Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Primary / High School Teachers and Music Brass Band Instructor Jobs in Kenya

An upcountry based institution would like to employ individuals to fill the following positions:
 
I. Experienced primary school teachers.
 
II. High school teachers for: C.R.E, Geography, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Computer, English, Kiswahili, Agriculture and History. Experienced teachers are advantaged.

III. A music brass band instructor. Individuals experienced in trombone, trumpet and euphonium who have served in the uniformed service have an added advantage.

Applications should be made before 31st December 2014.

Apply in confidence to:

Voucher No.
N.G.N. 404-10100
Nyeri

Chai Sacco Branch Manager Job in Kenya

Chai Sacco is a leading Savings and Credit Co-operative Society Ltd with branches in Nairobi, Litein and Mombasa Counties. 
We are looking for a self-driven and results-oriented person to fill the following position:-

Branch Manager
1 Position
 
Reporting to the Head of Business Operations, the holder of this position will be responsible for ensuring continuous development and effective management of products, services with a view to achieving set goals and objectives of the Society at the Branch Level.

Duties and Responsibilities:-
  • Oversee operations in the branch and ensuring branch compliance with operational guidelines and procedures.
  • Ensure proper and efficient management of branch treasury.
  • Supervision and monitoring of staff at the branch level.
  • Oversee performance management of staff at the branch level
  • Facilitate loan approval, disbursement and monitoring the recovery.
  • Foster customer relations and safeguarding the organization’s corporate image.
  • Monitor and approve payments in accordance with approved budgets and authorized expenditure.
  • Ensure preparation of accurate monthly reports and any other report if and when required.
  • Adequate implementation of internal controls to safeguard the members funds, property and assets of the Society.
  • Facilitate marketing of the Society’s products and services at branch level.
  • Implement and sustain branch strategies for growth in line with the Society’s strategies and set targets.
  • Authorize and approve transactions, and other services within the delegated authority and countersigned by another authorised officer when necessary.
  • Implement control mechanism that will ensure operations in the Branch are in accordance with basic operational risk principles, and department manuals.
Knowledge and Skills
  • A bachelors degree in business Administration, Finance or Marketing or equivalent;
  • A minimum of five years work experience in a similar set up
  • Must be computer literate
  • Strong interpersonal skills with excellent communications and presentation skills.
  • Ability to focus and execute on defined projects, with the potential to grow the business
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the set criteria may submit their applications with a detailed CV, copies of their certificates, and names and contacts of three referees, expected remuneration and daytime telephone contacts to:

The Chief Executive Officer,
Chai SACCO Society Ltd,
4th Floor, KTDA Plaza,
P.O Box 278-00200, 
Nairobi.

Application deadline:
Tuesday, 30th December 2014.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Chai Sacco is an equal opportunity employer.

ILRI Legal Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya (KES 166K)

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Legal Officer to provide legal expertise and support in a range of fields including management of Contracts, Organizational and Corporate Law, Labour Laws, IP Law to deliver high quality, result-oriented and efficient services to the Institute. 
The Legal Officer will Report to the Intellectual Property & Legal Counsel and will work closely with Research and other Support Units of ILRI.

ILRI works with partners worldwide to enhance the roles that livestock play in food security and poverty alleviation, principally in Africa and Asia. 
The outcomes of these research partnerships help people in developing countries keep their farm animals’ alive and productive, increase and sustain their livestock and farm productivity, find profitable markets for their animal products, and reduce the risk of livestock-related diseases. 

ILRI is a not-for-profit institution with a staff of about 700 and in 2014, an operating budget of about USD83 million. A member of the CGIAR Consortium working for a food-secure future, ILRI has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, a principal campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and offices in other countries in East, West and Southern Africa and in South, Southeast and East Asia. 

