Monday, July 11, 2011

CARE Kenya Finance Manager, HR Officer, Procurement Coordinator, Camp Administrator, Electrician and Asset Officer Jobs

CARE International in Kenya is looking for qualified candidates to fill various positions within its Refugee Assistance Program (RAP), Dadaab, North Eastern Kenya.

This is a non- family duty station.

Finance and Administration Manager

Ref: F&AM/7/2011

Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, the Finance and Administration Manager will ensure that all administration and financial processes are functioning effectively and efficiently, monitor administration and financial results to detect risks and opportunities and draw them to the attention of Management and Program.

He/She will plan, execute and evaluate all Refugee Assistance Program administration, procurement and financial management activities, create, update and ensure compliance with relevant CARE policies and procedures.

Human Resources Officer - Compliance and HR Audit

Ref: HRO/7/2011

Reporting to the Human Resources Coordinator RAP, the HR Officer (Compliance and HR Audit) will be responsible for ensuring compliance with CARE’s policies and procedures including Standards of Conduct, Sexual Harassment and Exploitation, Conflict of Interest and will recommend appropriate action consistent with the Organization’s policies and Kenyan labour laws.

The incumbent will strengthen the grievance handling mechanisms by building capacity of staff to understand the procedures they should follow. He/she will conduct the RAP Program HR Audits at predetermined intervals and prepare compliance reports.

Procurement Coordinator

Ref: PC/7/2011

Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, the Procurement Coordinator will be responsible for identifying reliable and viable suppliers. The incumbent will ensure Project materials/services are procured in accordance with CARE Kenya Procurement manual and Donor regulations and are of the required quality.

The job holder will be responsible for managing the Procurement Reporting Tool (PRT) and making follow-ups with Nairobi Office on purchases made and expedite on deliveries to Dadaab.

She/he will ensure the efficient procurement of goods and services including consultancy contracts, timeliness, and to monitor Dadaab procurement to identify problems and provide solutions to any procurement issues. The incumbent will be in charge of the procurement unit and will supervise and manage performance of the procurement officers.

Camp Administrator

Ref: CA/7/2011

Reporting to the Administration Coordinator, the Camp Administrator will be responsible for staff welfare, safety and security, supervision of program support staff and general management of CARE assets at the Camp.

The incumbent will liaise with other agencies and all CARE sectors in providing efficient services to the refugee community. He/She will be required to compile various reports, update management on any development at the camp and continuously share information on provisions and gaps requiring urgent attention by management.

Auto Electrician
Ref: AE/7/2011

Reporting to the Workshop Foreman, the Auto Electrician will be responsible for installing, maintaining, diagnosing faults and repairing electrical wiring and computer based equipments in cars, tracks, caravans, trailers, earthmoving and agricultural equipments and wheeled tractors.

The incumbent will be required to comply with the workshop standard operating procedures, internal control procedures and CARE Kenya’s Vehicle Operation & Maintenance Management Policy.

Asset Officer

Ref: AO/7/2011

Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager the position will ensure that all assets in Dadaab are properly accounted for by specifically ensuring reconciliation with financial system, tagging, verification and maintenance of the asset database register.

The holder of this position is expected to keep complete records that will assist in accounting for all assets procured and those received as donations. She/he will ensure timely submission of asset reports to the head office as well ensuring compliance with CARE policies and donor regulations.

Qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters quoting reference number on the subject field together with detailed C.V with three professional referees and daytime telephone contacts by Friday 15th July, 2011 to The Human Resources & Development Manager, CARE International in Kenya. Email: vacancies@care.or.ke

For further details on minimum requirements, please visit our website: www.care.or.ke.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

CARE is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Warning to all applicants:

CARE International in Kenya does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. (Application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

ICAP M&E Officer, Psychosocial Support Officer, Prevention Officer, Data Officer, Accountant and Driver Jobs in Kisumu Kenya

Centers for International Programes - Kenya (ICAP) of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities.

This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Applications are invited for the following position to be based in Kisumu:

1. Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Overall Job Function:

To provide support in the planning and implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities
required for HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment services in coordination with the Ministries of Health and ICAP staff in Kenya.

