Friday, January 22, 2010

Medical volunteer/Intern

If you are a Medical Dr (General Practitioner, Obstetrician/Gynaecologist, Paediatrician, Internist (Specialist in Internal medicine) or Psychiatrist/Psychologist) who would like to explore the possibility of working in the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho for a period of 24 months, the UN system in Lesotho is offering you an excellent opportunity to join the UNV Medical Drs programme as a United Nations Volunteer Medical Specialist.

This USAID and UN supported programme has been designed within the context of the short-term Emergency Human Resource Plan for Lesotho.

The objective of the programme is to support the Government by deploying Medical Doctors at different levels of the health care system to both provide care but also train and build capacity of local staff in providing care.

Trained Medical Drs with competencies are urgently required to help mitigate the impact of HIV/AIDS in Lesotho, which has the third highest prevalence rate (23%) in the world and to reduce the incidence of Maternal and Child Mortality.

The United Nations system in Lesotho through UNDP is seeking to fill several posts for International Professional in the above specified fields of practice.

Please apply by sending your CV to registry.ls @ undp.org by the deadline of 5 February 2010.

If you are already registered as a UN Volunteer, please also include your UNV roster number in your communication.

If successful, you will be offered a 24-months contract as a UNV volunteer with a monthly volunteer living allowance (VLA) intended to cover housing, basic needs and utilities, equivalent to US$ 1729 for single person, US$ 1979 for person with one dependant, and US$ 2179 for person with two or more recognized dependants; settling-in-grant (if applicable); life, health, and permanent disability insurance; return airfares (if applicable); resettlement allowance for satisfactory service.

If you are qualified outside the country we will facilitate your registration process and secure your resident permits. Accommodation will be offered to those Doctors engaged under this programme.

uap Insurance jobs

UAP Insurance is a composite company and one of the leading insurance companies in the East African region, and is the first foreign underwriter in Southern Sudan.

The Company ranks highly in business volume, market share, profits, net assets and other significant attributes.

UAP is the first insurance company in the region, to be ISO certified.

We are looking for qualified individuals to fill the following position in our Head Office, Nairobi:-

Bancassurance & Special Channels Manager

The overall responsibility will be to develop and roll out new distribution channels and to manage the strategic and operational activities in the Bancassurance and special channels department of UAP

Key tasks will include managing and building a successful team, providing advice on potential products and services, setting clear sales targets, monitoring the performance of all the various channels, conducting joint-field work with Branch Relationship Managers and supporting their endeavors in bringing in business.

Tasks will also include developing and rolling out new distribution channels in consultation with Head of Marketing and Managing Director and presenting regular workshops and mini-seminars aimed at communicating and developing staff.

Candidates must have a degree in the relevant field, ACII, and minimum five years experience in marketing, in the industry

Relationship Officers

The overall responsibility will be to build strong business relationships with agents in General Insurance.

Key tasks will include soliciting business from agents, training and developing them and monitoring their targets. Tasks will also include providing marketing assistance and all the necessary support to enable them to deliver the set targets.

Candidates must have a Diploma in Insurance and a flair for relationship building

Interested candidates should provide a detailed CV, including present position, current remuneration, names, addresses, and phone contacts of three professional referees, copies of professional/educational certificates and send it to:

Group Human Resources Manager,
UAP Insurance Co. Ltd,
P.O. Box 43013-00100,
Nairobi.

Or Email: recruitment @ uapkenya.com

Closing date of applications: 5 February 2010

Field Veterinarian - (DMI) Job Opportunity: VSF Germany

Reg. Office
VSF Germany,
Lenana Road, Norton Court,
P.O.Box 25653, Nairobi, Kenya.
Email: Admin_Hr @ vsfg.org

Background

VSF Germany is a humanitarian and developmental international NGO, implementing projects in animal health, food security, emergency, rehabilitation, disaster preparedness, research and governance since more than a decade in the region.

We seek to recruit a qualified and well experienced Field Veterinarian to support the implementation of the Drought Management Initiatives in Turkana West district.

