Job Title: Administration Assistant 1 Post
Employer: Bab Security Company
Qualification:
• Degree in Business Administration / BCom or any other related business course
CPA 2 and above
• Excellent computer application skills
• Good personal relation skills
• Three years experience in a buy office .
How to Apply:
Send your cv to hrm@babsecurity.com
Application Deadline: 13th Sept 2013
Wednesday 11 September 2013
Armed Violence Reduction Programme Assistant Jobs Vacancy at Danish Demining Group
Job Title: Armed Violence Reduction Programme Assistant
Employer: Danish Demining Group
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Application Deadline: 17th Sept 2013
Background
Danish Demining Group (DDG) is part of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC). DRC has operated in Kenya since 2005, and DDG is in the process of establishing operations in Kenya.
DDG has armed violence reduction programmes in many other countries in the region including Somaliland, Somalia, Yemen, South Sudan and Uganda.
DDG’s Armed Violence Reduction (AVR) approach encompasses the following elements:
• Strengthening institutions and enhancing capacity for addressing safety needs
• Addressing immediate threats to life and limbs by explosive remnants of war
• Addressing small arms as a tool of violence
• Building capacity for conflict management and peace
• Strengthening relationships between security providers and communities
The AVR approach is currently implemented at the national and community level. At the national level, DDG seeks to support the authorities with small arms management and support peacebuilding and security sector reform initiatives.
The community safety approach is rooted in a participatory process, where DDG assists target communities to assess their safety and security situation, define and prioritise their safety and security needs and identify resources to address these needs.
The successful candidate will initially work with DDG’s Urban AVR team but may be required to take on other tasks within other strands of the Kenya programme.
She or he will contribute to strategy development, programme and project development and implementation, internal and external communication, administration and more.
She or he will support and carry out activities in informal settlements in Nairobi.
The AVR Programme Assistant should be a Kenyan citizen and have the following qualities and qualifications:
Personal qualities:
• Is passionate about promoting a Kenya free of armed violence and conflict
• Has an intelligent and creative mind that will enable him/her to identify new and suitable solutions to local safety needs
• Has a high degree of professionalism
• Is analytical and able to present logical arguments,
• Is curious and seeks out information,
• Has a strong drive to learn new things and improve own capacity,
• Takes initiative – identifies what needs to get done and does it,
• Is able to work under minimum supervision,
• Is hard working and driven to achieve objectives,
• Is a good team player,
• Is diplomatic, patient and persistent,
• Is honest and loyal,
• Is culturally sensitive,
• Is able to resist external pressures.
Qualifications
• A university degree in peace studies, political science or related field,
• Substantial knowledge of the Kenya political system from community to national level, including issues related to urban crime and violence and extractive industries.
• Good understanding of local dynamics that lead to armed violence,
• Experience of carrying out trainings, ideally related to AVR.
• Experience of developing training modules, ideally related to AVR
• Experience of developing activity budgets
• Fluency in English. Strong command of written English and ability to speak clearly to various audiences,
• High degree of computer literacy,
• Experience working with volunteers on AVR related issues, ideally in Urban settings.
Desirable:
• Experience of proposal writing and fundraising.
• Experience of monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience of working in insecure environments.
• Good understanding of new information and communication technologies (ICT) and how these can be utilised for peace and development.
What DDG can offer:
An interesting and challenging position within the DDG Kenya programme which will provide the right candidate with a significant opportunity to learn and grow professionally.
• Experience of working within a professional and visionary international NGO.
• The opportunity to be part of a professional and dedicated team with friendly and helpful colleagues.
• Exposure to intellectually stimulating issues relating to the prevention and reduction of armed violence.
• The potential to make a tangible positive difference to the lives of many Kenyans.
• Salary and conditions in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for local staff in Kenya.
• A contract until the end of the year with possibilities for extension, subject to performance and funding. There will be a 3-month probation period, which can be extended if considered necessary.
How to Apply:
1. A cover letter (maximum1 page) in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria.
2. Concise and accurate CV (maximum 2 pages). The CV should include information about your university degree(s) and stipulate your grades/grade average, list of completed relevant training courses, work experience and the name and contact details of 3 relevant references, in addition to any other qualifications and information that you think are relevant for the position.
