KENYA INSTITUTE OF ADMINISTRATION (KIA) - JOBS IN KENYA

KENYA INSTITUTE OF ADMINISTRATION (KIA)

CAREERS

The Kenya Institute of Administration (KIA) a well established State Corporation dealing with Human Resource Development is seeking to recruit dynamic and result oriented professional for the following position:

1. SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

The Role:

The Senior Administration Officer will provide efficient and professional secretarial and public relations services in the Director’s Office.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

o Maintaining confidential records and organizing accurate and efficient filing and retrieval system
o Receiving incoming and outgoing calls and handling all matters in the absence of the Director
o Arranging meetings ensuring that all relevant documents are readily available
o Attend to visitors and direct them to the appropriate departments/staff as necessary to ensure that callers enquiries are satisfactorily dealt with while upholding a positive image of the Institute
o Making travel arrangement for the Director and other staff as may be required
o Processing reports and correspondents as required by the Director
o Performing any other duties as assigned by the Director

Qualifications and Experience:

* University degree in Business Administration or Social Sciences
* Diploma in Computer Secretarial
* Proven leadership skills
* 15 years experience in Public/Civil Service
* Proven practical knowledge and experience in Office Administration


Personal Specifications:

* Energy and ability to work irregular hours
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Good analytical skills, ability to make decisions and solve problems
* Well developed negotiating skills
* Ability to maintain confidentiality


If you possess the above qualifications and the drive to meet the challenges, email detailed C.V. attaching copies of academic and professional certificates, daytime telephone contacts and names and contacts of 3 referees to director@kia.ac.ke not later than 20th May, 2010

Tours & Travel Consultant- Jobs in kenya

Tours & Travel Consultant

A growing Tours and Travel company needs a Tours & Travel Consultant to, market and coordinate tours and safaris, manage transport logistics, recruit and liaise with supplying agencies, design and promote tour packages, negotiate and liaise with hotels and lodges and undertake general management of the office.
Duties and responsibilities

* Receiving client queries via the web, direct or from other tour operators
* Formulating monthly business plans and business follow up plans
* Handle client and agent financial accounts
* Translate sales projections and enquiries into revenue
* Preparation of invoices & Managing of correspondence
* Preparing a weekly sales call plan on
* Follow up on potential clients/enquiries
* Travelling with clients on need basis
* Meeting the set monthly targets
* Submission of mandatory reports in a timely fashion
* Prepartaion of clients quotation in a timely fashion
* Compile and submit annual marketing plan with relevant, accurate budgets to the Board
* Preparation of branding & marketing materials
* Design brochure and brochure CD
* Minute all sales, marketing and operations meetings.
* Liaising with business partners e.g. Hotels & Lodges, Tour Operators, Relevant Ministries & Corporate Organizations
* Writing weekly & monthly sales reports
* Ensure Directors diaries are updated and organised
* Office administration and any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

The Person

* Proactive & entrepreneurial orientation of business
* Knowledge of internet and marketing skills & Ecomerce
* Be able to work with minimal supervision.
* Knowledge of computer applications
* Articulate in written & spoken English
* Knowledge of a foreign language will be an added advantage
* Knowledge of the tourism industry in East Africa will be an added advantage
* Ability to work under pressure

Qualifications

* Minimum Diploma in business management, sales, or marketing
* One years experience in sales
* Certificate of good conduct

Terms

* One year renewable contract on successful completion of a six months probation
* Remuneration: Negotiable retainer monthly salary
* Incentives: a monthly commission will be attached to remuneration.

Send your cover letter, testimonials, copies of your certificates and CV with names of three referees including your daytime telephone numbers to mbuthiaek@gmail.com on or before 15th May 2010.

Assistant Community Development Officer (ACDO) - PACT Sudan

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Title: Assistant Community Development Officer (ACDO)

Department: Peace Program/ South Sudan Peace Fund

Supervisor: Peace Field coordinators

Location: Western Equatoria

Number of positions: One (1)

BACKGROUND

PACT Sudan is a U.S.-based NGO working in the areas of peace building, civil Society strengthening and infrastructure rehabilitation in support of the CPA across Southern Sudan. Pact has been operating in Southern Sudan since 2002 through various donors and primarily operates in Southern Sudan through partnerships with local non-profit organizations.

