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kenyacareer: Medical Insurance Sales Executives Career Opportun...

kenyacareer: Medical Insurance Sales Executives Career Opportun...: We are seeking to recruit a focused, self driven professional of high integrity  to work for a leading brand in medical insurance sales in...
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kenyacareer: Medical Insurance Sales Executives Career Opportun...

kenyacareer: Medical Insurance Sales Executives Career Opportun...: We are seeking to recruit a focused, self driven professional of high integrity  to work for a leading brand in medical insurance sales in...
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kenyacareer: Medical Insurance Sales Executives Career Opportun...

kenyacareer: Medical Insurance Sales Executives Career Opportun...: We are seeking to recruit a focused, self driven professional of high integrity  to work for a leading brand in medical insurance sales in...
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SOS Children’s Villages Kenya Internal Auditor and Human Resource & Administration Manager Jobs

SOS Children’s Villages Kenya is an affiliate of SOS CV- International whose mission is to build families for children in need, help them shape their own futures and share in the development of their communities. In Kenya, the organisation runs five Children’s Villages in Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, Meru and Kisumu and an Emergency Relief Program in Marsabit. 
SOS Children’s Villages Kenya provides infrastructure in terms of education and health and families strengthening programs for families living in the local communities.
 
We seek to recruit for the position of an Internal Auditor and Human Resource and Administration Manager
 
Internal Auditor
 
Internal Auditor is responsible for reviewing, documenting and establishing effective accounting and operational controls of the Organization’s administrative and programmatic activities. 
S/he will be in charge of investigations, review of records, reports, financial statements and management practices to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, donor requirements and Organization’s Standard Operating Procedures.

Main tasks
  • Investigate and Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of the Associations systems on quality internal control.
  • Carry out planned auditing activities in the various functions and projects to ensure adherence to policies, regulations and procedures.
  • Conducts comprehensive investigations and prepare quality and timely reports containing observations and recommendations.
  • Ensure the reliability and integrity of financial and operating systems and the means used to identify measure, classify and report such information.
  • Ensure that there are proper systems established by management for compliance with the Association’s policies, plans, procedures, rules and regulations. That the Association conforms to the Laws of the Country.
  • Review the means of safeguarding assets and, as appropriate, verify the existence of such assets.
  • Analyze the economic situation in the country and the efficiency with which resources are used.
  • Evaluate program operations to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and goals and whether the programs are being carried out as planned.
Job specifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in financial management with CPA (K). Master’s degree in Business Management (finance) shall be an added advantage.
  • Must be computer literate with ability to work with computerized Audit Techniques and Accounting / Financial applications.
  • Well-developed analytical skills, knowledge of risk management and internal audit standards will be essential.
  • Over 8 years public accounting experience with an accounting firm providing audit and accounting services in the NGO sector
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Willingness and ability to travel.
Human Resource and Administration Manager
 
The Human Resources & Administration Manager provides personnel expertise and support on Organisation Development to the National Association. 
S/he assists and advises on staff recruitment, orientation, training and development, appraisal, compensation,
discipline, etc. 
In addition, s/he ensures all projects comply with established policies, procedures and guides the development of the Human Resources function ensuring that organisational objectives are supported, and personnel policies remain relevant.
  • Provide expert HR Management advice and information.
  • Ensure that all the organisation’s HR policies and practices remain legally compliant while developing, formulating and implementing HR procedures.
  • Plan and advice on staffing needs, oversee the recruitment process including selection, appointments, orientation & deployment.
  • Support capacity building and career development of all staff through compilation and implementation of annual HRD Plans.
  • Administer staff welfare and benefits policies
  • Ensure completeness and safe custody of personnel records for staff countrywide.
  • Manage all administrative queries for all facilities as required.
  • Support in assets and materials procurement and management processes.
  • Management of staff medical insurance and general asset insurance
  • Manage the organisation fleet of vehicles.
  • Provide support in legal matters as required.
Job specification
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences and diploma in HRM, Master’s Degree in HRM shall be an added advantage.
  • Sound knowledge of recruitment, selection and separation procedures as well as the labour laws.
  • Highly developed communication skills; both written and spoken.
  • Ability to undertake personal task planning with proven ability to work independently, thinking clearly and acting ably while under pressure.
  • 5 years working experience in a multi-cultural NGO environment in a HR field at the management level with practical experience in HR strategic planning.
  • Ability to support Administrative activities and processes at a managerial level
  • Well-developed computing skills especially MS suite of office and HR software.
  • Willingness and ability to travel.
To apply for this position, please submit your application letters enclosing a detailed current CV, current and expected remuneration package, copies of academic & professional certificates, telephone contacts and details of at least 3 referees to reach us by 12 July 2012, addressed to:
 
The National Director,
SOS Children’s Villages Kenya,
P. O. Box 40653, 00100 GPO, Nairobi.
OR info@soskenya.org
 
SOS CV KE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Read more »

SOS Children’s Villages Kenya Internal Auditor and Human Resource & Administration Manager Jobs

SOS Children’s Villages Kenya is an affiliate of SOS CV- International whose mission is to build families for children in need, help them shape their own futures and share in the development of their communities. In Kenya, the organisation runs five Children’s Villages in Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, Meru and Kisumu and an Emergency Relief Program in Marsabit. 
SOS Children’s Villages Kenya provides infrastructure in terms of education and health and families strengthening programs for families living in the local communities.
 
We seek to recruit for the position of an Internal Auditor and Human Resource and Administration Manager
 
Internal Auditor
 
Internal Auditor is responsible for reviewing, documenting and establishing effective accounting and operational controls of the Organization’s administrative and programmatic activities. 
S/he will be in charge of investigations, review of records, reports, financial statements and management practices to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, donor requirements and Organization’s Standard Operating Procedures.

Main tasks
  • Investigate and Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of the Associations systems on quality internal control.
  • Carry out planned auditing activities in the various functions and projects to ensure adherence to policies, regulations and procedures.
  • Conducts comprehensive investigations and prepare quality and timely reports containing observations and recommendations.
  • Ensure the reliability and integrity of financial and operating systems and the means used to identify measure, classify and report such information.
  • Ensure that there are proper systems established by management for compliance with the Association’s policies, plans, procedures, rules and regulations. That the Association conforms to the Laws of the Country.
  • Review the means of safeguarding assets and, as appropriate, verify the existence of such assets.
  • Analyze the economic situation in the country and the efficiency with which resources are used.
  • Evaluate program operations to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and goals and whether the programs are being carried out as planned.
Job specifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in financial management with CPA (K). Master’s degree in Business Management (finance) shall be an added advantage.
  • Must be computer literate with ability to work with computerized Audit Techniques and Accounting / Financial applications.
  • Well-developed analytical skills, knowledge of risk management and internal audit standards will be essential.
  • Over 8 years public accounting experience with an accounting firm providing audit and accounting services in the NGO sector
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Willingness and ability to travel.
Human Resource and Administration Manager
 
