Hot Jobs Kenya

School Accountant Kenyan Job.
School Receptionist Job Kenya
Kenyan Car Sales Executives.
Production Manager Job in Kenya – FMCG Industry
World Concern Commodities Officer Job in Dadaab Kenya
Travel Logistics Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya – Church World Service / Resettlement Support Center (CWS / RSC)
TBM Thika Sales Executive Job in Kenya
Youth Alive! Kenya Project Assistant (Counseling) Job Vacancy
Executive Assistant to the Director General at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
Tours Travel Jobs Kenya. Mechanics, Reservation Clerks.

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 11:23 AM PDT

Accounting Jobs Kenya. Our client is a new co-education boarding institution located in the serene plains of Maasailand in Kajiado District. It will offer both the Kenyan National Curriculum (the 8-4-4 System) and the British National Curriculum to students aged from 12-18 yrs. It will strive to provide (high) quality education through a broad and balanced curriculum.

The emphasis on both academic and co-curricular activities will aim at developing young men and women
who value the culture of excellence and who are able to achieve their full potential in whatever they undertake. The school will commence in January 2012.

The institution is looking to fill several vacancies.

Reporting to: School Principal

Purpose: To manage the overall institution's Accounting operations

Implementing, updating and strengthening the school's accounting, financial management and administrative procedures and providing constant leadership and coaching to all staff in implementing and maintaining financial controls and procedures.

Managing of the school's moveable and immovable assets

Coordinating all issues relating to finance that include payment of suppliers and vendors, staff entitlements, statutory requirements and all recurrent running costs of the school

Ensuring the school's compliance with relevant statutory requirements

Updating the general ledger operations and making all journal entries

Preparation of monthly income and expenditure and related financial statements and financial forecasts.

Carrying out monthly debtors, creditors and bank reconciliations

Leading the process of preparation for and coordination of the annual audit

In liaison with the school principal prepare and manage budgets.

Reconciliation of balance sheets accounts, petty cash payments, and payroll related payables, receivables and deferring of income accounts.

Making computerized entries of various financial details

Ensuring the match of purchase orders and receipts

Ensuring that the checks and drafts are archived and organized in a systematic manner

In charge of payroll account keeping
Attention to detail and accuracy in Accounting procedures.

A good planner and organizer.

Good written and spoken communication skills.

Be good in scheduling and monitoring skills.

Have initiative and innovative.

Be good at problem analysis and problem solving.

Ability at team work and relating well with other staff members.

Ability to work with high precision in all financial preparations

Must have a proven record of integrity

Have excellent negotiating skills
A Business/Commerce related degree with an Accounting option, or CPA V

Proficiency in use of Accounting software like QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel.

Knowledge and proficiency of Finance and Accounting principles.

Three years Accounting experience in an educational institution.

If you meet the above criteria, and would like to be a part of the team, please send an application with a detailed C.V stating your experience, qualifications, current remuneration, list of at least 3 referees, day-time telephone numbers and email address to :- jobs@truenorthcareermap.com by Friday, September 23rd, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Female applicants encouraged to apply

School Receptionist Job Kenya

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 11:21 AM PDT

Our client is a new co-education boarding institution located in the serene plains of Maasailand in Kajiado District. It will offer both the Kenyan National Curriculum (the 8-4-4 System) and the British National Curriculum to students aged from 12-18 yrs. It will strive to provide (high) quality education through a broad and balanced curriculum.

The institution is looking to fill several vacancies.

Reporting to: School Principal

Purpose: To manage the overall institution's front office

Receive and direct telephone calls and relay conversation and pertinent messages to others while maintaining accuracy, clarity and confidentiality.

Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to: typing, emailing, reviewing and editing of documents, filing and record keeping.

Perform primary contact and establish rapport with clients, visitors and people going in and out of the institution on a daily basis.

Respond to queries made by the clients pertaining to the services provided by the institution.

Maintain records and keep track of the institution's supplies and the purchases made.

Ensure the proper filing of pertinent documents.

Plan, coordinate and organize meetings within the institution.

Function as the receiver of official documents and important mail addressed to the institution

Must have excellent command of English spoken and competent in grammar

Must be able to prioritize tasks.

Must be very pleasant with a warm personality

Must have Excellent people management skills

Must be enthusiastic, vibrant and energetic.

The candidate should have a typing speed of at least 50 words per minute.

Must have knowledge of office record keeping practices and methods.

Can perform with minimal supervision.