The application should be sent to: Job@ddghoa.org and the subject line should read “Kenya AVR PA”.
For more information about DDG’s AVR approach see www.danishdemininggroup.dk/about-armed-violence-reduction.
Employer: Danish Demining Group
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Application Deadline: 17th Sept 2013
Background
Danish Demining Group (DDG) is part of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC). DRC has operated in Kenya since 2005, and DDG is in the process of establishing operations in Kenya.
DDG has armed violence reduction programmes in many other countries in the region including Somaliland, Somalia, Yemen, South Sudan and Uganda.
DDG’s Armed Violence Reduction (AVR) approach encompasses the following elements:
• Strengthening institutions and enhancing capacity for addressing safety needs
• Addressing immediate threats to life and limbs by explosive remnants of war
• Addressing small arms as a tool of violence
• Building capacity for conflict management and peace
• Strengthening relationships between security providers and communities
The AVR approach is currently implemented at the national and community level. At the national level, DDG seeks to support the authorities with small arms management and support peacebuilding and security sector reform initiatives.
The community safety approach is rooted in a participatory process, where DDG assists target communities to assess their safety and security situation, define and prioritise their safety and security needs and identify resources to address these needs.
The successful candidate will initially work with DDG’s Urban AVR team but may be required to take on other tasks within other strands of the Kenya programme.
She or he will contribute to strategy development, programme and project development and implementation, internal and external communication, administration and more.
She or he will support and carry out activities in informal settlements in Nairobi.
The AVR Programme Assistant should be a Kenyan citizen and have the following qualities and qualifications:
Personal qualities:
• Is passionate about promoting a Kenya free of armed violence and conflict
• Has an intelligent and creative mind that will enable him/her to identify new and suitable solutions to local safety needs
• Has a high degree of professionalism
• Is analytical and able to present logical arguments,
• Is curious and seeks out information,
• Has a strong drive to learn new things and improve own capacity,
• Takes initiative – identifies what needs to get done and does it,
• Is able to work under minimum supervision,
• Is hard working and driven to achieve objectives,
• Is a good team player,
• Is diplomatic, patient and persistent,
• Is honest and loyal,
• Is culturally sensitive,
• Is able to resist external pressures.
Qualifications
• A university degree in peace studies, political science or related field,
• Substantial knowledge of the Kenya political system from community to national level, including issues related to urban crime and violence and extractive industries.
• Good understanding of local dynamics that lead to armed violence,
• Experience of carrying out trainings, ideally related to AVR.
• Experience of developing training modules, ideally related to AVR
• Experience of developing activity budgets
• Fluency in English. Strong command of written English and ability to speak clearly to various audiences,
• High degree of computer literacy,
• Experience working with volunteers on AVR related issues, ideally in Urban settings.
Desirable:
• Experience of proposal writing and fundraising.
• Experience of monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience of working in insecure environments.
• Good understanding of new information and communication technologies (ICT) and how these can be utilised for peace and development.
What DDG can offer:
An interesting and challenging position within the DDG Kenya programme which will provide the right candidate with a significant opportunity to learn and grow professionally.
• Experience of working within a professional and visionary international NGO.
• The opportunity to be part of a professional and dedicated team with friendly and helpful colleagues.
• Exposure to intellectually stimulating issues relating to the prevention and reduction of armed violence.
• The potential to make a tangible positive difference to the lives of many Kenyans.
• Salary and conditions in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for local staff in Kenya.
• A contract until the end of the year with possibilities for extension, subject to performance and funding. There will be a 3-month probation period, which can be extended if considered necessary.
How to Apply:
1. A cover letter (maximum1 page) in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria.
2. Concise and accurate CV (maximum 2 pages). The CV should include information about your university degree(s) and stipulate your grades/grade average, list of completed relevant training courses, work experience and the name and contact details of 3 relevant references, in addition to any other qualifications and information that you think are relevant for the position.
The application should be sent to: Job@ddghoa.org and the subject line should read “Kenya AVR PA”.
For more information about DDG’s AVR approach see www.danishdemininggroup.dk/about-armed-violence-reduction.
