Writing Jobs in Kenya

Applications are invited for experienced content writers who are willing to work from home. 

Assignments will be sent via email and completed work will be expected to be submitted within 24 hours; unless stated otherwise. 

Writers are required to be online (chat/Skype) for a few hours during working hours for easy communication.

Qualifications:

• Must have excellent Grammar and English writing skills
• Must be able to write interesting, captivating, and informative articles on a number of different topics including but not limited to business, travel, dating, products, etc
• Must have a personal computer and internet connection.
• Able to work with little or no supervision.
• Must have a serene home office environment to work from (No disruptions).
• Must be in a position to start working immediately.
• Experience in content writing, SEO articles, blog articles et.c is an added advantage.

Requirements

• Excellent English grammar  and writing skills
• Self motivated well disciplined and mature person.
• Deadline and target oriented individuals
• Able to work under minimal or no supervision
• Must be computer and Internet literate
• Good research and analysis skills
• Must be punctual and ready to work on full time basis
• Must  be able to accept payments via M-Pesa
• Must be flexible and willing to work at any time, night or day.

Writers will be paid SHs 150 for every 500 words article.

All qualified applicants to send their CVs/Resumes, plus a sample of your written work to writerswithpassion@gmail.com

Assistant Human Resource Manager Job in Kenya

Location   : Nairobi
Job Type  : Temporary

Our client, a global leader in Business Process and Technology Management, is seeking to recruit an Assistant Human Resource Manager. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating human resource management activities of the company to maximize the strategic use of human resources and maintain functions such as employee compensation, recruitment, personnel policies, and regulatory compliance.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Serving as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
• Advising Heads of Department on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.
• Analyzing and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Administering compensation, benefits and performance management systems, and safety and recreation programs.
• Ensuring on optimum utilization of the HR System in respect of monitoring all HR records, generating various HR reports and the overall automation of the HR function.
• Coordinating staff participation in training programmes as well as planning and conducting new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
• Identifying staff vacancies and recruiting, interviewing and selecting applicants.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related fields from an accredited institution.
• Must have 4-8 yrs of relevant HR generalist experience  after bachelors degree and be willing to work 15-20 hours in the week
• An excellent communicator and  problem solver with strong team leading skills

To apply, send your CV ONLY to jobs@flexi-personnel.com  before Friday 22nd June 2012. 

Clearly indicate the position applied for and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

Concern Worldwide Project Coordinator Urban Surveillance Job in Nairobi Kenya

Concern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.
 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Kenyan Nationals for the following positions:
 

1. Position: Project Coordinator Urban Surveillance
 

Location: Nairobi, with travel to field locations
 

Duration: 2 years
 

Reports To: Programme Coordinator, Food, Income and Markets
 

Job Purpose:
 

The Food, Income and Markets Programme established an operations research project in 2010 to define and test indicators of humanitarian crisis in urban informal settlements. This was borne out of the need to monitor conditions in urban slums and be able to identify and target populations in crisis with humanitarian support. 

The Project Coordinator will therefore lead the design and development of the research as well as manage all aspects entailed in its roll-out/implementation as the project looks to expand its coverage and partnerships. 

Recognizing the key technical competencies in research design and implementation, the Project Coordinator will also act as an advisor for all operational research being undertaken in Concern Kenya.
 

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide technical guidance and oversight to all Concern Kenya staff,
• Operation research, directing research design, selecting lead investigators and reviewing results.
• Build the capacity of the relevant staff within the FIM Programme on analysis and management of data aimed at enriching and directing the urban programme, including informing learning documents
• Be the custodian of the Concern Kenya Research Plan reporting progress at biannual Country
• Management Team meetings
• Develop within the Concern programme staff tools and techniques in evaluation and learning
• Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Assistant Country Director
• Written reports for quarterly assessments and evaluations
• Where required, power point presentations on results for dissemination to partners, government, etc.
• Capacity building of staff in various assessment, analysis, and data collection techniques including training in appropriate software
• Articles for submission to peer reviewed journals

2. Person Specification

• A Master’s Degree or PhD in relevant field (Humanitarian studies, Public Health, Nutrition, Biostatistics, Food Security, etc.)
• Training in ethical principles of research, statistical analysis and complex survey design and analysis
• Working knowledge of SPSS, Stata, SAS, EPIINFO, ENA softwares
• Experience in designing and implementing evaluations and operational research, using both quantitative and qualitative methods
• Experience developing articles for publication
• Experience working in an urban slum environment and working with government partners
• Experience in early warning/surveillance
• Experience with design, management and analysis of large-scale datasets
• Experience of digital data gathering technology and software

Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should apply by sending a CV and a covering letter addressed to: - 

The Human Resource Manager, 

Concern Worldwide, 

P.O. Box 13850-00800, 

Nairobi, 

to the following email address: nairobi.hr@concern.net
 

The closing date for application is Friday, 22nd June, 2012. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
 

Each application should include three referees who can validate technical expertise. 

Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application.
 

Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation.

Chief Executive Officer and Internal Auditor Jobs in Laikipia Kenya - Medium Sized Sacco

One of our leading medium sized SACCO based in Laikipia County has retained us to recruit & fill the following positions;

1. Chief Executive Officer
 

Key Responsibilities

The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for providing visionary leadership and direction in the realization of the SACCO’s vision, mission and long term business strategy. 

Specifically he/she will be responsible for;

• Overseeing the day-to-day management of the SACCO’s operations to ensure enhanced profitability and sustainable returns on members’ investments;
• Providing proactive public relations to enhance the SACCO’s corporate image;
• Leading and motivating a skilled workforce from diverse and multicultural backgrounds;
• Preparing relevant timely Budgets and reports for the Board and advise the Board on all matters relating to financial, operations, strategies and business opportunities;
• Monitor and evaluate Sacco projects, implementation of Financial, HR and Procurement Systems.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience Required

• Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Accounting) or Degree in Business Related field or Diploma in Cooperative Management plus CPA II;
• Computer Literate;
• Age; 30 – 40 years;
• At least 3 years experience in a Senior Management Position, preferably in a SACCO;
• Good Interpersonal skills and high level of integrity;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

2. Internal Auditor
 

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Internal Auditor will perform the following duties:

• Review and appraise the soundness, adequacy and application of accounting, financial and other controls to promote effective and efficient internal controls;
• Develop and implement effective risk management tools;
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal control systems;
• Participate in the budget process and prepare internal audit reports;
• Establish risk based audit programs;
• Ascertain the level of compliance with established policies and procedures, plans and statutory requirements;
• Reports professionally to the audit committee and administratively to the C.E.O

Qualifications, Skills & Experience Required

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or any Business related Degree;
• Be at least a CPA (K);
• Working experience of at least five years;
• Good Interpersonal skills;
• Proficiency in MS office and working experience in a computerized environment;
• High level of integrity;
• Be between 30-40 years;
• Strong analytical skills.

Applications should include the following:

• Letter of Application indicating position applied for;
• Current CV, with names and contact information of atleast three references;
• Copies of Certificates/transcripts and testimonials.

Applications should be sent to compliance@kuscco.com or

The Manager, Consultancy and Compliance Department
KUSCCO Limited,
P.O. Box 28403-00200 

Nairobi.

On or before 22nd June 2012

National Survey Communication and Mobilization Specialist Job in Kenya

Republic of Kenya
 

Ministry of Public Health & Sanitation
 

National Survey Communication and Mobilization Specialist
 

Background
 

The Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation together with KNBS, NACC, KEMRI, NCAPD, NPHLS (NHRL) and other development partners is in the process of finalizing plans for a large National population-based survey to inform the HIV response in Kenya. The survey will sample 10,475households in 419 clusters.
 

The Ministry with support from EGPAF is therefore seeking the services of a communications specialist to undertake the development of various IEC materials, planning, and assist in the implementation of the community communication and mobilization strategy for the survey with guidance from the Communication and Mobilization Sub–committee of the National survey.
 

Specific Tasks
 

The specialist to be recruited will be required to undertake the following tasks in consultation with the communication and mobilization subcommittee.

• Understand the community communication and mobilization strategy for the survey.
• Work together with the relevant Communication and Mobilization Sub-committee of the Survey TWG, and other stakeholders to gather information required for the development various IEC materials for community communication and mobilization.
• Review and finalize the Survey communication strategy.
• Develop targeted messages for the survey for various audiences at the national, provincial and community levels.
• Use existing data to determine the appropriate channels that will be used to reach the various audiences before, during and after the National survey.
• Develop a media plan in various media houses before, during and after the survey.
• Design and develop media material (e.g. media briefs& press releases) and IEC materials (e.g. posters, stickers, brochures, banners) for various target audiences to be translated in 12 local languages used in the survey.
• Document and report to EGPAF and the Communication and Mobilization Subcommittee of the Survey TWG on all the community communication and mobilization activities undertaken during the period.
• Monitor media coverage of Survey before, during, and after the survey: to ensure enlisted services are provided by the various media avenues, monitor that communication is appropriate, timely and accurate, and monitor any issues that may disrupt the communication strategy for the survey.
• Support journalists for effective and accurate reporting on the National survey and findings.
• As need arises, provide updates to the Survey TWG.

Duration
 

This is a short-term contract. 

The contract will be for a period of 120 days.
 