The Human Resources & Administration Manager provides personnel expertise and support on Organisation Development to the National Association. 
S/he assists and advises on staff recruitment, orientation, training and development, appraisal, compensation,
discipline, etc. 
In addition, s/he ensures all projects comply with established policies, procedures and guides the development of the Human Resources function ensuring that organisational objectives are supported, and personnel policies remain relevant.
  • Provide expert HR Management advice and information.
  • Ensure that all the organisation’s HR policies and practices remain legally compliant while developing, formulating and implementing HR procedures.
  • Plan and advice on staffing needs, oversee the recruitment process including selection, appointments, orientation & deployment.
  • Support capacity building and career development of all staff through compilation and implementation of annual HRD Plans.
  • Administer staff welfare and benefits policies
  • Ensure completeness and safe custody of personnel records for staff countrywide.
  • Manage all administrative queries for all facilities as required.
  • Support in assets and materials procurement and management processes.
  • Management of staff medical insurance and general asset insurance
  • Manage the organisation fleet of vehicles.
  • Provide support in legal matters as required.
Job specification
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences and diploma in HRM, Master’s Degree in HRM shall be an added advantage.
  • Sound knowledge of recruitment, selection and separation procedures as well as the labour laws.
  • Highly developed communication skills; both written and spoken.
  • Ability to undertake personal task planning with proven ability to work independently, thinking clearly and acting ably while under pressure.
  • 5 years working experience in a multi-cultural NGO environment in a HR field at the management level with practical experience in HR strategic planning.
  • Ability to support Administrative activities and processes at a managerial level
  • Well-developed computing skills especially MS suite of office and HR software.
  • Willingness and ability to travel.
To apply for this position, please submit your application letters enclosing a detailed current CV, current and expected remuneration package, copies of academic & professional certificates, telephone contacts and details of at least 3 referees to reach us by 12 July 2012, addressed to:
 
The National Director,
SOS Children’s Villages Kenya,
P. O. Box 40653, 00100 GPO, Nairobi.
OR info@soskenya.org
 
SOS CV KE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Read more »

SOS Children’s Villages Kenya Internal Auditor and Human Resource & Administration Manager Jobs

SOS Children’s Villages Kenya is an affiliate of SOS CV- International whose mission is to build families for children in need, help them shape their own futures and share in the development of their communities. In Kenya, the organisation runs five Children’s Villages in Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, Meru and Kisumu and an Emergency Relief Program in Marsabit. 
SOS Children’s Villages Kenya provides infrastructure in terms of education and health and families strengthening programs for families living in the local communities.
 
We seek to recruit for the position of an Internal Auditor and Human Resource and Administration Manager
 
Internal Auditor
 
Internal Auditor is responsible for reviewing, documenting and establishing effective accounting and operational controls of the Organization’s administrative and programmatic activities. 
S/he will be in charge of investigations, review of records, reports, financial statements and management practices to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, donor requirements and Organization’s Standard Operating Procedures.

Main tasks
  • Investigate and Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of the Associations systems on quality internal control.
  • Carry out planned auditing activities in the various functions and projects to ensure adherence to policies, regulations and procedures.
  • Conducts comprehensive investigations and prepare quality and timely reports containing observations and recommendations.
  • Ensure the reliability and integrity of financial and operating systems and the means used to identify measure, classify and report such information.
  • Ensure that there are proper systems established by management for compliance with the Association’s policies, plans, procedures, rules and regulations. That the Association conforms to the Laws of the Country.
  • Review the means of safeguarding assets and, as appropriate, verify the existence of such assets.
  • Analyze the economic situation in the country and the efficiency with which resources are used.
  • Evaluate program operations to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and goals and whether the programs are being carried out as planned.
Job specifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in financial management with CPA (K). Master’s degree in Business Management (finance) shall be an added advantage.
  • Must be computer literate with ability to work with computerized Audit Techniques and Accounting / Financial applications.
  • Well-developed analytical skills, knowledge of risk management and internal audit standards will be essential.
  • Over 8 years public accounting experience with an accounting firm providing audit and accounting services in the NGO sector
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Willingness and ability to travel.
Human Resource and Administration Manager
 
The Human Resources & Administration Manager provides personnel expertise and support on Organisation Development to the National Association. 
S/he assists and advises on staff recruitment, orientation, training and development, appraisal, compensation,
discipline, etc. 
In addition, s/he ensures all projects comply with established policies, procedures and guides the development of the Human Resources function ensuring that organisational objectives are supported, and personnel policies remain relevant.
  • Provide expert HR Management advice and information.
  • Ensure that all the organisation’s HR policies and practices remain legally compliant while developing, formulating and implementing HR procedures.
  • Plan and advice on staffing needs, oversee the recruitment process including selection, appointments, orientation & deployment.
  • Support capacity building and career development of all staff through compilation and implementation of annual HRD Plans.
  • Administer staff welfare and benefits policies
  • Ensure completeness and safe custody of personnel records for staff countrywide.
  • Manage all administrative queries for all facilities as required.
  • Support in assets and materials procurement and management processes.
  • Management of staff medical insurance and general asset insurance
  • Manage the organisation fleet of vehicles.
  • Provide support in legal matters as required.
Job specification
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences and diploma in HRM, Master’s Degree in HRM shall be an added advantage.
  • Sound knowledge of recruitment, selection and separation procedures as well as the labour laws.
  • Highly developed communication skills; both written and spoken.
  • Ability to undertake personal task planning with proven ability to work independently, thinking clearly and acting ably while under pressure.
  • 5 years working experience in a multi-cultural NGO environment in a HR field at the management level with practical experience in HR strategic planning.
  • Ability to support Administrative activities and processes at a managerial level
  • Well-developed computing skills especially MS suite of office and HR software.
  • Willingness and ability to travel.
To apply for this position, please submit your application letters enclosing a detailed current CV, current and expected remuneration package, copies of academic & professional certificates, telephone contacts and details of at least 3 referees to reach us by 12 July 2012, addressed to:
 
The National Director,
SOS Children’s Villages Kenya,
P. O. Box 40653, 00100 GPO, Nairobi.
OR info@soskenya.org
 
SOS CV KE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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Accountant Job in Nairobi Kenya

