Administration Careers in Kenya Receptionist/ Secretary

Our client, Muriithi& Ndonye Advocates, a corporate law firm based in Upperhill, Nairobi is seeking a dedicated person ready to join their team immediately:
Job Description
Responsible for handling front office reception and administration duties, including greeting guests and answering phones, handling company enquiries, and sorting and distributing mail.
May also schedule meetings and travel for executives.
Duties and Responsibilities
a)    Preparing written materials (e.g. letters, memos, email, reports, instructions, etc.) for conveying information as required by the firm.
b)    Typing, proofreading and distributing reports, correspondence, forms, etc. occasionally of a confidential nature and taking and transcribing dictation and using word processing equipment.
c)    Answering the telephone, taking and relaying messages to the assigned persons.
d)    Scheduling and coordinating departmental activities, events, and services.
e)    Responding to a wide variety of inquiries for providing information and/or direction as may be required.
f)    Providing general administrative support, emails, mails, faxes, copies, and distributing information.
g)    Help in managing Advocates’ schedules of official activities and appointments, including booking appointment for clients with the Advocates.
h)    Ensuring that the Client interaction areas, that is the reception, lounge, meeting rooms, and boardroom are well organized, neat and clean in collaboration with the support staff.
i)    Receiving clients and coordinating with kitchen support staff for their refreshments
j)    Receiving and placing calls for the Advocates.
k)    Typing, sending, receiving, and filing of all correspondences related to the firm.
l)    Giving guidance to all departments regarding referencing of correspondences.
m)    Receiving, opening and filing of all unrestricted correspondences and delivering confidential ones to the addressee.
n)    Performing general office tasks.
o)    Any other duty as may be delegated by the Partners.
p)    To ensure that order is maintained at the client interaction areas and that visitors are not idling around
q)    Receiving any hand delivered mails and ensuring they are placed on the respective files and delivered to the advocate dealing.
r)    Answering to all enquiries about the firm and directing them to the right office.
Qualifications   
Diploma in Secretarial Studies
Good communication skills
Fluent in English language
Computer literate
Skills/Qualifications:
Diploma in Secretarial Studies
Presentable and neat
Proficient in MS Office and MS Outlook
At least 2 year’s experience working as a receptionist
Have a high level of integrity
Be articulate and self confident
Be professional and highly motivated
Ability to manage assigned tasks in a proactive and efficient manner
Ability to prioritize tasks and help in decision making
Flexible and adaptable and able to work in an environment of fluctuating workloads
Must display a high degree of emotional maturity
Excellent communication skills
Be goal oriented
Good organization and administrative skills
A strong team player
Ability to perform with minimal supervision
Ability to adopt a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business
If you are the person we are looking, send your CV and application letter to info@mnadvocates.co.ke by 04th August, 2013 clearly indicating ‘Receptionist’on the subject line.
DO NOT attach any certificates.
Failure to follow instructions shall lead to total disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted

Audit Vacancies in Kenya Internal Audit Manager

Our client, a leading firm with a strong presence in Eastern Africa region whose core business is publishing and distributing educational and leisure publications, wishes to recruit a dynamic and results oriented individual to fill the following position:Internal Audit Manager
Key Responsibilities:
The following are the key responsibilities, which are focused on independently conducting Audit assignments:
• Design, plan and execute audit plan and prepare reports on current best practices and benchmarks on risk management;
• Implement internal audit strategies, policies and procedures;
• Collect audit evidence and verify the existence and safety of the company’s assets;
• Undertake risk assessment and documentation of Company risk profile;
• Carry out periodic audit reviews/assessment to assess the effectiveness of risk management and the adequacy of internal controls;
• Document results of audit fieldwork and drafting of internal audit reports; and
• Carry out special audits or investigations as may be required from time to time and train and mentor audit assistants
Qualifications and competence
• Business related degree preferably in Accounting/Finance;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA);
• Proficiency in computer applications with exposure to use of ERP and Computer Aided Audit Techniques(CAATS);
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualifications an added advantage;
• Results oriented with at least seven years (7) of relevant experience preferably in FMCG;
• Team player with good communication skills with the ability to work under pressure;
• Possess demonstrable report writing and presentation skills.
This position is open until a suitable candidate is found. Please apply now to recruitment@racg.co.ke

World Agroforestry Centre System Analyst / Coder and Website Technician Job in Nairobi Kenya

Vacancy: System Analyst / Coder and Website Technician

About our organization
 

The World Agroforestry Centre, a CGIAR Consortium Research Centre, is an independent research institution, which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role that trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. 

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, which hosts African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), a preferred service provider of the CGIAR.
 

AWARD is a career-development program that equips top women agricultural scientists across sub-Saharan Africa to accelerate agricultural gains by strengthening their research and leadership skills, through tailored fellowships.

