Hotel General Manager Job in Kenya

Job Description: Hotel General Manager
 

Reports to: CEO / COO / MD
 

Internal key liaisons:

• Chief Financial Officer
• C.E.O.
• Director of Operations
• Department heads

External key liaisons:

• Local & public authorities
• Main accounts
• Guests

Key accountability
 

The Hotel Manager is responsible for achieving optimal guest satisfaction and a good working environment to attain all set objectives. 

To achieve this, the Hotel Manager should run the hotel in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures and Policies as set out by the company.
 

The Hotel Manager shall see to the implementation of optimal and attractive products and services required to address the hotel’s target groups, based on pre-agreed marketing plans and budgets.

The Hotel Manager shall ensure the correct production and distribution of information and promotion materials as agreed to.

Guard the efficiency/productivity and the company results:

• Draw up plans and budget concepts (revenues, costs, etc.);
• Safeguard the realization, tracing and adjustment of deviations;
• Developing improvement actions, carry out costs savings;
• Guard / controlling of cost price
• Delivering of data and proposals for the budgets and investments.
• Safeguard quality of operations (internal & external audits)

Manage the various Department Heads

• Coordinate planning of Department Heads and Assistant Managers with regard to time-tables, work schedules, employment of employees within the different services; solving of bottle necks;
• Coordination of the execution of activities via instructions to the Heads of Departments/ Assistant Managers, supervision of the execution;
• Determination of the workforce, recruitment and hiring of new staff, supervision of sufficient introduction, execution of performance reviews and training of staff.
• Be accountable for responsibilities of department heads in their absence.

Implement the SOPs optimally in the hotel and act as a flag ship establishment for the brand.
 

Prepare a monthly financial reporting.

• Ensure an adequate administration, for the outgoing and incoming invoices, for the payment of invoices and for drawing up periodic management data. 
• Justify deviations and differences.

Other tasks

• Handling complaints.
• Handing over opinions and beliefs, decisions etc. to the executives;
• Leading various internal and external meetings;
• Supervise the fulfillment of the regulations of the employment legalization, Occupational Health & Safety Act, HACCP, fire regulations and other legal requirements
• Correct use of Company's corporate identity.
• Maintain contacts with public authorities

Education:

• Hospitality management degree, 
• A diploma from Kenya Utalii College or general education related to hospitality, on middle and higher management level.

Work experience:

• At least 5 years management experience in five / four star hotel.

Professional skills

• Excellent written English and copy-writing skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience with several hotel operation systems
• Skillful in project planning/ tasks and able to prioritize projects/ tasks.

Personal skills:

• High managerial capacities
• Highly organized and efficient individual
• Pro-active and result driven Flexible
• Both team player and captain (hands-on)
• bility to adapt vision and proven flexibility

Look & Feel: Sportive, socially engaged, passionate, easy communicator, convincing and representative attitude
 

The ideal candidate masters his languages, familiar with facts and figures, has preferably some international experience in a chain hotel organization, and must have “space” for further development.

Email: Monicah.kimani@hallmarkrecruitment.com

Vetlab Sports Club Golf Administrator Job in Nairobi Kenya

Vetlab Sports Club is a Private Members Club situated in Nairobi and seeks to employ a suitable Kenyan Citizen with the right attributes to fill the position below

Golf Administrator

Job Description:

• Be the  Monthly logistical officer between sponsors and the club administration 
• Ensure weekly and monthly schedules are up and ready for implementation 
• Ensure money collection is done regularly –e.g. Weekly green fees 
• Ensure sponsors outstanding / balances / deposits are collected within 30 days 
• Ensure caddie database is updated annually and maintained with clear communication as and when. 

Job Specification:

• Diploma or Degree in Sales and Marketing or equivalent from a recognized institution
• Minimum three (3) years work experience as a departmental head in a busy Sales and Marketing company
• Innovative and quality conscious
• Ability to work in an environment that demands exceptional performance.
• Be computer literate and a team player.
• A working knowledge of golf will be an added advantage, though not mandatory.

Applications letters accompanied by a detailed resume should be sent to the e-mail address below by Friday 12th October, 2012

Info@vetlabsc.com 

Forex Bureau General Manager Job in Kenya (KShs 120K - 150K)

Our client is one of the oldest Forex bureau's operating in Nairobi's CBD  and is seeking to recruit a General Manager

Salary: 120k-150k

The general manager will report to the Director and will be based in Nairobi.

The main purpose of this job will be to provide strategic support and management of the forex bureau, 

maximize profitable growth and shareholder value of the company.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the overall operational, administrative and financial functions of the bureau.
• Managing the day-to-day trading of the forex bureau and ensure its profitability
• Prepare, maintain and submit Central Bank of Kenya reports on a weekly and monthly basis
• Establish the most competitive market rates to sell foreign currencies and maximizing returns
• Provide daily verification of teller transactions, balance accounts and liaise with the management accountant for preparations of financial reports.
• Customer relationship management; ensuring customers get good services from the bureau
• Help encourage and identify opportunities for maximizing the business revenues
• Manage the general administration and human resource; general office administration & employee management

Professional and relevant experience

• Those with banking or micro finance experience at a supervisory level desired.
• Human resource management. You must be able to supervise, motivate and offer leadership
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• High levels of energy, discipline and integrity
• Good communication skills both oral and written.
• Be a mature and presentable person.

