giving of notice in writing; or

(c) where the contract is to pay wages or salary periodically at intervals of or exceeding one month, a contract terminable by either party at the end of the period of twenty-eight days next following the giving of notice in writing.

(2) Subsection (1) shall not apply in the case of a contract of service whose terms provide for the giving of a period of notice of termination in writing greater than the period required by the provision of this subsection which would otherwise be applicable thereto. Someone should petition Petition Parliament to have this clause amended

In our case above, the writer is obliged to serve the three months notice or pay up. But isn’t this madness? Which future Kenyan employer is going to stick for three months waiting for you unless its a senior job. Kenya Airways are fond of this and my personal opinion is that’s its not fair. I strongly believe that once a person resigns, his/her mind does not focus on the work in the company anymore.

And while the notice period may help in completing the pending work and handing over to some one else, i prefer to let him/her go off as soon as possible. Else, this person may keep talking to people as to why he is quitting, how he managed interviews, how he cleared each level, how much more he is worth etc. This works on others indirectly. Hence I do not generally insist on notice period.

If you did break you contract with your employer, the only three things they could do are….

1/ ..Stop your salary.

2/ ..Take you to court for breach of contract

3/ ..Ignore it and let you go.

1 and 3 are the most likely to happen,you are under no legal obligation to fulfill your contract,for example if you won the lottery you would probably give up work that day..your employer may try to threaten you with a bad reference but they cannot legally give you a bad reference as that would be liable and you can contest it in court,

So your best options are two fold,

1/ ..fulfill your contract

2/ ..break your contract and take control of your life,,they do not own you ,they just pay you for your time

…If you can work it so that you do not lose out financially ie work in some of your notice to coincide with annual leave then try to ..

Those in HR, what do you think? And for those with contracts reading three months notice, do you intend to serve this notice fully? Comments below.

Distribution Job Nairobi Kenya.

Posted: 11 Aug 2011 11:04 AM PDT

Number of Positions Open: 1

Reports To: CEO

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Our client is a hardware (tools, building materials, industrial equipment) and home-ware (garden and home accessories) super store.

They are looking for an individual who will be charged with creating and managing an efficient distribution network across Africa. They will need to be strong in relationship building and have strong people management skills.

Promoting products with the distributors.

Visiting the distributors and ensuring that they are adequately stocked.

Increasing sales through distributors and ensuring targets are met.

Assisting distributors with institutional buyers.

Visual Branding and Merchandising.

Following up on payments from the distributors.

Introducing new products into the market and analyzing their competitiveness.

Creation of a business plan and managing a team of sales professionals.

Main responsibility is to plan, organize and coordinate the storage and distribution of materials and products.

To monitor the shipping of goods and products from the distribution centers.

To supervise the cost, quantity, quality and good efficiency of the movement and the storage of the goods.

Ability to support and implement policies and programs of organization.

Develop strategies, policies, procedures, and overall team to optimize value of the entire function in creating a world class distribution group.

Lead and coach others in maintaining excellence on quality control and safety

Manages inventory and establishes controls to ensure plant is operating at the highest level of performance based on key performance metrics

Develops the operating budget for the distribution receiving department and manages the areas within the financial guidelines established.

Able to coordinate and control the colligated and order phase information systems.

Ability to negotiate and arbitrate with customers and suppliers and must be able to implement and establish business objectives, strategies and plans.

Be in a position to monitor demands for products and goods and the plan performance improvements by analyzing information.

Able to ensure appropriate costs by evaluating the freight costs and inventory costs associated with transportation.

Ability to analyze the logistical problems, increase business growth by winning new contracts and develop new solutions.

Able to implement health and safety procedures amount the staff.

To ensure the structures are in place to monitor the flow of materials and goods within logistic which will involve transportation, warehousing and stock control.

Supervise the complicate operations of the logistic division.

To be on top of the management team member's structure in an organization and must work with the marketing executives.

Establishes impact goals for the receiving and distribution areas and defines methods for achieving the desired results.

Coordinates the physical inventory efforts as it relates to the quarantine and approved stock.

Establishes systems and operating procedures which will result in a safe, accurate, and responsive distribution function. The key areas are: quarantine, approved stock, traffic, and reimbursement.

Maintains a safety program consistent with plant policy.

Maintains a clearly written, updated SOP's for all key operations.

Develops customer service goals and establishes monitoring devices to assure compliance.

Services all production areas in accordance with prescribed policy.

Develops damaged product parameters and establishes monitoring devices and action plans to assure compliance.