POSITION’S SUMMARY;

The Assistant Community Development Officer (ACDO) will provide the link between local partners and Pact’s Peace Program in their State. The overall vision of Pact’s Peace program is to support sustainable peace and reconciliation as a foundation for recovery and development in Southern Sudan. The program purpose is to help create an “enabling environment” for the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) by serving as the Managing Agent of a Peace Fund supporting stability, peace building and networking between multiple stakeholders including government partners (SSPC, SSDDRC, and SSLA) as well as local NGOs and community based organizations.

The ACDO, working closely with the CDO, Field coordinator Project Managers and the Technical Team will work with local partners to design and implement programs she/he will support the strategic development of activities that promote an environment conducive to peaceful coexistence. Such activities may include the following: community dialogue and capacity building initiatives; strengthening local government; furthering the role of civil society organizations; supporting community security initiatives; improving access to independent information; to addressing structural issues such as land issues. The ACDO will also work to ensure that all of Pact’s activities (both WRAPP and Peace) are linked, adequately supervised, and communicated clearly, both internally and externally.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities;

Working closely with the Pact’s CDOs, Field coordinators, Peace Program Managers, Deputy Project Managers and the Peace Programs Team leader, the ACDO shall:

* Developing relationships with local partners
* Mentoring, training local partners
* Developing proposals with local partners for submission to Program Managers
* Working closely with ODO to do OCAs with local partners to identify their needs

* Assist Partners in implementing approved activities
* Manage & Coordinate the successful planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Pact activities in the assigned State;
* Support the Peace programs to ensure that project activities and outputs meet targeted performance standards at the field level;
* Track the project’s progress and make changes to the activity plans where appropriate;
* Mobilize the necessary stakeholders for activities and interventions and establish and maintain regular contact with beneficiary groups and partner organizations, and liaise and coordinate with the appropriate government bodies to promote successful project implementation;
* Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to develop ideas, prepare joint endeavors, and ensure effective information sharing and coordination;
* Collect information on the local/regional situation and developments concerning security, political, environmental, economic and social issues
* Identify areas of intervention for Pact and local partners
* Represent Pact and promote good public relations with communities, partners’ organizations, authorities and associated networks as requested by the Juba office;
* Support community based engagement and advocacy on key thematic issues central to the Pact’s Peace Program (gender, returnees, environment, youth, peace committees, etc).
* Draft monthly and quarterly work plans, including activities descriptions, budgets, timetables and expected results in liaison with the field coordinator;
* Prepare and submit in timely fashion, regular (monthly) reports on all project activities in accordance with the format prescribed by the field coordinator and MERL officer in Juba;
* Contribute as required to Peace reporting outputs – including quarterly and annual reports;
* Represent Pact at the local and state level;
* Promote understanding of compliance with the Pact Sudan guidelines, policies and procedures to the Pact partners, authorities and communities at large.
* Participate in strategic project planning and review meetings, and program coordination meetings.


Qualifications and Requirements:

* A minimum of two years experience designing, managing and implementing conflict-sensitive and peace building programs in Sudan;
* Knowledge of the partners/communities in the State of their responsibility
* A Bachelors Degree or the equivalent in social sciences, international relations, development Studies, conflict and peace building, or relevant Field Experience;
* A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills;
* Strong ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks;
* Fluency in English and excellent English writing skills
* Strong analytical and leadership skills;
* Must be able to work effectively with government officials
* Knowledge of Arabic and local languages useful, but not essential;


* Ability and willingness to travel to remote parts of Sudan;
* Prior experience in Sudan or other conflict or post conflict country desirable;
* Consensus building and creative problem-solving skills
* Ability to work and be flexible in a less than perfect environment


PERSONAL TRAITS, QUALITIES AND APTITUDES

* Perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
* Accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an activity.
* Work independently
* Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and co-operation.
* Maintained effective communication with colleagues, both junior and senior.
* Respond appropriately to environmental and safety hazards and function effectively in emergency situations
* Utilize systems effectively to ensure economical use of equipment and supplies.