Qualifications

A minimum of a first Degree.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title Forex Bereau General Manager on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke.

Please indicate current or last salary.

Recruiting Manager

Corporate Staffing Services

3rd Floor, Nabui House, Westlands 

( Behind Unga House) Nairobi.

N.B. We do not charge any fee for interviews and neither for having your CV in our database

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Wood Family Trust (WFT) Head of Business Affairs (Africa) Job in Kenya

Head of Business Affairs – Africa

Introduction
 

The Wood Family Trust (WFT) is a Scottish registered charity established by UK industrialist Sir Ian Wood and his family with a key objective to improve livelihoods by stimulating viable market opportunities that will in turn create jobs and generate wealth among the rural poor. 

The Trust is based in Aberdeen, Scotland, with a regional headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
 

As a private donor, WFT is able to engage in a flexible manner with a portfolio of strategic interventions along the value chain from production to end market. This includes technical assistance, loan guarantees, match-funding, as well as debt/equity investments. 

To date WFT has launched sector programs in the tea industry in both Rwanda and Tanzania, and has recently closed on two debt/equity investments in the tea sector in which WFT’s not-for-profit investment vehicle will a take time-bound majority stake in partnership with the smallholder farmers. 

Tea will be the medium term focus for WFT, with likelihood for eventual expansion into other sectors.

General Position Description
 

WFT is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial individual to be based in the Nairobi office. 

He/she will play an integral role within WFT’s operations, working closely with the Director of Africa and Country Directors to support existing projects under management with a major focus, initially, on the new tea factory acquisitions, oversee regional financial processes, and over time develop WFT’s emerging impact investment portfolio throughout East Africa, whereby WFTA will pursue similar arrangements in partnership with the smallholder farmers.
 

The Head of Business Affairs will have a commercial accounting and/or investment finance background, and will provide monitoring and financial management oversight of current investments, assist the team to understand the financial positions of prospective investees, and support the structuring of prospective deals with due diligence analysis and cash flow forecasting.

Specific Responsibilities Include
 

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Support Oversight of Existing Investments
• Monitor Performance of Existing Portfolio
• Provide Financial Backstopping throughout Africa Portfolio

The position will also provide support to emerging acquisition opportunities as they arise from the wider East African Team including:

• Conduct Due Diligence and Project Feasibility
• Provide Transaction Support
• Research and Source New Investment Opportunities

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant with Bachelor’s degree required;
• Preferably MBA or similar advance degree in a related field;
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in commercial accounting, investment banking, asset management, private equity and/or deal oriented financial analysis;
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and audit skills; proficiency with spreadsheets;
• Passion for economic development and improving livelihoods through commercially minded interventions; enthusiasm for venture philanthropy and impact investing;
• Familiarity with evaluation and monitoring of investments and portfolios, including social impact as well as financial returns;
• Private sector/business experience in East Africa, preferably in Tea or an agribusiness-related field;
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English; command of Kiswahili preferred;
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the region;
• Self-motivated professional with impeccable integrity; and
• Strong intercultural skills. 
• Ability to think strategically and work diplomatically within a broader team environment.

Mode of Application:
 

Applicants are required to submit their CV by Monday, October 15 with contact information for at least two referees as well as a covering letter demonstrating how they meet the required experience and capabilities.

Please submit these via email to: Helen.Emukule@woodgroup.com but do not include your certificates at this stage.

KIPI Deputy Managing Director, Technical Services Job in Kenya

The Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Industrialization established under the Industrial Property Act 2001 to administer and promote industrial property rights (IPRs) in Kenya. 

Its main functions include registration of patents, trademarks, industrial designs, utility models and technovations; promotion of innovative and inventive activities; dissemination of IP information to the public, screening of technology transfer agreements and licenses and offering of training in IPR.
 

The Institute wishes to recruit staff to fill the following post:

Deputy Managing Director, Technical Services 

Grade KP2 

Ref No. 1

1 Position
 

Qualifications / Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or any other relevant discipline from a recognized university.
• A Masters degree in the area of specialization or in Intellectual Property from a recognized university.
• Served successfully for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Chief Patent Examiner or Chief Trade Marks Examiner.
• Extensive knowledge and professional experience at national, regional and international levels for ten (10) years in the field of intellectual property.
• Proven ability in the management and supervision of a large number of technical staff.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Overseeing the formulation and implementation of policy concerning the development of industrial property rights in Kenya.
• Efficient and effective organization, direction, administration, management and coordination of activities and programmes in the department.
• Overseeing the development of departmental programmes and estimates.
• Coordinating monitoring and evaluation of departmental programmes and activities.
• Overseeing the provision of industrial property information to the public.
• Liaising with international intellectual property organisations to promote industrial property protection in Kenya.
• Overseeing the provision of information and documentation services to the Institute.
• Ensuring attainment of departmental performance targets.
• Overseeing the provision of library and registry services to the Institute.
• Overseeing publication activities of the Institute.
• Overseeing provision of patent and Trade Mark services; and
• Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Note: Canvassing, lobbying or reasonable suspicion for canvassing or lobbying for any position shall lead to automatic disqualification.
 