2. Adherence and Psychosocial Support Officer

Overall Job Function:

Provides technical support in the planning and implementation of adherence support activities
required for HIV care and treatment services at ICAP-supported facilities in coordination with the Ministries of Health.

3. Prevention Officer

Overall Job Function:

The Prevention Officer will be responsible for the coordination of the Prevention activities in
particular Prevention with Positives activities (PWP).

The PWP activities are targeted at HIV-infected persons and include prevention of HIV-re-infection, prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections, partner testing and disclosure, family planning and alcohol reduction counselling.

4. Data Officer

Overall Job Function:

Reporting to the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, the Data Officer will provide data management, support high quality, accurate and timely reports.

5. Sub Agreement Accountant

Overall Job Function

The Sub-agreement Accountant will have overall responsibility for the implementation and
strengthening of the Sub-agreement component of the KAP Program in Nyanza.

6. Driver

Overall Job Function:

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager the driver will transport staff and supplies
to project sites.

For more details, please visit our website www.columbia-icap.org and go to "career opportunities Kenya"

All applications including a current CV (attachments bearing both your names and the job title),
telephone number, referees, current and expected salary should be sent to the

HR and Administration Manager,
ICAP,
Email: icap.vacancies@gmail.com

on or before 22nd July 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.columbia-icap.org

ICAP M&E Officer, Psychosocial Support Officer, Prevention Officer, Data Officer, Accountant and Driver Jobs in Kisumu Kenya

Centers for International Programes - Kenya (ICAP) of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities.

This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Applications are invited for the following position to be based in Kisumu:

1. Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Overall Job Function:

To provide support in the planning and implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities
required for HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment services in coordination with the Ministries of Health and ICAP staff in Kenya.

2. Adherence and Psychosocial Support Officer

Overall Job Function:

Provides technical support in the planning and implementation of adherence support activities
required for HIV care and treatment services at ICAP-supported facilities in coordination with the Ministries of Health.

3. Prevention Officer

Overall Job Function:

The Prevention Officer will be responsible for the coordination of the Prevention activities in
particular Prevention with Positives activities (PWP).

The PWP activities are targeted at HIV-infected persons and include prevention of HIV-re-infection, prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections, partner testing and disclosure, family planning and alcohol reduction counselling.

4. Data Officer

Overall Job Function:

Reporting to the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, the Data Officer will provide data management, support high quality, accurate and timely reports.

5. Sub Agreement Accountant

Overall Job Function

The Sub-agreement Accountant will have overall responsibility for the implementation and
strengthening of the Sub-agreement component of the KAP Program in Nyanza.

6. Driver

Overall Job Function:

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager the driver will transport staff and supplies
to project sites.

For more details, please visit our website www.columbia-icap.org and go to "career opportunities Kenya"

All applications including a current CV (attachments bearing both your names and the job title),
telephone number, referees, current and expected salary should be sent to the

HR and Administration Manager,
ICAP,
Email: icap.vacancies@gmail.com

on or before 22nd July 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.columbia-icap.org

CARE Kenya Monitoring & Evaluation Job in Dadaab Kenya

Ref: M&E/06/2011

CARE International in Kenya seeks to recruit a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer within its Refugee Assistance Programme (RAP) in Dadaab, North Eastern Kenya.

Reporting to the Program Quality and Learning Manager, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be responsible for Monitoring & Evaluation and reporting of Programme activities in line with donor agreements.

S/he will be responsible for preparing tools for tracking, weekly work plans, procurement plans and will assist Sector staff comply with regulations and procedures of the different funding agencies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and review the programme monitoring and reporting tools.
Collect and process quantitative and qualitative project progress data on output/results.
Review drafts of program reports and ensure they are in line with donor requirements.
Capacity building of RAP staff in monitoring & evaluation and report writing
Assist the Program Quality & Learning Manager prepare the programme work plans
Promote continuous learning processes and document lessons learnt and best practices for learning, compliance and accountability
Contribute to design and development of new projects within the programme.

