Dairy Farm Manager Job in Thika Kenya

Manager required to run a dairy farm in Thika West District.
 

Qualifications:
 

BSc Animal Production or BVM with at least 3 years experience one of which must be in a similar position.
 

Send Application and C.V. to 

The Director at info@spreadmarketing.com 

to reach no later than 10th August 2012

Care International Knowledge Management Coordinator Job in Kenya

Care International In Kenya

Knowledge Management Coordinator

Department/Project: Programmes
Supervisor: Acd Programme
Location/Duty Station: Nairobi

Job Summary & Purpose:

The Knowledge Management Advisor role coordinates the strategic KM efforts across CARE Kenya. Answering to the ACD P the incumbent will support the organization in both knowledge management and learning and development efforts. 

The position is multi-faceted, requiring an adept ability to work with others, negotiate change and demonstrate the value of knowledge management across the organization.
Responsibilities and Tasks:

R1. Organizational Change Efforts

• Responsible for implementing the CARE Kenya Knowledge Management Strategy
• Establish excellent working relationships across the organization
• Attend SMT meetings in order to address KM issues at the senior level
• Creation and distribution of short and graphic material explaining KM and KM efforts at CARE Kenya.
• Communicate the importance of personal responsibility and KM behavior
• Launch of monthly KM newsletter.
• Participate with the CIKMWG when required.
• Introduce KM into new hire orientation programme and materials
• Ensure new employees understand the importance of KM in their new role
• Establish and maintain reporting database linked to CARE Canada PCMIS
• Ensure KM is systemized into all CARE Kenya processes, i.e. annual performance appraisals, job descriptions, etc.
• Establish KM incentives and/or recognition awards.

R2. Learning and Development Efforts

• Ensure the objective of becoming a Learning Organization is achieved through inclusion in CARE Kenya strategic planning
• Implement an annual learning needs survey assessment
• Coordinate one organizational learning event per fiscal quarter.
• Coordinate the CARE Mentoring Program at CARE Kenya
• Coordinate Lunch and Learn or similar events on relevant topics
• Work with the HR department to ensure the inclusion of a Learning Plan into the annual performance appraisal process.
• Develop learning opportunities across the organization (job shadowing, informal learning opportunities)

R3. Technical Solution Efforts

• Assess Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS) needs and develop solutions in collaboration with MIS department
• Implement an ECMS
• Create a KM Technologies Strategy- timing, responsibilities, costs and implementation contingencies clearly outlined.
• Facilitate organizational wide training on ECMS.
• Choose & implement complementary software, i.e. X1, webex, etc.
• Develop a simple, internal CARE Kenya Intranet, in collaboration with communications and MIS departments.

Authority:
1. Spending Authority: 400,000/- limit per transaction as per ASL

3. Decision Making: Decision making is limited to KM issues within CARE Kenya.

Contacts/Key Relationships (internal & external):

• MIS department
• Communications department
• All CARE Kenya Programme teams
• All CARE Kenya Programme Support teams
• Director of KM of CARE Canada
• CIKMWG

Working Conditions:

Nairobi based with some field travel to sub offices around Kenya. Some limited international travel required. Travel unlikely to exceed 25% in any year.

Qualifications:

1. Education:
Post secondary education in Human Resources, Business Management, Communication, Knowledge Management, Adult Learning or Education.

2. Experience:
5-7 years of experience in a business management function, knowledge management function, adult learning or human resource development function.

3. Competencies:

Communications: Ability to influence others to achieve objectives and get consensus and collaboration across many business units; ability to explain complex concepts in layman's language; ability to generate enthusiasm; ability to communicate with all levels of management and staff establishing straightforward, productive relationships; treating all individuals with fairness and respect, demonstrating sensitivity for cultural and gender differences; showing great drive and commitment to the organization’s mission; inspires others: Maintaining high standards of personal integrity.

Drive for Results: Makes things happen; Is proactive; balances "analysis" with "doing"; sets high standards for self; Commits to organizational goals 

Teamwork: Collaborates with others in own unit and across boundaries; acknowledges others' contributions; works effectively with individuals of different culture and gender; willing to seek help as needed. Influencing and resolving differences across organizational boundaries: Gaining support and commitment from others even without formal authority; resolving differences by determining needs and forging solutions that benefit all parties; promoting collaboration and facilitating teamwork across organizational boundaries.