Interested applicants should send their applications with a detailed Curriculum Vita highlighting academic qualifications and relevant experience and attach copies of relevant academic/professional certificates and testimonials. 

Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) is an equal opportunity employer.
 

Applications should be marked REF. No…… and submitted to the address below by 28th September 2012.
 

The Managing Director
Kenya Industrial Property Institute
P. O. Box 51648 – 00200
Nairobi

KIPI Chief Patent Examiner Job in Kenya

The Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Industrialization established under the Industrial Property Act 2001 to administer and promote industrial property rights (IPRs) in Kenya. 

Its main functions include registration of patents, trademarks, industrial designs, utility models and technovations; promotion of innovative and inventive activities; dissemination of IP information to the public, screening of technology transfer agreements and licenses and offering of training in IPR.
 

The Institute wishes to recruit staff to fill the following post:

Chief Patent Examiner

Grade KP3 

Ref No. 2

1 Position
 

Qualifications / Requirements
 

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree in Science, Engineering or any other relevant discipline from a recognized university.
• A Masters degree in the area of specialization or in Intellectual Property from a recognized university.
• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of a Senior Patent Examiner or an equivalent position.
• Extensive knowledge and professional experience in the field of industrial property rights including international aspects and be conversant with regional and international treaties and agreements in industrial property rights for at least seven (7) years.
• Demonstrated a high standard of professional competence and administrative ability required for directing and co-ordination of planning and development of industrial property programmes.
• Proven ability in the management and supervision of a large number of staff.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Formulation and implementation of policies, strategies and programmes for the industrial property system.
• Compiling reports on patent, utility models and industrial designs applications and processing.
• Advising the public on issues relating to patents, utility models and industrial designs.
• Overseeing training of staff in the Division.
• Processing of intellectual property applications.
• Provision of technical advice and creation of public awareness on patents, utility models and industrial designs.
• Undertaking research in the area of field of intellectual property.
• Preparation of outreach documents in liaison with Information and Publication division.
• Undertaking searches; and
• Any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Note: Canvassing, lobbying or reasonable suspicion for canvassing or lobbying for any position shall lead to automatic disqualification.
 

Interested applicants should send their applications with a detailed Curriculum Vita highlighting academic qualifications and relevant experience and attach copies of relevant academic/professional certificates and testimonials. 

Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) is an equal opportunity employer.
 

Applications should be marked REF. No…… and submitted to the address below by 28th September 2012.
 

The Managing Director
Kenya Industrial Property Institute
P. O. Box 51648 – 00200
Nairobi

KIPI Chief Trade Mark Examiner Job in Kenya

The Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Industrialization established under the Industrial Property Act 2001 to administer and promote industrial property rights (IPRs) in Kenya. 

Its main functions include registration of patents, trademarks, industrial designs, utility models and technovations; promotion of innovative and inventive activities; dissemination of IP information to the public, screening of technology transfer agreements and licenses and offering of training in IPR.
 

The Institute wishes to recruit staff to fill the following post:

Chief Trade Mark Examiner  

Grade KP3 

Ref No. 3

1 Position
 

Qualifications / Requirements
 

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

• A Masters Degree in Intellectual Property or related discipline from a recognized university.
• A Bachelors degree in Science, Engineering, Law, Arts, Economics, Commerce or any other relevant discipline from a recognized institution.
• A management course lasting not less than three (3) weeks at a recognized Institution.
• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of a Senior Trade Mark Examiner or an equivalent position.
• Extensive knowledge and professional experience in the field of industrial property rights including international aspects and be conversant with regional and international treaties and agreements in industrial property rights for at least seven (7) years.
• Demonstrated a high standard of professional competence and administrative ability required for directing and co-ordination of planning and development of industrial property programmes.
• Proven ability in the management and supervision of a large number of staff

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Overseeing implementation of Trade Mark policies and procedures;
• Coordinating and supervising activities related to examination and search of Trade Marks, service marks and geographical indications;
• Overseeing the renewal of registration of trade and service marks certificates;
• In liaison with the Information and Documentation Services Division prepare outreach documents for the Division;
• Substantive examination of Trade Mark applications;
• Overseeing staff training and development in the in the Division;
• Giving technical advice on Trade Marks, service marks and geographical indications related issues;
• Undertake research on Trade Mark related issues;
• In consultation with the Legal Services Division, recommend and justify any proposed amendments to legislation governing Trade Marks in Kenya;
• Formulation and design of performance targets for staff within the Division; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Note: Canvassing, lobbying or reasonable suspicion for canvassing or lobbying for any position shall lead to automatic disqualification.
 

Interested applicants should send their applications with a detailed Curriculum Vita highlighting academic qualifications and relevant experience and attach copies of relevant academic/professional certificates and testimonials. 

Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) is an equal opportunity employer.
 

Applications should be marked REF. No…… and submitted to the address below by 28th September 2012.
 