Key responsibilities
  • Contract lifecycle management, including preparation, review, negotiation and advise on all research agreements (including donor agreements, partnership and host country agreements, MoUs, research collaborations, consultancies, material transfer agreements, licensing agreements etc) and other institutional agreements and contracts; monitoring finalisation and submission/return of completed contracts, appropriate follow-ups and archiving of all research and other institutional agreements.
  • Maintaining and updating the ILRI Contracts Management System.
  • Keeping abreast with legal and policy developments at national, regional and international level and providing updates and advise on such developments in law that are of relevance.
  • Contribute to the development of implementation guidelines for and support the implementation of ILRI’s IP Policy and other Research Policies;
  • Contribute to the development and improvement of the Legal Unit including the implementation of new systems.
  • Research and preparation of legal opinions and briefs
  • Provide advice and guidance to staff members in order to build capacity, leverage knowledge and ensure effective and consistent management and provision of legal services;
  • Coordinate the organization of meetings including teleconferences and serving as secretary to such meetings by taking, preparing and sending minutes to the participants;
  • Assist with issues related to the CGIAR Consortium and governance issues.
  • Performing such other tasks as Management and Legal Counsel may assign from time to time.
Requirements
  • A Bachelor’s degree in law (LL.B) from a recognized institution. Candidates with relevant post-graduate or other qualifications in IP Law will have an added advantage.
  • Post-graduate diploma in Legal studies from the Kenya School of Law.
  • An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
  • Be of good standing and possess a current LSK practicing certificate.
  • Have at least two year’s post-admission experience in legal practice in a busy environment, preferably in a corporate environment or an international non-profit organisation.
  • Demonstrate good grasp of relevant laws including but not limited to Laws governing International non-profit organisations; Kenyan Law and the Constitution of Kenya 2010; IP Law and related International Laws and Treaties, Labour Laws and Corporate Governance.
  • Possess excellent communication, research, presentation and analysis skills.
  • Proactive and self-motivated individual able to work with minimum supervision.
  • Proficiency in basic Computer and Typing skills ( Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
Other competencies
  • Demonstrates commitment to ILRI’s mission, vision and values.
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
  • Ability to perform work of a confidential nature and handle large volume of work.
  • Commitment to personal learning and development and applies newly acquired knowledge and skills.
  • Ability to provide input to implementation of new systems.
  • Ability to provide helpful feedback, advice and support to ensure effective teamwork in meeting the organization’s objectives.
  • Good knowledge of personnel administration rules and regulations.
Terms of Appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus.  It is open to Kenyan nationals only.  The position is on a 3-year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

Job level and salary: This position is job level 2D with a starting gross salary of KES 166,536 per month. The benefits package includes pension, medical and other insurances for ILRI’s Nationally Recruited Staff. 

Location: The position will be based at the ILRI, Nairobi campus.

How to Apply

Applicants should send a cover letter and CV combined as one document addressed to the Director, people and organisational Development explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience.  
CLICK HERE to submit your application online before 26 December 2014.

REF: IP/ LO/12/2014 should be clearly marked on the cover letter. 
Only online applications will be considered, and only short listed candidates will be contacted.
To find more about ILRI, visit our Website at www.ilri.org

To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/

ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.

International Medical Corps Nutrition Capacity Development Officer Job in Nairobi, Kenya

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. 
Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide.
 
International Medical Corps currently implements projects in various counties in Kenya. International Medical Corps is seeking candidates to fill the following positions to support Nutrition Program.

Nutrition Capacity Development Officer - Nairobi

Scope of Work – Essential Duties
  • Provide coordination and technical support in finalization, dissemination and Launch of the draft nutrition capacity development framework both at the national and county levels
  • Provide technical and coordination role to strategically roll-out of Capacity Development Framework implementation plan
  • Representation of IMC at the MoH human resource working group and other health and nutrition capacity building and training related forums
  • Documentation of lessons learned, best practices and results regarding nutrition capacity development in the country
  • Conduct IMC internal capacities in nutrition and develop strategies to address nutrition gaps within the organization.
  • Ensures effective communication and networking is developed and maintained through partnership and collaboration, with particular emphasis on understanding nutrition capacity development challenges and needs and on mainstreaming capacity development in programme design and implementation where relevant.
  • Actively engage in other stakeholders’ nutrition capacity development activities and ensure their plans are inline with sector capacity development strategies;
  • Actively participate in resource mobilization for capacity development in nutrition
Qualifications and Experience
  • Graduate degree in nutrition or public health.
  • At least 5 years’ experience in field work and coordination with international agencies and organization in the field of nutrition
  • Good knowledge of the Ministry of Health including nutrition sector coordination structures.
  • Knowledge of nutrition and health policies, strategies and guidelines
  • Experience in provision of training is an advantage
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work with many different functions from high level decision makers to technical specialists to nutrition experts and program managers
  • Able to manage and work in or with a multidisciplinary team of nutrition practitioners
  • Must be able to work in respect of deadlines
  • Fluency in English is required.
  • Flexible for Frequent travel to the field
Qualified and interested candidates to submit applications BY E-MAIL ONLY which should include:-