Our client based in Nairobi needs an Accountant to work in Nairobi.
 The assistant accountant will report to the accountant and will be responsibility for the effective and efficient processing of accounting data of our client.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Maintenance of cash ledgers and general accounts reconciliations
  • Maintenance of an efficient filing system of payment vouchers, receipts and invoices
  • Ensure that all the company's financial transactions are captured fully and accurately
  • Preparation of timely accounting reports (Management on Daily and Weekly)
  • Maintaining proper and up to date books of accounts
  • Filing and safely storing company documents and receipts for future reference
  • Preparing and availing accounting records for audit purposes
  • Verification of payment vouchers in accordance with the laid down Rules and Regulations
  • Coding of payment vouchers and verification of entries in the general ledger
  • Prepare bank reconciliation statements
  • Disburses  funds  using  manual/local  warrants  or  petty  cash  and  makes  change according to specific instructions.
  • Handle day to day expenses; payments of rent and electricity
  • Handle the statutory payments (NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, VAT Monthly returns)
  • Perform office administration work
  • Other general accounting duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications:
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) from any reputable university
  • At least two (2) years’ experience in a similar capacity
  • Should be a CPA holder
  • Demonstrated hands on experience in modular accounting software’s such as QuickBooks 2006, Sage Pastel premier edition
  • Conversant with issuance of certificate to clients
  • Knowledge of general record keeping and filling systems
  • Strong work ethics and financial integrity
  • Good personal judgment, initiative, reliability, discipline and punctuality
  • Cordial relationship with colleagues & customers
  • Excellent analytical and accounting skills
  • Problem solving skills and keen to detail
  • Ability to handle pressure
  • Should be self-driven and work with minimum supervision excellent report writing skills
  • Detailed understanding of the role and functions of the accounting department
Desirable Criteria
  • Mature lady or Gentlemen age between 28-35yrs
  • A born again Christian
Qualified candidates should send their application letters and CV’s quoting relevant skills and experience to careers@kcr-hr.com. 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Read more »

Accountant Job in Nairobi Kenya

Our client based in Nairobi needs an Accountant to work in Nairobi.
 The assistant accountant will report to the accountant and will be responsibility for the effective and efficient processing of accounting data of our client.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Maintenance of cash ledgers and general accounts reconciliations
  • Maintenance of an efficient filing system of payment vouchers, receipts and invoices
  • Ensure that all the company's financial transactions are captured fully and accurately
  • Preparation of timely accounting reports (Management on Daily and Weekly)
  • Maintaining proper and up to date books of accounts
  • Filing and safely storing company documents and receipts for future reference
  • Preparing and availing accounting records for audit purposes
  • Verification of payment vouchers in accordance with the laid down Rules and Regulations
  • Coding of payment vouchers and verification of entries in the general ledger
  • Prepare bank reconciliation statements
  • Disburses  funds  using  manual/local  warrants  or  petty  cash  and  makes  change according to specific instructions.
  • Handle day to day expenses; payments of rent and electricity
  • Handle the statutory payments (NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, VAT Monthly returns)
  • Perform office administration work
  • Other general accounting duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications:
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) from any reputable university
  • At least two (2) years’ experience in a similar capacity
  • Should be a CPA holder
  • Demonstrated hands on experience in modular accounting software’s such as QuickBooks 2006, Sage Pastel premier edition
  • Conversant with issuance of certificate to clients
  • Knowledge of general record keeping and filling systems
  • Strong work ethics and financial integrity
  • Good personal judgment, initiative, reliability, discipline and punctuality
  • Cordial relationship with colleagues & customers
  • Excellent analytical and accounting skills
  • Problem solving skills and keen to detail
  • Ability to handle pressure
  • Should be self-driven and work with minimum supervision excellent report writing skills
  • Detailed understanding of the role and functions of the accounting department
Desirable Criteria
  • Mature lady or Gentlemen age between 28-35yrs
  • A born again Christian
Qualified candidates should send their application letters and CV’s quoting relevant skills and experience to careers@kcr-hr.com. 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Read more »

Accountant Job in Nairobi Kenya

Our client based in Nairobi needs an Accountant to work in Nairobi.
 The assistant accountant will report to the accountant and will be responsibility for the effective and efficient processing of accounting data of our client.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Maintenance of cash ledgers and general accounts reconciliations
  • Maintenance of an efficient filing system of payment vouchers, receipts and invoices
  • Ensure that all the company's financial transactions are captured fully and accurately
  • Preparation of timely accounting reports (Management on Daily and Weekly)
  • Maintaining proper and up to date books of accounts
  • Filing and safely storing company documents and receipts for future reference
  • Preparing and availing accounting records for audit purposes
  • Verification of payment vouchers in accordance with the laid down Rules and Regulations
  • Coding of payment vouchers and verification of entries in the general ledger
  • Prepare bank reconciliation statements
  • Disburses  funds  using  manual/local  warrants  or  petty  cash  and  makes  change according to specific instructions.
  • Handle day to day expenses; payments of rent and electricity
  • Handle the statutory payments (NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, VAT Monthly returns)
  • Perform office administration work
  • Other general accounting duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications:
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) from any reputable university
  • At least two (2) years’ experience in a similar capacity
  • Should be a CPA holder
  • Demonstrated hands on experience in modular accounting software’s such as QuickBooks 2006, Sage Pastel premier edition
  • Conversant with issuance of certificate to clients
  • Knowledge of general record keeping and filling systems
  • Strong work ethics and financial integrity
  • Good personal judgment, initiative, reliability, discipline and punctuality
  • Cordial relationship with colleagues & customers
  • Excellent analytical and accounting skills
  • Problem solving skills and keen to detail
  • Ability to handle pressure
  • Should be self-driven and work with minimum supervision excellent report writing skills
  • Detailed understanding of the role and functions of the accounting department
Desirable Criteria
  • Mature lady or Gentlemen age between 28-35yrs
  • A born again Christian
Qualified candidates should send their application letters and CV’s quoting relevant skills and experience to careers@kcr-hr.com. 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Read more »

SONY Sugar Brand Manager and Mechanical Engineering Manager Jobs in Kenya

We are in the process of diversifying and transforming our operations to meet the ever changing customer requirements by producing ethernal and co-generation. 
In this regard we seek to enhance our human capital base by filling the following strategic positions with vibrant and competent Kenyan Citizens:-

1. Brand Manager

Reporting to Head of Marketing and Business Development, the Brand Manager will be responsible for:
  • Developing and managing brands with the aim of maximizing brand profitability
  • Preparing and implementing the annual brand plan
  • Generating brand targets i.e. price, budgets, profit, market share and sales in liaison with the Head of Marketing & Business Development
  • Developing and implementing brand campaigns i.e. advertising, promotions, and public relations
  • Monitoring brand performance and initiating corrective action as may be required
  • Co-coordinating the ordering process for promotional materials in liaison with procurement and ensuring prompt availability of materials and correct placement Initiate and carry out brand research
  • Generating merchandising standards for point of sale materials and monitoring placement of these materials
  • Monitoring brand packaging and initiating packaging updates
  • Providing support in new product development initiatives
  • Ensuring brand marketing spend as per budget
Person Specifications
  • University graduate, Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing Option)
  • Professional qualification in Marketing
  • Must have minimum 3 years’ experience in marketing
  • Must have experience in advertising agency liaison and development of advertising campaigns
  • Experience in Brand Management will be an added advantage
  • Experience in new product development
  • Good communication, customer care and presentation skills
  • Excellent Report Writing and Presentation Skills
  • Creativity and numeracy skills
  • Computer literate
  • Age, 30 years and above.
  • Self-starter, team worker and lateral thinker
2. Mechanical Engineering Manager