The Managing Director
Kenya Industrial Property Institute
P. O. Box 51648 – 00200
Nairobi

Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Chief Executive Officer / Board Secretary Job Re-Advertisement

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) is a state corporation whose mandate is to source funds and provide loans, scholarships and bursaries to Kenyans studying in recognized institutions of higher learning in the East African region.
 

The Board has a loan portfolio of more than KSh. 30 billion and this is expected to increase significantly in the next five years in line with the planned expansion of higher education in the country.
 

As part of its growth and transformation strategy, the Board seeks to recruit a visionary and energetic professional for the position of Chief Executive Officer / Board Secretary and is, accordingly, inviting applications from qualified Kenyan citizens for this position.
 

Job Profile
 

Reporting to the Board, the CEO is expected to lead a team of professionals by:-

• Providing an innovative and pragmatic leadership in the financing of a dynamic and fast growing higher education sector;
• Developing strategies and partnerships that will promote and enhance the role of HELB in effective delivery of its statutory mandate;
• Ensuring compliance with the constitutional and public financial management requirements through prudent management of all the resources of the Board;
• Leading and motivating a talented team of a human capital operating under a performance-oriented culture.

Person Profile
 

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:-

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in senior positions with a bias towards financial management; candidates with experience in financing of education have a distinct advantage;
• A solid educational attainment from a recognized university; candidates with a Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business studies or Education have an added advantage;
• A deep understanding of how to mobilize funds and sustain a revolving fund scheme;
• A proven track record in change management and institutional transformation;
• An excellent understanding of the dynamics of the higher education subsector in Kenya and in the region;
• An appropriate appreciation of Kenya’s public sector performance contracting processes;
• Ability to interact effectively with senior government officers, heads of higher education institutions and the financial community.

It is expected that the applicant will have complied with Chapter 6 provisions of the Constitution.
 

The successful applicant will be appointed on a five (5) year contract and will be eligible for renewal once upon satisfactory performance. 

A competitive remuneration package will be offered.
 

Candidates must enclose a current CV giving details of day time contacts, names and contacts of three referees and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials so as to reach the Chairman of the Board at the addresses below not later than 15th September 2012
 

Chairman,
Higher Education Loans Board,
P.O. Box 69489-00400, 

Nairobi.
 

Or e-mail address: ceo@helb.co.ke
 

‘HELB is an equal opportunity employer’

EPZA Investor Support General Manager Job in Kenya

Export Processing Zones Authority is a State Corporation established through an Act of Parliament Cap 517 of the laws of Kenya to oversee all aspects of development of Export Processing Zones (EPZs) in Kenya. 

The economic objectives of the EPZ program include employment creation, export diversification/expansion, investment attraction, technology transfer and backward linkages between the EPZs and domestic suppliers.

The Authority has the following vacant position:

General Manager - Investor Support

Job Ref: EPZA/HR/GM-IS/09/2012

The incumbent will be a highly motivated professional who shall report to the Chief Executive Officer and shall be responsible for the facilitation of the investors operations including investor care/support.

Key Responsibility Areas

The successful candidate shall be responsible for overseeing provision of investor support services including;

• Formulation and implementation of investor support, legal services, incubator services, monitoring and compliance policies and procedures;
• Development of procedures that ensures seamless investor operations;
• Coordination of investor operations in various regions and zones;
• Overseeing development and operation of incubator projects;
• Provision of investor care/support services;
• Ensuring compliance by investors with set guidelines;
• Liaising with government departments/agencies on issues of investor support;
• Registration and licensing of investors; and
• Any other lawful duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Key Qualifications and Competencies

The candidate aspiring for the post of General Manager –Investor Support shall have:

• A Masters degree in Social Sciences and preferably in legal studies or its equivalent from a recognized university;
• Successfully served in a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like organizations for at least three (3) years;
• Wide experience in Government operations and regulations;
• A high degree of integrity and dependability
• Ability to work under pressure and consistently meet strict deadlines
• Self-Driven with a “can-do”, “will-do” type of personality
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to confidently communicate at senior management level
• Ability to drive change in a dynamic environment;
• Strong management, leadership and negotiation skills;
• Team building skills with the ability to uphold collective responsibility.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Salary Package and Terms of Service: Highly attractive salary packages commensurate with competencies will be offered to successful candidates.

Successful candidates for all General Manager Positions will be engaged on a 3 [three] year contract renewable subject to acceptable performance.

Method of Application
 

Suitably qualified candidates should:

i. Suitably qualified candidates should submit ten [10] copies of their applications together with updated curriculum vitae, certified true copies of certificates and current remuneration pay slips. Applications should be forwarded to the following address not later than 12th September, 2012:

The Chairman
Board of Directors
Export Processing Zones Authority
P.O. Box 50563 - 00200
Nairobi

Applications submitted by facsimile/e-mails shall be disqualified automatically.

ii. Provide day time telephone contacts and names of three referees [one of whom must be the current/last employer who should be in a position to attest to the duration of positions held by the candidate in the organization and managerial abilities as well as moral character and integrity.

“The Export Processing Zones Authority is an equal opportunity employer”

NCA Executive Director Job in Kenya

Executive Director

The National Construction Authority (NCA) is a state owned Agency established under an Act of Parliament, the National Construction Act No 41 of 2011. 

