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Sameer Africa Jobs Kenya
AMREF M&E Assistant Job Kenya
KEC – Catholic Secretariat Job Kenya Project Officer , Monitoring & Evaluation
ICT Vacancy Kenya Junior Technical Support Engineer
Receptionist Job Kenya Medical Centre
Academic Writer Job Kenya
Brisk Diagnostics Senior Sales and Marketing Representative Job in Kenya
University of Nairobi Senior Lecturer, Department of Environmental and Biosystems Engineering Job in Kenya
Web Designer, UNFPA Somalia Web Site Development and Design Job in Nairobi Kenya

Posted: 18 Sep 2011 05:23 AM PDT

Sameer Africa Limited, a leading tyre solutions provider with offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and a strong presence within the COMESA Region has exciting opportunities for talented, dynamic and results driven individuals to fill the following positions based in Nairobi;

Reporting to the General Manager, Marketing & Regional Sales, the job holder will be responsible for the development and implementation of Brand plans and programs to achieve the Company's goals.

Key Responsibilities will include:-

* Developing and implementing annual brand plans to achieve set objectives

* Developing brand activities that will build brand equity through ensuring visibility, brand awareness and brand loyalty

* Preparation and management of the brand support budget in line with the brand plans

* Liaising with the advertising agencies to develop brand advertising/communication materials for market activation

* Developing, executing and monitoring product launches/re-launch and promotion plans

* Developing and executing corporate brand communication /PR/CSR plans

* Identifying, implementing and benchmarking for best practices in brand management

* Bachelors' Degree in a Business related field. (A post-graduate qualification in Marketing will be an added advantage)

* Consumer understanding

* Brand equity management and market intelligence

* Proven track record in executing brand and media communications

* New product project management skills

* Self-driven and result oriented individual

* A team player with excellent communication, problem solving, analytical and interpersonal skills

* At least five years' experience in a busy brand/marketing function of a medium to large size organization

* Strong in conceptual thinking that connects consumers to a brand

Reporting to the General Manager, Finance, the job holder will be responsible for implementing accounting and internal controls related to Financial Accounting and Coordinate expenditure and statutory financial reporting activities.

* Leading in the preparation of individual Company financial statements and consolidation

* Ensuring efficient management of working capital

* Supervising the preparation of journal entries and maintaining the operational integrity of the accounting information system

* Ensuring compliance with regulatory reporting requirements and standards (IFRS) and (IAS)

* Maintaining accounting and internal control procedures

* Coordinating treasury, tax planning and compliance in line with regulatory requirements

* Preparation and monitoring operational budgets

* Coordinating periodic and statutory audits

* The successful candidate should be a fully qualified accountant (CPA (K), / ACCA or equivalent) and be a member of ICPAK.

* Bachelors' degree in Commerce, Finance or Business Administration. A Masters' Degree or MBA will be an added advantage

* Good working knowledge of leading ERP systems (Advertiser using SAP EC6 ERP)

* Sound knowledge in internal controls, treasury, risk, tax and management reporting

* Hands-on experience in a senior accounting position for at least four (4) years

* Self-driven and result oriented individual

* A team player with excellent communication, problem solving, analytical and interpersonal skills

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, the job holder will be responsible for the implementation of learning and development plans and activities to achieve the Company's goals.

* Developing and implementing learning and development programs

* Reviewing skills and competencies inventory to ensure current and future organizational talent pool and capabilities are aligned to business objectives

* Carrying out training needs analysis and managing delivery of training and development plans

* Reviewing and recommending internal and external learning and development initiatives in line with business objectives

* Managing the talent flow by leading recruitment, career management and succession planning in line with company goals and objectives

* Implementing and monitoring the performance evaluation framework and periodical reviews

* Reviewing and updating position profiles and ensure alignment to organizational needs

* Bachelors' Degree plus a post graduate qualification in Human Resources Management / Degree in Human Resources Management

* Sound knowledge in organizational development and performance management programs

* Self-driven and result oriented individual

* A team player with excellent communication, problem solving, analytical and interpersonal skills

* At least 5 years working experience in comparable role in a busy HR department

Interested candidates should forward their applications and detailed CV's to the following address:

The Head of Human Resources

Sameer Africa Limited

P.O. Box 30429- 00100,

Nairobi

Please ensure you indicate your telephone contacts, names and contacts of three referees, one of which should be current or a previous employer, to reach us on or before 27th September, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

AMREF M&E Assistant Job Kenya

Posted: 18 Sep 2011 05:19 AM PDT

AMREF is the largest international health development non-governmental organization based in Africa.

Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health.

Headquartered in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Southern Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.

Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.

For more information visit our website www.amref.org.

We are seeking to fill the position of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Assistant.