Kenya Government Relations Analyst Jobs Vacancy at One Acre Fund in Kenya
Job Title: Kenya Government Relations Analyst
Employer: One Acre Fund
Duties:
• Oversee a team of four local government relations staff that cover fifteen counties in western Kenya
• Enhance quarterly reports, organised field visits, and overall local government outreach
• Develop the capacity of our local government team through detailed work planning, strategic thinking, skills training, and mentoring
• Strengthen 1AF relations with senior leadership in priority county governments
• Maintain 1AF relations with key agricultural sector actors such as regulators, research institutions, donor programs, partner organizations, and local media
• Support 1AF relations with national government figures, organizations, regulators and researchers
• Interpret and explain policies and laws applicable to 1AF field operations
• Produce publications for media, conferences, and 1AF stakeholders
• Research and analyze policy issues at local and national levels affecting Kenya’s agricultural sector
• Write a weekly agricultural sector ‘sit-rep’ summarizing key regional news stories of interest to 1AF
Qualifications:
• We are seeking an exceptional professional with 2 – 4+ years of work experience.
• We are looking for truly extraordinary candidates that will help take our organisation to the next levels of impact, scale, and sustainability.
• This is a competitive posting for a career-track role with a minimum initial commitment of two years.
Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
• Management experience: include evidence of how you grew and developed a team of people
• Strong work experiences: we are looking for a former policy professional, economist, management consultant, or lawyer; entrepreneurial and unstructured work experiences are also helpful
• Leadership experiences: demonstrated at work or outside of work
• Top-performing undergraduate: please include GPA and test scores on your resume
• Humility and personal stability: we are looking for passionate professionals that combine strong leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a humble approach to service
• Professional skills: high levels of proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• East Africa experience: a proven understanding of the political, social, and economic situation in Kenya and the region
Languages: English and Kiswahili required
Preferred Start Date: Flexible.
Compensation:
Starts modest and lower than traditional development salaries, however this is a career-track role with fast raises for performance, paying a sustainable salary for long–term commitment.
Benefits:
Health cover, two international flights per year (or equivalent benefit) and 30 days annual leave
Career Development:
Bi-annual management consulting-style career reviews and significant investment in career development from your manager.
How to apply:
1. Follow this URL and complete the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mgR9X8O_ypX3zI16ZsAn7rlusIZxUIIuGGauw5qFEgY/viewform
2. Email cover letter and resume to jobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: "Kenya Government Relations Analyst Search" + name of the site that referred you).
3. If you are a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV), please submit a copy of your Description of Service (DOS)
Application Deadline: 31st Oct 2013
Employer: One Acre Fund
Duties:
• Oversee a team of four local government relations staff that cover fifteen counties in western Kenya
• Enhance quarterly reports, organised field visits, and overall local government outreach
• Develop the capacity of our local government team through detailed work planning, strategic thinking, skills training, and mentoring
• Strengthen 1AF relations with senior leadership in priority county governments
• Maintain 1AF relations with key agricultural sector actors such as regulators, research institutions, donor programs, partner organizations, and local media
• Support 1AF relations with national government figures, organizations, regulators and researchers
• Interpret and explain policies and laws applicable to 1AF field operations
• Produce publications for media, conferences, and 1AF stakeholders
• Research and analyze policy issues at local and national levels affecting Kenya’s agricultural sector
• Write a weekly agricultural sector ‘sit-rep’ summarizing key regional news stories of interest to 1AF
Qualifications:
• We are seeking an exceptional professional with 2 – 4+ years of work experience.
• We are looking for truly extraordinary candidates that will help take our organisation to the next levels of impact, scale, and sustainability.
• This is a competitive posting for a career-track role with a minimum initial commitment of two years.
Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
• Management experience: include evidence of how you grew and developed a team of people
• Strong work experiences: we are looking for a former policy professional, economist, management consultant, or lawyer; entrepreneurial and unstructured work experiences are also helpful
• Leadership experiences: demonstrated at work or outside of work
• Top-performing undergraduate: please include GPA and test scores on your resume
• Humility and personal stability: we are looking for passionate professionals that combine strong leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a humble approach to service
• Professional skills: high levels of proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• East Africa experience: a proven understanding of the political, social, and economic situation in Kenya and the region
Languages: English and Kiswahili required
Preferred Start Date: Flexible.