Method of application
 

Interested Individuals are encouraged to request detailed terms of reference and scope of work from NASCOP (Strategic Information Management Unit) at 3d@nascop.or.ke
 

The deadline for submission of technical and financial proposal is Monday June 18th, 2012
 

Applications to be referenced “National Survey Communication and Mobilization” and addressed to NASCOP’s Strategic Information Management Unit at 3d@nascop.or.ke

Save the Children Emergency Health Technical Advisor, Southern Somalia Area Representative and Human Resources Assistant Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Save the Children (SC) is an international organization with 27 member organizations across the globe. It is united by a common mission and brand but, to some extent, has until now been working independently from country to country and within countries. 

With the decision by all Save the Children organizations to create an International Programmes Unit (IPU) taken in 2010, Save the Children aims to create a stronger voice for children by unifying the operations in all countries. 

This will result in one organisation at the national level in each country and a unified programme delivery structure for all Save the Children International Members. Save the Children UK, Denmark and Finland unified in Somalia in January 2010 under the name Save the Children in Somalia which will move to the IPU model by the end of 2012. 

After one year of unification and as a result of an active fundraising strategy the programme budget was over GBP 10m covering thematic areas of protection, child survival (which includes health, nutrition and livelihoods), education, and Child Rights Governance.
 

Emergency Health Technical Advisor
 

Application Closing Date: Sunday 24th June 2012.
 

Job Purpose: 

In order to better coordinate and provide an advisory role to the emergency health support programme to Somalia/Somaliland, Save the Children requires a high level technical support, coordination and guidance through provision of guidance to managers and staff involved in managing and/or implementing emergency health project. 

This support includes, among others, identifying opportunities for funding and learning through networking with donors and other agencies.

This is an international post based in Nairobi. 

While working from Nairobi, the post-holder will be required to provide support to the emergency health team remotely and may travel to Somalia (Puntland, Somaliland and Mogadishu for the south), for short monitoring and support visits. 

Barring security clearance to travel to central Somalia, the health technical adviser will be requested to travel
to Somaliland on a regular basis for support, monitoring and management meetings with the CSS health team.
 

Area Representative - Southern Somalia
 

Application Closing Date: Sunday 24th June 2012
 

Job Purpose: 

The Area Representative has overall responsibility for development, management and delivery of good quality programmes in Southern Somalia (currently Mogadishu and Bay & Bakool). 

S/he will work through local partners to ensure all aspects of programming are coordinated resulting in efficiency, high team moral and cost effectiveness. 

As the senior representative of Save the Children in Southern Somalia, s/he will ensure programmes implement key humanitarian principles and that we work in close collaboration with other key stakeholders to promote and advocate for children’s rights. 

The Security environment in Southern Somalia is fragile and requires the post-holder to liaise closely with staff and partners to advise senior management on robust security management guidelines and plans for Southern Somalia. 

Programmes in these areas are new, and started in the last quarter of 2011/first quarter of 2012 and while this expansion was a result of the drought crisis, it is envisaged that Save the Children will plan and work towards a long term presence responding the needs of children.
 

Human Resources Assistant
 

Application Closing Date: Friday 15th June 2012.
 

Job Purpose: 

The position of HR Assistant is responsible for providing quality and efficient HR support to the Somalia / Somaliland Programme team based in Nairobi:
 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Be involved in the recruitment and selection process including processing and placement of advertisements, short listing, selection processes including conducting screening test and interviews. 
• In post offering process - Reference checks, offer/appointment letters, and sending out regret letters. 
• Conducting the induction process including the preparation of the induction plan. 
• In liaison with the line manager, manage the medical/group life insurance enrolment and exit process of
  staff. 
• In liaison with the line manager, keep track of all medical bills for both national and international staff and liaise with the administrator in follow up of their payment etc.

For additional information on the job description, working context, person’s specifications, please visit: www.somaliangoconsortium.org
 

Our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. 

Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.

Applications should be forwarded to: vacancies@scsom.org.

Kenya School of Law Jobs in Nairobi: HR & Admin Manager, Admin Assistant, ICT / Audio Visual Assistant, Assistant Housekeeper and Support Staff

Council of Legal Education
 

Kenya School of Law
 

Vacant Positions
 

The Kenya School of Law is a Postgraduate Training Institution run under the auspices of the Council of Legal Education Act, Cap. 16A of the Laws of Kenya. 

The core mandate of the Council of Legal Education is inter alia to train for legal professional development and in particular to train lawyers for entry into the legal profession as Advocates of the High Court of Kenya. 

For over 40 years the School has discharged this mandate under the leadership of the office of the Attorney General and the Ministry of Justice National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs. 

From 2006, however, the School became a Semi-Autonomous Government Agency (SAGA) with an expanded mandate and reviewed terms of service for its staff.
 