AWARD is a catalyst for innovations with high potential to contribute to the prosperity and well-being of African smallholder farmers, most of whom are women.
 

Since 2008, 320 women agricultural scientists from 11 sub-Saharan African countries (Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia) have benefited from AWARD’s successful career-development fellowships. AWARD recently launched a pilot program benefiting five women from selected francophone African countries (Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, and Senegal).

About the position
 

The System Analyst / Coder and Website Technician will support AWARD’s Monitoring and Evaluation Department, as well as the Communications Unit, with technical innovations to strengthen the management and communication of AWARD’s data and information to internal and external stakeholders. 

This position offers a rich challenge and opportunity for a skilled, motivated coder/programmer to design and develop innovative and interactive database driven system of data collection forms, SQL databases, online data entry, retrieval, and analyses applications. 

The role also includes daily technical maintenance of AWARD’s website (www.awardfellowships.org).
 

Specific Responsibilities

• Works with AWARD staff to design, develop, test, and maintain data and information management applications for both intranet and internet, allowing efficient, entry, retrieval, and analyses of AWARD’s monitoring data.
• Designs, develops, tests, and maintains both intranet and internet sites using ASP.NET, VB.NET, ASP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, JQuery, XML, SQL PHP, and other technologies required.
• Assists in design and coding of interactive forms on the Adobe platform to make AWARD’s data collection process more efficient, effective, and powerful.
• Designs and maintains SQL Server database(s) to store and manage monitoring data, and connect SQL Server database(s) to AWARD’s online M&E dashboard system, providing dynamic charts and maps using PHP and XML (using FusionCharts suite).
• Develops online system for AWARD staff to access, enter, and query monitoring data and generate data-rich and meaningful reports.
• Develops and maintains systems to support internal automation/communication/processes.

Requirements

• A minimum of an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, Analytics, or related degree.
• Minimum five years’ experience working with SQL Server including experience with stored procedures, views, functions, performance tuning, complex joins, and security.
• Minimum five years’ experience developing web-based solutions, using technologies such as ASP.NET, VB.NET, ASP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, PHP, JQuery, and XML.
• Advanced/expert experience working with Joomla CMS (Version 1.5 and above), including building custom templates and extensions as required.
• Experience using Survey software/services to conduct polls and surveys, including generating relevant reports.
• Strong coding and programming background, and extensive experience in data management and analyses, both quantitative and qualitative.
• Advanced knowledge of PHP web scripting language.
• Advanced knowledge of the LAMP stack (Linux-Apache-MySQL-PHP).
• Intermediate experience using JQuery, CSS/CSS3 and HTML5.
• Advanced image editing using Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Fireworks.
• Working knowledge of CPanel hosting and configuring/using FTP clients.
• Intermediate knowledge of the ZEND framework.
• Working knowledge of HTML Email Templates, especially MailChimp.
• Analytical ability to delve into detail while maintaining a broader business perspective, ideally evidenced by relevant hands-on experience delivering analytic solutions to organizations.
• Minimum two years’ experience developing interactive forms on the Adobe platform.
• Proficient in .NET framework and Visual Studio.
• Strong analytical and data reporting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to communicate complex technical concepts and ideas in non-technical terms.

Terms of offer
 

The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. 

We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women. 

This position is on local terms and will be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable subject to six (6) months’ probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position, and availability of resources.

How to apply
 

Visit http://worldagroforestry.org/working-for-icraf/vacancies. 

We also invite you to learn more about AWARD at www.awardfellowships.org

Applications will be considered until 31 July 2013. 

Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

Water Tanks Manufacturer Sales, Tanks Specialists, Quality Control and Welder Jobs in Kenya

An established Plastic company manufacturing water storage tanks is seeking to fill the following vacancies:
 

1. Sales Managers (Institutional & NGO) - 1 Post
 

2. Sales Managers (Dealer and Upcountry) - 1 Post
 

3. Sales Representatives (Plastic Water tanks) - 5 Posts
 

4. Plastic Water tanks Specialists (skilled candidates) - 8 Posts
 

5. Quality Control (Plastic) - 1 Post
 

6. Welder [ MIG ] - 1 Post
 

To Apply for the above position, please send your updated resume with the photograph and mentioned the current and expected remuneration to daniel@impafrica.com before 23rd July 2013.
 

Note: Please mentioned in the subject for the position applied for.

Finance Managers Jobs in Kenya

Our client is a diversified Group of companies which has operations in Eastern, Southern and Central Africa. 

It is involved in the manufacturing and distribution of consumer goods and has grown and expanded to include development and implementation of large capital and infrastructure projects within the Region.

To support its growth strategies, the Group is seeking to recruit dynamic, highly driven and result oriented Finance Managers to head the finance function in each of its major business lines. 

