Partner - Transaction Advisory Services Job Vacancy in Kenya

Job Ref. MN 5040

Our client, one of Kenya’s leading professional services firms focused on providing assurance, tax and advisory services, wishes to recruit a Partner who will be in charge of the Transaction Advisory Services line of business.

The Transaction Advisory Services team works with a wide range of clients to help them make better and more informed decisions about how they strategically manage capital and transactions in a changing world.

The key objective of the business line is to help businesses drive competitive advantage by proactively managing their capital agenda which determines how they strategically raise, invest, preserve and optimize their capital.

This position will be based in Nairobi and will oversee teams based in a cluster of several countries in Eastern Africa.

The Partner role will entail providing overall leadership to a team of highly dedicated professionals to respond to the client’s capital agenda, ensuring that the team is highly motivated and actively participating in business development initiatives.

Job Profile

Driving cross border and cross service line collaboration and working including teaming across borders to develop the client base/market share and grow revenue for the business line.
Interacting with key client executives and engaging them on their capital agenda issues and where appropriate, the full spectrum of the firm’s knowledge and collateral.
Building the team to attract and develop the best people by proactively participating in reinforcing and strengthening the coaching culture and demonstrating visible leadership through regular staff engagement.
Overseeing the efficient and effective execution of engagements including but not limited to managing the team to full capacity and profitability.
Delivering quality by serving the right clients and consistently adhering to quality and risk management requirements including maintaining technical and professional standards.

Person Profile

Masters degree preferably in a business related field from a recognised university.
Membership in a professional accounting and or financial analysis association (s).
Over fifteen years work experience with a minimum of five years at executive management level in a professional services firm or investment bank.
Minimum of ten years experience in lead transaction advisory coupled with vast expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital and debt advisory, project finance, restructuring, due diligence reviews, valuations and financial modelling.
Knowledge of the East African market.
Ability to grow and sustain revenue of the business line.
Ability to sustain long term client relationships.
Ability to identify, pursue, win and manage priority engagements across borders.
Ability to coach and mentor to build and develop the team and support a culture of continuous learning and feedback.
Effective networking and negotiation skills.
Strong interpersonal,relationship building and communication skills.

If you have the requisite qualifications, skills, experience and the passion to lead an already established business line with a high potential for growth send your application including a detailed curriculum vitae and day time telephone.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and friends or relatives of qualified East Africans in the diaspora may draw their attention to this very high profile position.

The position provides an opportunity for an attractive financial reward and career development.

Please also summarize yourself as follows:

Job Ref. No.
Your Name
Current/Past Salary: Year 2010 p.m / Year 2011 p.m
Year 2011 Benefits: If house, state market rent, If car state cc.

Send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 12 Noon 16th September 2011. Limit email to maximum 3 pages A4 size CV and no attachments. Mark Job Ref. No. on top left of the envelope.

Send to:

Executive Selection Division,
Manpower Services (K) Ltd,
3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza,
Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance,
P.O. Box 50736-00200, Nairobi.

Email: recruit@manpowerkenya.com.

Achelis Workshop Manager Job in Kenya

Candidates should be a holder of either a degree or higher national diploma in Electrical / Mechanical engineering or its equivalent.

Minimum 5 years in the management of an outfit servicing and repair of industrial plant, construction, lifting equipment and power generators.

Must be a hands on professional.

Applications and detailed CV must reach the undersigned by the close of business on

The Human Resources Manager,
P.O. Box 30378 (00100)
Nairobi

Or emailed to careers.achelis@gmail.com

Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted 12th September, 2011

MSF Switzerland Nurse Job in Dadaab Kenya

Nurse – Supervision of 1 Health Post (nutrition activities)

MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need.

Currently, MSF-CH has vacant post(s) and wishes to recruit suitable candidate as Nurse for the supervision of one Health Post for the nutrition activities

This position is opened for Kenyan.