The object for which the Authority is established is to oversee the construction industry and coordinate its development.

About the Position

The Authority requires a dynamic, visionary and enterprising Executive Director to provide leadership towards achieving its mission / vision in restoring sanity in the construction industry. 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyan citizens for this position.

The Position:

Reporting directly to the Board, the principal responsibilities of the Executive Director shall include:

• Assist the Board in the implementation of the National Construction Act No 41 of 2012.
• Oversee and supervise the day to day management and activities of the Authority.
• Providing leadership in the development of long term strategy, business plans, budgets, establishment of internal management systems and procedures as well as monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.
• Fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical values and practices including the maintenance of corporate governance and best practice.
• Advising the Board on matters relating to the implementation of the Authority’s business strategy opportunities and investments in the construction industry.
• Ensuring effective communication between the Board, Management and Staff.
• Maintaining a conducive work environment for attracting, retaining a well-motivated team of employees.
• Acting as the principal spokesperson of the Authority and maintaining effective communications and liaison with the stakeholders.
• Ensuring continuous achievement of the Authority’s objectives, financial and operational goals.
• Attending to the human resource issues.
• Establishing and maintaining collaboration with local and international partners.
• Ensuring efficient and cost effective provision of appointed services to the construction industry in compliance with and according to the laws of the land.
• Any other duties as directed by the Board.

Applicant’s Profile

1. Must be a holder of a degree in Architecture, Quantity Surveying or Engineering disciplines from a recognized University.
2. Is registered professional with valid current practicing certificate under the relevant law for the time being in force.
3. Should have at least 10 years post registration experience in management position in a private or public organization within the construction industry.
4. Holders of a post graduate qualification in a relevant field will have an added advantage.
5. Must have all current professional and practical certificates.
6. Must demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of corporate governance principles and procedures.
7. Must have and demonstrate strategic planning skills and ability to design long term plans for the organization.
8. The ideal candidate shall be a team player, a person of high integrity and strong character, energetic and willing to work long hours.
9. Must comply with chapter 6 and Article 10 of the constitution of Kenya.
10. Must demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities and capacity for effective management of financial, physical and human resources.
11. Must demonstrate excellent communication and networking skills within the construction locally and regionally.
12. Must demonstrate ability to manage a start-up organization with capacity for quick exponential growth.
13. Must be fully computer literate.

Terms and Conditions of Service

Duration of contract: The successful applicant will be appointed on a three (3) year renewable contract depending on performance.

Package: The Executive Director is a public officer and shall serve on such attractive terms and conditions as determined by the Board.

Integrity Clearance
In addition to the qualifications set above the applicant must further submit the following clearances:

• Ethics and Anticorruption commission (EACC)
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
• Director of public Prosecution
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Relevant Professional Bodies
• Credit Reference Bureau Africa Limited or Metropol Credit Reference Bureau

How to Apply

1. Interested candidates are requested to apply, together with an updated curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, copies of identity card, email and telephone contacts together contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates previous work experience
2. Applications sent by email shall be submitted in PDF format to the email ncauthority@gmail.com. Hand delivered and courier delivered applications shall be dropped in the National Construction Authority (NCA) applications box located on the Second floor of Hill Plaza Building.
3. Deadline for submission is 17th September 2012 at 5.00pm.

Disqualification Criteria

A person shall be disqualified if:

• He/she is undischarged bankrupt
• Has been convicted of a felony
• Removed from public office for contravening the provisions of the constitution or any other law
• Any person who has been mentioned adversely in any report of by a commission of inquiry or any parliamentary committee report.
• Any person who canvass directly, indirectly, by proxy, by omission, by tribal or clan whipping by pressure groups, by other associations in any other way.
• Any person who knowingly, willingly and bluntly lies, misrepresents, cheats and fails to disclosure material facts.

Important Notice:
Only shortlist candidates will be contacted for interviews

Applications and supporting documents shall be addressed to
The Chairperson
National Construction Authority
Hill Plaza, 1st Floor
P.O. Box 30743-00100 , NAIROBI
Email: ncauthority@gmail.com

Assistant Manager – Textile Dyeing Job in Kenya

Assistant Manager – Textile Dyeing

Qualifications: Degree / Diploma in Textiles from a reputable institution

Working Experience: 5 – 10 years in textile dyeing industry

Age Group: 30 – 40 years

Duties    

• Knowledge of batch dyeing process – cabinet dying of hanks (acrylic)
• Ability to colour match and use colour matching machines
• Strong knowledge of dyes and chemicals
• Able to lead a team of technicians

Please send your CV to MRiona165@gmail.com before 15th of August.

Only qualified candidates with the above requirements will be considered.

KPMG DAS Results & Performance Advisor Job in Tanzania

Results & Performance Advisor

KPMG DAS wishes to secure the services of Results & Performance Advisor who will be reporting to  AECF Tanzania Country Representative (with a dotted line to M&E Manager).

To be located in Dar es Salaam but with extensive travel to other parts of Tanzania, the successful candidate will be responsible of ensuring that grantees have robust processes in place for collecting results analysing results in terms of the AECFTZ logframe, and feeding into broader process for learning, advocacy and the promotion of systemic change.