Key Responsibilities

* Permanently monitor activities and report progress to the Programme Officer
* He/She will be required to identify and provide training for the Community Animal Health Workers.
* Organize livestock traders meetings, facilitate traders access to communities and establish market links in key towns and food markets in drought affected areas in collaboration with local DVO and line ministry.
* Responsible for liaison with District Steering groups, Ministry Livestock, ARID lands, KARI, NGOs and other partners in fulfilling the livestock and market access components of the project.
* Develop work plans, financial projections and compilation of the same in the project narratives.
* Respond to cross cutting issues affecting the community in cooperation with specific expert agencies

Qualifications, Experience, Attributes and Skills required.

* University degree in Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
* A minimum of 3 years working in Livestock related rural development Projects.
* Knowledge and experience of working with pastoral communities.
* Excellent computer knowledge
* Excellent managerial and report writing skills.
* Knowledge of Donor Finds Management and reporting

Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV to the above contacts.

Indicate on the subject the Job Title.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date is 5th February 2010

Community Extension Worker (2) Job Opportunities: VSF Germany

Community Extension Worker (2)
Reg. Office VSF Germany,
Lenana Road, Norton Court,
P.O.Box 25653, Nairobi, Kenya.
Email: Admin_Hr @ vsfg.org

Background

VSF Germany is a humanitarian and developmental international NGO, implementing projects in animal health, food security, emergency, rehabilitation, disaster preparedness, research and governance since more than a decade in the region.

We seek to recruit TWO qualified and well experienced Community Extension Workers to support the implementation of the Drought Management Initiatives in Turkana West district.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead in Community organizing for action in Livestock based livelihoods among the pastoralists in Turkana and work with Community associations (VICOBA, PFS, CAHWs and VLUPC/ABCD groups) in stimulating action towards drought preparedness and to cause and implement change in the livelihoods of poor pastoralist in the region.
* Lead in designing and implementing statements that stimulates, encourages, and train to facilitate community participation in activities aimed at mitigating the impacts of drought related, water stress in Turkana West District.
* Carry out mobilization and awareness raising campaigns during project implementation.
* Build partner capacity, to play various roles in project implementation
* Take part in training project beneficiaries with a view to ensure long term sustainability.
* Create sustainable strategic linkage aimed at enabling the local communities to mobilize local resources and also access further sounding for sustainable mitigation efforts.
* Develop and implement practice and participatory response to drought challenges
* Prepare projects reports and document lessons learnt in the project for information sharing.

Qualifications, Experience, Attributes and Skills required

* Diploma level as a social worker, range resource management, Community development or related discipline
* Minimum 3 years experience in the field working with rural communities (preferably with an NGO) in the capacity of a Community mobiliser / trainer / facilitator.
* Experience or demonstrated ability working with women groups or sensitive to the needs, priorities and rights of women and the disadvantaged within the communities.
* Minimum 2 years experience in Pasture management and conflict mitigation in the pastoralists
* Fluency in written and spoken English, fluency in Ng'aturkana would an added advantage

Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV to the above contacts.

Indicate on the subject the Job Title.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date is 5th February 2010

Medical Doctors Jobs (2 Positions): Impact Research and Development Organization

Impact Research and Development Organization, a national NGO based in Kisumu, is looking for two qualified and experienced Medical Doctors to fill the positions of Research Doctor for a Clinical Drug Trial (preferably female) and Male Circumcision RollOut program (preferably male).

Minimum Requirements:

* Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from a recognized university, with at least 3 years post qualification clinical experience in a busy facility. Masters degree in Public Health or related discipline advantageous.
* Must have a valid practicing License.
* Research Doctor should have training and practical experience in ART management; MC RollOut Doctor must have program management experience.
* Must possess the following qualities: attention to detail, excellent teamwork, good communication skills, ability to work with minimum supervision, high level of professionalism and ability to prepare quality reports.

Submit applications, complete with CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, names and telephone numbers of two professional referees, current and expected salary, to reach the undersigned not later than 5th February, 2010.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The Human Resources Officer,
Impact Research and Development Organization,
P.O. Box 9171,
Kisumu.

Sales Representatives

A medium sized, reputable Dairy Processing Company seeks to recruit qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions.