Directorate: Programme Management Unit

Unit: Monitoring & Evaluation

Physical Location: AMREF Headquarters

To provide support to the M&E unit by ensuring effective coordination, planning, reporting and communication at the corporate, Regional, country and/or programme and project levels.

Reports to: Corporate M&E Leader

* Assisting in preparation of M&E tools, reports and other documentation

* Reviewing M&E documents and providing summaries for discussion

* Assisting in data entry, collection, management and analysis on project and programme results

* Tabulating data and engaging in additional analysis

* Report writing on routine M&E activities

* Providing support in executing M&E functions

* Providing support during workshops, trainings and seminars

* Participating in trainings, seminars and workshops as necessary

* Bachelors degree in Public Health, Evaluation, International Development, Social Sciences, Statistics or other related field;

* Basic M&E concepts and tools

* Database management

* Statistical software

* At least 3 years experience working

* Practice with log-frame development

* Project and programme monitoring and evaluation

* Participatory development of indicators

* Attention to detail and facility with numeric data

* Ability to work in multi-cultural teams

* Excellent communications skills

* Analytical skills

Visit the AMREF vacancies website here to view the job specifications and application process.

If you feel that you meet the criteria, complete the online application form attaching your CV.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We encourage those interested to send their applications by Thursday, 29 September 2011.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

KEC – Catholic Secretariat Job Kenya Project Officer , Monitoring & Evaluation

Posted: 18 Sep 2011 05:14 AM PDT

The KEC – Catholic Secretariat is the National Administrative, facilitative and Coordinative arm through which the KEC implements and co-ordinates various Pastoral programs at the National level and undertakes all those responsibilities which express the mission of the Catholic Church in Kenya.

It is seeking an outstanding, dynamic and results oriented individuals to fill the following key positions.

The M&E Project Officer will be responsible for designing project M&E system He/she will set up and operate supportive computerized system for respective project(s), facilitate learning in reflective events and manage communication of M&E findings on time.

The Officer will develop capacities needed by partner staff and primary stakeholders for participatory monitoring and evaluation (PM&E), an M&E training plan including assessing training needs and training options.

* Revises the project objective hierarchy and Pro-Frame matrix (activities, output, intermediate result, strategic objectives and impact);

* Reviews existing social and economic data for assigned projects areas to assess if it can provide good baseline data for impact evaluation and identifying gaps to be filled;

* Review functionality and gaps in data and information collection system for respective projects with the view to revise or amend the system.

* Determines information needs of project management, implementing partners and primary stakeholders, the cooperating institutions and funding agencies;

* Participate in setting data base system for respective project(s);

* Identifies and design performance questions, key indicators and targets for each project component and for each level of the objective hierarchy;

* Identifies needs and draw up TOR, design and cost out a baseline, evaluations, special studies and need assessment surveys (as appropriate);

* Design work plan for undertaking baseline and assessment studies;

* Provide support in baseline and assessment studies to partner staff and or consultant.

* Develop data and information collection and reporting forms (forms, guides) on how to record, report and analyze progress against the annual operational plan and design the format for such progress report;

* Designs formats and procedures for operational monitoring;

* Reviews monitoring reports to assess interim impacts and identify causes of potential bottlenecks in implementation;

* Reviews existing M&E and management information systems of implementing partners and identifying where support is needed;.

* Assist partners in proper utilization of data collection and reporting formats for their respective project activities;

* Collects, compiles and analyzes reports prepared by implementing partners and prepare consolidated progress reports for project management to submit to Programming department in accordance with approved reporting formats;

* Undertakes and facilitates others to implement the M&E plan, regularly revise and update performance questions, indicators, formats and analytical process;

* Participate in PMP design for new project(s);

* Compile data and complete IPTT for project indicators and activity performance for respective project(s);

* Formulate, review checklist/questionnaire tools in monitoring and evaluation exercises;

* In collaboration with implementing partners , PMT and primary stakeholders develops feasible and effective reflection events where M&E data are analyzed and corrective actions can be agreed upon;

* Training on M&E and M&E design and implementation process with implementing partners and primary stakeholders;

* Provide induction or training into the use of the M&E quality standard tools/manual for partner staff;

* Advise partner M&E in setting out and using monitoring calendar.

* Conduct data quality assurance on project activity monitoring data and information collection at the field level working closely with field staffs;

* Provide oversight in assessment and evaluation assignments undertaken by external service providers;

* Supervise data cleaning, coding, editing and tabulation and tabular outputs in close collaboration with M & E staff and the evaluation team;

* Liaise with respective project officers across sectors within Caritas Kenya.

* Plan and advise the Unit Manager about monitoring and evaluation activities and support to sectoral units;

* Provide focal point person role and responsibility regarding monitoring activities pertaining to respective project(s);

* Play lead role in organizing and facilitating joint monitoring and review events and processes pertaining respective project(s).

