Friday 1 November 2013

Jobs in Kenya at State Agency - Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Company: State Agency

Job Location:  Nairobi, Kenya

J/G 5

Ref 9/2013

The Senior Accountant will be reporting to the Principal Accountant.

Responsibilities;

Planning, directing, coordinating, supervising staff and budget control;
In addition the officer may be assigned responsibilities to authorize payments and sign cheques;
Certify and verify returns, documents, vouchers, monitor collection of revenue including inspection and responsible for Agency assets, records and custody of Accountable Documents;
Ensure that the accounting software integrity is maintained, accuracy and timely submission of report.

Qualification and Experience:

Served in the grade of Accountant I or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector for a minimum period of three (3) years; and
A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), or a social science from a recognized institution and has passed part II of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination.
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Experience in preparation of budget, financial statement and knowledge of IFRS
Experience with accounting software’s and ERPs.
CPA (K) and membership to ICPAK is an added advantage.

How to Apply:

Candidates who meet the stipulated qualifications should submit hand written applications attaching detailed curriculum vitae containing e-mail address, daytime telephone contact and address of three referees, copies of their educational and professional certificates and other testimonials, National Identity Card and certificate of Good Conduct in a sealed envelope quoting the job title and the reference number on both the letter and the envelope and addressed to:

DNA 1596
P.O. Box 49010-00100 GPO
Nairobi

Application Deadline: 22nd Nov 2013

Senior Planning Officer at State Agency in Kenya

Job Title: Senior Planning Officer (Research and Policy)

Company: State Agency

Job Location:  Nairobi, Kenya

J/G 5

Ref 8/2013

The Senior Planning Officer will be reporting to Principal Planning Officer.

Responsibilities:

Formulation of economic and statistical policies, initiation, implementation and appraisal of the Agency’s Strategic Plan;
Monitoring the general direction of the economic planning functions and production of the statistical data;
Preparation of the Agency’s development plans, strategies, policies and programmes;
Monitoring and evaluation of policies and programmes;
Collation, harmonization and presentation of statistical data in the form of survey reports and bulletins; and
Direction, control and coordination of all the various planning or statistical activities within the Agency;
Coordination of performance evaluation process for the Agency;
Facilitate the documentation of annual report and budget statistics.

Qualification and Experience;

Have Served as an economist I/ statistician I for three (3 years) in the Public service or in a reputable private sector.
A Bachelor’s degree in economics OR statistics from a recognized University.
Experience with Government Performance Contracting
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance

How to Apply:

Candidates who meet the stipulated qualifications should submit hand written applications attaching detailed curriculum vitae containing e-mail address, daytime telephone contact and address of three referees, copies of their educational and professional certificates and other testimonials, National Identity Card and certificate of Good Conduct in a sealed envelope quoting the job title and the reference number on both the letter and the envelope and addressed to:

DNA 1596
P.O. Box 49010-00100 GPO
Nairobi

Application Deadline: 22nd Nov 2013

Senior Administration Officer Careers in Kenya at State Agency

Job Title: Senior Administration Officer

Company: State Agency

Job Location:  Nairobi, Kenya

J/G 5

Ref 7/2013

Responsibilities;

Co-ordination of Agency’s departmental and divisions activities and day to day operations;
Dealing with issues emanating from the staff and stakeholders under minimum supervision and guidance both at the field and at the headquarters;
Management and prudent utilization of resources;
Handling of public complaints and customer care issues;
Coordination of departmental and divisions communications and facilitation of day to day operations;
Coordination of prevention and mitigation of HIV/AIDS;
Drug and substance abuse;
Corruption and integrity issues;
Coordination of mainstreaming of gender and disability initiatives;
Fleet management;
Management of Agency’s insurance cover and work environment.

Qualification and Experience

Served as an Administration Officer I for a minimum of 3 years in the Public Service or in a comparable position in a reputable Private Sector.
Bachelors degree in Public/Business Administration or a relevant degree in Social Sciences from a recognized University.
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to Apply:

Candidates who meet the stipulated qualifications should submit hand written applications attaching detailed curriculum vitae containing e-mail address, daytime telephone contact and address of three referees, copies of their educational and professional certificates and other testimonials, National Identity Card and certificate of Good Conduct in a sealed envelope quoting the job title and the reference number on both the letter and the envelope and addressed to:

DNA 1596
P.O. Box 49010-00100 GPO
Nairobi

Application Deadline: 22nd Nov 2013

Careers in Kenya at State Agency - Principal Public Relations Officer

Job Title: Principal Public Relations Officer

Compnay: State Agency

Job Location:  Nairobi, Kenya


J/G 4

Ref 6/2013

Responsibilities:

Formulation of information policy to guide the dissemination of information to the public and reviewing them as appropriate in line with the relevant legislation;
Ensuring professional ethics and consistence in gathering and dissemination of information;
Gathering information on programs, significant events in a specific sectoral area and the impact on customers;
Development of communications and media strategy;
Editing stories on various topical issues before they are released to the public and developing appropriate interventions;
Carrying out research on local and international press on public opinion towards the Agency;
Identifying events that require packaging and dissemination to the media;
Preparing media briefs, supplements, documentaries and features;
Developing standards and regulations in management of information;
Advising the Director on information and public communication issues;
Scheduling interviews with Agency officials;
Managing assigned projects/programmes, and organizing events and management of assets and finances in the division.