Send in your applications to Attention, Human Resource Manager Pact Sudan plot 64, Block 2, 2nd class Hai Malakal or by email to sudanhr@pactworld.org

This job opportunity is open to only Sudanese nationals. Candidates from Western Equatoria are highly encouraged to apply.

Applications are Due on 31st May 2010

Policy House Call for Public Policy Consultants

Policy House is a public policy consulting group with a special focus on Africa. The firm strives to provide innovative solutions to economic, social and political problems using new ideas and approaches relevant to our times and continent. While the firm’s special focus is on Africa, its strategic engagements are global.
Our objective is to offer policy solutions to the public sector utilising a wide array of competencies through;

1. Policy Analysis
2. Political Management
3. Capacity Development

In order to carry out this mandate, Policy House works with leading academicians and other public policy professionals from around the world to offer innovative solutions to governments across the continent. We have previously engaged consultants from New Zealand, USA, United Kingdom, Kenya and South Africa.
Closing date: 30 Jun 2010Location: Kenya
Towards this end therefore, there are anticipated consultancy vacancies in the following areas;

1. Policy Analysis
2. Policy Program Evaluation
3. Regulatory Policy
4. Applied statistics
5. Public Finance
6. Macro-Economics
7. Micro-Economics
8. Development Planning
9. Policy Design
10. Local Government
11. Political science (Electoral cycle management)

Qualifications:
Desirable

* Holders of a PhD with 5 years or Masters degree with 10 years post-qualification experience in Economics, Political Science, Law, Development studies, Mathematics or equivalent.
* At least 4 years teaching/research experience at a reputable university
* Excellent facilitation skills in English or French
* Track record of publications in reputable peer reviewed journals
* Willingness to travel to project sites

Preferable

* Experience facilitating training for policy level public sector audiences in sub-Saharan Africa
* Relevant Book publications

Policy House offers a competitive consultancy d

Human Resources and Organizational Development Manager – ACCORD Kenya

ACORD (Agency for Cooperation and Research in Development) is a Pan African Organization working for Social Justice and Development in Africa. ACORD has offices and programs in 17 African countries and delivers development programs on livelihoods, conflict, gender and HIV & AIDS. ACORD is also implementing a Pan-African advocacy program focused on food sovereignty.
Closing date: 21 May 2010Location: Kenya – Nairobi
In order to deliver effectively on its African agenda and fulfill its mission, ACORD seeks to recruit a Human Resources and Organizational Development Manager to manage the organisation needs in the area of strategic management of its Human Capital, organizational learning and development.
This is a senior management role under the supervision of the Executive Director; the position holder is responsible for providing leadership in the implementation of the Human Resources Strategy integrated as an integral part of the overall Strategic Plan. He/she has the responsibility to supervise and oversee the efficient functioning of the role of M & E and Knowledge Management Coordinator, supporting Institutional Development and to ensure efficiency of the administration function at the Secretariat working in collaboration with other colleagues in the various departments at the ACORD secretariat.
ACORD is committed to the People in Aid (PIA) code of Good practice in the management and support of staff in the development sector with the aim to align its Human Resources Strategy to the best standards in the International Market.
Requirements for the position
Qualification and Experience

1. Masters Degree in Business Management or Human Resources Management or a similar field is required.
2. 8 (eight) years working experience (minimum) at Senior management level, hands on experience in Human Resources Management and Human Resources Development with an International Organization at regional and international levels.
3. Very good understanding of organizational policies and procedures: Human Resources and Administration;
4. Very good understanding of labor laws in countries of operation;
5. Very good understanding of Performance Management Systems, compensation and benefits systems
6. Good Experience in Organization learning and Knowledge Management;
7. Good Training and facilitation skills;
8. Bilingual English-French spoken and written is a mandatory requirement for this position; trilingual English-French-Portuguese would be an added advantage.