Reporting to Head of Manufacturing, the Mechanical Engineering Manager will be responsible for:
  • Enabling production targets to be met by eliminating avoidable factory stops attributable to mechanical failures.
  • Planning and implementing preventive maintenance systems in the Factory plant.
  • Preparing operational specifications and controlling engineering Projects.
  • Operating the division within the approved budget of all resources, man, money, material and time.
  • Preparing timely, divisional monthly reports.
  • Enforcing safety policy in the factory.
  • Organizing plant inspection scheme with a view to minimizing downtime.
  • Planning and co-coordinating Effective Annual Plant and weekly maintenance.
  • Improving the performance standards of all employees in the division by organizing and implementing training seminars, coaching etc.
  • Maintains high level of discipline within the division.
  • Providing strategic input in the area of Mechanical Engineering in Manufacturing
Job Specification
  • A holder of Bachelors’ Degree in any of the following;-Mechanical Engineering, from a recognised institution with eight (8) years’ relevant work experience in a similar environment.
  • Post graduate qualification in any of the following;- project management, strategic management, maintenance and condition monitoring, environmental management or any other related field from a recognised institution
  • Registered with a professional body.
  • Attended a senior management course for a period lasting not less than 4 weeks
  • Performance and results.
  • Computer proficiency
  • Aged at least 30 years and above
If you believe that you demonstrate abilities to meet the criteria of the above positions, please submit your applications with copies of your certificates and other testimonials with a well detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) immediately but not later than July 20, 2012 to:

Managing Director
South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited
P.O. Box 107 - 40405
Sare - Awendo
Read more »

SONY Sugar Brand Manager and Mechanical Engineering Manager Jobs in Kenya

We are in the process of diversifying and transforming our operations to meet the ever changing customer requirements by producing ethernal and co-generation. 
In this regard we seek to enhance our human capital base by filling the following strategic positions with vibrant and competent Kenyan Citizens:-

1. Brand Manager

Reporting to Head of Marketing and Business Development, the Brand Manager will be responsible for:
  • Developing and managing brands with the aim of maximizing brand profitability
  • Preparing and implementing the annual brand plan
  • Generating brand targets i.e. price, budgets, profit, market share and sales in liaison with the Head of Marketing & Business Development
  • Developing and implementing brand campaigns i.e. advertising, promotions, and public relations
  • Monitoring brand performance and initiating corrective action as may be required
  • Co-coordinating the ordering process for promotional materials in liaison with procurement and ensuring prompt availability of materials and correct placement Initiate and carry out brand research
  • Generating merchandising standards for point of sale materials and monitoring placement of these materials
  • Monitoring brand packaging and initiating packaging updates
  • Providing support in new product development initiatives
  • Ensuring brand marketing spend as per budget
Person Specifications
  • University graduate, Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing Option)
  • Professional qualification in Marketing
  • Must have minimum 3 years’ experience in marketing
  • Must have experience in advertising agency liaison and development of advertising campaigns
  • Experience in Brand Management will be an added advantage
  • Experience in new product development
  • Good communication, customer care and presentation skills
  • Excellent Report Writing and Presentation Skills
  • Creativity and numeracy skills
  • Computer literate
  • Age, 30 years and above.
  • Self-starter, team worker and lateral thinker
2. Mechanical Engineering Manager

Reporting to Head of Manufacturing, the Mechanical Engineering Manager will be responsible for:
  • Enabling production targets to be met by eliminating avoidable factory stops attributable to mechanical failures.
  • Planning and implementing preventive maintenance systems in the Factory plant.
  • Preparing operational specifications and controlling engineering Projects.
  • Operating the division within the approved budget of all resources, man, money, material and time.
  • Preparing timely, divisional monthly reports.
  • Enforcing safety policy in the factory.
  • Organizing plant inspection scheme with a view to minimizing downtime.
  • Planning and co-coordinating Effective Annual Plant and weekly maintenance.
  • Improving the performance standards of all employees in the division by organizing and implementing training seminars, coaching etc.
  • Maintains high level of discipline within the division.
  • Providing strategic input in the area of Mechanical Engineering in Manufacturing
Job Specification
  • A holder of Bachelors’ Degree in any of the following;-Mechanical Engineering, from a recognised institution with eight (8) years’ relevant work experience in a similar environment.
  • Post graduate qualification in any of the following;- project management, strategic management, maintenance and condition monitoring, environmental management or any other related field from a recognised institution
  • Registered with a professional body.
  • Attended a senior management course for a period lasting not less than 4 weeks
  • Performance and results.
  • Computer proficiency
  • Aged at least 30 years and above
If you believe that you demonstrate abilities to meet the criteria of the above positions, please submit your applications with copies of your certificates and other testimonials with a well detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) immediately but not later than July 20, 2012 to:

Managing Director
South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited
P.O. Box 107 - 40405
Sare - Awendo
Read more »

SONY Sugar Brand Manager and Mechanical Engineering Manager Jobs in Kenya

We are in the process of diversifying and transforming our operations to meet the ever changing customer requirements by producing ethernal and co-generation. 
In this regard we seek to enhance our human capital base by filling the following strategic positions with vibrant and competent Kenyan Citizens:-

1. Brand Manager

Reporting to Head of Marketing and Business Development, the Brand Manager will be responsible for:
  • Developing and managing brands with the aim of maximizing brand profitability
  • Preparing and implementing the annual brand plan
  • Generating brand targets i.e. price, budgets, profit, market share and sales in liaison with the Head of Marketing & Business Development
  • Developing and implementing brand campaigns i.e. advertising, promotions, and public relations
  • Monitoring brand performance and initiating corrective action as may be required
  • Co-coordinating the ordering process for promotional materials in liaison with procurement and ensuring prompt availability of materials and correct placement Initiate and carry out brand research
  • Generating merchandising standards for point of sale materials and monitoring placement of these materials
  • Monitoring brand packaging and initiating packaging updates
  • Providing support in new product development initiatives
  • Ensuring brand marketing spend as per budget
Person Specifications
  • University graduate, Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing Option)
  • Professional qualification in Marketing
  • Must have minimum 3 years’ experience in marketing
  • Must have experience in advertising agency liaison and development of advertising campaigns
  • Experience in Brand Management will be an added advantage
  • Experience in new product development
  • Good communication, customer care and presentation skills
  • Excellent Report Writing and Presentation Skills
  • Creativity and numeracy skills
  • Computer literate
  • Age, 30 years and above.
  • Self-starter, team worker and lateral thinker
2. Mechanical Engineering Manager