Background:

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has contracted KPMG Development Advisory Services (KPMG DAS) to provide fund management services for the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (the AECF or the Fund). 

AGRA have contracted KPMG DAS to set up and implement a “special windows” of the AECF (in essence a series of targeted competitions) called “Tanzania Agribusiness Window” (TZAW) which focus on making agribusiness markets work better for the poor in Tanzania by sourcing, selecting and supporting private sector agribusiness and “Renewable Energy and Adaptive Climate Technologies (REACT) which focus on identifying and funding innovative private sector projects in renewable energy (off-grid solutions, biogas, bio-mass) and climate adaptation services and technologies (water management, agricultural adaptation) Both windows became operational in Oct 2010.

Selection Criteria
Skills and Experience:

• 6- 8 years experience Monitoring and Evaluation of development projects
• Excellent planning, facilitation and mentoring skills
• Understanding of the operations of Development Partners
• Demonstrated understanding of the DCED Standard and M4P approach
• Experience of supporting organizations to strengthen their approaches to monitoring, learning and evaluation
• Understanding of the Tanzania business operating environment
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili

Person Specification

• Graduate/Masters qualification in related field
• High performing team player, able to contribute to the effectiveness of AECF Tanzania’s programme management, but also effective working independently and without supervision
• Adaptability and flexibility in taking on, and contributing to, new approaches
• Willingness to learn and support learning of others
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Applications should be sent to the following address by:

17.00 pm, 20th August 2012.
“AECF Professional Positions”
KPMG Tanzania, 1 1t Floor, PPF Tower
Garden Avenue/Ohio Street
P 0 Box 1160, Dar es Salaam.
Fax: 255-22-2113343
E-mail: mlyamuya@kpmg.co.tz

Mercy Corps Business Officers Jobs in Western, Central, Nyanza, Coast and Rift Valley Kenya

Position Description
 

Vacancy Announcement 
 

Business Officer Positions to based in Western, Central, Nyanza, Coast and Rift Valley
 

Program / Department Summary

Mercy Corps works amid disasters, conflicts, chronic poverty and instability to unleash the potential of people who can win against impossible odds. Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided $1 billion in assistance to people in 82 nations. 

Supported by headquarters offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, the agency's unified global programs employ 3,500 staff worldwide and reach 9 million people in more than 40 countries. 

Over the last five years, more than 90 percent of the agency's resources have been allocated directly to programs that help people in need.

Mercy Corps is implementing a 3-year program under USAID’s Yes Youth Can initiative, covering six regions in Kenya; Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central, Nairobi and Coast. The core of this program is a 

The Tahidi Youth Fund (TYF), which will be a youth-owned, youth-led and youth-managed financial facility to support local solutions for community economic development as it grows in value. 

This program aims to appropriately empower Kenyan youth (15-30yrs) to strengthen their socio-economic and political stakes through youth-led and managed initiatives and institutions.

The TYF will in the first three years provide sustainable financial and skills development assistance to approximately 200,000 youth through a variety of youth-identified social and economic community development projects.
   
General Position Summary
 

Working under the direction of the Regional Manager, the Business Officer will ensure field-level and institutional compliance with the TYF grant operations manual and any other additional guiding policy under this program.

This position will work with other Business Officers and other stakeholders in a designated geographical area of operations, in order to engage directly with County Youth Bunge Forums and Youth Bunges (which are mobilized by the Yes Youth Can-Regional projects) to provide Community Development Grants, micro investments, and other programs. 

The Business Officer will execute a standardized grant application process and procedure in a transparent, client friendly manner. 

The Business Officer is a key function in fraud prevention and grant management at the field level.

Essential Job Functions

• Engage directly with qualifying Youth Bunges in an efficient, transparent, client-friendly manner in order to provide Community Development Grants to Youth Bunges.
• Provide qualifying Youth Bunges with all information regarding the processes, policies and procedures of applying for a grant from the TYF Youth Grant Fund, specifically highlighting the role and responsibility of the Youth Bunge.
• Work in a respectful, transparent manner with the County Youth Bunge Forums by creating an environment in which the County Bunges are provided an equal space and opportunity to lead the grant application process in conjunction with the TYF Regional Manager.
• Support the Youth Bunges and County Bunges in becoming stronger, more sustainable youth institutions.
• Drive a client-friendly “front office” service delivery process to all Youth Bunges that are engaged.
• Work with the field Finance Officer to ensure smooth disbursement of funds to the Youth Bunges.
• Provide minimal technical assistance across a variety of areas such as: agriculture, light manufacturing, horticulture, technology etc. etc.
• Work with the TYF team to gradually and effectively utilize information from the database for future strategic planning of the fund from the 3rd year of operation.
• Ensure proper filing of all hard copy documents and correspondences of clients. 
• Maintain a client file for all Youth Groups who apply for a TYF Grant.
• Oversee effective communication and conduct outreach to all TYF potential clients on procedures for accessing funds, including time frames.
• Present monthly fund updates to TYF management team.