Qualification and Experience;

Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in a senior management position as a public communication/relations officer in the Public Service or in a comparable position a reputable Private Sector.
A Bachelors Degree in the following field: mass communication, public relations, communications studies, journalism, international relations, social sciences or in their equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
Must be fluent in oral and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
Have attended a Senior Management course in relevant field lasting not less than four (4) weeks in a recognized institution.
Have demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to Apply:

Candidates who meet the stipulated qualifications should submit hand written applications attaching detailed curriculum vitae containing e-mail address, daytime telephone contact and address of three referees, copies of their educational and professional certificates and other testimonials, National Identity Card and certificate of Good Conduct in a sealed envelope quoting the job title and the reference number on both the letter and the envelope and addressed to:

DNA 1596
P.O. Box 49010-00100 GPO
Nairobi

Application Deadline: 22nd Nov 2013

Principal Human Resource Officer at State Agency in Kenya

Job Title: Principal Human Resource Officer

Company: State Agency

Job Location:  Nairobi, Kenya

J/G 4

Ref 05/2013

The Principal Human Resource officer will be reporting to the Human Resource Manager.

Responsibilities:

Analyzing the staffing levels and making proposals for succession planning;
Analyzing utilization of human resource in the Agency and advising on proper deployment;
Analyzing staff progression and making proposals for career development; and
Ensuring the correct interpretation and implementation of human resource regulations including pensions, salary administration, labour laws and other statutes that impact on human resource.

Qualification and Experience

Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in a senior management position in human resource management or in a comparable position in the Public Service or reputable Private Sector.
A Bachelors Degree in social sciences or any other relevant qualification from a recognized university and a diploma in human resource management or industrial relations from a recognized institution.
Have attended a senior management course in relevant field lasting not less than four (4) weeks in a recognized institution.
Shown merit as reflected in work performance and results.
Member of Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM-K).
Master’s degree In human resource management will be an added advantage

How to Apply:

Candidates who meet the stipulated qualifications should submit hand written applications attaching detailed curriculum vitae containing e-mail address, daytime telephone contact and address of three referees, copies of their educational and professional certificates and other testimonials, National Identity Card and certificate of Good Conduct in a sealed envelope quoting the job title and the reference number on both the letter and the envelope and addressed to:

DNA 1596
P.O. Box 49010-00100 GPO
Nairobi

Application Deadline: 22nd Nov 2013

Chief Protection Officer at State Agency in Kenya

Job Title: Chief Protection Officer

Company: State Agency

Job Location:  Nairobi, Kenya

JG – 3

Ref. 01/2013

The Chief Protection Officer will be reporting to the Deputy Director Operations.

Duties at this level include management of the covert and other protection related operations aimed at securing the safety of clients and related persons nationally.

Responsibilities:

Coordination of risk and threat assessment programmes;
Gathering and dissemination of intelligence information;
Coordinating operational procedures and training programmes;
Supervising the conducting of special operations and investigations;
Ensure adequate security is provided to clients during court appearance;
Organizing and supervising the procurement, distribution, training, usage and management of protective equipments, reintegration and removal process of clients as provided by law;
Managing offices, buildings, safe houses used by the Agency;
Dissemination of information and intelligence gathering;
Ensure effective coordination with law enforcement agencies and intelligence services;
Coordinating the development and implementation of standard operating procedures for the Agency and coordinating training programs;
Reviewing confidential documents and material for the purpose of expunging protected information, security of protected clients and classifying documents;
In addition, the officer will be required to coordinate the resettlement of foreign and local clients and related persons in liaison with other Agencies;

Qualification and Experience:

A Master’s degree in law, criminology, public administration or their equivalent qualifications from a recognized university;
Must have served in the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police or equivalent position in the military, intelligence or other security services;
Knowledge and experience in investigation of crimes, protective security and covert operations;
Knowledge of the criminal justice system functions and services;
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to Apply:

Candidates who meet the stipulated qualifications should submit hand written applications attaching detailed curriculum vitae containing e-mail address, daytime telephone contact and address of three referees, copies of their educational and professional certificates and other testimonials, National Identity Card and certificate of Good Conduct in a sealed envelope quoting the job title and the reference number on both the letter and the envelope and addressed to:

DNA 1596
P.O. Box 49010-00100 GPO
Nairobi

Application Deadline: 22nd Nov 2013