Compensation:
Starts modest and lower than traditional development salaries, however this is a career-track role with fast raises for performance, paying a sustainable salary for long–term commitment.
Benefits:
Health cover, two international flights per year (or equivalent benefit) and 30 days annual leave
Career Development:
Bi-annual management consulting-style career reviews and significant investment in career development from your manager.
How to apply:
1. Follow this URL and complete the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mgR9X8O_ypX3zI16ZsAn7rlusIZxUIIuGGauw5qFEgY/viewform
2. Email cover letter and resume to jobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: "Kenya Government Relations Analyst Search" + name of the site that referred you).
3. If you are a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV), please submit a copy of your Description of Service (DOS)
Application Deadline: 31st Oct 2013
Finance Manager Jobs Vacancy at Health and Water Foundation (HWF)
Job Title: Finance Manager
Employer: Health and Water Foundation (HWF)
Responsibilities:
• Apply a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
• Take the lead to complete the quarterly HWF – Donor Financial Report
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information
• Initiate budget and forecasting activities
• Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Interface with other departments to verify transaction report data and issues
• Advise staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions
• Respond to inquiries from the Executive Director regarding financial results, special reporting requests and similar functions from the donors
• Work with the Audit firms to ensure a clean and timely year end audit
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the Finance department
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed
• Work with direct report to establish performance goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff
• Ensure cash balances are kept within the required target low.
• Perform cash and bank reconciliation monthly
• Provide monthly feedback on budget position updates to donors
• Communicate and liaise with the Donors on matters of Finance
• Ensure staff advance systems are operational and regularly used for tracking all outstanding balances and staffs are notified to control the risk of bad debts.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director from time to time.
Job Requirements:
Education
• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance or Business Management with CPA Final (K).
• MBA (accounting) is an advantage.
Technical Skills and Prior Experience
• Five year or more prior supervisory experience in the accounting/financial reporting areas especially in the NGO sector. Experience working with an NGO in Kenya is required.
• Must be Computer proficient; Experience with accounting packages a plus. Must have strong experience with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills required.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be able to thrive in a fast-paced work.
• Knowledge of Quickbooks or other accounting packages is an advantage
How to Apply:
All interested and qualified candidates should submit their detailed CVs and application letter together with names and addresses of three referees to the address/email below clearly marking on the application and subject line ‘Finance Manager’.
Recruitment Panel,
Health and Water Foundation,
P.O Box 16923 GPO 0100
Nairobi- Kenya
Application Deadline: 12th Sept 2013
Email: evansmisati@healthandwater.org , info@healthandwater.org
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Employer: Health and Water Foundation (HWF)
Responsibilities:
• Apply a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
• Take the lead to complete the quarterly HWF – Donor Financial Report
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information
• Initiate budget and forecasting activities
• Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Interface with other departments to verify transaction report data and issues
• Advise staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions
• Respond to inquiries from the Executive Director regarding financial results, special reporting requests and similar functions from the donors
• Work with the Audit firms to ensure a clean and timely year end audit
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the Finance department
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed
• Work with direct report to establish performance goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff
• Ensure cash balances are kept within the required target low.
• Perform cash and bank reconciliation monthly
• Provide monthly feedback on budget position updates to donors
• Communicate and liaise with the Donors on matters of Finance
• Ensure staff advance systems are operational and regularly used for tracking all outstanding balances and staffs are notified to control the risk of bad debts.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director from time to time.
Job Requirements:
Education
• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance or Business Management with CPA Final (K).
• MBA (accounting) is an advantage.
Technical Skills and Prior Experience
• Five year or more prior supervisory experience in the accounting/financial reporting areas especially in the NGO sector. Experience working with an NGO in Kenya is required.
• Must be Computer proficient; Experience with accounting packages a plus. Must have strong experience with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills required.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be able to thrive in a fast-paced work.
• Knowledge of Quickbooks or other accounting packages is an advantage
How to Apply:
All interested and qualified candidates should submit their detailed CVs and application letter together with names and addresses of three referees to the address/email below clearly marking on the application and subject line ‘Finance Manager’.
Recruitment Panel,
Health and Water Foundation,
P.O Box 16923 GPO 0100
Nairobi- Kenya
Application Deadline: 12th Sept 2013
Email: evansmisati@healthandwater.org , info@healthandwater.org
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Sales Representatives Jobs Vacancy at Bentleys International
Job Title: Sales Representatives
Employer: Bentleys International
Duties:
• Services existing accounts, obtains orders, and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors.
• Adjusts content of sales presentations by studying the type of sales outlet or trade factor.
• Focuses sales efforts by studying existing and potential volume of dealers.
• Submits orders by referring to price lists and product literature.
• Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
• Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
• Recommends changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.
• Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Provides historical records by maintaining records on area and customer sales.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Skills / Qualifications:
• Customer Service,
• Meeting Sales Goals,
• Closing Skills,
• Territory Management,
• Prospecting Skills,
• Negotiation,
• Self-Confidence,
• Product Knowledge,
• Presentation Skills,
• Client Relationships,
• Motivation for Sales.
How to Apply:
All suitable candidates can send their CV’s and cover letter stating their suitability, availability, current and expected salary to bentleys@bentleysinter.com
Indicate the position applied for on the subject line.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Application Deadline: 28th Sept 2013
Employer: Bentleys International
Duties:
• Services existing accounts, obtains orders, and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors.
• Adjusts content of sales presentations by studying the type of sales outlet or trade factor.
• Focuses sales efforts by studying existing and potential volume of dealers.
• Submits orders by referring to price lists and product literature.
• Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
• Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
• Recommends changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.
• Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Provides historical records by maintaining records on area and customer sales.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Skills / Qualifications:
• Customer Service,
• Meeting Sales Goals,
• Closing Skills,
• Territory Management,
• Prospecting Skills,
• Negotiation,
• Self-Confidence,
• Product Knowledge,
• Presentation Skills,
• Client Relationships,
• Motivation for Sales.
How to Apply:
All suitable candidates can send their CV’s and cover letter stating their suitability, availability, current and expected salary to bentleys@bentleysinter.com
Indicate the position applied for on the subject line.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Application Deadline: 28th Sept 2013
Jobs at Marie Stopes Kenya - Social Franchise Coordinator
Job Title: Social Franchise Coordinator - Tupange Project (KShs 75K)
Employer: Marie Stopes Kenya
Responsibilities:
Regional Supervision
• Identify and recommend solutions to problems in the assigned regions that interfere with franchisee business development, clinical quality and any other TUPANGE objective
• Assist in designing and implementing formal franchisee training for the designated region
• Facilitate forum for direct exchange with peer groups involved in SRH sector and/or social franchising (as part of the agenda of the Social Franchise Network Association of Kenya SFNAK)
Business Management
• Ensure that each franchisee understand TUPANGE program, goals and protocols, and act on behalf of MSK
• Instill a business-minded spirit throughout the TUPANGE network within the designated region, driven by excellence in customer service, high quality of clinical care and professional health facility management
• Conduct monthly visits to each franchisee, consisting of a full review of activity and quick business audit (using standard TUPANGE templates, and auditing client registers)
• Assist each franchisee with operational and logistics needs (notably drugs, equipment, commodities, etc.)
• Assist service providers to identify service or product issues, and identify/propose solutions
• Provide on-site training and support franchisees to correct non-standard practices, and to ensure appropriate data collection (for reporting to MoH and TUPANGE/MSK)
• Compile the business performance section of the monthly reports for each franchise and for the region- using template for TUPANGE field report
Promotion & Communication
• Lead the implementation of promotional events as per the promotion activity plan
• Identify promotion opportunities for the brand TUPANGE
• Assist each franchisee in identifying promotion opportunities to generate service uptake and new clients
• Measure impact of promotional activities in designated region
• Liaise with MoPHS/DHMT officials in the region as TUPANGE’s GoK partners
• Compile the “promotion activities” section of the monthly reports for each franchise and for the region- using template for TUPANGE field report
Clinical Quality & Training
• Ensure franchisees adhere to the signed MoU with MSK, notably the clinical quality compliance
• Facilitate and support clinical audits under supervision of MSK Clinical Quality & training Dpt, and ensure that each franchisee gets audited at least twice per year
• Assist the Clinical Quality & Training team in monitoring clinical compliance and quality of franchises
• Report clinical complications immediately as they arise to the Clinical Quality and Training team and ensuring proper documentation (TUPANGE incident report)
In coordination with the Clinical Quality & Training Dpt, support and coordinate the implementation of Training in specific areas:
(i) Skills up date in performing BTLs and IUCDs
(ii) Family planning counseling
(iii) Infection prevention techniques
(iv) Data collection and interpretation for decision making
(v) Improving quality of care (QOC).
(vi) Client reception and handling
(vii) Skills and methods on how to sustain FP services
(viii) Assessing client satisfaction
Outputs and deliverables:
• TUPANGE franchisees driven by excellence in customer service, high quality of clinical care and professional health facility management
• Proven performance increase track record for each franchise
• Proven improvement of clinical standards and quality
• Proven increase customer satisfaction
• Strengthened relationship between TUPANGE and the MoPHS/DHMT in the region
• Increased CYP and SRH services amongst franchisees
• Increased number of new clients, and increased customer loyalty (cross selling of services)
• Reports submitted on time all the time
• Clinical Quality & Training Dpt report satisfaction from support by the TUPANGE Franchisee Coordinator.
Qualification and Experiences:
• Qualifications as a KRCHN or Clinical Officer from a recognized medical training institution.
• Worked in Reproductive health or other related field for at least 2 years.
• Must possess proven Management skills.
• Experience in working with the community will be an added advantage
• Experience in community promotion and business management will be an added advantage.
• Strong I.T skills
• Must be a competent driver
• Experience of working at the coast region will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Applications quoting the position title with detailed CVs with contact details of 3 referees (1 of which should be immediate, 1 former supervisor and any other) should be submitted to:
People and Development Dept
pd@mariestopes.or.ke
Marie Stopes Kenya
Applications will be reviewed as they come.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Application Deadline: 23rd Sept 2013
Employer: Marie Stopes Kenya
Responsibilities:
Regional Supervision
• Identify and recommend solutions to problems in the assigned regions that interfere with franchisee business development, clinical quality and any other TUPANGE objective
• Assist in designing and implementing formal franchisee training for the designated region
• Facilitate forum for direct exchange with peer groups involved in SRH sector and/or social franchising (as part of the agenda of the Social Franchise Network Association of Kenya SFNAK)
Business Management
• Ensure that each franchisee understand TUPANGE program, goals and protocols, and act on behalf of MSK
• Instill a business-minded spirit throughout the TUPANGE network within the designated region, driven by excellence in customer service, high quality of clinical care and professional health facility management
• Conduct monthly visits to each franchisee, consisting of a full review of activity and quick business audit (using standard TUPANGE templates, and auditing client registers)
• Assist each franchisee with operational and logistics needs (notably drugs, equipment, commodities, etc.)
• Assist service providers to identify service or product issues, and identify/propose solutions
• Provide on-site training and support franchisees to correct non-standard practices, and to ensure appropriate data collection (for reporting to MoH and TUPANGE/MSK)
• Compile the business performance section of the monthly reports for each franchise and for the region- using template for TUPANGE field report
Promotion & Communication
• Lead the implementation of promotional events as per the promotion activity plan
• Identify promotion opportunities for the brand TUPANGE
• Assist each franchisee in identifying promotion opportunities to generate service uptake and new clients
• Measure impact of promotional activities in designated region
• Liaise with MoPHS/DHMT officials in the region as TUPANGE’s GoK partners
• Compile the “promotion activities” section of the monthly reports for each franchise and for the region- using template for TUPANGE field report
Clinical Quality & Training
• Ensure franchisees adhere to the signed MoU with MSK, notably the clinical quality compliance
• Facilitate and support clinical audits under supervision of MSK Clinical Quality & training Dpt, and ensure that each franchisee gets audited at least twice per year
• Assist the Clinical Quality & Training team in monitoring clinical compliance and quality of franchises
• Report clinical complications immediately as they arise to the Clinical Quality and Training team and ensuring proper documentation (TUPANGE incident report)
In coordination with the Clinical Quality & Training Dpt, support and coordinate the implementation of Training in specific areas:
(i) Skills up date in performing BTLs and IUCDs
(ii) Family planning counseling
(iii) Infection prevention techniques
(iv) Data collection and interpretation for decision making
(v) Improving quality of care (QOC).
