Thursday, August 19, 2010

Parts Sales Representatives Jobs in Kenya

Requirements:
Diploma in mechanical engineering or a degree in a business related course
4-6 Years sales and marketing experience in generator spare parts sales business or a similar work environment.
Computer literate.
Able to adapt to a dynamic work environment.
Conversant with warehousing and inventory management.
Presentable and articulative personality with a sound customer care background.

Interested applicants to send their application to reach by 10th September 2010 to:

Blackwood Hodge (Kenya) Limited.
P.O. Box 45158-00100, Nairobi

Kenya Canners Savings and Credit Co-Operative Limited Marketing Officers Job Opportunities

Kenya Canners Savings and Credit Co-operative Society Limited based in Thika and Donyo Sabuk Towns is looking for suitable candidates to fill Two positions of Marketing Officers.

Qualifications:
Minimum Diploma in Marketing from a recognized Institution.
Three years marketing experience preferably in a Sacco.
Age bracket 21-35 years.
Must be Computer Literate.
Should be flexible and willing to work in rural areas.
Should have Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
Must be ready to work with minimum supervision.
Candidates with Diploma in Co-operative Management or accounting knowledge will have added advantage.
Interested candidates should send their applications to:

The Chairman,
Kenya Canners SACCO Society Limited,
P.O Box 1124 ,01000.
Thika.

So as to reach him not later than 3 September 2010

Canvassing will lead to automatically disqualification.

Braeburn Schools Limited Chefs Jobs in Kenya

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Braeburn Group of Schools for the position of a dynamic and passionate Chef.

This is a very hands-on position in a fast paced environment, producing food to high standards.

The position requires strong supervisory skills and the ability to perform under pressure as well as handle large production volumes.

The successful applicants will demonstrate high levels of knowledge and skills, combined with respect for company values and specification. Evidence of appropriate levels of training arid experience are a must.

Should you feel that you meet the specifications above please apply to us in writing and include a full resume, relevant copies of qualifications and letters of reference, a recent passport photograph as well as the contact details of two suitable referees.

Address your application to:

The Human Resource Manager
Braeburn Schools Ltd.
P.O. Box 45112-00100, Nairobi.

or by email to hr@braeburn. ac.ke

Deadline for applications is Monday 23 August 2010

Website: www.braeburn.com

Kenyatta University Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) University Librarian Job Vacancy in Kenya

Kenyatta University wishes to invite qualified and dedicated applicants to fill the following vacant position.

University Librarian

The University is currently putting up an Ultra-Modern Library with facilities to serve 30,000 students and staff, Besides, there are also sub-libraries set up in our various campuses and centres across the country.

The University therefore wishes to advertise the position of University Librarian.

Applicants must be holders of a Masters degree in Librarianship or Library and Information Science or equivalent professional qualification from a recognized University.

In addition, the applicants must:
Have at least ten (10) years post professional qualification experience, five (5) years of which at Senior Management level in a large academic library.
Demonstrate competency in Information Communication & Technology (ICT) applications relevant to offering modem library services
Demonstrate evidence of involvement in research and publications in the area of library sciences.
Applicants with a PhD Degree in an area relevant to Library Sciences will have an added advantage.
Successful candidate will be responsible for the overall development, planning, automation. management and co-ordination of the entire University Library System, including the satellite campuses and centres.
Terms of Service:

Terms of service will be on performance based two (2) year renewable contract plus gratuity at the end of the contract, a generous medical scheme, housing allowance and commuting allowance.

Applicants should give full details of educational and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, telephone number and e-mail address and enclose copies of certificates and testimonials giving the names and addresses of three referees who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s competence and area of specialization.

Applicants should request their referees to write immediately and directly to the address below.

The last day of receiving application and letters from referees is Thursday 2nd September,
2010.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University
P.O. Box 43844 -00100
Nairobi

Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer

Kenyatta University Senior Administrative Assistant (Insurance Services) and Driver Jobs in Kenya

Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)

Kenyatta University wishes to invite qualified and dedicated applicants to fill the following vacant position.

Administration Division

Senior Administrative Assistant (Insurance Services)
Grade E/F

Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor of Commerce, Economics or related field from a recognized Institution. Those with proven knowledge f Insurance matters will have an added advantage.

In addition, the applicant must have at least three (3) years relevant experience in the area of insurance claim processing, analysis and data research.