Diploma in Office Management/Business Administration

Two years minimum working experience in a similar role preferably in a learning institution

Proficient in MS Office (Must)

Formal secretarial training will be an added advantage

If you meet the above criteria, and would like to be a part of the team, please send an application with a detailed C.V stating your experience, qualifications, current remuneration, list of at least 3 referees, day-time telephone numbers and email address to :- jobs@truenorthcareermap.com by Friday, September 23rd, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Female applicants encouraged to apply

Kenyan Car Sales Executives.

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 11:19 AM PDT

Our client Bond Autos is a car sales company, seeking to recruit Car Sales Executives.

The ideal candidate must have the following:

Diploma in sales or a degree holder

Experience in car sales.

Must possess a valid driving license

The suitable candidate must have the following attributes:

Must be self-driven ,

Must be ambitious,

presentable,

confident

Very articulate.

Must have Excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing

A retainer of kshs 10,000 ; Commission -10% of the profits and airtime- kshs 2000.
If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 16th September 2011.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Production Manager Job in Kenya – FMCG Industry

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 06:31 AM PDT

Production Manager

Reporting to the Managing Director

Job Objective / Summary

Dynamic People Consulting is recruiting for a Production Manager one of its clients in the FMCG industry.

The Production Manager will be charged with coordinating the plant operations and overall administration to ensure operational plans and performance targets are met.

To ensure customers needs are met in terms of quality and quantity of the products requested.

Description of Duties

Production planning and forecasting
Sourcing and planning for availability of raw materials
Managing the plant human resources pool
Ensuring efficiency in all operations
Working with the farmers, brokers and other stakeholders and fruit sectors to ensure raw materials are available
Produce high quality products and meet the expectations
Ensure plant machines are working well
Deployment, supervision and development of staff
Marketing the organisations' products in the region
To carry out any other duties that may be assigned by the managing Director from time to time.

University degree in B. Sc in Food Science and Technology
Experience in juice manufacturing industry
10 years progressive working experience
Good communication skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Managerial experience in a busy organization

Well organized
Honesty and demonstrate a high degree of integrity
Diversity of tasks
Creative thinking
Analytical problem solving
Physical application of skills
Management of risk
Team player
Well dressed and mannered

If you meet the above requirements send your CV and cover letter indicating your current and expected salary to recruitment@dpckenya.com.

(Regional candidates from within the East African encouraged to apply)

Open until vacancy is filled.

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World Concern Commodities Officer Job in Dadaab Kenya

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 06:29 AM PDT

World Concern, a Relief and Development Organization, wishes to recruit a qualified and competent person for the following position to be based in Dadaab.

Commodities Officer

Contract (six months)

Overall objective: Manage all the tracking procedures in our voucher system to ensure all vouchers are accounted for and ensure adequate internal controls are put in place and that the donor standards for accountability are maintained.

Major Responsibilities:

Design voucher implementation plans and ensure plans are monitored as per guidelines
Develop tools for use in analyzing reports to help in identifying gaps, trends and key issues and ensure that the Reports are accurate and reliable with the relevant supporting documentation.
Coordinate market assessments and analyze the feasibility of food vouchers in targeted regions/areas of Kenya/Somalia.
Draft monthly reports in addition to statistical data on the status of Vouchers.
Prepare periodic consumptions and projections of cash and voucher requirements/commitments.
Liaise with Finance department to ensure the partners payments are processed in time.
Identify areas of strengths and weaknesses in the program and provide feedback and solutions.
Conduct analysis of existing voucher transfer mechanisms so as to develop programme standards and financial control and oversight mechanisms
Conduct regular field travel to provide guidance to ongoing voucher programmes
Ensure adequate training is provided to the merchants to enhance effectiveness
Prepare distribution plans in coordination with the project partners and the merchants to ensure the timely delivery of the required commodities at each distribution site.
Complete lists of all program beneficiaries.
Verify with the merchants that distribution has been done as required.
Prepare the required monthly quarterly progress reports.

Diploma/ degree in social sciences; accounting or supply chain knowledge an advantage.
At least two years field experience in community development
Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural context are essential.
Good interpersonal and people management skills; strong written and spoken English and Swahili. Somali language is desired but not mandatory.
Numeric skills.
Ability to function independently and take initiative in a constantly changing environment.
Tolerance for stress related to working and living in a cross-cultural, unstable, environment.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV to worldconcernhr@wcdro.org.

Include your current phone contacts, email address and names of three referees.

Application process closes on Sunday 18th September, 2011.