Reporting to Head of Manufacturing, the Mechanical Engineering Manager will be responsible for:
  • Enabling production targets to be met by eliminating avoidable factory stops attributable to mechanical failures.
  • Planning and implementing preventive maintenance systems in the Factory plant.
  • Preparing operational specifications and controlling engineering Projects.
  • Operating the division within the approved budget of all resources, man, money, material and time.
  • Preparing timely, divisional monthly reports.
  • Enforcing safety policy in the factory.
  • Organizing plant inspection scheme with a view to minimizing downtime.
  • Planning and co-coordinating Effective Annual Plant and weekly maintenance.
  • Improving the performance standards of all employees in the division by organizing and implementing training seminars, coaching etc.
  • Maintains high level of discipline within the division.
  • Providing strategic input in the area of Mechanical Engineering in Manufacturing
Job Specification
  • A holder of Bachelors’ Degree in any of the following;-Mechanical Engineering, from a recognised institution with eight (8) years’ relevant work experience in a similar environment.
  • Post graduate qualification in any of the following;- project management, strategic management, maintenance and condition monitoring, environmental management or any other related field from a recognised institution
  • Registered with a professional body.
  • Attended a senior management course for a period lasting not less than 4 weeks
  • Performance and results.
  • Computer proficiency
  • Aged at least 30 years and above
If you believe that you demonstrate abilities to meet the criteria of the above positions, please submit your applications with copies of your certificates and other testimonials with a well detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) immediately but not later than July 20, 2012 to:

Managing Director
South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited
P.O. Box 107 - 40405
Sare - Awendo
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Greenland Fedha Ltd Business Development Assistants Jobs in Kenya

Greenland Fedha Ltd is a Micro Finance Institution with a country wide network, whose mandate is to provide financial services to the low income households in the tea sub-sector. We are seeking to recruit highly talented professionals to contribute positively to its business growth.

To qualify for this position, interested candidates must have a proven track record of performance, possess excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. Computer literacy, ability to meet deadlines and deliver under pressure is a must.

Business Development Assistants

Position Scope


Reporting to the Area Manager, the successful candidates will be responsible for building a profitable credit portfolio among economically active households in the rural areas.

Key Responsibilities
  • Customers recruitment
  • Marketing microfinance products to potential customers
  • Appraising customer creditworthiness
  • Developing and implementing individual work plans and ensuring a healthy and growing portfolio
  • Monitoring loan repayments
  • Making and submitting periodic progress reports
Qualifications /Competencies/ Experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications, experience and competencies: -
  • Diploma or Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Cooperative  Management , Commerce, Economics, Agribusiness, or related field
  • O level C+ with a minimum pass in Mathematics of C+
If you fulfill the above requirements and wish to be considered, please write to us enclosing your detailed CV and copies of academic certificates to reach the undersigned not later than 13th July 2012

The General Manager – Human Resources & Administration
Kenya Tea Development Agency Ltd
P.O. Box 30213 - 00100
Nairobi

Email: recruitment@ktdateas.com
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Greenland Fedha Ltd Business Development Assistants Jobs in Kenya

Greenland Fedha Ltd is a Micro Finance Institution with a country wide network, whose mandate is to provide financial services to the low income households in the tea sub-sector. We are seeking to recruit highly talented professionals to contribute positively to its business growth.

To qualify for this position, interested candidates must have a proven track record of performance, possess excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. Computer literacy, ability to meet deadlines and deliver under pressure is a must.

Business Development Assistants

Position Scope


Reporting to the Area Manager, the successful candidates will be responsible for building a profitable credit portfolio among economically active households in the rural areas.

Key Responsibilities
  • Customers recruitment
  • Marketing microfinance products to potential customers
  • Appraising customer creditworthiness
  • Developing and implementing individual work plans and ensuring a healthy and growing portfolio
  • Monitoring loan repayments
  • Making and submitting periodic progress reports
Qualifications /Competencies/ Experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications, experience and competencies: -
  • Diploma or Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Cooperative  Management , Commerce, Economics, Agribusiness, or related field
  • O level C+ with a minimum pass in Mathematics of C+
If you fulfill the above requirements and wish to be considered, please write to us enclosing your detailed CV and copies of academic certificates to reach the undersigned not later than 13th July 2012

The General Manager – Human Resources & Administration
Kenya Tea Development Agency Ltd
P.O. Box 30213 - 00100
Nairobi

Email: recruitment@ktdateas.com
Read more »

Greenland Fedha Ltd Business Development Assistants Jobs in Kenya

Greenland Fedha Ltd is a Micro Finance Institution with a country wide network, whose mandate is to provide financial services to the low income households in the tea sub-sector. We are seeking to recruit highly talented professionals to contribute positively to its business growth.

To qualify for this position, interested candidates must have a proven track record of performance, possess excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. Computer literacy, ability to meet deadlines and deliver under pressure is a must.

Business Development Assistants

Position Scope


Reporting to the Area Manager, the successful candidates will be responsible for building a profitable credit portfolio among economically active households in the rural areas.

Key Responsibilities
  • Customers recruitment
  • Marketing microfinance products to potential customers
  • Appraising customer creditworthiness
  • Developing and implementing individual work plans and ensuring a healthy and growing portfolio
  • Monitoring loan repayments
  • Making and submitting periodic progress reports
Qualifications /Competencies/ Experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications, experience and competencies: -
  • Diploma or Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Cooperative  Management , Commerce, Economics, Agribusiness, or related field
  • O level C+ with a minimum pass in Mathematics of C+
If you fulfill the above requirements and wish to be considered, please write to us enclosing your detailed CV and copies of academic certificates to reach the undersigned not later than 13th July 2012

The General Manager – Human Resources & Administration
Kenya Tea Development Agency Ltd
P.O. Box 30213 - 00100
Nairobi

Email: recruitment@ktdateas.com
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Job Vacancy at the Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi Programme Officer; Focus on health systems in Somalia

The Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi represents Sweden in Kenya, Somalia, Seychelles and Comoros. The Embassy also represents Sweden in UNEP and UN-HABITAT.
 
The Embassy represents and advances Swedish policies, interests and values in political and economic relations, development cooperation, in trade and investment promotion and in cultural and information matters. 
It provides consular services to Swedish nationals and migration services to non-nationals. There is 66 staff working in the Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi, which makes it the second largest Swedish Embassy in the world.

Sweden has been actively engaged in Somalia for over 18 years. The Swedish cooperation programme in Somalia is a combination of humanitarian assistance and support for reconstruction and development. Swedish assistance is mainly implemented through various United Nations Agencies as well as through International and Swedish NGOs.

The Somalia Section of the Embassy is now looking for a National Programme Officer responsible for the handling of the health system development programmes.