Applicants must be performance driven and possess skills and demonstratable achievement record.
Interested candidates with experience in the Dairy Industry are required to send applications enclosing detailed CV stating current salary, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, names of two referees and mobile contact.

Applications to be received by 28th January 2010.

Application can be sent to:

Advertiser
P.O Box 32543-00600
Nairobi.

Human Resource Manager

A medium sized, reputable Dairy Processing Company seeks to recruit qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions.

Applicants must be performance driven and possess skills and demonstratable achievement record.
Interested candidates with experience in the Dairy Industry are required to send applications enclosing detailed CV stating current salary, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, names of two referees and mobile contact.

Applications to be received by 28th January 2010.

Application can be sent to:

Advertiser
P.O Box 32543-00600
Nairobi.

Brand Manager

A medium sized, reputable Dairy Processing Company seeks to recruit qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions.

Applicants must be performance driven and possess skills and demonstratable achievement record.
Interested candidates with experience in the Dairy Industry are required to send applications enclosing detailed CV stating current salary, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, names of two referees and mobile contact.

Applications to be received by 28th January 2010.

Application can be sent to:

Advertiser
P.O Box 32543-00600
Nairobi.

Resident Medical Officer And A Registered Community Health Nurse

We are an Islamic NGO based in Nairobi looking for:

1. Resident Medical Officer

* Minimum working experience - 2 years in a hospital setup
* Registered with MPDB of Kenya
* Licence for Private Practice
* Experience in paediatrics will be an added advantage

2. Registered Community Health Nurse

* Must be Female
* Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya
* Valid Practicing License
* KEPI trained and have knowledge of Private Vaccination
* Minimum of 3 years experience in a busy MCH
* Candidates with marketing skills will be an added advantage.

Apply To:

The Administrator,
P.O. Box 46041 - 00100
Nairobi, Kenya.

or e-mail: tumainimed @ gmail.com

Deadline for applications: 20th February 2010.

Senior Stores Department Head

Del Monte Kenya Limited a world leader in production and marketing of premium quality foods, fresh and processed pineapple fruit and juice beverages is in the process of recruiting a Senior Stores Department Head.

If you aspire to work in a dynamic and progressive processing environment, the following position should interest you.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the position will be responsible for:

* Ensuring materials/spares are available.
* Ensuring processing of all receiving/issuance of documents is timely done.
* Ensuring proper storage of materials/spares for easy identification and avoid damages/loss.
* Budgetary control.
* To set and review stock levels on a continuous basis in order to meet operation requirements.
* Review and approve all purchase requisitions.
* To ensure record keeping is in conformance with DMKL Accounting practices.
* To check and verify quantity of goods received for payment.
* To ensure quality of goods meet DMKL quality specification.
* To ensure replenishment of fast moving goods on a daily basis to avoid operation stoppage.
* To review stock age and ensure stock rotation to reduce obsolescence.
* To prepare for annual physical stock take for the various accounts as per the stock take schedule.
* To oversee scrap disposal program.
* To lead, motivate and develop staff in the department.
* To execute safety measures and good housekeeping.

Persons Specifications:-

The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

* Aged between 28 and 45 years.
* Should have either a Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management or any other relevant university degree
* At least 5 years hands on relevant experience in Warehouse/Engineering Stores in a large industrial environment.
* Must be capable of working independently and meet strict deadlines
* Must be results oriented.
* Computer literate.

Del Monte is an equal opportunity employer and this position offers good career prospects to the successful candidate.

If you believe you fit the required profile, please apply in confidence to the addresses below by 5th February, 2010 providing curriculum vitae that contain details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of three referees.

The Human Resources Manager
Del Monte Kenya Limited,
P.O Box 147, Thika – 01000

Senior Travel Consultant

A Travel and Tours Company in Kenya is looking for an experienced Senior Travel Consultant

Senior Travel Consultant

Reporting to the CEO, the Senior Travel Consultant will be responsible for:

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Co-ordinating and overseeing the day-to-day operations of tours and travels
* Exploring and identifying new business opportunities in the industry
* Nurturing and enhancing the business-to-business relationships with the company’s existing client base and all stakeholders
* Organizing, facilitating and attending tourism events conferences, workshops, seminars and exhibitions
* Overseeing and interpreting all monthly financials with input on budgets

Requirements:

* University Degree in Business Management or relevant field
* Diploma in Travel & Tourism Management from a recognized college
* A minimum of 5 years experience in the same or similar capacity
* Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build strong relationships

How to Apply:

Please send your application with a detailed CV including names of 3 professional references to jersyconsulting @ gmail.com

Closing Date: 29th January 2010.

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Human Resources Manager Vacancy in Kenya

Our Client in the Floriculture Business, would like to recruit a dynamic and motivated individual for the following post to join its team of professionals.

Human Resources Manager

For more details on the job see our website: www.hcbs-kenya.com

Attractive terms and conditions of service offered.

Applicants should Register and Apply online at our website

Closing date: 29th January, 2010

sales and marketing representative-Target media

Are you agile and resilient with a knack for triumphing amidst cut-throat competition to deliver remarkable sales revenue?

Do you hold a B.Com, B.Ed, Information Science (Publishing Studies) degree or a
diploma with irresistible sales/marketing prowess?

Then we are seeking to work with you in the satisfaction of the book market needs.

A passion to navigate through stiff competition and an awesome track record should motivate you to get talking to us.

If you meet the above requirements, post your hand-written application letter enclosing a detailed CV stating age, current salary and benefits, daytime telephone contact and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three work-related referees and a typed one-page statement justifying why you are the best candidate for the job.

Applications should be received by February 01,2010 through:

The Managing Director
Target Publications Limited
Kipro Centre, 4th Floor,
Sports Road, Westlands
P.O. Box 13433 - 00800, Nairobi

(Only short listed candidates will be contacted)

Email: info @ targetpublications.co.ke

SALES AND MARKETING - TARGET PUBLICATIONS LTD

Target Publications Limited is a fast-growing educational publishing firm whose key products include Spotlight Quick Revision, Kurunzi ya Marejeleo Halahala series & Mazoezi na Marudlio Mufti ya Taswira ya Mtihani KCPE Kiswahili.

In order to strengthen its services the company wishes to fill the following positions:

Marketing and Sales Manager

Do you have the ability to design and implement innovative marketing and sales strategies and remain highly distinctive and differentiated in the marketplace?

Are you a B.Com, B.Ed, Information Science (Publishing Studies) graduate or a career marketer (who has risen through the ranks) with keen interest and knowledge of current trends in the book trade?

Do you have the added advantage of managing sales drives and organising marketing events?

You might just be the strategist we need to give direction and motivation to our marketing/sales team.

The Managing Director
Target Publications Limited
Kipro Centre, 4th Floor,
Sports Road, Westlands
P.O. Box 13433 - 00800, Nairobi

(Only short listed candidates will be contacted)

Email: info @ targetpublications.co.ke

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Akamba Public Road Services Ltd Vacancies

Akamba is a leading passengers and courier transport company in East Africa with 50 years presence in East Africa market.

The company prides itself as a world-class international transport service provider.

In order to expand fully into East Africa region, the company is seeking to recruit the following positions to be based across East Africa.

1. Branch Managers
10 Positions

Reporting to the Zonal Manager, s/he will be responsible for monitoring and improvement of branch performance and implementation of marketing activities at branch level and customer service relations.

Qualification & Experience

* Graduate from recognized university
* 5 years experience in management position
* A proven track record in driving business growth and profitability.
* Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.

2. Marketing Executives
15 Positions

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, s/he will be responsible for implementation and reporting on marketing activities as per the set targets.

Qualification & Experience

* Graduate/ diploma in marketing
* A minimum of 2 years experience.
* Aggressive and street smart
* Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
* Willing to be posted anywhere within the East African region.
* Freshers can be considered as Marketing trainees

3. Marketing Managers
10 Positions

Reporting to the Head of Marketing, s/he will be responsible for creation and implementation of marketing activities at the Zone Level in major cities.

Qualification & Experience

* Graduate in marketing
* A minimum of 5 years experience preferably in Direct Selling, Telecom or Courier Industry
* Experience in managing a team to achieve the set targets
* Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.

4. Accountants
5 Positions

Reporting to the Finance Manager, s/he will be responsible for timely reporting and meeting strict deadlines.

Qualification & Experience

* Minimum CPA (K)
* 4 years experience.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.

5. Customer Relations Executives
20 Positions

Qualification & Experience

* Minimum KCSE Grade C
* Valid Driving or Motorcycle Riding Licence will be an added advantage
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Compensation

A competitive package will be awarded to the right candidate for each post

All applications must be submitted by 22nd January 2010 to the Head of Human
Resources with CVs and copies of relevant certificates to

P.O. Box 40322-00100 Nairobi

or email: hr @ akambabus.com.

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Budget Officer Vacancy Announcement: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Kenya Country Office

Budget Officer, NOA - Fixed Term

Date of Issue: 15 January 2010

Closing Date: 29 January 2010

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above position on a Fixed Term Appointment in the Child Survival Development Section (CSD) of UNICEF Kenya Country Office.

Purpose:

Under the general supervision of the Chief of Child Survival and Development, assist in the areas of budgeting, accounting control, recording, reporting of assets, liabilities and income.

Monitor the appropriate disbursements of funds and payments of accounts in accordance with the rules, regulations and established budgetary limits, monitor Cash Advance to Government (CAG), allocation and flow of government budget through Health Sector Support Fund baskets especially for high impact child survival interventions including use of tools such as Managing Budgeting for Bottlenecks

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Certify the appropriate, accurate and timely processing and recording of disbursements and payments of advances to government, in accordance with established rules, regulations and systems and within budgetary limits.
2. Monitor allocation and expenditure of the government budget for the Ministries of Public Health and Sanitation and Medical Services with focus on high impact interventions. Monitor functioning of Health Sector Support Fund basket. Bring this to the attention of CSD team for advocacy and follow up action.
3. Monitor financial transactions and accounting reports and reconciliation of accounts to ensure accurate and up-to-date financial information. Prepare required reports and statements for the Section.
4. Support integration of budgeting for high impact interventions using tools such as Managing Budgeting for Bottlenecks in Annual operation Plans from District level upwards.
5. In collaboration with the concerned project staff, support integration of performance based financing of voucher scheme into the Health Sector Support Fund for UNICEF supported Output Based Approach scheme into the government financial system for sustainability.
6. Under supervision of Chief CSD, participate in the meetings with development partners engaged in health financing such as World Bank, DANIDA to advocate for adequate allocation of budget for the scale up of high impact interventions for CSD.
7. Review budget expenditure by codes against approved allotments and verify compliance with reports received from the counterparts.
8. Prepares and analyzes financial data for budget estimates and financial planning.
9. Brief CSD team on government budget allocation, emerging issues and participate in identification and follow up on identified actions.
10. Undertake visits to sub-offices to provide accounting and finance training and support, establish and review systems and procedures for compliance with the rules and regulations and prepare reports and recommendations.

Required Qualifications:

* Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
* Good judgment, initiative, high sense of responsibility and analytical and supervisory skills
* Ability to conduct training,
* Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications,.

Experience: Minimum two years of professional work experience in finance and accounting. Relevant work experience in an international organization desirable.

Language: Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Competencies:

* Management;
* Communication;
* Negotiating and Training skills;
* Good judgment, initiative, high sense of responsibility and organizational skills.

Interested and suitable candidates are requested to send their applications along with their curricula vitae indicting their full contact address, e-mail and telephone numbers.

Internal candidates should enclose copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports.

Apply to:

The Human Resources Specialist
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
P.O. Box 44145,
Nairobi

or kenyahrvacancies @ unicef.org

Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/CSD/2010-02” on email and on the envelope.

“Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply”

Zero tolerance of sexual exploitation and abuse

UNICEF is a smoke-free environment

Unite for Children

Procurement Officer Job Vacancy

Basic Requirements

1. Be in possession of a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Supplies Management option, or
2. Bachelors Degree in Business administration from a recognized Institution and postgraduate training in procurement/supplies management or
3. Have served for at least 3 years as a Procurement Officer II.
4. Have advanced computer skills.
5. Have shown merit and ability in work performance and results oriented

Salary Scale: Kshs.30,472 x1,524 – 31,996 x 1,599 – 33,595 x 1,680 – 35,275p.m

Applications should reach the address below on or before 5th February, 2010

DN.A/507
P.O. Box 49010,GPO-00100
Nairobi

Marketing Executive

Computech, a leading IT solutions company, with over 23 years experience in the market and a major player in East Africa seeks high calibre professionals to take up exciting career opportunities

Key Responsibilities

* Contribute to and develop marketing plans and strategies in liaison with managers
* Liaise and network with a range of stakeholders, e.g. Customers, marketing agent, colleagues, suppliers, vendors and partner organizations;
* Communicate with target audiences and manage customer relationships
* Manage the production of marketing materials
* Organize and attend events such as conferences, seminars, receptions and exhibitions

Requirements

* University degree with a specialisation in Marketing
* 2 years experience within a marketing function of a busy company preferably an IT company
* Excellent presentation and written communication skills
* Ability to work calmly under pressure and deliver results

If you meet the above criteria, please send your application letter and detailed CV and certificates to

The HR Manager
Computech Group
P.O. Box 59789 - 00200,
Nairobi.

Sales Executive - Data Centre

Computech, a leading IT solutions company, with over 23 years experience in the market and a major player in East Africa seeks high calibre professionals to take up exciting career opportunities

Key Responsibilities

* Responsible for cultivating and sustaining relationships with corporate, individual, and government clients, and selling data center solutions.
* Create a well-qualified and rich pipeline of prospective opportunities, negotiate and close profitable business, and work with partners to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and recurring revenue.
* Manage the process from initial opportunity to ensuring successful service delivery i.e. deliver successful projects on time whilst meeting client expectations
* Deliver maximum sales from targeted prospects and hit the monthly target
* Attend and contribute to sales meetings, training courses and presentations

Requirements

* University Graduate in computer science.
* Must have 2/3 years experience in the data centre field,
* A good understanding and experience in all aspects of Data Centre (especially Physical infrastructure, network infrastructure and data centre applications, including storage, virtualization, clustering, and backup/security software)
* Must have some understanding of BCDR (Business continuity and Disaster recovery
* Must be sales focussed and be target drive

Computech Sales and Marketing Vacancies - Sales Manager - Data Centre

Computech, a leading IT solutions company, with over 23 years experience in the market and a major player in East Africa seeks high calibre professionals to take up exciting career opportunities

Sales Manager - Data Centre

Key responsibilities

* Aggressively identify and develop new business opportunities in the data center arena including physical infrastructure, network infrastructure and date centre applications that include storage, virtualisation, clustering and backup, security software that suit clients' individual business requirements.
* Come up with the Data center sales and services strategy, business plan and ensure implementation of the same
* Form and manage the data center division that will consist of sales, pre sales and technical personnel

Qualifications

* University Graduate (preferably, Computer Science and Physics)
* Minimum of 3 years experience in a Senior Management position preferably in the data center handling solution architecture will be an added advantage.
* Good understanding and experience of the Telco industry in East Africa
* Excellent understanding of BCDR (Business Continuity and Disaster recovery)

Internal Auditor Job at Jhpiego

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is an international NGO supporting health programs to improve the health of women and their families.

Jhpiego-Kenya works in close collaboration with both the Ministry of Medical Services and the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation in the areas of HIV, Malaria, TB, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Reproductive Health and Family Planning.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, Baltimore and the Country Director, the Internal Auditor will be responsible for providing independent and objective assurance to the Senior Management Team on the adequacy and effectiveness of key internal controls in the Kenya offices.

Responsibilities:

* Review the current policies, procedures and systems in place to ensure effective internal controls
* Conduct regular audits to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of operations and compliance with policies, procedures, statutory laws and the industry best practices
* Evaluate and advise on the reliability and integrity of information and the efficient and effective use of resources
* Ensure that the organization’s assets are properly managed and safeguarded against loss
* Follow-up on the progress of implementation of recommendations of management
* Assist the Senior Management Team in determining of key institutional strategic risks and making recommendations on how these should be managed
* Participate in process and internal control improvement initiatives
* Maintain a working relationship with external auditors and ensure prompt implementation of their recommendations
* Conduct special reviews and investigations as and when requested.

Qualifications:

* A Bachelors of Commerce degree in Accounting or Finance
* Qualified accountant with CPAK, ACCA or equivalent. CIA and/or CISA qualification will be an added advantage
* A minimum of 5 years experience as auditor in an audit firm and experience in auditing NGOs
* Good understanding of internal audit including international trends and best practices
* Excellent analytical and report- writing skills
* Experience working on USAID and other donor-funded projects an asset
* Highly motivated, energetic, independent self starter with strong communication skills
* Demonstrate proficiency in IT particularly computer assisted audit techniques.

Interested applicants should send a CV and detailed cover letter to the following email address by 29th January 2010: HR-Kenya @ jhpiego.net indicating how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.

A competitive remuneration will be offered according to qualifications and experience.

Only those selected for interview will be contacted

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer

Branch Manager

Real People is a rapidly growing Financial Institution with over 150 retail branches over Sub - Saharan Africa, looking for an Energetic, Dynamic & Highly Organized individual to fill the position of Branch Manager, to be based in Nairobi & Sales Consultants - Revolving Credit, to be based in Kisumu and Mombasa, Kenya.

Branch Manager

Job Purpose:

* Supervise and control all resources within the branch to required standards, within budgetary limits, company policy and parameters of the law.
* Ensure standards pertaining to marketing and customer service are maintained and contributes to the profitability of the branches.
* Consistently meet and maintain production targets as set by the company.

Minimum Requirements:

* Degree in Sales & Marketing / Business Administration / equivalent qualification
* 4 Years Managerial experience
* 2 years Sales/marketing experience in a financial institution

Key Competencies:

* Customer service focused
* Strong mathematical ability
* Innovative
* Strong interpersonal/communication skills
* Computer literate
* Self motivated with good knowledge of superior sales techniques

Key Functional Areas:

i) Human Resources

* Ensure that all Company policies and procedures are adhered to.
* To supervise, maintain and improve, where necessary, the performance of all branch personnel.
* Ensure that all staff in your branch is informed and kept up to date with the Company, Branch as well as
* Individual goals regarding different products.

ii) Profitability

* Ensure the profitability of the branch.
* Ensure that targets as set by management for all products, are met and that all staff is informed and kept up to date in regard to Branch and individual targets regarding the different products.

iii) Corporate Image

* Ensure the neatness of the branch at all times.

iv) Company Assets

* Ensure that equipment are used for the purpose intended.
* Ensure that all branch assets/equipment are accounted for at all times.

v) Admin Management

* Responsible for overseeing all the administrative functions in the branch

Salary:

* Negotiable Basic Salary + Incentives

Freelance Article Writers

Crystal Copywriting provides internet content for its clients. To do so, we have a wide network of freelance writers who work for our company. We are currently looking to expand that network of writers due to an influx of work.

Requirements

* You must have a computer with internet connection
* Should be able to produce articles that are free of plagiarism
* Able to write 5 articles per day

Applicants should have access to a home computer and internet since the work involves writing articles from home.

Payments: Rate is between Ksh. 100-150 per 500 words, via Mpesa/ZAP

If interested, send an original sample article to careers.crystalcopywriting@gmail.com

Research and Writing Job

A graduate or diploma holder is needed for the above job.if you do not have a job and you can do the following:

1. Research and write professionally in excellent english
2. Write fast
3. Meet deadlines and follow instructions appropriately
4. Observe punctuality

Then apply for this job by 20/01/10.

Apply to: writing @ netblueafrica.com, including a brief cover letter and CV.

Nairobi Business Writers

We are currently looking to expand that network of writers due to an influx of work.

Requirements

* You must have a computer with internet connection
* Should be able to produce articles that are free of plagiarism
* Able to write 5 articles per day

Applicants should have access to a home computer and internet since the work involves writing articles from home.

Payments: Rate is between Ksh. 100-150 per 500 words, via Mpesa/ZAP

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