Learning and knowledge sharing: open to new ideas; shares own knowledge; applies knowledge in daily work; builds partnerships for learning and knowledge sharing 

Analytical Thinking and Decisive Judgment - analyzing issues and problems systematically, gathering broad and balanced input, drawing sound conclusions and translating conclusions into timely decisions and actions.

Applications

If you feel you meet the requirements for this position, send your application letter indicating the reference number, title of the position along with an updated CV  and telephone contacts of three professional referees to: The Human Resources & Development Manager, CARE International in Kenya, Email: hrmanager@care.or.ke so as to be received not later than  10 th August, 2012. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

CARE is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

CARE International in Kenya does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. (Application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

Oxfam Deputy Regional Director Job in Kenya

Deputy Regional Director 

(2 Positions)

Oxfam Great Britain Regional Centre for the Horn, East, and Central Africa (HECA) Region

Contract Type: Open ended

Level: B, Zone 1 (Global)

Salary Range: GBP 34,500- GBP 44,819.50 Net per Annum. A competitive benefits package including accommodation and education allowances, as well as a great medical cover, and generous pension contributions will be offered to the successful candidate.

(Successful short-listed candidates will be invited to Face to Face Interviews, which will be conducted on the 30th and 31st August 2012 in Nairobi)

Background

Oxfam is one of the world’s leading humanitarian agencies assisting people affected by natural disasters and conflict throughout the world. 

With over 5,000 staff and dedicated volunteers in more than 80 countries, Oxfam is able to achieve the greatest impact to end poverty and suffering through combining emergency response work, long-term programmes for poverty alleviation and campaigning for lasting change. 

The Horn, East, and Central Africa (HECA) Region is the largest region within Oxfam, covering 8 countries, including Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, Somalia, Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda. 

The Regional Centre is based in Nairobi and is mandated to provide leadership and support to the Oxfam country programmes in delivering their strategies within the context of programme quality, and efficiency.

The role

As a key member of the Regional Leadership Team, You will manage and support Country Directors ensuring that programme quality is of organisational standards. 

Work with and on behalf of the Regional Director, and as part of a team of 3 Deputy Regional Directors (DRDs), which is responsible for planning, designing, and delivering the region’s programme objectives, providing leadership to large humanitarian response, as well as to the long-term development programmes. 

The DRDs’ team will also support the marketing and funding processes of the programme, through management of funding proposals and of timely and accurate donor reports. 

Part of the role is also to manage programmes in concert with Oxfam International, playing a key role in the implementation of Oxfam International Single Management Structure (OI SMS) process. 

Also, support the implementation of Oxfam’s Strategic Change Objectives and Aims within HECA: Aim 1 (Economic Justice), Aim 2 (Right to Basic Services), Aim 3 (Right to Life and Security), Aim 4 (the Right to Be Heard), and Aim 5 (the Right to Gender Justice).

The Person
You will have:

• Extensive and proven strategic and programme management skills and experience within the context of an integrated humanitarian, development, and campaigns/ policy work, preferably within the context of the Horn, East, and Central Africa region.
• Broad set of management experiences and skills in managing people, finances, resources, donor relations, and organisational risks, preferably gained through senior country leadership, or senior regional management experiences.
• Proven ability to lead and work effectively with others to achieve results.
• Previous, senior experience in working to combat poverty and suffering highly desirable, in at least two different countries.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in working on issues of gender and diversity

This is a highly challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs. 

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV including a day time contact by applying online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using INT5272. 

The closing date is: 12th August 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Longlisting and shortlisting will be done as applications are received, (before the closing date).

Those who had applied earlier need not to re-apply. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer.

You are not required to pay any fees to apply for jobs at Oxfam.
Oxfam does not conduct recruitments through agents.

Machine Operators Jobs in Athi River Kenya

Opportunities in Operations

New Wire Industry (Athi River)

Leading Regional Steel Manufacturer - Kenya and Ethiopia

Our client, part of a rapidly expanding privately owned group of industries in East Africa, with manufacturing operations in both Kenya and Ethiopia, has the following vacancies and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals.

Machine Operators

Vacancies exist for operators for the below listed machines who will be responsible for maintaining and operating the machines; should also be able to carry out preventive measures and plan for spare part requirements. 

Applicants for the position should have alteast 5 (five) years of experience in the wire product industry and a valid passport.

Applicant should also possess good interpersonal and communications skills and would be willing to work on twelve hour shifts – day or night.

Machine Types:

• Nail Machines
• Automatic Wire Mesh Machine
• Hot Dipped Galvanized Line Machine
• Barbed Wire Machine
• Chain Link Machine

Interested parties should send copies of their CVs to
information@abyssiniagroup.com

Preliminary interviews will be held in Nairobi, place of which will be confirmed and communicated to screened individuals. 

The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday August 17th 2012.

Mount Kenya Academy IGCSE Coordinator, and Teaching Jobs in Kenya

Mount Kenya Academy Senior School is a not-for-profit day and boarding co-educational school which offers both the Kenyan National Curriculum and IGCSE. 

We invite applications from well-qualified applicants for the following positions:

Teachers

The following subject combinations:

Kiswahili/C.R.E, Mathematics/ Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, English/Geography, English/ Literature, Biology/Physics

The candidates should have Bachelor of Education Degree or equivalent with a PGDE from a recognized University and must have at least 3 years of experience in teaching.

IGCSE Coordinator

He or she:

• must possess a BED degree or equivalent with a PGDE
• have 5 years or more teaching experience in an IGCSE School (KS3 and KS4)
• have a good understanding of the British National Curriculum and the workings of the CIE body
• experience as an Examination Officer will be an added advantage

Interested candidates should apply by e-mail together with a detailed C.V., a
telephone number and names of three referees by 10thAugust 2012.

The Principal
Mount Kenya Academy Senior School
P.O. Box 521-10100, Nyeri
Tel: 061-2030017, 2031142 / 0723 977666 / 0716 211388
Email: mkass@mtkenyaacademy.co.ke / info@mtkenyaacademy.co.ke

Clearing and Forwarding Operations Manager Job Re-Advertisement (KShs 200K)

Clearing and Forwarding Operations Manager

Gross Salary: 200K

Re-advertisement

Our client a clearing and forwarding firm  based in Nairobi is  looking for an Operations Manager


The operations involves:

• Ensuring proper and smooth day to day running of all Operations
• Handling of employees disciplinary matters and grievances in the absence of the Human Resource Director
• Coordination and supervision of all administrative issues touching on management of  logistics, vehicles, including data and maintenance of records to ensure they are updated and in a form for purposes of effective management information systems.
• Supervising the other workers
• Liaising with clients and directors
• Sales and marketing activities and ability to generate clients

Gross Salary: 200k

Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in Business Management, Administration or Clearing and forwarding
• 4 years Previous experience in Clearing and forwarding  in a managerial position a must.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible and ability to persevere pressure and multi-tasking
• Team Player and mature.
• Preferably a young Man aged between 30– 40 years.

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 (Clearing and Forwarding Operations Manager)on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke.

Please indicate current or last salary.

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

FH Field Supervisor, Project Assistants, and Extension Workers Jobs in Kenya

Fuel Efficient Cookstove Project
Urgent Vacant Positions

FH/Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) a Christian relief and development agency partnering with WFP seeks to fill the following open vacant positions for the above project at Kakuma Refugee Camp:

Job Title:            Field Supervisor
Duty Station:            Kakuma Refugee Camp
Reports To:            Project Coordinator
Contract Duration:        6 months
No. of Positions:        1
Applications closing date:     8th August, 2012

Duties and responsibilities

• Plan and Coordinate the cook stove trainings and focus group discussions
• Planning training activity schedules which includes Mobilization of refugees and host communities for training
• Monitor the implementation of the activities and prepare regular progress reports, and other reporting requirements
• Monitor and Ensure proper distribution of the stoves
• Supervise field staff during community trainings as per the training curricula
• Supervise to ensure that household visits are conducted and quality improvement verification checklist filled
• Conduct the Focus group discussions as per the outlined plan
• Ensure adoption rate of 70% is achieved
• Hold regular meetings with the extension staff and work closely with other agencies
• Compile project reports on a timely and accurate manner
• Maintain proper records
•  Ensure availability of questionnaires and that they are duly filled
• Assesses program effectiveness in reaching established goals