The positions will be based in Kenya but will have regional financial management responsibilities.

Roles and responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing sound systems and controls, including ensuring compliance to IFRS, risk, financial policies and statutory regulations;
• Working capital management including cash flow management and planning;
• Consolidation of financial accounts and budgets;
• Managing inter-company and multi-currency accounts as well as international banking;
• Negotiating and obtaining financing for major projects;
• Championing and monitoring capital budgets and financial appraisals of all projects and investments;
• Managing the preparation of financial statements and tax returns in compliance with different jurisdictions;
• Reviewing of costing and revenue policies;
• Continuously develop and improve credit policies and procedures;
• Coordinate external audits and ensure audit recommendations are implemented; and
• Managing, developing and motivating a team of accountants to achieve the departmental objectives.

Skills and Attributes

• A minimum of a Bachelors’ degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting from a recognized institution.
• A fully qualified Accountant (ACCA/CPA-K).
• A Masters’ degree in Finance, Economics or Business Administration will be an added advantage.
• At least 10 years’ experience in financial management which should include experience in either manufacturing or capital and infrastructure development projects.
• At least 4 years’ experience at managerial level with proven leadership and supervisory skills.

If you believe your career objectives match any of the above roles, please email your application with a detailed cover letter and CV stating whether your interest is in manufacturing or ¡n capital and infrastructure projects as well as your current position and remuneration. 

You should also include names and contact details of three referees and reference number FM17113 and send by 2nd August 2013 to:
 

The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Waiyaki Way, Muthangari
P.O Box 40092 00100 

Nairobi

E-mail: esd@deloitte.co.ke

APDK Marketing Manager and Branch Accountant Jobs in Mombasa Kenya

Our client, the Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK), a well established NGO offering rehabilitation and habilitation services to persons with disabilities wishes to fill these two vacancies in their Mombasa Branch.

Business Development & Marketing Manager

Ref No.:412/IC/FN

The ideal candidate will be expected to interpret APDK’s objectives into business strategies and further translate these into action. 

He/she will plan and implement research, advertising and promotion activities, support the brands both at the trade and the consumer level and create both export and domestic demand.
 

We invite applications from Kenya citizens who have at least 5 years marketing, brand management and demand creation experience acquired preferably in an FMCG set-up. 

They should hold a university degree and a professional qualification in marketing e.g. CIM or equivalent have excellent communication and presentation skills in addition to proven leadership, management, planning, implementation and monitoring skills.

Branch Accountant

Ref No.:213/JW/FN

The successful candidate will be expected to prepare and maintain monthly cash flow projections for the period for which funding is available, prepare and maintain up-to date accounting systems for the branch, ensuring that all transactions are duly recorded. 

He/she will also be required to prepare financial reports for APDK and for individual donors.
 

Applicants should hold a degree in Commerce or related field, be fully qualified CPA (K). 

They should have a minimum of 5 years accounting experience and those with knowledge of not for profit accounting reporting requirements will have an added advantage. 

Candidates should be exposed to computerized accounting packages in addition to having well developed leadership qualities, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

There will be attractive salaries offered to the successful candidates who can also look forward to fulfilling careers at APDK.
 

APDK is an equal opportunity employer; interested qualified persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
 

Closing date for receipt of applications: 29th July 2013
 

Send your application letter and CV - Do not attach certificates/testimonials and state how your experience matches the specification, quoting job Ref No. to hawkins.associates@khigroup.com

Nation Media Group Staff Writer Job in Tanzania

Staff Writer
 

Job Ref: HR-SW-07-2013

The Nation Media Group, the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media, seeks to recruit a Staff Writer for The East African - Tanzania Bureau. 

The job holder will be based in Tanzania and the position is open to Tanzania citizens only.
 

Key Responsibilities
 

With guidance from the Bureau Chief, the staff writer:

• Cultivates sources, follows leads and gathers information to write analytical articles on the country’s economy, politics, development, culture, art and lifestyle, in line with the Nation Media Group’s editorial policy guidelines and objectives, the house style and the code of ethical journalism;
• Undertakes research to produce authoritative investigative reports;
• Generates ideas for Special Reports and liaises with the newspaper’s network of journalists to produce joint reports;
• Liaises with photographers and the Photo Editor for photographs to accompany the articles;
• Covers news events as assigned by the Bureau Chief.

Knowledge and skills requirements:

• Ability to write analytical stories;
• Understanding of Tanzania’s economic and political landscape;
• University degree and training in journalism;
• Minimum of five years experience as a reporter/writer, preferably in Tanzania;
• Ability to work under minimum supervision and cope with pressure and deadlines.

If you meet the above criteria, please send your application and a detailed CV online to http://careers.nationmedia.com before 28th July, 2013.
 

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted