KEMRI / CDC Chauffers / Drivers Jobs in Kisumu Kenya

KEMRI / CDC Research & Public Health Collaboration
 

Vacancy No.K57/5/12
 

Program description: 

This program is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention whose remit is to conduct research in malaria, HIV and other diseases. Currently, the program has a vacancy in Base in Transport Department.
 

Position: Chauffers - Drivers 

MR 4
 

Location: Kisumu.
 

Essential Qualifications
 

Education & Language:

• A minimum Form four KCSE or its equivalent
• Applicants must hold a valid Kenya Commercial vehicle operator license ,Class B, C, & E
• Fluency in written and spoken English and/or Swahili
• Experience: 5yrs of Commercial driving experience, including one- years experience operating four wheel drive vehicles.

Desirable Qualities

• Applicants must demonstrate , by road test , skill in handling vehicles , the ability to drive defensively to avoid accidents and injury to vehicles or passengers
• Must present a Kenya accident free driving record for the five years previous application
• Current & valid Certificate of Good conduct from the CID Headquarters
• Must be willing to reside in Kisumu and/ or study areas
• Must be flexible in terms of working odd hours and/or travelling at short notice.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must know Kenya traffic laws applicable to commercial operations
• Be familiar with the requirements for safe vehicle operation under both crowded urban or near urban areas, and those encountered in rural or off-road conditions.
• Applicants should be aware of traffic safety rules, have knowledge of need to drive defensively when encountering unsafe or illegal operations by other drivers.
• Should understand the full operational capability and limits of the assigned vehicles.

Position Descriptive: 

The driver/chauffeur will provide services related to driving passenger motor vehicles, four-wheel drive off-road type vehicles, trucks and buses for the CDC/KEMRI transportation unit of the CDC/KEMRI operations program in accordance with instructions received from transport Manager and/or the Chief of Operations or designee.
 

Terms of Employment: 

1 year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service. Probation period for the first 3 months. 

Remuneration: 

Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on education levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency. 

The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI scales plus supplemental amounts.
 

Applications must include the following:

• Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number)
• Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with Telephone number and e-mail address
• Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers
• Copies of Certificates, Transcripts driving Licence, Current & valid Certificate of Good conduct

Applications are due no later than: 27th May 2012 to: 

Human Resource Manager, 

KEMRI/CDC Program, 

P.O Box 1578, Kisumu. 

OR E-mail to recruitment@kemricdc.org 

or log into our web www.jobs.cdckemri.org
 

Note: 

Applications MUST include copies of certificates and Transcripts. 

Applications without these will be disregarded.

KEMRI/CDC is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including application, interview meeting and processing of any letter. If asked for a fee, report such request immediately to 0701112145.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

KEMRI / CDC Auto Electrical Technician Job in Kisumu Kenya

KEMRI / CDC Research & Public Health Collaboration
 

Vacancy No. K59/05/2012
 

Program description: 

This program is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention whose remit is to conduct research in malaria, HIV and other diseases. 

It is in this mandate that the program has a vacancy in Base Transport
 

Position: Auto Electrical Technician 

MR 6 

1 Position 

Reports to: Head Mechanic.
 

Location: Kisumu - Kisian
 

Qualifications required:

• A minimum Form four KCSE - D+ or equivalent or its equivalent
• Must hold a certificate in Motor Vehicle Electricals from a recognized technical institution or polytechnic
• Must have a valid Driving License Classes B, C, E.
• The incumbent must have three (3) years professional experience in electric and electronic diagnosis; unit overhauls e.g. Alternators and Starters, handling Toyota Land Cruisers/Hilux’s 4WD’s
• Excellent written and verbal English.

Job Summary: 

The incumbent will carry out trouble shooting, repairing and servicing vehicle fleet monitoring gadgets fleet log. 

He/she will also carry out trouble shooting of vehicle electric faults.
 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out In/Out vehicle Inspections on electric faults
• Trouble shooting and repairing vehicles electric faults
• Overhaul and repair electric units e.g. Starter/Alternators
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Applications must include the following:

• Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number)
• Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with Telephone number and e-mail address
• Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers
• Copies of Certificates, Transcripts driving Licence, Current & valid Certificate of Good conduct

Applications are due no later than: 27th May 2012 to: 

Human Resource Manager, 

KEMRI/CDC Program, 

PO Box 1578, Kisumu. 

or E-mail to recruitment@kemricdc.org 

or log into our web www.jobs.cdckemri.org
 

Note: 

Applications MUST include copies of certificates and Transcripts. 

Applications without these will be disregarded.
 

KEMRI/CDC is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including application, interview meeting and processing of any letter. If asked for a fee, report such request immediately to 0701112145.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Solar Products Freelance Marketers Jobs in Kenya

Freelance Marketers Wanted (Solar Product)
 

K.C.S.E C-(Minus)
 

Original ID,
 

Region: Mombasa, Nyeri, Nanyuki, Kisii, Nakuru, Kisumu, Nairobi and Eldoret.
 

Email C.V. and letter to adorn.ventures@engineer.com
 

Contact person: James Muriithi
 

Phone: 0713095579

Faulu Kenya Direct Sales Team Leader and Direct Sales Representative Jobs in Kenya

Exciting Career Opportunities
 

Faulu Kenya Deposit Taking Microfinance Limited is a dynamic Christian organization within the Micro-Finance sector. Faulu was the first Micro Finance Institution in Kenya to be licensed by the Central Bank as a deposit taking institution.
 

In order to strengthen our sales team in line with the business strategy, we are seeking highly competent, focused and results oriented sales professionals to fill the following positions:
 

1. Team Leader – Direct Sales
 

Reporting to the Branch Manager, the overall purpose of this position is to drive the growth of quality client’s base, deposits book in addition to supporting growth of other product lines. This is a supervisory role managing the Direct Sales Representatives.
 

Role requirements:

• Must have at least Diploma in Sales or related discipline. Bachelor’s degree qualification preferred.
• Proven experience in implementing direct sales strategy especially within banking and insurance industries.
• Experience in dealing with micro clients a definite advantage.
• Two (2) years supervisory experience of a large direct sales workforce and proven business growth record.
• Passionate for sales and growth of the team members.
• Knowledge of banking operations roles e.g. cash management, customer care, operations etc will be an added advantage.
• Proven capability of handling various clientele.

2. Direct Sales Representative
 

Reporting to the Teamleader – Direct Sales, the position holder’s key role will be to drive deposits book in addition to growing specific loan book products and quality clientele.
 

Role requirements

• Post KCSE qualification
• Previous experience in direct sales within banking, MFI, Insurance and related industries will be a definite advantage.
• Self driven, passionate about sales and proven performance track record.
• Good communication and customer relationship skills.
• Certificate of Good Conduct

A competitive commission package will be paid to the successful candidates subject to their individual performance.
 

Strong Christian values, commitment and passion for the transformation of the low income population are key requirements for all these positions.
 

If you meet the above criteria and have passion for sales, please drop your application letter, a detailed CV and testimonials including 3 referees, one who must be a Pastor your local church and daytime telephone contact to: excitingcareers@faulukenya.com or the nearest Faulu Office before 25th May 2012.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ICRC Somali Interpreter / Translator Job in Kenya

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), an independent humanitarian organization whose mandate is to provide protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and internal disturbances, has a vacancy for a

Somali Interpreter / Translator

Nairobi with frequent travels to Somalia

Your tasks

• oral interpretation: from Somali to English, and English to Somali during confidential interviews with persons detained in prisons, ICRC institutional dissemination, message delivery and visits to families of detainees
• written translation: translation of written Somali (newspaper articles, correspondence, etc.) into written English
• analysis and reporting: analysis of conditions of detention, security and other matters relating to the ICRC's mandate

Selection requirements

• ideal age: 25 to 50
• prepared to accept unaccompanied postings during the first 24 months of collaboration
• university education or 5 years of professional experience
• excellent command of English, Arabic and Kiswahili an asset
• familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet software
• driving licence (a licence for automatic-transmission vehicles only is not sufficient)

Your profile

• strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• open-minded and adaptable, able to work in a team
• neat appearance, good speaker, well-developed writing and summarizing skills
• able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment

What we offer

• an opportunity to help the victims of conflict
• engrossing, rewarding work in unusual situations
• ample support in integrating into the new working environment

For reasons related to the institution's working procedure, in particular its principle of neutrality, ICRC personnel cannot be nationals or originate from the country where visits take place.

How to apply:

Kindly apply on our website www.icrc.org under vacancies. 

For any further information kindly contact Ms Romano at + 41 22 7302923 or mromano@icrc.org .
 

Deadline: 31 May 2012

EDC Deputy Chief of Party (Garissa Youth Project) Job in Kenya

Organization and Program Overview:
 

Founded in 1958, Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC) is an international nonprofit organization that works to build bridges between educational research, policy, and practice. 

Funded by the United States Agency for International Development, EDC is implementing a project called G-Youth based in the North Eastern Province of Garissa, Kenya. 

 The Garissa Youth Project (G-Youth) is designed to empower youth to make sound career and life decisions as they transition from high-school to the next phase of their lives. 

The project offers youth interventions that help them to: build skills, facilitate appropriate career choices, provide employment and/or income generating information, bridge technical and university education opportunities and provide a fun and safe space for youth to socialize.  

Through the addition of a new project component which is helping to redefine the strategic direction for the project, G-Youth now aims to build the capacity of local youth organizations and networks to increase youth participation and planning in program activities meant to help youth. 

Vacancy Title: Deputy Chief of Party, Garissa Youth Project

General Position Summary:
 

Under the supervision of the G-Youth Chief of Party, the Deputy COP will work in close coordination with a team of Garissa-based staff to provide leadership and technical and administrative oversight of program activities and sub-partners.  