Supervisory Responsibility:
 

Accountability Reports Directly To: Regional Manager
 

Works Directly With: Relevant Field Level Colleagues and Head Office Team

Knowledge and Experience:

• Five or more years of work experience with increasing responsibilities in private, NGO or government sector.
• Experience implementing, monitoring and managing Community Development or Youth Leadership projects at the field-level.
• Demonstrated skills in outreach, meeting facilitation, and public speaking.
• Bachelor's degree in economic development or development-related filed is preferred. Professional grant making training is desirable.
• Two or more years of experience in grants making and management, especially under a USAID grant, is preferred.
• Experience in identifying and managing fraud within the NGO, public or private sector preferred.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.
• Excellent oral and written English skills.
• Thorough understanding of project management cycle.
• Proven project management experience.

Success Factors

• Zero tolerance for fraud.
• Demonstrated understanding of multiple business environments.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and communicate effectively with team members to ensure achievement of overall program objectives.
• Proven ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and be accountable for results. 
• Even temperament and a good sense of humor are appreciated.
• Commitment to transparency, accountability and compliance with donor, organizational and national policies and regulations.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor and characteristic to the position

Living /Environmental Conditions:
 

The positions will be based in Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central, Coast or Nairobi; up to 40% field travel within the designated region of responsibility is required.

Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Staff are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

To Apply:
 

Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should submit an application on before 3rd August at 4.00p.m to Hrkenya@ke.mercycorps.org

Applications must include: cover letter, and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing three professional references (including a recent supervisor). Cover letters should indicate geographic availability.

Please submit with subject heading: “Application for the position of Business Officer Based in ……….”. Applications without this subject heading will be disqualified. 

Please do not attach any certificates. 

(ONLY Qualified short-listed candidates will be contacted)

(shortlisting will be done as the applications comes in)

Deloitte Managerial Jobs in Kenya

Deloitte East Africa provides seamless cross-border services to multinationals, large national enterprises, small and medium sized enterprises and the public sector in the East African region.

At Deloitte, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our Consulting practice has deep expertise and a broad spectrum of service offerings that enables our consultants to provide high value business advice on a range of issues, from strategy through to implementation.

This means you get to work closely with clients to improve business performance, drive shareholder value and create a competitive, sustainable advantage, regardless of where in the world their business takes them.
 

To effectively manage the growing Consulting business, Deloitte is looking to recruit the following positions all based in the Nairobi office and are expected to provide services to a broad range of clients within the East African Region.

Managers, Human Capital & Strategy and Operations

As a Manager in either Human Capital or Strategy and Operations, you will be a valuable resource in Consulting, focusing on leading teams to deliver solutions for clients as well as:

• Develop, nurture and grow the existing client portfolio;
• Establish new client relationships with the aim of growing our client portfolio; and
• Identify and follow up cross-selling opportunities and act as a link between the Firm and clients.

Specific service line areas of focus will be as follows:

Manager, Human Capital

• Recruitment and Psychometric Assessments;
• Organization Redesign;
• Job Analysis and Job Evaluation;
• Remuneration Surveys and Salary Structuring;
• Skills Assessments;
• Talent Management; and
• Change Management.

Manager, Strategy and Operations

• Process design;
• Organisational Design;
• Supply Chain Management;
• Business Model Configuration;
• Strategy Development and Implementation; and
• Programme Management.

Qualifications and desired attributes:

• Bachelors and Masters Degrees in a relevant field;
• Relevant professional qualifications;
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ relevant work experience;
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects;
• Good understanding of HR and Strategy and Operations best practices and application of the same;
• Excellent written and verbal business communication skills;
• Excellent relationship building, facilitation and presentation skills;
• Excellent analytical and organization skills; and
• Solid computer literacy (Microsoft Office — Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Managers, Solutions Centre

The role will primarily focus on business development and relationship management in the private sector development and will have the following responsibilities:

• Drive private sector business development and relationship management to increase the rate of new business, and penetration among existing clients;
• Proactively develop, package and sell cross-service line opportunities to drive client competitive advantage and/or shareholder value;
• Implement an internal change management agenda to deliver the firm to existing/prospective clients;
• Proactive, creative and innovative assessments of private client and industry sector needs and packaging them into winning propositions; and
• Develop points of view, eminence and research pieces around the pains, challenges and opportunities of the target client profile to drive business development.

Qualifications and desired attributes

• Bachelors and Masters Degrees in a relevant field;
• Relevant professional qualifications, with a passion and interest for research and turning it into a proposition;
• . Minimum of seven (7) years’ work experience with cross-functional experience (project or line responsibility).
• Experience need not have been gained from consulting;
• Industry experience in financial services and/or consumer business and transportation is an added advantage;
• Entrepreneurial spirit, leadership and initiative;
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects;
• Good understanding of cross service line best practice and applications of the same;
• Exceptional written and verbal business communication skills;
• Excellent business development, relationship building, facilitation and presentation skills;
• Strong analytical and organization skills; and
• Solid computer literacy (Microsoft Office — Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Consultants, Human Capital & Strategy and Operations As a Consultant in either Human Capital or Strategy and Operations, you will be a valuable resource in our Consulting function, focusing on the execution of multiple complex projects in the respective service line offerings.