Required Competencies

1. Strong Leadership skills;
2. Strong strategic thinking skills;
3. Adaptation Skills: Ability to work well in a multi-cultural environment;
4. Very good conceptual and analytical skills;
5. Communicating with impact
6. Highly motivated, responsible, self directed, resourceful and flexible
7. Collaboration and teamwork
8. Problem solving skills
9. Negotiation skills
10. Creativity and innovation
11. Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines

This is an international position and offers a competitive international salary and benefits package.

How to apply
Please find the detailed job description placed on the ACORD website:http://www.acordinternational.org
To submit your application, please complete an application form available on the web site with a full curriculum vitae and cover letter and e-mail your application to recruit@acordinternational.org placing the position you are applying for in the subject line. Hard copy applications shall be sent to ACORD at the following address:
ACK Garden House
1st Ngong Avenue,
1st Floor, Wing C
P.O. Box 61216, 00200-
Nairobi, Kenya

Finance Intern Kisumu - Youth ALive Kenya

Youth Alive! Kenya
Towards an empowered generation of young Kenyans

FINANCE INTERN-KISUMU
As part of strengthening the operations of Youth Alive! Kenya in Kisumu, we seek to recruit a suitable young person to join our impressive team of professionals as an Finance Intern. Reporting to the Regional Coordinator, the position will entail providing direct assistance to the Youth Alive! Kenya Operations in Nyanza and Western Regions.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:


* In consultation with the regional coordinator prepare timely financial project reports
* Keep and maintain proper records of expenses incurred by the project.
* Assist the regional coordinator in Preparing project and activity budgets
* Ensure the prompt and consistent recording of financial transactions;
* Ensure the efficient running of the Youth Alive! Kenya office by maintaining adequate office supplies
* Manage daily cash-flow of the various projects and attend to all project financial and administrative matters on a daily basis;
* Any other duty that you may be called upon to execute from time to time


Desired Skills & Qualifications

* Have Minimum of CPA II or currently pursuing a degree in Finance/Accounting.
* Aged between 21-24 years.
* Able to multi task in a fast paced environment
* High levels of integrity
* Must be a team player
* Ability to multitask in a fast paced and culturally diverse environment
* Driving license would be an added advantage.

The position is for an initial period of 3 months with an opportunity for renewal. If you believe you merit our consideration, please email us your letter of application alongside detailed Curriculum Vitae with three referees, email and day-time telephone contacts to be received by the close of business on 10th May 2010 to hr@youthalivekenya.org.The email should have a subject line: FINANCE INTERN –KISUMU. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 12th May 2010, consider your application unsuccessful.
Kindly be advised that this is a non remunerated position. Interviews will be held in Kisumu and any costs incurred will not be Youth Alive! Kenya’s responsibility.

Audit Manager - World Vision International (Rwanda)

World Vision International (Rwanda), is a Christian, Child-focused, humanitarian, Development, Relief and Advocacy Non-government Organization implementing projects/programmes in over 13 districts of Rwanda. World Vision is seeking to hire a qualified, dedicated and experienced East African citizen to fill the following position:


Position: Audit Manager
Job Location: KigaliReports To: Regional Audit Manager


Purpose of Position:


This is a senior management position that provides leadership to the Audit Department of World Vision Rwanda. The incumbent should implement the WV independent management appraisal system for the office. This appraisal system
should provide management with the reasonable assurance that the financial and operational transactions are in compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (SPPIA), the US Government Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAGAS) for US Government Funding and World Visions Financial Manual Internal Audit policies and procedures.
The Audit Manager plays an advisory and consultant role to the National Director, the Senior Management Team and the Board of Directors where applicable. This advisory role includes but is not limited to providing advice on risk management, internal controls systems and their impact on the operations of the organization.