The DCOP will work closely with the Chief of Party and EDC home office team to set the strategic direction for the project in keeping with USAID/Kenya’s priorities and the project work plan and budget.  

This person will also be responsible for outreach to local stakeholders especially those who provide work and learning opportunities for youth, including businesses, NGOS, government, and donors in order to build support for the program.

Essential functions include [but are not limited to]:

• Support the COP in managing the local program and administrative staff to ensure timely and quality implementation of field-based program activities.
• Serve as the G-Youth Project’s technical lead for the “Youth Action” component including overseeing staff and partners in order to ensure activities are carried out in a timely and quality manner. 
• Support the and Provide technical oversight of the Project’s “Youth Work”, “Youth Education” and “Youth Civics” components.
• Draft, edit and contribute to written reports and deliverables;
• Liaise and communicate with EDC’s regional office in Nairobi and USAID-Kenya as needed;
• Work as a close team with the COP to plan and budget for field-based activities;
• Maintain systems for communication and information-sharing for G-Youth within the Garissa team, EDC’s Regional Office and with EDC headquarters.
• Provide oversight and to activities taking place within the Career Resource Centre working closely with the Kenya National Library Services and other youth serving partner organizations;
• Oversee the Project’s monitoring and evaluation system and provides input into the design of tools;
• Assist with the establishment and oversight of G-Youth’s small grants programs to assist selected Kenyan youth development organizations.
• Contribute to conception and writing of proposals, as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Masters degree (or equivalent).
• 7-10 years work experience in the field of international development.
• Strong commitment to identifying and creating opportunities for youth.
• Relevant technical expertise in areas such as youth development, workforce development, livelihood preparation, nonformal education, and NGO management. 
• Experience with managing or working under USAID-funded programs.
• Ability to engage community members to contribute to the program activities.
• Excellent organizational skills. 
• Flexibility and ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize duties.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team member.
• Proficiency in MSOffice including MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Application and contact details:
 

Apply in English with a letter, a resume and names of three references to Amina Issa at AIssa@edc.org the closing date for this position is 8th May 2012.

EDC is committed to diversity in the workplace.  

EDC offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary and excellent benefits.                    

Mulrany International Finance Assistant Job in Kenya

Organizational Background
 

Mulrany International is an International organisation registered in the United Kingdom with its headquarters in London, UK and has a regional African office in Nairobi, Kenya. 

We specialize in international health. We rebuild and restore lives shattered by disaster through healthcare and education. 

We are on the frontline of global emergencies to deliver medical aid and revive health services in some of the world's toughest places. 

Our team have a mission to end the needless loss of life in the poorest countries caused by a lack of effective health care. We help communities set up medical services for the long term. Currently, we have programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan. 

Our present donor portfolio includes the WHO and UNICEF. Mulrany International is an exciting, dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.

Position Summary
 

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for following relevant established internal policies and procedures of Mulrany. 

These include applying Accounting knowledge and techniques to all areas of work, including the management of petty cash, processing salaries, and bank management. 

The Finance Assistant will provide support to all field programs from the Nairobi office and will ensure that work is performed in accordance with Mulrany’s processes and procedures, while referring to the Head of Office for guidance as required.

Position Purpose
 

The Finance assistant position will be a full-time member of the Mulrany staff, working with the teams in HQ, country offices and the field.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure proper management of petty cash; 
• Process and make payments as provided in the approved budgets; 
• Carry out reconciliations of cash and bank balances on a regular basis; 
• Prepare schedule of payments of utilities, statutory deduction and ensure timely payment of the same; • Ensure the timely transfer of all field fund requests; 
• Ensure the timely preparation of all advances including travel and other advances, and provide monthly updates of any outstanding advances to the Head of Office; 
• Ensure the maintenance of an efficient, proper, and transparent financial filing system for the department and the organization in accordance with the organizational guidelines; and 
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Finance Officer.

Skills and Qualifications
 

Mulrany is actively seeking a candidate who is committed to its mission and vision. 

In particular, the successful candidate should have the essential qualifications, experience and competencies:

• Professional accounting qualification (CPA-K, ACCA) or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks and MS Office
• At least 6months of professional experience with an NGO
• Knowledge and experience in using accounting software (QuickBooks) and MS Office
• Ability to work with tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent activities
• Excellent in written and spoken English.
• Ability to work well in a team 
• Ability to handle pressures and meet deadlines 
• Willingness to learn

 How to apply:

Applications should be submitted by May 11, 2012. The selection committee will review all applications as they arrive. 

All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. Mulrany International is an equal opportunity employer.

Each application package should include the following: 

• Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information; 
• Résumé (including detailed work experience, education/degrees); and 
• References (minimum of three, with complete contact information).

All applications should be sent to Mulrany, at recruitment@mulranyinternational.org with the subject line: “Finance Assistant-Nairobi”.