Main Duties
  • In close cooperation with other donors (particularly DFID) assess the health sector and developments and identification of strategic interventions for Swedish support.
  • Actively contribute to the development of the new Joint Health and Nutrition Programme and related coordination processes.  
  • Promote Swedish health policy priorities in dialogue with partners, such as Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).
  • Plan, administer and follow up on Swedish funded projects by, inter alia: assessing and approving funding applications including budgets; preparing decisions/contracts and agreements; reviewing and approving narrative, financial and audit reports. Responsibility for general quality assurance of the portfolio, with emphasis on agreement conditions and anti-corruption.
  • Financial management, including follow up of disbursements and payments, using the in-house financial system: PLUS.
  • Contribute to the development of Swedish strategies and policies for Somalia.
  • Operational/strategic planning and reporting.
  • Represent the Embassy and Sweden and actively participate, in coordination fora, steering committees, program reviews and field visits.
  • Build relationships and develop networks through interaction and continuous dialogue with a multitude of actors, bi laterally and multilaterally.
  • Report and update relevant stakeholders on relevant emerging issues in Somalia.
  • Travel to Somalia as necessary.
Qualifications
  • Academic Degree in social sciences preferably with a focus on development issues or other relevant academic background.
  • Minimum 5 years relevant working experience with development assistance, at least two of which have involved social sectors preferably health.
  • Grants management experience from working with donors, international agencies or international NGOs.
  • Experience of working in a fragile state context.  Knowledge about the political and development context in Somalia highly desirable.
  • Ability to seek information independently and be able to analyse complex data in order to make assessments.
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English. Swedish would be an added advantage.
  • Administrative competence and computer skills (incl. Word, Excel, Power Point)
  • Good drafting and reporting skills are essential
Merits
  • Experience from working as consultant in the above mentioned programme areas and/or working with NGOs or regional organisations in Africa.
  • Experience working with development co-operation based at an Embassy or a Development Agency.
Personal attributes
  • Ability to adjust to changing priorities and undertake multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Respect for cultural diversity, with the ability to fit into a diverse team and to establish networks.
  • Excellent organization skills, strong oral and written communication skills with good command of English.
  • Self driven with ability to work unsupervised.
Indicative start date for the position is September 1, 2012.

The salary is in accordance with the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs´ salary system for locally engaged employees.

Applications should include a detailed CV with educational qualifications, a summary of professional experience and a minimum of 3 professional references.

Applications should reach the Embassy not later than July 13, 2012.

Send the application to: ruth.muriuki@foreign.ministry.se

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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APHRC Evaluation Research Job in Kenya

Evaluation Research Position - FP/RH BPs
 
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, nongovernmental organization committed to conducting high quality and policy relevant research on population, health, education and development issues facing sub-Saharan Africa. 
APHRC seeks to recruit a Senior Lead for Strategic Planning & Evaluation to lead a five-year (2011-2016) program entitled “Evidence to Action for Strengthened Family Planning and Reproductive Health Services for Women and Girls (E2A)”, with Pathfinder International as the prime partner. 
The position is based at APHRC’s offices in Nairobi, Kenya.
 
Project Overview: E2A’s ultimate goal is to reduce unmet need for family planning (and thereby, unintended pregnancies), by enabling women and girls to make - and act on - informed decisions about their reproductive lives at all stages of the life cycle. 
It will work at the global, country and community/facility levels to achieve three main objectives: 
1) Increase global support for the use of FP/RH evidence-based best practices (BPs) to strengthen service delivery; 
2) Synthesize and disseminate knowledge about the use of FP/RH BPs to strengthen service delivery; and 
3) Apply and scale up FP/RH BPs in ways that strengthen service delivery.
 
Position Purpose: In collaboration with, and reporting to, the Program Leader at APHRC and the E2A’s M&E Director in the project office in Washington, DC, the Senior Lead for Strategic Planning & Evaluation is the project’s focal person at APHRC. 
Her/his primary responsibility is to: Organize, facilitate or conduct literature reviews as well as operations, evaluation and implementation research around FP/RH BPs; Document and disseminate reviews, case studies and other syntheses that build knowledge on FP/RH BPs; and Contribute to advocacy activities at the global, regional and country levels. 
S/he also supports the design and implementation of the project’s M&E plan, data collection and data systems to measure overall project performance against established goals and objectives.
S/he coordinates the requests and support needs from in-country partners for research, evaluation and documentation of BPs, and with guidance from the E2A Director of M&E, ensure that the needs are timely and adequately met.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
1. Conduct literature and systematic reviews on FP/RH BPs, and produce synthesis for use in the project’s activities at the global, country or local levels;
 
2. Plan, design and implement or facilitate operations, evaluation and implementation research on FP/RH BPs in the Africa region.
 
3. Support the project’s dissemination, communication and advocacy activities;
 
4. Contribute to the development and implementation of the project’s Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Plan, and the production of quarterly reports to USAID;
 
5. Oversee, when applicable, the work of in-country partners’ M&E related staff, and coordinate the implementation of quality control measures;
 
6. Provide technical assistance to in-country partners on research, evaluation and documentation of best practices, among others;
 
Qualifications and Experience
 
1. PhD in Demography, Statistics, Public Health, social sciences or related discipline;
 
2. At least three years of experience in monitoring and evaluating health and development projects, and health service delivery in particular;
 
3. Strong writing skills and good record of publications on population, family planning and reproductive health in developing countries, with demonstrated ability to conduct systematic reviews;
 
4. Good experience in designing and conducting impact evaluation, and operations and interventions research;
 
5. Proven ability to work effectively with various constituencies including funding agencies and international partners, host country government agencies, and other national and local stakeholders and decision-makers;
 
6. Strong quantitative skills and extensive familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Statistical Packages (STATA or SPSS);
 
7. Availability to travel internationally about 30-40% of time.
 
Interested candidates are invited to send via email or mail their letter of application (1 page); a statement of research interests and goals (1-2 pages); and their CV with contact details of three referees to jobs@aphrc.org to:
 
The Human Resources Officer
African Population and Health Research Center
P.O. Box 10787 – 00100 GPO, Nairobi
Website: www.aphrc.org
 
Please, indicate E2A Evaluation Research Position – FP/RH BPs on the subject line of the email or on the envelope.
 
The position comes with an attractive, internationally competitive remuneration package including employer paid medical, travel, life insurance cover and retirement benefits.
Allowances toward inrelocation, home leave travel and dependants’ education, are provided. Preference will be given to nationals of sub-Saharan African countries, and females are particularly encouraged to apply. 
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
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Job Vacancy at the Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi Programme Officer; Focus on health systems in Somalia

The Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi represents Sweden in Kenya, Somalia, Seychelles and Comoros. The Embassy also represents Sweden in UNEP and UN-HABITAT.
 
The Embassy represents and advances Swedish policies, interests and values in political and economic relations, development cooperation, in trade and investment promotion and in cultural and information matters. 
It provides consular services to Swedish nationals and migration services to non-nationals. There is 66 staff working in the Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi, which makes it the second largest Swedish Embassy in the world.

Sweden has been actively engaged in Somalia for over 18 years. The Swedish cooperation programme in Somalia is a combination of humanitarian assistance and support for reconstruction and development. Swedish assistance is mainly implemented through various United Nations Agencies as well as through International and Swedish NGOs.

The Somalia Section of the Embassy is now looking for a National Programme Officer responsible for the handling of the health system development programmes.