Major Responsibilities

* Develop audit plans for the WV office based on risk assessments. Communicate the audit dates, as appropriate, to management.
* Ensure that the audit programs and work practices in the department are in compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (SPPIA), the US Government Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAGAS) for US Government Funding and World Vision’s Financial Manual Internal Audit policies and procedures.
* Advise management on the formulation of risk management strategies and policies and all operations areas of the organization with a view of ensuring all management policies adequately mitigate the risks identified — this role will not include the development of the actual policies and systems.
* Review office financial systems and report on compliance with the WVI Financial Policies and the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and practices.
* Carry out special audits and investigations at the request of management.
* Review work papers before reports are issued and issue reports of audit results from internal audits and special investigations carried out by all staff members of the internal audit function.
* Supervise internal auditors as they carry out performance and procedural audit of all office functions and projects and, when necessary, participate in such audits to provide field audit leadership.
* Provide summaries of audit results and trends to management regularly and in subsequent audits determine that audit recommendations have been tracked and implemented by management.
* Conduct performance appraisals for all internal auditors.
* Develop a system to ensure the quality of work done by the Internal auditors is regularly reviewed and appraised and corrective action taken when necessary.
* Plan for Continuous Professional Development for al Internal Auditors and either as individuals or as a team by facilitating their attendance at professional seminars and trainings by maintaining 80 units every two years (with 24 in US government accounting/auditing).
* Assist on international audit assignments as required by WVPO Audit & Evaluation Department.
* Assist in selecting firms, planning, and performing annual external audit work on behalf of external auditors (if applicable and cost-effective).
* Attend and participate in daily devotional and weekly chapel meetings.

Qualifications and Conditions Required
The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal training, self-education, and prior experience or on the job training.

* Graduate preferably in business related studies.
* Full accounting qualifications — ACCA, CPA or other internationally recognized accounting qualification.
* Must have prior auditing experience of at least 5 years in a recognized organization. Two of these should be at a supervisory level. Experience in public accounting will be an added advantage.
* Good communication and language skills.
* Good management skills — resources and personnel
* Computer literate with excellent working knowledge of computerized accounting systems, especially Sun System is essential.
* Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Fluency in French is an added advantage.
* Must be a mature Christian, with people skills and committed to psycho — spiritual development.
* Must be computer literate. Competence in database utilization is an added advantage.
* Must be a willing learner and a team player.
* Open to East African Citizens.

Core Capabilities Required

* Achieving quality results and service – Ability to motivate and inspire staff by being a leadership example using good coaching skills, listening skills, mentoring skills and being objective in fact and appearance.
* Practicing accountability and integrity – A good steward with the resources provided conducting work with transparency, tactfulness, while being firm when needed. Must demonstrate good, planning, monitoring and decision making skills.
* Communicating information effectively – Ability to identify key information and communicate with good verbal and written skills. Where needed, ability to persuade and convince stakeholders.
* Thinking clearly, deeply and broadly – Actively seeks knowledge about the humanitarian industry and applies this knowledge to keep audit approaches current and relevant.
* Humanitarian standards – Actively keeps current on local humanitarian standards and policies related to local WV operations.
* Learning for growth and development – Effective delegation (a trust, but verify approach) and provides opportunities for learning and growth. Identifies strengths and weaknesses and has willingness to grow and learn from failures/mistakes. Provides honest and meaningful coaching for performance.
* Building collaborative relationships – Has ability to get along with people by being fair, open, responsive and trustworthy. A team builder who hires the right people and has the ability to resolve conflicts.
* Influencing individuals and groups – Seek to understand with the ability to objectively evaluate divergent views/options. Open minded with willingness to take a stand on difficult issues.

Interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit/deliver their application letters, updated curriculum vitae, Academic transcripts with at least two referees’ telephone and email contacts (one from Pastor/Priest and the other from previous employer) to WVR offices or send by e-mail to aaron_turamye@wvi.org with cc to hellen_mbabazi@wvi.org on before May 30th, 2010 at 5:00 pm.
NB: Women Candidates are encouraged to apply
Director, People & Culture
World Vision International, Rwanda