Utilizes transportation methods, which will maximize service and minimize costs. Monitors routinely to determine effectiveness.

Must have good leadership, organizations and negotiation skills.

Ability to influence and lead employees.

Have strong business development and client relationship skills

Bachelors degree required but Masters or MBA preferred

10+ years experience required

5+ years supply chain with specific experience in large scale distribution centers required

Proven leadership skills in managing large teams with a history of building world class organizations.

Excellent analytical and communication skills are required.

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CVs, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by sending CV to recruiter@personnelresource.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

"Personnel Resource is an equal opportunity employer"

Recruitment For HR & Property Managers In Kenya.

Posted: 11 Aug 2011 11:02 AM PDT

We are looking for highly qualified Kenyan individuals to fill the jobs below:-

The successful candidate will be responsible for effective management and maintenance of residential and commercial properties to the satisfaction of the customers.

Develop new commercial properties and drive real-estate business from scratch and grow it to produce
revenue/PBT for stakeholders

Conduct valuation of properties on behalf of either individual occupiers or landlord clients

Prepare accurate forecasts for future as well as current value by identifying opportunities for enhanced performance

Manage and maintain existing property portfolio valued at over Ksh 2-5 billion located in Nairobi / Mombasa and in the various counties, and deliver PBT and high market brand profile

Lead and manage operations/maintenance staff under this portfolio effectively and ensure they are appropriately trained

Develop and maintain cordial relationships with clients by responding to their enquiries/requests/complaints expeditiously

Develop a maintenance plan for the Company's properties and monitor its implementation

Ensure the property management and maintenance budgets are effectively managed

Monitor service providers in service delivery to ensure they adhere to the agreement and give value for money

Manage the performance of the maintenance team, reviewing performance and ensuring they are adequately motivated, trained and developed

Holder of Bachelors degree in Engineering, Building or Quantity Surveying or Land Economics from a recognized university

At least 8 years relevant management experience in the real estate sector

Experience in project management is essential with ability to use MS-Project tools

A member of MISK
A proven track record in the ability to develop good networks/relationships within and outside the organization

Must be computer literate with ability to utilize Auto CAD tool and know how to conduct topographical and other surveys

Conversant with current property marketing trends and shopping mall management

Must be self-motivated and able to delegate

Must have a valid driving license and conversant with use of GPS tools

Self driven individual with impeccable integrity
The successful candidate will be responsible for the Strategic Human Resources Management of a diverse workforce within the Monarch Group of Companies to facilitate the achievement of business objectives.

Develop and implement a HR strategy based on the overall Group strategy to ensure that business needs are met

Develop a HR budget based on the strategy and effectively manage it to ensure cost management goals are achieved

Develop and implement HR management policies and procedures and monitor all HR activities and practices to ensure compliance

Manage the recruitment process in a manner that ensures that right calibre of employees is hired and that new employees receive thorough induction

Co-ordinate the performance management process and all related functions including staff appraisals, training, planning and implementation and incentive schemes

Manage industrial relations matters and offer training, advice and general guidance to managers and supervisors on labour laws and related market practices so as to ensure a harmonious work environment

Oversee and coordinate all HR activities including the welfare and disciplinary matters across the group

Handle staff grievances in a prompt, conscientious manner while paying heed to the company's business needs and policies

Train managers and supervisors on basic staff management and disciplinary skills and provide counseling support to staff as needed

Continually review and update the terms and conditions of service of employees to ensure that the Group remains compliant with the labor laws and best HR practice

Continually review pay and reward systems that are in place within the company so as to ensure that these remain competitive and equitable

MBA degree with a focus on Strategic Human Resources Management

Degree in business administration or social sciences

A post graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management

At least 8 years experience in a Generalist role of Human Resource Management in a dynamic business environment

Experience in Industrial relations and Human Resources Systems development

A qualification in the field of Law will be an added advantage

Knowledge of Kenyan labour laws

Good knowledge of current day HR performance metrics/systems drivers-e-Horizon, Balanced Score Card, job evaluation/analysis etc

Computer literate and proficient in MS Office Suite

Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

Strong industrial relations skills

Training, planning/ management skills

Strong leadership ability

Qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters stating the position applied for on the subject field and attach a detailed C.V in word format and daytime telephone contacts by 25th August, 2011 to: careers@monarch.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Area Coordinator

Posted: 11 Aug 2011 09:09 AM PDT

Organisation:?

Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development

Country:?

Kenya

Closing date:?