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Travel Logistics Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya – Church World Service / Resettlement Support Center (CWS / RSC)

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 05:51 AM PDT

Church World Service / Resettlement Support Center (CWS / RSC) operates a US refugee resettlement program in sub-Saharan Africa through a Cooperative Agreement with the Department of State / Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration.

CWS / RSC is responsible for the preparation of refugee case files for adjudication by Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) officers, as well as the out-processing of all approved cases.

CWS / RSC is administered by Church World Service and is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

CWS / RSC seeks qualified individuals for the Travel Logistic Officer position.

The position is based in Nairobi.

Position Description:

This position is primarily responsible for the coordination and follow-up of logistics for RSC circuit rides, as well as preparing travel itineraries of official RSC staff travel, in accordance with the RSC standard operating procedures

Requirements:

Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Communication, IATA training and equivalent work experience
Demonstrated written and verbal English skills
Demonstrated computer skills, especially MS Office Package
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
Ability to work as a member of a team in a multi-cultural environment
Ability to work independently and contribute to overall operations
Ability to manage a large and diverse workload under pressure with competing priorities
Ability to maintain high performance standards with attention to detail

Send resumes / CV's to HR@cws-RSCnairobi.org

Include your surname in the subject line

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TBM Thika Sales Executive Job in Kenya

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 05:48 AM PDT

General Purpose

To plan and carry out all computer and related accessories sales activities on company products and services in Thika County and its environs.

The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction and managing quality of product and service delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities

Sourcing and developing client referrals and generating and qualifying leads.
Preparing sales action plans and strategies and scheduling sales activities.
Developing and maintaining a customer database.
Planning and conducting direct marketing activities.
Developing and making presentations of company products and services to current and potential clients.
Developing sales proposals and negotiating with clients.
Maintaining sales activity records and preparing sales reports.
Responding to sales inquiries and concerns by phone, electronically or in person.
Ensuring customer service satisfaction and good client relationships.
Performing quality checks on product and service delivery.
Monitoring and reporting on sales activities and follow up for management.
Conducting market research and surveys.
Monitoring competitors, market conditions and product development.

Degree in a Business related field and knowledge of relevant computer applications.
Knowledge of sales and customer service principles
Two years experience in sales and marketing.
Experience in making presentations
Proven ability to achieve sales targets

Good planning and strategizing skills
Should have good negotiation skills.
Should have good verbal and written communication skills
Should be goal driven

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications, enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed CV indicating work experience, daytime contacts and addresses of 3 professionally relevant referees to hr@tbm.co.ke by Wednesday, 28th September 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Youth Alive! Kenya Project Assistant (Counseling) Job Vacancy

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 05:44 AM PDT

As part of strengthening the operations of Youth Alive! Kenya we seek to recruit a suitable young person to join our impressive team of professionals as a Project Assistant-Counseling.

Working under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer, Health the position entails supporting the direct implementation of project activities specifically counselling within 6 target institutions in Nairobi and Kiambu Districts.

The engagement is for an initial three months with possibility of extension.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

Spearhead the provision of counselling services to children within the project
Support the implementation of all direct activities within the institution with a special emphasis on provision of health and life skills education within the partner institution
Ensure the establishment and maintenance of ethical cognitive and psychosocial support systems within the partner institutions
Conduct ongoing monitoring and periodic evaluation of the institutional psychosocial support systems recommending remedial/corrective action
In consultation with relevant governmental authorities and other stakeholders assist in the identification of critical elements for the effective psychosocial support systems as well as in the documentation of the same
Under the guidance of the programme officer assist in the development of all technical information strategies and materials necessary to undertake project trainings and drive project activities
Mobilize community groups and other relevant stakeholders to actively participate in the project processes
Support the reintegration of children into their communities by conducting family tracing, mediation and follow up
Any other duty that you may be called upon to execute from time to time

Must be between the ages of 25 and 30 years;
Must be a certified counsellor from an accredited institution of higher learning
Must have demonstrated experience in counselling. Experience in counselling children in difficult circumstances is an added advantage
Must have a strong disposition to and experience in working with disadvantaged children and youth
Training and/or experience in Public Health and/or Social Work will be an added advantage
Must have excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills with fluency in English;
Must be a team player with the ability to work with others to achieve high goals in a fast paced and culturally diverse environment;
Must be a self-starter with ambition who can work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines;
Must be an outstanding role model for young people, of unquestionable integrity and high ethical standards

If you believe you merit our consideration, please email us your letter of application alongside detailed Curriculum Vitae with three referees, email and day-time telephone contacts to be received by the close of business on the September 21st 2011 to hr@youthalivekenya.org.