* Produce back- to- office reports following monitoring, assessment and evaluation work in the field;

* Review evaluation and assessment reports done by consultants;

* Produce narrative report highlighting monitoring and evaluation reports and share with the MEL team and sector officers;

* Produce annual reports on monitoring and evaluation activities and processes accomplished;

* Performs other related duties as required;

* Respective project(s) assignment will be determined by Unit Manager.

* MA/MSc OR BA/BSc in a relevant field

* 5 years of relevant experience with an MA/MSc degree or 7 years of relevant experience with BA/BSc degree

* Understanding data and information requirements and policies of Caritas Kenya

* Sound knowledge of M & E system

* Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skill with ability to work with data S/W packages

* Ability to write reports, and training molecules and manual and M&E systems

* Fluency in English (both oral and written skills)

* Ability to design develop, and implement training

* Ability to work effectively under stressful condition

* A high level of computer literacy

* A good knowledge of social teachings of the Church, and Ethical principles

These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of Caritas Kenya and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.

* Serves with Integrity

* Models Stewardship

* Cultivates Constructive Relationships

* Promotes Learning

Applications should be addressed to:-

Secretary General

Kenya Episcopal Conference-Catholic Secretariat

P.O Box 13475-00800

Nairobi.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

ICT Vacancy Kenya Junior Technical Support Engineer

Posted: 18 Sep 2011 03:18 AM PDT

Our client, an ICT company seeks to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the position of a Junior Technical Support Engineer

1. Accredited Educational qualification in the relevant fields. Qualifications in other quantitative disciplines or computer-related programs are included and adequately supplemented by highly relevant successful experience.

2. Must have Cisco CCNA certification.

3. Excellent interpersonal communications skills with end-users, functional managers, and other computer technical professionals.

4. Active Directory training and experience.

5. Server Configuration and Administration.

6. Anti-Virus Configuration and Administration

7. VERITAS Backup Exec Configuration and Administration.

8. Workstation Configuration and Administration.

9. Checking on the network outage, emails configurations and checking on internet traffic

11. Remote access and Virtual Private Network Configuration and Administration.

12. Firewall Configuration and Administration.

13. Remote Installation Services Configuration and Administration.

14. Terminal Server Configuration and Administration.

15. Performance Monitoring and Tuning.

16. Router Programming.

17. Disaster Recovery, including recovery from malicious programs.

18. Technical Support Experience for equipment and software.

19. Data Backup

20. ICT Systems Security and audit

If you meet the above minimum requirements kindly email your cv to: frankmconsult@yahoo.com, jobsfmc@yahoo.com

Receptionist Job Kenya Medical Centre

Posted: 18 Sep 2011 03:15 AM PDT

A leading medical centre in Nairobi's Upperhill area has a vacant position of a receptionist.

The receptionist will be expected to be familiar with all the outpatient services offered at the clinic and also receive patients to the clinic in a pleasant and a cautious manner.

* Ensuring that all office correspondences are correctly filed in a proper and retrievable manner.

* Maintaining an inventory of all the files in the clinic.

* Office management-stationary, telephones & coordinating deliveries.

* Manage the clinic's petty cash account.

* Set maintain and exceed customer service standards.

* Billing and receiving cash from the clients.

* Prepare invoices, income reports and other accounting and bookkeeping duties.

* Able to remain calm under pressure and problem solve accordingly.

* Be able to communicate as clearly and concisely as possible, whether face to face, over the phone or via email.

* Must be smart and have a presentable personality.

* Friendly & with outstanding people skills.

* Demonstrate merit and ability in their work performance and results

* A diploma in a business related field from a recognized institution.

* Must have accounting qualifications of up to CPA 2 or equivalent.

* Must have excellent computer skills especially Ms excel, Ms word, Email

* Typing skills of up to 50 WPM

If you believe you possess the above qualifications, send your CV and scanned copies of your certificates to maina.recruit@gmail.com on or before Wednesday, 23rd September 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Academic Writer Job Kenya

Posted: 18 Sep 2011 03:10 AM PDT

Are you a talented academic writer?

Crown Research Solutions is a reputable writing and research company.

We are currently looking for home-based researchers with vast experience in writing academic papers.

The ideal candidate should be well versed with referencing styles and able to provide essays free from plagiarism.

The chosen writers will be paid on a per-page basis (counting approximately 275 words per page).

Compensation for writing research papers currently amounts to Ksh 170 per page.

Payment is bimonthly upon completion of assignment.