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Bachelors Degree Community Development or related field.
• Past experience in the same position preferably with a humanitarian or International NGO in area of Fuel-efficient stoves.
• Minimum 3 years working with NGO/CBO programs
• Planning, organizing and Supervision skills
• Training and facilitation skills  a must
• Computer competent especially MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good command of  English and Swahili
• Committed to serving the poor in full agreement with FH’s foundation and beliefs as expressed in FH Kenya’s Vision, Mission and Values

Job Title:            Project Assistants
Duty Station:            Kakuma Refugee Camp
Reports To:            Project Supervisor
Contract Duration:        6 months
No. of Positions:        2
Application closing date:    8th August, 2012

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure 100% community mobilization is achieved during trainings
• Conduct trainings and education on stove usage
• Supervise extension workers during community trainings as per the training curricula
• Conduct daily household visits with extension workers to monitor stove usage
• Ensure the usage monitoring questionnaires are filled on a daily basis
• Compile the questionnaires on a daily basis and hand over to the field Supervisor
• Participate in special surveys and evaluations carried out in relation to the program.
• Actively participate in designing and building capacities of the various community leadership groups
• Monitor and review all required and relevant records at the Community level, to ensure that they are accurately prepared and submitted in a timely manner 
• Collect all relevant data from the Field extension workers as required.
• Prepare and submit daily reports on the program activities in the Community.
• Under the guidance of the Project coordinator, assist in conducting regular meetings with Community leaders and implementing partners on the relevant issues.
• Conduct focus group discussions

Qualifications / Experience (Minimum)

• A Degree or Diploma in community development or its equivalent.
• Past experience in the same position or in community work/mobilization preferably with a humanitarian or International NGO in area of Fuel-efficient stoves.
• Good Interpersonal communication skills
• Good command of  English and Swahili, ability to speak local language is added advantage
• Training and facilitation skills
• Report writing skills a MUST
• A team player with good organizational skills
• Able to communicate in English – both written and oral
• Ability to work under pressure
• Knowledge in Computer MS word, MS Excel
• Committed to serving the poor in full agreement with FH’s foundation and beliefs as expressed in FH Kenya’s Vision, Mission and Values

Job Title:            Extension Workers
Duty Station:            Kakuma Refugee Camp
Reports To:            Project Assistant
Contract Duration:        6 months
No. of Positions:        10
Application closing date:    8th August, 2012

Duties and responsibilities

• Mobilize and ensure 100% attendance of the communities during the stove trainings
• Conduct community training and education as per the training curricula and schedule
•  Sensitize  the Communities on Energy Saving methods and cooking practices
• Disseminates information on maintenance of Energy Saving Stoves.
• Works as Extension Agents.
• Conduct home visits to the designated households to ensure 70% adoption rate is achieved
• Ensure the monitoring questionnaire is dully filled and forwarded to the Project Assistants
• Participates in Community awareness with other Incentive workers in Block barazas, Public Barazas.
• Ensure the stoves are in good working condition and report on any breakages
• Work with other staff  as a Team
• To perform any other duty assigned by the Project Assistant or his designate
• Work in Liaison with other project partner staff in the camp

Qualifications

• Should be refugee registered with UNHCR.
• MUST be a resident of Kakuma  Camp
• Training and mobilization skills
• I yr experience in the field or other related is added advantage
• Able to communicate in English and Swahili – both written and oral
• Diploma or certificate in Community development, computer will be an added advantage.
• Work with other staff  as a Team

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications (clearly indicating their current or expected salary), updated CV with three referees, day telephone contacts to:  Human Resources Manager, FH Kenya, P O BOX 14978 -00800 NAIROBI, Email address: hr_fhkenya@fh.org or drop them at our Nairobi Office.(Life Ministry Centre, 3rd Floor Jabavu Road, Kilimani.  Next to Kilimani Police station) latest by 8th August, 2012.

Extension Workers applicants should drop their applications  and  CVs at the WFP offices in Kakuma.
These are urgent positions and applications will be shortlisted as they are received.  

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews within a short period of time.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.