Duties:
Develop, implement and co-ordinate risk management and loss prevention program.
Prepare reports on all aspects of risk assessment in the University and determine the most cost effective method of handling each risk exposure.
Evaluate insurance coverage, identify exposures and assess liabilities through evaluation of claims statistics and trends
Coordinate risk management activities, such as risk identification/loss reduction, assets protection, employee safety etc.
Coordinate the process of tendering or renewing insurance coverage.
Collect and maintain all certificates of insurance for the University.
Ensure that all insurance claims filed are legitimate and details are correct.
Submit all claims to the relevant insurance providers and follow up to conclusion.
Department of Transport

Driver
Grade III/IV

Applicants must be holders of KCE Division IV or KCSE mean Grade D (plain) and above. They must also be holders of class ABCE Licence with a clean driving record.

In addition, applicants must have:
At least five (5) years continuous driving experience.
PSV Certificate
Valid certificate of good conduct
Holders of a certificate in vehicle mechanics/maintenance and repair will have an added advantage.
Terms of Service:

Terms of service will be on performance based two (2) year renewable contract plus gratuity at the end of the contract, a generous medical scheme, housing allowance and commuting allowance.

Applicants should give full details of educational and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, telephone number and E-mail address and enclose copies of certificates and testimonials giving the names and addresses of three referees who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s competence and area of specialization.

Applicants should request their referees to write immediately and directly to the address below.

The last day of receiving application and letters from referees is Thursday, 2nd September 2010.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University
P.O. Box 43844 -00100
Nairobi

Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer

Monday, August 16, 2010

UNFPA Kenya Country Office (KCO) Job Vacancies

Operations Manager
National Project Professional Personnel (NPPP) – RH/HIV & AIDS
National Project Professional Personnel (NPPP) – HIV Prevention/Vulnerable Populations

UNFPA is pleased to announce the following positions in its Kenya Country Office (KCO).

The positions are open to interested Kenyan nationals who should submit their applications to the undersigned address by 27 August, 2010. Candidates can also submit their applications by e-mail before the deadline.

Only short-listed candidates for the advertised positions will be contacted.

UNFPA reserves the right to support at the indicated or lower level.

Post Title: Operations Manager
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Category: ICS-10/NOC
Duration of Appointment: One year, renewable subject to need, availability of funds and satisfactory performance
Organisational Unit: UNFPA Kenya Country Office

Ref: VA/FPA/KEN/01/2010

Background

The Operations Manager will report directly to the Representative or the Deputy Representative of the UNFPA Kenya Country Office. The Operations Manager provides leadership and advice on all aspects of office management and operations. The Operations Manager supervises a number of staff involved in finance, budget, human resource management and general administration.

Job Purpose

The Operations Manager role is to ensure a fully accountable, smoothly functioning, well-managed and results-oriented Country Office and to facilitate programme implementation and delivery by providing for the operational needs of programmes and projects.

Duties and Responsibilities
Assesses and anticipates operational and staffing requirements for the implementation of the country programme and its component projects by participating in design and review meetings and assessing managerial and operational capacities of executing agencies.
Supports the achievement of programme and project results facilitating operational aspects of project inputs under national execution in terms of personnel, sub-contracts, equipment, fellowships, study tours and other project related events.
Ensures the strategic and efficient management of office and programme financial resources through planning and tracking of available resources exercising appropriate ‘financial control and ensuring corporate financial policies are met and reporting structures established and maintained.
Seeks advice from headquarters when deviations from rules and regulations may be required and proposes alternative solutions to meet office and programme objectives.
Ensures optimal staffing of office and projects through timely provision and training of human resources applying best practice HR tools and mechanisms and advising on appropriate contract modalities.
Advises on HR policies and benefits and implements and monitors corporate HR- policies and systems including performance management.
Oversees the implementation of corporate systems and applications in support of finance and human resource management and country office operations and ensures training of staff and project personnel.
Promotes network relationships for accessing and sharing knowledge and ensures a continuous and accurate/up-dated flow of information between the Country Office and headquarters.
Ensures timely provision of goods and services for office and projects by managing the procurement process, recommending best approach and contracting modalities, evaluating cost effectiveness and providing support in negotiating agreements. Oversees management of UNFPA assets and facilities.
Ensures that UNFPA’s interests are considered in common system activities relating to common services and premises, cost recovery, cost-sharing arrangements, privileges and immunities, entitlement and salary surveys, security etc. by participating actively in inter-agency meetings and working groups.