Applications

Qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters, indicating the reference number in the application together with a detailed CV with three professional referees and daytime telephone contacts by 15th July, 2011 to the

Human Resources & Development Manager,
CARE International in Kenya.
Email: vacancies@care.or.ke.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further details on minimum requirements and full job descriptions, please visit our website: www.care.or.ke

CARE is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Assistant Project Accountant Job in Embu Kenya - Ministry of Water and Irrigation

The Government of Kenya has received financial assistance from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) towards financing the Mt. Kenya East Pilot Project for Natural Resources Management.

The project covers five districts namely: Embu, Mbeere, Meru Central, Meru South, and Tharaka (2004). The Project Management Unit (PMU) is based in Embu.

The project wishes to recruit a suitably qualified person who must be a Kenyan Citizen to fill the above mentioned post at the PMU for a duration of one year.

Specific Duties and responsibilities

The officer will be reporting to the Project Accountant

He/she will perform the following duties and responsibilities:-

Maintenance of principal books of accounts and records on project funds disbursements and expenditure;
Ensuring the Project's financial procedures as detailed in the project implementation and financial Manuals are strictly adhered to by all project staff and executing agencies at the national and local level;
Assisting in the preparation of the annual workplans and budget in line with the guidelines provided by Ministry of Finance and IFAD for inclusion into the national Budget;
Compiling the Statements of Expenditures (SOEs) and Withdrawal Applications for the PMU, the district and headquarter expenditures for submission and follow up at the Ministry of Finance;
The officer will be responsible for:-

Bank reconciliation of all Districts Bank Accounts
Maintaining the Ledgers;
Maintaining records on Withdrawal Applications and other Financial Records for the project up to the trial balance stage;
Assisting in the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports as required by the GOK and IFAD;
Assisting in ensuring that project accounting records in the project area are properly maintained for Internal and External Audits as detailed in the Loan Agreement and GoK regulations and
Performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

The applicants must have the following qualifications:-

Be holder of CPA part II or equivalent. Those with Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting option) will have an added advantage;
A minimum of 3 years working experience with GOK/donor projects;
Strong computer skills (spreadsheets, word and other accounting packages);
Ability to prepare financial statements as per International Accounting Standards;
Excellent Report writing and communication skills, ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge effectively and demonstrate a high level of integrity;
Capacity to work with minimum supervision to meet strict deadlines as well as willingness to work outside normal office working hours and be
A team player.

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should send their application letter, detailed CVs, copies of certificates and testimonials to:

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Water and Irrigation (Maji House)
P.O. Box 49720-00100,
Nairobi
Att. Head of Human Resources Department,
Room No. 145

So as to reach on or before 29th July 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

marcus evans Sales Executive with Prospects Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

marcus evans, is one of the world's leading business information companies, delivering intelligence and strategic information through a variety of mediums employing 3000 employees in 57 offices worldwide due to expansion we are recruiting for our Nairobi office.

This is an entry-level position and the sales executive would:

Call CEOs, MDs and VPs
Lead research
Achieve sales targets

We offer:

Basic salary + commission
International exposure
Fast career moves
Friendly and dynamic environment

You would require:

Grade 12 Qualification or Equivalent
Outstanding communication and Listening skills
High levels of self confidence and motivation
Good command of the English language

Before applying for this position, we require you to review our corporate website at: www.marcusevans.com

Email a covering letter motivating your application quoting ref : “Ken 11” and a CV in English to: Zayn Sheik cv@marcusevanssa.com

Closing date: 15th July 2011

Guru Nanak Senior Accountant Job in Kenya

We are a busy medium sized Hospital which has been in operation for over 20 years.

In order to cater for the growth in operations, in the recent past, the Hospital requires to fill the following positions:

Senior Accountant

Qualifications: CPA (K)

Experience:

At least 5 years experience preferably in a healthcare facility.
Must be Computer literate and with excellent communication and problem solving skills.

Job Summary

To prepare monthly Management Accounts.
To ensure that the Internal Control System is working properly.
Stock management
Creditors management

Please send your applications and C.V not later than 14th August 2011 to: recruitment@gnrsh.co.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Guru Nanak Ramgarhia Sikh Hospital
Muranga Road
P.O. Box 33071 - 00600,
Nairobi, Kenya.

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