15 Sep 2011

I. Background on ACTED

ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination.

ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 30 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 4000 national staff. ACTED has a 100 million € budget for over 350 projects spanning 8 sectors of intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion.
For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org.

II. Country Profile

Capital Office : Nairobi
National Staff : 28
Areas : 2 (Wajir – Mandera)
On-going programmes : 6
Budget : 1.3 M

ACTED launched its Kenya mission in January of 2008 with an emergency assistance program for residents in Nairobi slums affected by the post election violence. Since 2009, Nairobi has been the home base of ACTED's relief operation in Southern Somalia aimed at supporting vulnerable famers affected by recurrent droughts.
In 2010, ACTED's mission in Kenya/Somalia sought to address the needs of pastoralist and farmer communities of North Central Kenya and South Somalia arising from multiple shocks such as adverse climatic conditions and disease outbreaks, through emergency food and non-food items distribution. In the wake of this emergency context, ACTED also promoted the adoption of sustainable community-based solutions, emphasizing livelihood strengthening and diversification, natural resource rehabilitation and management, good hygiene practices and access to sanitation facilities.
ACTED is developing its programs in South Somalia, focusing on building capacity to respond to emergency outbreaks, as well as ensuring local populations are integrated into longer term projects aiming at improving their livelihoods. This will occur in the form of food, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and livelihood support to vulnerable agro-pastoral and riverine communities.
Today, ACTED‘s teams and resources are mobilized on the front of dire needs in our areas of intervention in Somalia and Kenya, as well as other areas in the Horn of Africa.

III. Position Profile

The Area Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of ACTED's global mandate in the relevant area, and for the scope of activities developed within this mandate.
1. Ensure ACTED Representation in the area of activity
- Representation vis-à-vis provincial authorities:
Participate in official meetings to ensure maximum visibility vis-à-vis provincial authorities.
- Representation vis-à-vis Donors:
Establish and update contact details of potential Donors active in the area of activity;
Participate in Donor meetings at provincial level and communicate relevant information to the Country Director;
Circulate the Annual Report.
- Representation amongst other international organisations:
Participate in inter-NGO Coordination meetings and those of UN Agencies (OCHA, UNDP, UNICEF, FAO, etc.), and any other relevant inter-governmental institution at provincial level;
Ensure maximum visibility of the Agency amongst the NGO community at provincial level;
Lead the production of reports and ensure the timeliness and accuracy of information provided, as well ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.

More generally, the project manager is expected to contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organisation, notably through the application of ACTED's mandate, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to other actors.
2. Contribute to the development of a global intervention strategy and to support its implementation at provincial level
- Analyse the context and develop strategic plans, in consultation with the Country Director:
Gather and analyse information regarding opportunities and risk;
Define an operational strategy for finances and HR.
- Implement the financial strategy:
Oversee drafting of projects and budget development;
Lead fund-raising and negotiations with Donors in the area of intervention;
Lead the application and adherence to contract terms and requirements;
Supervise overall financial commitments and financial risk.
- Implement the operational strategy:
Supervise Project Managers of the area of intervention in project implementation;
Help the various teams in negotiations with provincial/local authorities and partners;
Ensure global coordination and complementarity amongst projects within the area of intervention;
Assess activities and ensure efficient use of resources.
- Oversee reporting procedures:
Develop a reporting schedule with regard to Donor deadlines;
Plan and supervise the development of narrative and financial reports;
Ensure adherence to FLAT procedures.

More generally, communicate systematically to the Country Director the development of the area strategy and its implementation.
3. Oversee Staff and Security
- Guide and direct the staff of the area of intervention:
Organise and lead coordination meetings;
Prepare and follow work plans;
Ensure a positive working environment and good team dynamics (solve out potential conflicts);
Promote team working conditions in the limit of private life;
Adapt the organigramme and ToRs of personnel according to the area development;
Undertake regular appraisals of directly supervised colleagues and pass appraisal forms to the Country Administrator with recommendations (new position, changes to contract or salary etc.);
- Contribute to the recruitment of expatriate staff:
Follow recruitment procedures: plan recruitment needs in advance; draft ToRs for open vacancies; if necessary undertake phone interviews with candidates;
When requested by HQ, undertake interviews of expatriate candidates living in the area of intervention.
- Oversee staff security:
In cooperation with the Area Security Officer, monitor the local security situation and inform both Country Security Officer and Country Director of developments through regular written reports;
Update the security guidelines in the area of intervention;
Ensure that security procedures are respected by the whole staff.