(1) Application Letter;
 
(2) Current C.V. with telephone number and e-mail address;

(3) Three referees with contact telephone numbers and email addresses not later than 11th December, 2014 to kenyajobs@internationalmedicalcorps.org. 
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Chai Sacco ICT Manager Job in Kenya

Chai Sacco is a leading Savings and Credit Co-operative Society Ltd with branches in Nairobi, Litein and Mombasa Counties. 
We are looking for a self-driven and results-oriented person to fill the following position:-

ICT Manager
1 Position
 
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the holder of this position will be responsible for planning and coordinating ICT activities of the Sacco, to ensure timely availability and reliability of required services.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:-
  • Evaluate user needs and system functionality and ensure that all IT infrastructure and related applications, services are implemented and managed to meet the business’ requirements.
  • Develop and manage a team as well as implement processes, systems and tools to provide timely and comprehensive support to internal business users on issues relating to IT systems and services.
  • Ensure alignment to major IT standards to governing Support & operations
  • Coordinate implementing all computerized information systems within Chai Sacco network.
  • Implement computer systems in accordance with the business strategies.
  • Liaise with the policy makers to determine hardware, software and access requirements for Chai Sacco staff members.
  • Consult with the Management team, advising and assisting in design and training of Chai Sacco staff on the implementation of new ICT procedures, software or ICT changes within the Society’s core business.
  • Create computer use best practices for Chai Sacco staff and coordinating sensitization on the same within the Society.
  • Introduce new online platforms and technologies such as e-learning, online discussion forums, conference registration etc.
  • Coordinate the development, implementation and expansion of social media strategy to raise the Society’s profile and market its activities.
  • Ensure that all systems are integrated and operates efficiently in accordance with global IT guidelines.
  • Ensure application of best practice in Service Delivery Models for Chai SACCO
  • Co-ordinate training activities in office automation, hardware and software installation.
  • Participate in preparation of budgets and implementation of effective controls to achieve financial targets.
  • Responsible for the provision of ICT infrastructure services including desktop, laptops etc
  • Drive adoption of ISO and ITIL into Business delivery models in Chai SACCO
  • Formulation and review of disaster recovery plan
  • Ensure proper maintenance of all electronic records
  • Arranges for software maintenance services for packages and application systems as well as repairs and servicing of hard wares
  • Formulation and implementation of ICT Policy
  • Management of IT procurement as per the budget and society’s policies.
  • Ensure development and analysis of relevant management reports on various key aspects of the department’s responsibilities
Knowledge and Skills
 
The job holder must possess:
  • Masters degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology
  • Five years work experience in a similar set up; at least 3 years of which should be in a senior leadership position
  • CISA Certification
  • Technical Knowledge in Software, Hardware installation, Systems Administration & Support, Service Management, Network Technology and Project Management.
  • Experience in managing content and production for high traffic websites.
  • Conceptual, analytical and creative skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Must have the drive to continually improve processes and seek new challenges.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the set criteria may submit their applications with a detailed CV, copies of their certificates, and names and contacts of three referees, expected remuneration and daytime telephone contacts to:

The Chief Executive Officer,
Chai SACCO Society Ltd,
4th Floor, KTDA Plaza,
P.O Box 278-00200, 
Nairobi.

Application deadline:
Tuesday, 30th December 2014.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Chai Sacco is an equal opportunity employer.

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