Required Competencies
The necessary business acumen
Experience in the implementation of modern management systems
A strongly client oriented attitude
Integrity, commitment and respect for diversity
Skills to manage relationships, communicate and develop people
An ability for analytical and strategic thinking and results orientation

Qualifications
Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, finance, information technology, economics or related field. Minimum 5 years of professional experience in administration, HR management, finance or office management in the private or public sector.
Thorough knowledge of the United Nations Staff Rules and
Regulations, human resource management policies, financial rules and regulations and procurement is desirable.
Strong writing and oral communication skills.
Strong analytical and leadership skills.
Proficiency in word processing and other computerized applications.
Fluency in English language.

Post Title: National Project Professional Personnel (NPPP) – RH/HIV & AIDS
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Category: SB4
Duration of Appointment: One year, renewable subject to need, availability of funds and satisfactory performance

Ref: VA/FPA/KEN/02/2010

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the UNFPA Assistant Representative (RH), the NPPP substantively contributes to the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of reproductive health/rights and gender.

He/she works with the heads of the Division of Reproductive Health (DRH) and the National HIV/AIDS and STD Control Programme (NASCOP) under the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, the National HIV/AIDS Control Council (NACC) under the Ministry of Special Programme, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MOYS) and enlisted Non-Governmental Organizations and reports directly to UNFPA.

He/She is expected to analyzes and assesses relevant technical, political, social and economic trends and provides substantive inputs and feedback to SRH/HIV/AIDS programme formulation and evaluation.

Duties and Responsibilities
Provide technical and logistic support to the referenced ministries and Non-Governmental Organizations in coordination, implementation, monitoring and supervision of reproductive health project activities in the supported districts and during humanitarian response and work closely with other Development Partners in Health;
Coordinating UNFPA support to the referenced ministries and Non-Governmental Organizations in the implementation of integrated and quality reproductive health activities;
Prepare and submit programme and financial analysis and reports on the implementation of the project, requests for funds, an ensuring the implementing partners adherent to UNFPA requirement and procedures;
Participate in the formulation of various Reproductive Health program documents for the referenced ministries and Non-Governmental Organizations;
Facilitate and ensure regular monitoring, supervision and continuous internal evaluation of project activities;
Facilitate procurement of RH commodities, project equipment, vehicles, and training materials and ensuring their appropriate and effective use;
Liaising with UNFPA Country Office and the referenced implanting partners to ensure timely submission of work-plans and budgets, reports and other relevant documents, release of project funds and effective implementation of the project activities;
Collaborate with other institutions and organizations in the sharing of experiences and lessons learned;
Guides and works together with Officer of implanting partners’ assigned to the UNFPA programme;
Participate in advocacy and resource mobilization efforts of the Country Office;
Helps create and document knowledge about current and emerging trends in RH/HIV&AIDS and gender issues, by analyzing programmes, projects, strategies, approaches and ongoing experience for lessons learned, best practices, and shares with management for use in knowledge sharing and planning future strategies.

Required Competencies
The ability for advocacy and advancing a policy oriented agenda
A track record in innovation and marketing of new approaches
Integrity, commitment and respect for diversity
Skills to manage relationships, communicate and develop people
An ability for analytical and strategic thinking and results orientation

Qualifications
Successful candidates must have a master’s degree in Public Health and/or other related field.
We expect professional experience of 3 to 5 years, preferably in programme/project management in the public or private sector.
Candidates are expected to be fluent in English Language and proficient in current office software applications.

Post Title: National Project Professional Personnel (NPPP) – HIV Prevention/Vulnerable Populations
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Category: SB4
Duration of Appointment: One year, renewable subject to need, availability of funds and satisfactory performance

Ref: VA/FPA/KEN/03/2010

Job Purpose
NACC has identified a number of vulnerable groups who need special targeting to reduce their vulnerability to HIV/AIDS. These groups include People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAS), Pastoralists, Men having Sex with Men (MSM), Sex Workers (CSWs), People with Disabilities (PWDs) and Intravenous Drug Users (IDUs).
In order to have a well-coordinated implementation of the national response, NACC will strengthen Networks to design effective programmes targeting these special groups.
NACC wishes to engage an Officer to coordinate the activities of Networks with a view to mobilizing them to reach out to the special and vulnerable groups.
The Officer will be reporting to Head; Stakeholders Coordination (who will be the immediate supervisor).