IV. Qualifications:

Master Level education in a relevant field such as International Relations or Development
Project management experience (management, planning, staff development and training skills) in development programmes
2-5 years previous work experience in a relevant position
Proven capabilities in leadership and management required
Excellent skills in written and spoken English
Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and flexibility in cultural and organizational terms
Ability to work well and punctually under pressure

V. Conditions:

Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus
Additional monthly living allowance 300$
Free food and lodging provided at the organisation's guesthouse/or housing allowance (depending on contract length and country of assignment)
Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance
Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package

VI. Submission of applications:

Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org
Ref: AC/KEN/RW

ACTED
Att: Human Resources Department
33, rue Godot de Mauroy
75009 Paris
FRANCE

Fax. + 33 (0) 1 42 65 33 46

For more information, visit us at http://www.acted.org

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Area Coordinator

Community Development Internship and Teaching Placement in Kenya, Africa

Posted: 11 Aug 2011 08:52 AM PDT

Posted by: Global Vision International (GVI)

Kenya, Eastern, Kenya

Starting with a 10 week expedition in Kenya, East Africa to develop your skills in the classroom and community relations this 6, 9 or 12 month Internship provides applicants with practical experience and professional qualifications. You will learn how to live and work with a research team in a remote environment and attain experience essential for your work placement for the following 3, 6 or 9 months. During this phase you will undertake GVI's Introduction to TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) , and Emergency First Response first aid courses. Additional 2 week training includes an online TEFL qualification, Swahili Language and Culture course with options to undertake Emergency First Response Instructor qualification and PADI scuba diving courses. You will support GVI staff and assist with the running of the expedition. At the end of the internship, successful interns may be offered paid or unpaid work with GVI or with one of our local partners.

Skills And Qualifications Received:

GVI Introduction to TEFL; Environmental Education; Health, safety and environment awareness; Interpersonal skills; Leadership skills; Community relations skills; BTEC qualification in Tropical Habitat Survey Techniques; GVI Boat handling and driving around marine mammals induction; For an extra cost PADI dive courses including Open Water and Advanced Open Water, PADI Rescue Diver and PADI Dive Master certifications; First Aid, CPR & Instructor training; Cetacean identification, biology and survey skills; Turtle identification, biology and survey skills; Primate identification, biology and survey skills; Biodiversity assessment skills.

Qualifications:

No special training or qualifications are required as all training will be provided in the field.

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Conservation Internship and Work Experience Placement in Kenya, Africa

Posted: 11 Aug 2011 08:49 AM PDT

Posted by: Global Vision International (GVI)

Kenya, Eastern, Kenya

This six month Internship starts with a 10 week expedition to develop your understanding of coastal habitat conservation and wide-ranging tropical habitat survey techniques. You will learn how to live and work with a research team in a remote environment and attain experience essential for your work placement for the following 10 weeks. During this phase you can undertake a BTEC qualification in Tropical Habitat Survey Techniques, PADI scuba diving courses, Emergency First Response first aid courses, and additional training including Swahili language. You will support GVI staff and assist with the running of the expedition. At the end of the 6 month internship, successful applicants may be offered paid or unpaid work with GVI or with one of our local partners.

Skills and Qualifications Received:

GVI Boat handling and driving around marine mammals induction; For an extra cost PADI dive courses including PADI Open Water and Advanced Open Water, PADI Rescue Diver and PADI Dive Master certifications; First Aid, CPR & Instructor training; Cetacean identification, biology and survey skills; Turtle identification, biology and survey skills; Primate identification, biology and survey skills; Biodiversity assessment skills; BTEC qualification in Tropical Habitat Survey Techniques; GVI Introduction to TEFL; Environmental Education; Health, safety and environment awareness; Interpersonal skills; Leadership skills; Community relations skills.

Highlights:

• Develop skills in personnel management, leadership and expedition logistics • Join Kenya's only long term cetacean population research project, learning boat based survey and photo identification skills • Snorkel Kenya's finest reefs surveying turtles and other marine life within the Kisite-Mpunguti Marine protected area • Live and work amongst a remote Indian Ocean island community • Work under the Kenya Wildlife Service and with many other project partners to promote sustainable development and help conserve some of East Africa's most important remaining coastal habitats • Immerse yourself in the Swahili culture, learn Swahili language and work alongside Kenyan students and researchers • Become a qualified first aid instructor and gain a recognised BTEC qualification in Tropical Habitat Survey Techniques

Qualifications:

No special training or qualifications are required as all training will be provided in the field.

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