KPMG Global Fund Manager Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

Manager - Global Fund - Local Fund Agent Services, Sudan

Based in Nairobi, Kenya

KPMG is a leading provider of professional services, which include audit, tax and advisory. KPMG’s Development Advisory Services Unit (DAS) is based in Nairobi, Kenya and has adopted a pan-African approach to development work, employing full-time experienced development experts within the KPMG Africa team at our headquarters in Nairobi, together with a network of champions across the twenty countries of KPMG in sub-Saharan Africa.

KPMG is the Local Fund Agent (LFA) for the Global Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria grants in Sudan and the Republic of South Sudan. We are seeking detail oriented and highly analytical individuals to join KPMG’s Development Advisory Services Unit (DAS) as managers on the LFA teams.

The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya with regular travel to Sudan and South Sudan.

Key role and responsibilities in this position will include but not limited to;

Project management: Coordinate a number of ongoing LFA activities with the Global Fund, Principal Recipient (PR) and KPMG team. Proactively manage the projects from inception to delivery including any clarifications
Capacity assessment: Identify and organization’s strengths and gaps in five areas: Financial Management and Systems, Program Management Capacity, Sub-recipient Management, Monitoring and Evaluation and Procurement and Supply Management and provide specific and actionable recommendations for capacity strengthening..
Financial analysis: Detailed analysis of grant budgets and budget revisions including benchmarking of costs to the market, comparison to proposed performance targets and program activities; verification of expenditures and various financial statement and other expenditure reviews. A risk-based approach is applied to ensure value for money, additionality of funding, and risk for duplication or misuse of funds is low.
Programmatic analysis: Verification of programmatic progress reported by the PRs against supporting documents provided by the PRs, approved Performance Framework, Monitoring and Evaluation Plans, Procurement and Supply Management Plan, Training Plan and other relevant grant and program documents.
Excellent client service: Provide robust, detailed, timely and well-written deliverables which include actionable recommendations and solutions for Global Fund consideration. Regular communication by email and phone to both the Global Fund and PRs.

The roles listed in this notice are not exhaustive. They may be expanded, reduced or modified at any time as KPMG continues to evolve in its approach to the provision of LFA services. Consequently the candidate is required to demonstrate sufficient flexibility to make adjustments to service delivery.

At KPMG we offer continuous learning and development, exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams and unrivalled space to grow and innovate.

Qualifications and experience required for this position are:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field;
5-7 years of experience in financial accounting, with the ability to review, analyze and interpret budgets, financial management systems; financial statements (including income and expenditure statements and cash reconciliation statements) and audit reports;
Experience in public sector audit and advisory assignments;
Excellent writing, analytical and communication skills; and
Willingness to travel to Sudan and South Sudan

Other desirable skills and attribute are:

Experience and knowledge of Global Fund architecture and systems
Experience in public health in particular HIV, TB and Malaria;
Arabic language skills ;

Submission of applications:

Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of interest and complete Curriculum Vitae (CV) by email to dastalent@kpmg.co.ke quoting reference DAS/GF/01-11.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 22 November 2011.

Candidates from East Africa are encouraged to apply.

Submissions received after the deadline time and date will not be accepted.

Our clients reserve the right to accept or reject any application.

Data Officers and Data Entry Clerk Jobs in Kenya - ICAP of Columbia University

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 Nyanza and Eastern provinces:

1. Data Officer (4)

Overall Job Function:

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

Key Responsibilities: Data entry of routine monthly and quarterly data Data reconstruction and computerization from source documents as required Data quality checks against client data from medical records Compilation of monthly reports

Requirements: Diploma in Health Records Information/ Health Information Technology At least 2 years’ experience, preferably at MOH district facility level Database management skills and ability to use statistical software.

2. Data Entry Clerks (4)

Overall Job Function:

Reporting to the Data Manager, the Data Clerk will enter routine data electronically , assist data cleaning and reporting

Key Responsibilities:

Accurate entry of routine monthly and quarterly data
Maintain safe custody of all program data including a system of filing copies of query reports as well as other activity reports
Regularly follow up with the Data Manager to resolve data inconsistencies and other questionable data attributes
Carry out data back up and security Help the Data Manager clean data and to generate and compile monthly reports

Minimum Qualifications

Diploma in Health Records Information/ Health Information Technology
At least 2 years’ experience, preferably at MOH district facility level
Skills in data entry, cleaning, compiling reports
Database management skills will be an added advantage

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, icap.vacancies@gmail.com on or before14th November 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Management Trainee (Finance) Vacancy Announcement

Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

Assisting in the preparation and processing of claims.