Main Duties
  • In close cooperation with other donors (particularly DFID) assess the health sector and developments and identification of strategic interventions for Swedish support.
  • Actively contribute to the development of the new Joint Health and Nutrition Programme and related coordination processes.  
  • Promote Swedish health policy priorities in dialogue with partners, such as Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).
  • Plan, administer and follow up on Swedish funded projects by, inter alia: assessing and approving funding applications including budgets; preparing decisions/contracts and agreements; reviewing and approving narrative, financial and audit reports. Responsibility for general quality assurance of the portfolio, with emphasis on agreement conditions and anti-corruption.
  • Financial management, including follow up of disbursements and payments, using the in-house financial system: PLUS.
  • Contribute to the development of Swedish strategies and policies for Somalia.
  • Operational/strategic planning and reporting.
  • Represent the Embassy and Sweden and actively participate, in coordination fora, steering committees, program reviews and field visits.
  • Build relationships and develop networks through interaction and continuous dialogue with a multitude of actors, bi laterally and multilaterally.
  • Report and update relevant stakeholders on relevant emerging issues in Somalia.
  • Travel to Somalia as necessary.
Qualifications
  • Academic Degree in social sciences preferably with a focus on development issues or other relevant academic background.
  • Minimum 5 years relevant working experience with development assistance, at least two of which have involved social sectors preferably health.
  • Grants management experience from working with donors, international agencies or international NGOs.
  • Experience of working in a fragile state context.  Knowledge about the political and development context in Somalia highly desirable.
  • Ability to seek information independently and be able to analyse complex data in order to make assessments.
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English. Swedish would be an added advantage.
  • Administrative competence and computer skills (incl. Word, Excel, Power Point)
  • Good drafting and reporting skills are essential
Merits
  • Experience from working as consultant in the above mentioned programme areas and/or working with NGOs or regional organisations in Africa.
  • Experience working with development co-operation based at an Embassy or a Development Agency.
Personal attributes
  • Ability to adjust to changing priorities and undertake multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Respect for cultural diversity, with the ability to fit into a diverse team and to establish networks.
  • Excellent organization skills, strong oral and written communication skills with good command of English.
  • Self driven with ability to work unsupervised.
Indicative start date for the position is September 1, 2012.

The salary is in accordance with the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs´ salary system for locally engaged employees.

Applications should include a detailed CV with educational qualifications, a summary of professional experience and a minimum of 3 professional references.

Applications should reach the Embassy not later than July 13, 2012.

Send the application to: ruth.muriuki@foreign.ministry.se

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Read more »

APHRC Evaluation Research Job in Kenya

Evaluation Research Position - FP/RH BPs
 
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, nongovernmental organization committed to conducting high quality and policy relevant research on population, health, education and development issues facing sub-Saharan Africa. 
APHRC seeks to recruit a Senior Lead for Strategic Planning & Evaluation to lead a five-year (2011-2016) program entitled “Evidence to Action for Strengthened Family Planning and Reproductive Health Services for Women and Girls (E2A)”, with Pathfinder International as the prime partner. 
The position is based at APHRC’s offices in Nairobi, Kenya.
 
Project Overview: E2A’s ultimate goal is to reduce unmet need for family planning (and thereby, unintended pregnancies), by enabling women and girls to make - and act on - informed decisions about their reproductive lives at all stages of the life cycle. 
It will work at the global, country and community/facility levels to achieve three main objectives: 
1) Increase global support for the use of FP/RH evidence-based best practices (BPs) to strengthen service delivery; 
2) Synthesize and disseminate knowledge about the use of FP/RH BPs to strengthen service delivery; and 
3) Apply and scale up FP/RH BPs in ways that strengthen service delivery.
 
Position Purpose: In collaboration with, and reporting to, the Program Leader at APHRC and the E2A’s M&E Director in the project office in Washington, DC, the Senior Lead for Strategic Planning & Evaluation is the project’s focal person at APHRC. 
Her/his primary responsibility is to: Organize, facilitate or conduct literature reviews as well as operations, evaluation and implementation research around FP/RH BPs; Document and disseminate reviews, case studies and other syntheses that build knowledge on FP/RH BPs; and Contribute to advocacy activities at the global, regional and country levels. 
S/he also supports the design and implementation of the project’s M&E plan, data collection and data systems to measure overall project performance against established goals and objectives.
S/he coordinates the requests and support needs from in-country partners for research, evaluation and documentation of BPs, and with guidance from the E2A Director of M&E, ensure that the needs are timely and adequately met.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
1. Conduct literature and systematic reviews on FP/RH BPs, and produce synthesis for use in the project’s activities at the global, country or local levels;
 
2. Plan, design and implement or facilitate operations, evaluation and implementation research on FP/RH BPs in the Africa region.
 
3. Support the project’s dissemination, communication and advocacy activities;
 
4. Contribute to the development and implementation of the project’s Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Plan, and the production of quarterly reports to USAID;
 
5. Oversee, when applicable, the work of in-country partners’ M&E related staff, and coordinate the implementation of quality control measures;
 
6. Provide technical assistance to in-country partners on research, evaluation and documentation of best practices, among others;
 
Qualifications and Experience
 
1. PhD in Demography, Statistics, Public Health, social sciences or related discipline;
 
2. At least three years of experience in monitoring and evaluating health and development projects, and health service delivery in particular;
 
3. Strong writing skills and good record of publications on population, family planning and reproductive health in developing countries, with demonstrated ability to conduct systematic reviews;
 
4. Good experience in designing and conducting impact evaluation, and operations and interventions research;
 
5. Proven ability to work effectively with various constituencies including funding agencies and international partners, host country government agencies, and other national and local stakeholders and decision-makers;
 
6. Strong quantitative skills and extensive familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Statistical Packages (STATA or SPSS);
 
7. Availability to travel internationally about 30-40% of time.
 
Interested candidates are invited to send via email or mail their letter of application (1 page); a statement of research interests and goals (1-2 pages); and their CV with contact details of three referees to jobs@aphrc.org to:
 
The Human Resources Officer
African Population and Health Research Center
P.O. Box 10787 – 00100 GPO, Nairobi
Website: www.aphrc.org
 
Please, indicate E2A Evaluation Research Position – FP/RH BPs on the subject line of the email or on the envelope.
 
The position comes with an attractive, internationally competitive remuneration package including employer paid medical, travel, life insurance cover and retirement benefits.
Allowances toward inrelocation, home leave travel and dependants’ education, are provided. Preference will be given to nationals of sub-Saharan African countries, and females are particularly encouraged to apply. 
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Read more »

Job Vacancy at the Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi Programme Officer; Focus on health systems in Somalia

The Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi represents Sweden in Kenya, Somalia, Seychelles and Comoros. The Embassy also represents Sweden in UNEP and UN-HABITAT.
 
The Embassy represents and advances Swedish policies, interests and values in political and economic relations, development cooperation, in trade and investment promotion and in cultural and information matters. 
It provides consular services to Swedish nationals and migration services to non-nationals. There is 66 staff working in the Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi, which makes it the second largest Swedish Embassy in the world.