The email should have a subject line: PROJECT COUNSELOR. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

If you do not hear from us by 7th October 2011, consider your application unsuccessful.

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Executive Assistant to the Director General at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 05:17 AM PDT

Location: Nairobi
Description:

Executive Assistant to the Director General at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR GENERAL

Vacancy Number: EA/DG/09/11
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 2-year contract renewable

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development. ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia (principal site), with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, and Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam) and East Asia (China).

ILRI seeks to recruit an Executive Assistant to the Director General. The purpose of this job is to provide professional support and assistance to the Director General by coordinating the day to day management of the Office of the Director General (DG) and proactively support the Director General (DG) in management of his work plan and time.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks and will be able to work independently with little or no supervision.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the Director General's annual work plan: assist with monitoring and updating;
Manage the Director General's diary: allocate times for meetings and specific tasks.
Handle the Director General'ss email inbox and other correspondence: draft and prepare responses, provide feedback and forward requests to relevant people;
Oversee the Director General's travel schedule: plan and coordinate logistics for local, regional and international visits and meetings;
Organize internal meetings, take minutes and track progress on action points;
Assist the Director General in meeting preparation: review agendas and minutes, highlight areas for attention and search for background information;
Support the Director General in following up on priority issues and actions;
Maintain up-to-date database of the Director General's contacts (institutional and personal);
Develop and maintain systems and processes to ensure proper and efficient information flows to and from appropriate parties;
Monitor and follow-up on assigned activities, ensuring quality and timely completion of tasks;
Maintain efficient filing and archiving systems for Director General's office documentation;
Train, develop and supervise administrative assistant and office assistant;
Interact with staff and visitors to the Office of the Director General.

Requirements

First degree in Business Administration or related field.
At least 5 years experience in a comparable executive assistant/senior administrative position;
Demonstrated ability to handle high level administrative duties, excellent calendar management skills, including the coordination of a heavy meeting/travel schedule.
Must be proficient in MS-Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;
Self-driven, with excellent skills in, planning, prioritizing, organizing and problem solving.
Excellent communication skills; written and verbal.
Ability to work under high pressure and meet tight and competing deadlines.
High level of initiative, problem solving, judgment and attention to detail.
Ability to exercise discretion with highest respect for confidentiality.

Terms of appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI's Nairobi campus and is open to Kenyan nationals only. The position is on a 2-year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance. ILRI will offer a competitive salary and benefits package to the successful candidate.

Applications addressed to the Human Resources Director, a cover letter, including current and expected salary, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate's professional qualifications and work experience should be emailed to: ILRIexecutiveassistant@cgiar.org. Screening of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The position title and reference number "EA/DG/09/11" should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email applications. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

To find more about ILRI, visit our Website at www.ilri.org

ILRI is an equal opportunity employer

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Tours Travel Jobs Kenya. Mechanics, Reservation Clerks.

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 04:33 AM PDT

Tours and travel jobs In Kenya. A well established Tour Operator based in Nairobi with its headquarters in Melbourne, Australia, is seeking to recruit experienced and motivated individuals to fill the positions:

Qualifications and Experience

Diploma in Purchasing, Reservations, Tourism or equivalent qualifications. A Degree in similar disciplines will
be an added advantage

Proven experience in purchasing, pricing, sourcing and contract management

Excellent negotiation experience and skills

Experience in managing staff and leading a team

Excellent MS office applications especially Excel skills

Ensure accurate reservation information is sent to suppliers and manage their performance

Ensure the accuracy of information required for invoicing and accounting

Manage the purchasing and reservation system

Develop good working relationships with all suppliers

Negotiate yearly and/or periodic contracts with all suppliers

Actively seek new or alternative suppliers

Effectively manage team and individual performance of all direct reports

Ensure the efficiency of administrative procedures and staff for P&R

Diploma in Automotive Engineering or equivalent qualification

At least Three years experience in repairs and maintenance of heavy Trucks, and equipment

Excellent MS office applications especially Excel skills

A valid Driving Licence class BCE.

Preventive, Breakdown, and corrective Maintenance of Heavy Motor Vehicles and Equipment

Safety Precautions and Quality Control

Mechanical and Electrical Diagnosis and Interpretation of Repair Manuals

Applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees should be sent to: Kenya@PEAKadventuretravel.com so us to reach us not later than September 28th, 2011

Website: www.PEAKadventuretravel.com

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