Send us a sample of your writing and curriculum vitae to crownresearchsolutions@gmail.com

Brisk Diagnostics Senior Sales and Marketing Representative Job in Kenya

Posted: 18 Sep 2011 12:44 AM PDT

Job Title: Senior Sales and Marketing Representative

Job Ref No: BD0025/09/2011

Reports to: The Director

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Length of Contract: 6 Months (Renewable)

Salary: (Negotiable) The successful candidate will be given a base salary plus commission on sales

Deadline for applications: 05 October, 2011

Brisk Diagnostics Limited is a private limited company which was established in December 2003 as a supplier of first class Laboratory Instruments, Reagents, Rapid Test and Hospital equipment to East and Horn of Africa.

The company was founded by a group of lab technologist, business professionals, entrepreneurs and investors with the aim of supplying best quality products with affordable price.

Duties and Responsibilities

Creates new clients and increases customer base of the company
Building up company Image in the target market
Becomes frontline representative of the company to build customer relationship
Monitors industry, technology, and business trends to identify opportunities.

Must have BSc in Medical Laboratory Sciences or relevant qualifications
3 – 5 years of experience in the relevant field
Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
Should be able to work under pressure
Must have excellent communication skills and sales attitudes
Good command of English and Kiswahili.
Strong analytical skills, ability to analyze and interpret large data sets
Willingness to go beyond the job description to meet goals
Must have proficiency in computer skills
Must be able to travel to other parts of Kenya for business purpose
Valid driving license is an added advantage

Send your CV and cover letter to info@briskdiognostics.com.

Quote the above title and job reference number in the subject line of your email and send a copy of your application to brisknbi@gmail.com.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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University of Nairobi Senior Lecturer, Department of Environmental and Biosystems Engineering Job in Kenya

Posted: 18 Sep 2011 12:42 AM PDT

University of Nairobi

Applications are invited for the following position:

Senior Lecturer, Department of Environmental and Biosystems Engineering (CAE)

AC/9/406/11

R&T

1 Post

Applicants must be holders of Ph.D. degree in Engineering or it equivalent.

They must have a minimum of five years teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels three of which should be at lecturer level.

They should have a minimum of four (4) publications in refereed journals or two (2) publications and two (2) chapters in scholarly books since the last promotion.

They should have supervised at least three (3) masters’ students to completion. They should show evidence of continuing research work.

They must be specialized in the following areas:- Environmental Engineering, Irrigation and Water Resources Engineering, Power and Machinery Engineering, Process and Food Engineering and Structures Engineering. They should be registered or registrable with the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya.

Successful candidate will be expected to teach and supervise both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Note:

1. Applicants should forward ten (10) copies of their application letters accompanied by a similar number of certified copies of certificates and C.V.s giving details of their qualifications, experience, research activities and publications appear in.

2. Applications and related documents should be forwarded through the applicants’ heads of departments and applicants should state their current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations. They should quote post reference codes as shown for each posts in the advertisement.

Applications should be addressed as per the code below:-

R&T: The Deputy Registrar, (R&T), Box 30197-00100 Nairobi

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted closing date: September 23, 2011.

University of Nairobi is an equal opportunity employer

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Web Designer, UNFPA Somalia Web Site Development and Design Job in Nairobi Kenya

Posted: 18 Sep 2011 12:23 AM PDT

Post Title: Web Designer, UNFPA Somalia Web Site Development and Design

Type of Contract: SSA

Period: 2 months

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Date of Issue: 16 September 2011

Closing Date: 30 September 2011

The United Nations Population Fund is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity.

UNFPA supports countries in using population data for policies and programmes to reduce poverty and to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, every young person is free of HIV/AIDS, and every girl and woman is treated with dignity and respect.

Purpose of the post

The present Terms of Reference aims to provide a framework for development of the UNFPA Somalia Country Office official website.

The website is expected to adhere to UNFPA branding guidelines and design approaches employed in UNFPA global web site (www.unfpa.org).

It should be user-friendly, with smooth navigation and modern content management system, and serve as a working tool for UNFPA Somalia and an information resource for its partners and general public, about UNFPA in general and UNFPA Somalia in particular.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the UNFPA Officer-In-Charge and direct supervision of the Communications Focal Point, the Consultant will:

Ensure that before the end of the consultancy UNFPA Somalia Country Office website is fully operational;
Ensure UNFPA Somalia staff is trained in management of the web site.

3-5 years of relevant work experience in IT sector and/or web developing (experience with other international organizations is an asset);
Advanced knowledge of the modern web development technologies; HTML, ASP, PHP, SQL, JavaScript, knowledge of web design (knowledge of modern CMS platforms such as Jahia, Joomla, Drupal is an asset);
Proven experience in web development field, solid portfolio of accomplished web projects;
Good communication skills
Fluency in written and spoken English as well as fluency in Somali.

Familiarity with UN development programmes and working methods, and particularly with UNFPA policies and procedures;

Applications with a current CV and P11 (www.escwa.un.org/main/vacancies/P_11.doc) marked: – Web Designer " should be forwarded to email address: recruit.unfpasom@unfpa.org

UNFPA will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.

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