Sweden has been actively engaged in Somalia for over 18 years. The Swedish cooperation programme in Somalia is a combination of humanitarian assistance and support for reconstruction and development. Swedish assistance is mainly implemented through various United Nations Agencies as well as through International and Swedish NGOs.

The Somalia Section of the Embassy is now looking for a National Programme Officer responsible for the handling of the health system development programmes.

Main Duties
  • In close cooperation with other donors (particularly DFID) assess the health sector and developments and identification of strategic interventions for Swedish support.
  • Actively contribute to the development of the new Joint Health and Nutrition Programme and related coordination processes.  
  • Promote Swedish health policy priorities in dialogue with partners, such as Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).
  • Plan, administer and follow up on Swedish funded projects by, inter alia: assessing and approving funding applications including budgets; preparing decisions/contracts and agreements; reviewing and approving narrative, financial and audit reports. Responsibility for general quality assurance of the portfolio, with emphasis on agreement conditions and anti-corruption.
  • Financial management, including follow up of disbursements and payments, using the in-house financial system: PLUS.
  • Contribute to the development of Swedish strategies and policies for Somalia.
  • Operational/strategic planning and reporting.
  • Represent the Embassy and Sweden and actively participate, in coordination fora, steering committees, program reviews and field visits.
  • Build relationships and develop networks through interaction and continuous dialogue with a multitude of actors, bi laterally and multilaterally.
  • Report and update relevant stakeholders on relevant emerging issues in Somalia.
  • Travel to Somalia as necessary.
Qualifications
  • Academic Degree in social sciences preferably with a focus on development issues or other relevant academic background.
  • Minimum 5 years relevant working experience with development assistance, at least two of which have involved social sectors preferably health.
  • Grants management experience from working with donors, international agencies or international NGOs.
  • Experience of working in a fragile state context.  Knowledge about the political and development context in Somalia highly desirable.
  • Ability to seek information independently and be able to analyse complex data in order to make assessments.
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English. Swedish would be an added advantage.
  • Administrative competence and computer skills (incl. Word, Excel, Power Point)
  • Good drafting and reporting skills are essential
Merits
  • Experience from working as consultant in the above mentioned programme areas and/or working with NGOs or regional organisations in Africa.
  • Experience working with development co-operation based at an Embassy or a Development Agency.
Personal attributes
  • Ability to adjust to changing priorities and undertake multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Respect for cultural diversity, with the ability to fit into a diverse team and to establish networks.
  • Excellent organization skills, strong oral and written communication skills with good command of English.
  • Self driven with ability to work unsupervised.
Indicative start date for the position is September 1, 2012.

The salary is in accordance with the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs´ salary system for locally engaged employees.

Applications should include a detailed CV with educational qualifications, a summary of professional experience and a minimum of 3 professional references.

Applications should reach the Embassy not later than July 13, 2012.

Send the application to: ruth.muriuki@foreign.ministry.se

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Read more »

APHRC Evaluation Research Job in Kenya

Evaluation Research Position - FP/RH BPs
 
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, nongovernmental organization committed to conducting high quality and policy relevant research on population, health, education and development issues facing sub-Saharan Africa. 
APHRC seeks to recruit a Senior Lead for Strategic Planning & Evaluation to lead a five-year (2011-2016) program entitled “Evidence to Action for Strengthened Family Planning and Reproductive Health Services for Women and Girls (E2A)”, with Pathfinder International as the prime partner. 
The position is based at APHRC’s offices in Nairobi, Kenya.
 
Project Overview: E2A’s ultimate goal is to reduce unmet need for family planning (and thereby, unintended pregnancies), by enabling women and girls to make - and act on - informed decisions about their reproductive lives at all stages of the life cycle. 
It will work at the global, country and community/facility levels to achieve three main objectives: 
1) Increase global support for the use of FP/RH evidence-based best practices (BPs) to strengthen service delivery; 
2) Synthesize and disseminate knowledge about the use of FP/RH BPs to strengthen service delivery; and 
3) Apply and scale up FP/RH BPs in ways that strengthen service delivery.
 
Position Purpose: In collaboration with, and reporting to, the Program Leader at APHRC and the E2A’s M&E Director in the project office in Washington, DC, the Senior Lead for Strategic Planning & Evaluation is the project’s focal person at APHRC. 
Her/his primary responsibility is to: Organize, facilitate or conduct literature reviews as well as operations, evaluation and implementation research around FP/RH BPs; Document and disseminate reviews, case studies and other syntheses that build knowledge on FP/RH BPs; and Contribute to advocacy activities at the global, regional and country levels. 
S/he also supports the design and implementation of the project’s M&E plan, data collection and data systems to measure overall project performance against established goals and objectives.
S/he coordinates the requests and support needs from in-country partners for research, evaluation and documentation of BPs, and with guidance from the E2A Director of M&E, ensure that the needs are timely and adequately met.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
1. Conduct literature and systematic reviews on FP/RH BPs, and produce synthesis for use in the project’s activities at the global, country or local levels;
 
2. Plan, design and implement or facilitate operations, evaluation and implementation research on FP/RH BPs in the Africa region.
 
3. Support the project’s dissemination, communication and advocacy activities;
 
4. Contribute to the development and implementation of the project’s Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Plan, and the production of quarterly reports to USAID;
 
5. Oversee, when applicable, the work of in-country partners’ M&E related staff, and coordinate the implementation of quality control measures;
 
6. Provide technical assistance to in-country partners on research, evaluation and documentation of best practices, among others;
 
Qualifications and Experience
 
1. PhD in Demography, Statistics, Public Health, social sciences or related discipline;
 
2. At least three years of experience in monitoring and evaluating health and development projects, and health service delivery in particular;
 
3. Strong writing skills and good record of publications on population, family planning and reproductive health in developing countries, with demonstrated ability to conduct systematic reviews;
 
4. Good experience in designing and conducting impact evaluation, and operations and interventions research;
 
5. Proven ability to work effectively with various constituencies including funding agencies and international partners, host country government agencies, and other national and local stakeholders and decision-makers;
 
6. Strong quantitative skills and extensive familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Statistical Packages (STATA or SPSS);
 
7. Availability to travel internationally about 30-40% of time.
 
Interested candidates are invited to send via email or mail their letter of application (1 page); a statement of research interests and goals (1-2 pages); and their CV with contact details of three referees to jobs@aphrc.org to:
 
The Human Resources Officer
African Population and Health Research Center
P.O. Box 10787 – 00100 GPO, Nairobi
Website: www.aphrc.org
 
Please, indicate E2A Evaluation Research Position – FP/RH BPs on the subject line of the email or on the envelope.
 
The position comes with an attractive, internationally competitive remuneration package including employer paid medical, travel, life insurance cover and retirement benefits.
Allowances toward inrelocation, home leave travel and dependants’ education, are provided. Preference will be given to nationals of sub-Saharan African countries, and females are particularly encouraged to apply. 
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Read more »
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