Raising of all (non-claims) payments for head office.

Monthly update of the general ledger.

Cashing of cheques on behalf of the company and handling of other bank’s correspondence.

Preparing banking.

Filing of all payments vouchers and maintaining filing system.

Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration /commerce or equivalent

How to apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 14th November 2011.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Management Trainee (Underwriting) Vacancy Announcement

Overall Purpose of Role

To train in all aspects of underwriting, and assist officers in the department to provide quality service.

Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist in reviewing all applications for insurance –determine the profiles of risks presented to the company for insurance and assess their acceptability or otherwise.

2. Assist in reviewing all reports from various service providers relating to proposals for insurance.

3. Assist in reviewing proposals for insurance and adjust benefits where necessary by reviewing previous files, worksheets, etc

4. Preparation of policy documents.

5. Assist in doing reconciliations.

6. Assist in processing of quotations and tender documents.

7. Assist in Liaising with intermediaries for business support.

8. Processing of endorsements such as credits and refunds.

9. Any other duties assigned by management in line with task.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University.

How to apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 14th November 2011.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Underwriting Assistant (Msa Region) Vacancy Announcement

Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

Printing and attaching policy documents

Processing policy endorsements.

Issuing renewal endorsements.

Dealing with correspondence in accordance with the mail handling procedures.

Attending to enquiries from direct clients, brokers and agents.

Assisting the Office Support Staff in filing.

Lapsing files in the computer.

Processing renewal notices.

Any other duties as may be assigned by management.

Academic Qualifications

Diploma in Social Science
COP Qualification

How to apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 14th November 2011.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Personal Driver Job Vacancy in Kenya

We are looking for a Personal Driver for the head of an independent Production house

Must have:

At least three years of work Experience, a plus if they have worked as a Personal driver

Good work ethics

Good references.

Must have basic knowledge of the maintenance of a car

Must be able to navigate their way through town in a safe and fast manner.

If you’re willing to relocate and live on the outskirts of Nairobi for this job, please email us at jobsmediahouse@gmail.com

Please apply for this job only if you’re willing to relocate

Account Manager and Social Research Jobs in Kenya - TNS RMS East Africa Limited (Global market and social research agency)

Account Manager, Social Research – Two vacancies

One of these will be a generalist manager as per below, and one must have specific monitoring and evaluation skills.

Position Scope

Based in Nairobi and reporting to the person in charge of our social research division, the position holder will managing and develop client relationships, conduct project design including sampling, proposal writing, planning, analysis and report writing on projects.

The key goal of our division is to help our clients achieve their goals.

TNS Social & Political Research is a leading agency globally in impact assessment, monitoring and evaluation, feasibility and needs assessment, large-scale surveys, complex statistical analysis, tracking studies, new product and service development testing, ethnographic and participatory research and opinion polling.

A large proportion of our business from East Africa involves social research, working for donors, NGOs and governments in the field of health, agriculture, governance, education, water and sanitation and poverty among other areas.

Main Responsibilities:

Planning and executing research projects
Managing and developing client relationships by providing the highest level of client service
Monitoring project costs and implementing cost effective solutions
Creation of proposals to meet client needs
Participating in costing processes, preparing draft costs & checking quotations
Project scheduling and managing change effectively
Creating project related materials
Working with team to analyze findings to generate insights and recommendations to meet clients' needs
Coaching/ on the job training for junior members
Promoting team spirit

Qualifications:

At least 4 years of progressive experience in market research and in particular social, public and political research, ideally in a commercially oriented research agency or organization.
A minimum of an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject in addition to the following skills:

Excellent project management – able to manage the details of research projects in multi-country environments ensuring perfect timing and great quality.
Good sales/negotiation/persuasion skills
Strong research knowledge, and enthusiasm to keep up-to-date with the latest in methodologies.
Self driven
Good communication and social skills
Demonstrated excellent client relationships development skills
Superior IT skills
Team player and organized team leader

For the M&E expert, at least 2 years in an environment designing and managing M&E programmes would be necessary.

If you believe you fit this profile send your application by email including a short summary of why your experience meets the above, would be the ideal candidate to reach not later than 15th November 2011.

Email: Melissa.baker@tnsglobal.com