Duties and Responsibilities
Developing inventory of all HIV/AIDS Networks (Umbrella organizations implementing HIV/AIDS activities).
Updating on a regular basis databases for the HIV/AIDS Networks. Conducting a situation analysis on the status of HIV/AIDS Networks with a view to establishing their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
Assisting the various networks to develop their constitutions (where such constitutions do not exist) or to review the constitutions (where such constitutions exist) to make them more applicable.
Participating in the dissemination of constitutions, strategic plans and workplans for various networks.
Assisting networks in decentralizing their structures at provincial, district and constituency levels.
Guiding special groups (MSM, IDU’s and Commercial sex workers) to establish networks where such networks do not exist.
Assisting the networks to develop their strategic plans and action plans based on the strategic Plan
Organizing regular networking meetings for the umbrella organizations to discuss implementation of KNASP 2005/6-2009/ 10.
Providing technical backstopping to the networks in the area of proposal and workplan development for resource mobilization.
Receiving and analyzing reports from the various networks.
Promoting teamwork and partnership building among the various networks in the country and between them and public and private sectors.
Developing quarterly and annual workplans and ensure their timely implementation.
Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Director, Deputy Director Coordination and Support, Head of Stakeholders Coordination and UNFPA.

Required Competencies
The ability for advocacy and advancing a policy oriented agenda
A track record in innovation and marketing of new approaches
Integrity, commitment and respect for diversity
Skills to manage relationships, communicate and develop people
An ability for analytical and strategic thinking and results orientation

Qualifications
Successful candidates must have a master’s degree in Public Health and/or other related field.
We expect professional experience of 3 to 5 years, preferably in programme/project management in the public or private sector.
Candidates are expected to be fluent in English Language and proficient in current office software applications.

Applications with a current CV should be addressed to:

The UNFPA Representative
UN Complex Gigiri, Block Q, Room 205
P.O. Box 30218, 00100
Nairobi,

Or Email address: recruit.unfpa@gmail.com

“UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for-diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.”

Kenyatta National Hospital – Gender Based Violence and Recovery Centre (GBVRC) Female Medical Officer Job Re-Advertisement

Project Summary

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) with support from USAID/APHIAII Nairobi is in the process of strengthening its Gender Based Violence Recovery Centre (GBVRC).

GBVRC provides comprehensive medical care and psychosocial support for survivors of rape and gender violence by offering Emergency Post Rape medical care, Collecting and preserving forensic evidence, legal aid, creating awareness on GBV to staff and Public as well as advocacy for behaviour change.

Part of this strengthening includes employment of Key staff on contract bases.

The initial contract duration is five (5) months with possible annual extension based on availability of fund and satisfactory performance of the successful candidate.

Female Medical Officer

1 Post

Job Summary

The medical Officer will report to the Project Coordinator – Medical & Gynecological Services and will provide general medical care to survivors of GBV as well as supervise and teach health workers undergoing GBV attachments.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct clinical examinations on patient’s, document findings and provide basic treatments.
She will also be in charge of collecting forensic specimens for forwarding to the police and attend court to provide professional evidence.
Liaise with the medical social worker to link the survivors of gender violence to the police and legal service providers.
Teaching and research
Attend court to give evidence
Mentoring and supervision of SAFE staff.

Qualifications
Mature Female and holder MBCh. B degree or its equivalent from a reputable university.
Previous attachment to a gynaecology unit is an added advantage.

The post advertised is required urgently and successful candidates should be willing to report immediately.

Applicants must submit
Detailed current CV
Cover letter demonstrating why they qualify for this position
Contact information for 3 referees; and
Indicate current remuneration package.

If you meet the requirements for the advertised positions, please submit your application and CV to with ‘Job Title’ marked envelope to:

Kenyatta National Hospital
Gender Based Violence and Recovery Centre (GBVRC)
Patient Support Centre
P.O Box 20273-0202 Nairobi

Tel:+254 020 2726300/ext. 43136/ 0722 829 500/ 0733 606 400

Email knhadmin@knh.or.ke

Applications received later than 5.pm on 31st August 2010 will not be considered.

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