The core functions of School as currently constituted includes provision of the following services;-

• Advocates Training and Paralegal Studies;
• Continuing Professional Development, Projects and Legal Research
• Accreditation and enforcement of compliance by legal education and training institutions

In order to effectively meet these expanded functions the School wishes to recruit a full time high calibre personnel who will join the existing strong team of staff to help it realize its vision of being the preferred centre of excellence in legal education and training in the Eastern Africa region and beyond.
 

We are looking for an independent, strategic actor who is in good health, ICT literate; customer oriented, and can lead change. 

Specifically we seek to recruit:-
 

1. Human Resource and Administration Manager 

Ref: CLE/KSL/HR05/12 

KSL 4 

1 Position
 

Overall purpose of the job
 

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Finance & Administration the incumbent will oversee the management of Human Resources and the Administration of the School and will also act as the Secretary to the School Management Committee.
 

Person Specification
 

The successful candidate will:

• Possess a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent;
• Have at least 10 years relevant working experience five of which should be at a managerial level in a busy organization;
• Registered member of the Institute of Human Resource Management;
• Having exposure to or experience in the following areas will be an added advantage;

a. Performance Contracting in the public sector,
 

b. ISO 9001 quality standards,
 

c. Staff performance management using the Balanced Score Card or other management tools;
 

d. Assessment centre approach to selection or any other behaviour-based selection method

• Have excellent communication skills with the ability to prepare and present good oral and written reports;
• Have good ICT skills;

2. Administrative Assistant 

Ref: CLE/KSL/HR05/13

KSL 8
 

1 Position
 

Overall purpose of the job
 

Reporting to the head of unit, the incumbent will perform general office management and administrative duties.
 

Person Specification
 

The successful candidate will:

• Possess a diploma in Secretarial Studies or equivalent from a recognized training institution;
• Have a minimum of two years working experience in a busy institution. Experience in Front Office operations and telephone techniques would be an added advantage;
• Holders of relevant certificates with 5 years’ experience in busy institutions will be considered;
• Possess excellent typing skills with the ability to type at least 50 wpm;
• Possess excellent IT skills.

3. ICT and Audio Visual Assistant

Ref: CLE/KSL/HR05/14
 

KSL 8 

2 Positions
 

Overall purpose of the job
 

Reporting to the ICT Manager the incumbent will assist in the provision of technical support for both ICT users as well as audio visual equipment at the Kenya School of Law
 

Person Specification
 

The successful candidate will:

• Possess a diploma in Information Communication Technology or related discipline;
• Have a minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience;
• Have the ability to connect; use and trouble shoot audio visual equipment will be a distinct advantage. 

4. Assistant Housekeeper

Ref: CLE/KSL/HR05/15 

KSL 8
 

1 Position
 

Overall purpose of the job
 

Reporting to the Administration Officer - Hospitality the incumbent will assist the Housekeeper in ensuring that students and guests have comfortable and clean rooms and that facilities and equipment are available to students and guests at all times.
 

Person Specification
 

The successful candidate will:

• Possess a diploma in Housekeeping or equivalent from a recognized training institution;
• Have a minimum of three years’ work experience in a busy institution. Holders of relevant certificates with 5 years’ experience in a busy institutions will be considered;
• Possess excellent IT skills.

5. Support Staff

Ref: CLE/KSL/HR05/16  

KSL 10
 

1 Position
 

Overall purpose of the job
 

Reporting to the Assistant Administration Officer the incumbent will be required to ensure a clean and organized School environment.
 

Person Specification
 

The successful candidate will:

• Possess a valid certificate of medical fitness;
• Possess a valid Certificate of Good Conduct;
• Some relevant experience in cleaning and general maintenance. Skills in crafts such as plumbing, carpentry, masonry, driving or possession of a certificate in any craft would be an added advantage.

In addition to the above specifications candidates for the above five positions will:-

• Have the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines;
• Have excellent planning and organizational skills;
• Have good customer care and public relations skills;
• Have the ability to work under minimal supervision;
• Possess good interpersonal skills and be a team player.

Note that all candidates will eventually be required to produce Certificates of Good Conduct.
 

Competitive remuneration package and benefits will be offered to the successful candidate.
 

All applications should include the job reference number, a reliable email address, day-time telephone contact and must be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant certificates. 

Send your application to:-
 

The Director / CEO,
Kenya School of Law,
P. O. Box 30369-00100,
Nairobi.
 

So as to reach him not later than 21st June 2012.
 

Applicants can also email PDF copies of application letters, certificates, and detailed CVs to lawschool@ksl.ac.ke indicating positions and reference numbers as the subject of the email.
 

Please note that due to the high number of applications anticipated, it will not be possible for us to respond to each application and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

CLE / KSL is an equal opportunity employer.
 

Kenya School of Law is ISO 9001: 2008 certified institution