Function Nurse for supervision of one Health post

Starting date: September 2011

Location: Dagahaley, Dadaab - Kenya

Main responsibilities:

Ensure the supervision of the medical staff and the quality of the health care provided
Ensure the supervision of the medical activities
Follow up of the medical staff

Recruitment criteria:

Nursing diploma
Previous experience as supervisor demanded
Somali language demanded
Flexible and autonomous

Application:

Please send your letter of motivation mentioning on the envelope “Technical Ass. (Water distribution)” to:

Field Administrator
MSF Switzerland
P.O.Box 25091,00603
Dagahaley, Dadaab

Deadline for applications: September 4, 2011

Only short listed candidates will be contacted and the applications are not returnable

Orion East Africa Production Supervisor Job in Kenya

Orion East Africa Ltd is a manufacturing company specializing in plant health products for both local and export markets. The company has been operational in Kenya for more than 22 years and has now expanded into Environmental Management and Input Financing.

Orion East Africa is looking for a hands-on and motivated team player to take up the position of a Production Supervisor. The role holder will drive production excellence to ensure a continuous high quality supply of New and existing Products.

The incumbent must possess a unique blend of formulation prowess and must enjoy spending time in the production floor to understand the problems and find innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Managing the entire product formulation activities.
Establish a profound understanding of the science of products and process.
Develop appropriate Qualitative and Quantitative Formula (QQF) for the Products in Question.

Other Responsibilities

Formulate new Biological plant health products.
Oversee production operations including safety standards maintenance, SOPs.
Develop extractions, purification and standardization methods for active compounds.
Formulate chemistry, powders, liquids and reverse engineering competitor products.
Develop and oversee Q/A and standardization protocols.

Requirements

Capable product chemist (Higher Diploma Level)
Strong analytical skills (Chemistry, Pharmacology and Plant Science)
Ability to handle Rotary Evaporators, Super Critical C02.
At least 2 years hands on experience in the paint industry
An Effective Communicator, Team Player & Motivator
One with a mature and realistic approach towards job related assignments
Ability to lead a production team

If you meet the above requirements, please send your application and detailed CV including current contacts of three referees to:

Director Human Resource & Administration
Orion East Africa Ltd,
P.O. Box 10170 – 00100,
Nairobi, Kenya

Application Closing Date: 23rd September 2011

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Buru Buru Girls Secondary School Secretary Job in Nairobi Kenya

Buru Buru Girls Secondary School seeks to fill the position of Secretary.

Qualifications

K.C.S.E C+ and above
Working experience in MS - Word and MS - Excel. A diploma in IT and Shorthand will be an added advantage.
Secretarial studies and office practice certificate from a recognized Institution offered by KNEC Level III.
A course on Human Resource or any other related course.
Experience - 5 years and above. Those who have worked in a School office have an added advantage.

All Applications to be sent through e-mail buruburugirls@yahoo.com

Applications to be received latest 6th September, 2011.

Video Editor Job in Kenya - Media Production

We are a company involved in media production.

We pride ourselves in providing quality productions to our clients.

We are currently recruiting for the position of Video Editor.

The Video Editor is responsible for assembling raw material which consists of raw camera footage, dialogue, sound effects, graphics and special effects into a finished product that is ready for broadcasting.

Responsibilities

assembling all raw footage, with camera shots either recorded or transferred onto video tape in preparation for inputting into the computer
digitally cutting the files to determine the sequence of the film and determining which footage is usable
overseeing the quality and progress of audio and vision engineering and editing
experimenting with styles and techniques including the design of graphic elements
selecting the most effective shot of a scene in terms of story relevance and continuity
writing voice overs and commentaries
suggesting or selecting music for inclusion into the show

Qualifications & experience

Diploma in Media Production, TV Production or any other relevant technical field.
Technical experience in video editing is desirable.
High level of computer skills especially in the use of Adobe software.

If you are interested in this position and meet the listed requirements, send your application letter and detailed CV before 4th September, 2011 to:

jobsinproduction@gmail.com

Farm Manager and Caretaker Jobs in Kenya

Farm Manager

A medium size coffee farm is urgently looking for suitable personnel to fill the position of a Farm Manager.

Qualifications:

Diploma or certificate in an agricultural related field
At least 5 years experience in a busy coffee farm in a similar position
Certificate in farm management from CRF will be an added advantage
Certificate of good conduct
Excellent interpersonal skills and
Proficiency in computer use and a valid driving license all classes.

Caretaker Urgently Wanted to take care of a block of flats

Must have an O’Level (fourth form) Certificate
Good command of English and Kiswahili
Certificate of good conduct.
Ability to act as a jack of all trades will be an added advantage.

Send CV with telephone contacts to:

The Managing Director
P.O. Box 3006 - 00200 Nairobi Kenya
by 5th September 2011