Qualifications and desired attributes:

• Bachelors degree in a business related field (Masters degree will be an added advantage);
• Relevant professional qualification;
• At least three (3) years’ relevant work experience;
• Strong written, verbal business communication and presentation skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills, highly motivated and self-driven;
• Good analytical, planning and organization skills;
• Ability to multi-task and undertake research initiatives; and
• Solid computer literacy (Microsoft Office — Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

To the successful candidates, the firm will offer a competitive remuneration package, a highly energised team environment composed of individuals who are committed to working as one, producing results and enjoying it.

If you meet the above requirements, please visit our website and apply online: www.deloitte.com/ke (Careers> Find a job> Kenya>Experienced Professionals> Search jobs) To be considered, your application must be received by close of business on 3 August 2012.

Utility Company Manager Business Operations Job in Kenya

Our Client, a utility company mandated to provide cost effective and affordable quality water and sanitation services in Kenya, seeks to recruit goal-oriented, self-motivated and qualified persons to fill the following management positions:

Position: Manager Business Operations
 

Ref No. HR/MBO/2012

 

Reporting to: General Manager Business and Customer Service
 

Job Grade: 3
 

Job Purpose:
 

To supervise and coordinate revenue billing and collection function and assist in the formulation of related policies and procedures. Implementation of the overall Strategic Plan with emphasis to business operations.
 

Key Result Area / Principle Accountabilities and Duties

• To ensure the billing cycle does not fall behind schedule by liaising with other officers.
• To strategize on the most appropriate revenue collection methods.
• Assist in the interfacing of both financial and commercial information to eliminate fraud, and enhance revenue base for the Company.
• Ensure prompt collection of revenue in liaison with the Business Units managers and other functions charged with revenue generation.
• Oversee the operations of metering, billing and servicing of related equipments, tools and stationery.
• Manage customer satisfaction levels according to expectation.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the management from time to time.

Education, Professional Qualifications and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university;
• Post Graduate qualification in a business related field;
• 5 years experience with at least 3 years at management level in a similar or comparable position in a busy commercial entity;
• Be a registered member of a relevant professional body.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Have demonstrated outstanding professional competence in revenue generation and collection activities in work performance and results;
• Must be able to lead a team in a diverse work environment;
• Should posses excellent interpersonal communication skills;
• Must possess strong computer skills;
• Ability to lead a team in dynamic environment.

The position is senior and demand excellent people management and development skills, written and oral communication skills both in English and Kiswahili, and high degree of honesty and integrity.

Candidates who meet the above specifications and have the drive to join a highly motivated work team, should submit their applications with a detailed CV giving three (3) names of referees, attach copies of Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Clearance Certificate and KRA Tax Compliance Certificate.

Provide a reliable telephone and e-mail contact of self and referees, clearly quoting the reference numbers to reach us on or before Monday 16th July 2012 addressed to

DN/A 1318
P.O. Box 49010 - 00100,
Nairobi

G4S Logistics, Fleet Mgr., Accountant, Liason Officer and Security Officer Jobs in Kenya

G4S is the world’s leading security solutions group, which specializes in outsourcing of business processes in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat.

G4S is the largest employer quoted on the London Stock Exchange and has an additional stock exchange listing in Copenhagen.

G4S has operations in more than 125 countries and more than 635,000 employees.

G4S operates in over 25 countries in Africa and employs over 110 000 people on the continent. At G4S Africa, our vision is to be recognized as the leader in providing security solutions. We therefore endeavour to build and maintain a motivated, capable workforce who are proud to work for our region and able to deliver our commercial strategy. 

We continue to build on the excellent people management practices which are in place across the Group in order to fully engage our workforce. 

Our employees are the public face of G4S and we recognize and respect the value they add to the business by delivering excellent service day after day.

G4S is an organization which is defined by its values, which are:

• Customer Focus
• Expertise
• Performance
• Best People
• Integrity
• Collaboration & Teamwork

One of the G4S Group’s core values is to ensure we employ the Best People. 

We strive to develop our employees’ competence and inspire them to live our values.G4S ensures that we provide our employees with opportunities for growth and development within a dynamic and challenging business environment.

At G4S Africa, we place great value on attracting and retaining the best people at all levels, to ensure the continued success of the organization.

To register for job opportunities with G4S Kenya, please visit our online careers centre at www.careers.g4s.com.

Currently, the following vacancies are available and we are inviting online applications:-

• Head of Secure Logistics
• Track & Trace Manager – Secure Logistics
• Fleet & Scheduling Manager
• Strategic Account Managers
• Commercial Analyst
• Graduate Management Trainees
• Customer Liason Officer – Secure Journey
• Technical Training Officer
• Security Officers

If you believe you are the person we are seeking, please apply online by 10th July 2012. 

For any further enquiries/clarifications, please contact:-

Resourcing Manager
G4S Kenya Limited, P. O. Box 30242 – 00100 GPO
Tel: +254-20-6982000
Mobile: 0722 314 392/0733 873 494, Nairobi.

G4S Recruitment Policy addresses itself to the core values of best practice, diversity and equality. 

Those who attempt to canvass will be disqualified from the process