(vi) Client reception and handling
(vii) Skills and methods on how to sustain FP services
(viii) Assessing client satisfaction
Outputs and deliverables:
• TUPANGE franchisees driven by excellence in customer service, high quality of clinical care and professional health facility management
• Proven performance increase track record for each franchise
• Proven improvement of clinical standards and quality
• Proven increase customer satisfaction
• Strengthened relationship between TUPANGE and the MoPHS/DHMT in the region
• Increased CYP and SRH services amongst franchisees
• Increased number of new clients, and increased customer loyalty (cross selling of services)
• Reports submitted on time all the time
• Clinical Quality & Training Dpt report satisfaction from support by the TUPANGE Franchisee Coordinator.
Qualification and Experiences:
• Qualifications as a KRCHN or Clinical Officer from a recognized medical training institution.
• Worked in Reproductive health or other related field for at least 2 years.
• Must possess proven Management skills.
• Experience in working with the community will be an added advantage
• Experience in community promotion and business management will be an added advantage.
• Strong I.T skills
• Must be a competent driver
• Experience of working at the coast region will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Applications quoting the position title with detailed CVs with contact details of 3 referees (1 of which should be immediate, 1 former supervisor and any other) should be submitted to:
People and Development Dept
pd@mariestopes.or.ke
Marie Stopes Kenya
Applications will be reviewed as they come.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Application Deadline: 23rd Sept 2013
Principal Civil & Structural Engineer at Safaricom Limited
Job Title: Principal Civil & Structural Engineer
Ref: TECHNOLOGY_PCSE_SEP_2013
Employer: Safaricom Limited
Responsibilities:
• Perform in-house structural reviews and approval of the same for existing support structures.
• Make recommendations on structural analysis to strengthen/redeem towers and other structural elements;
• Manage and maintain a database of all civil/structural related network infrastructure products in the network;
• Control the Network Infrastructure products design quality;
• Ensure the use of cost effective designs and network infrastructure elements;
• Offer advice, manage and mentor other Civil Engineers in the department;
• Ensure safe custody of and constantly review Safaricom Technical Specifications & Design Guide;
• Conduct in-house preparation and approval of external companies’ civil/structural engineering specifications for network infrastructure elements and special projects;
• Develop new and optimized Civil/Structural Engineering designs for the Network Implementation/rollout infrastructure;
• Project Management of Space and Civil/Structural Engineering aspects of core projects within Network Engineering Department such as MSRs, MGW sites, BSCs and Data Centres;
• Offer Civil & Structural Engineering guidance to other sections, departments and divisions within the company;
• Evaluate the Technical aspects of network element infrastructures and participate in tender evaluations with respect to Civil/Structural Engineering.
Qualification and Experiences:
• A university degree in Civil/Structural Engineering;
• 5 years of experience in structural engineering in a design role within a construction or consultancy environment interpreting client/customer requirements into workable design solutions.
• At least 2 years of this experience must have been within a Telecoms environment, where main tasks involved coordinating projects, checking requirements are workable, analysis of options and permutations from clients;
• Experience in managing a design team;
• Project Management skills;
• Proficiency in operation and use of design software – AutoCAD, STAAD, Prokon.
How to Apply:
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to:
The Head of Talent and Resourcing,
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi
via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke
Application Deadline: 17th Sept 2013
Ref: TECHNOLOGY_PCSE_SEP_2013
Employer: Safaricom Limited
Responsibilities:
• Perform in-house structural reviews and approval of the same for existing support structures.
• Make recommendations on structural analysis to strengthen/redeem towers and other structural elements;
• Manage and maintain a database of all civil/structural related network infrastructure products in the network;
• Control the Network Infrastructure products design quality;
• Ensure the use of cost effective designs and network infrastructure elements;
• Offer advice, manage and mentor other Civil Engineers in the department;
• Ensure safe custody of and constantly review Safaricom Technical Specifications & Design Guide;
• Conduct in-house preparation and approval of external companies’ civil/structural engineering specifications for network infrastructure elements and special projects;
• Develop new and optimized Civil/Structural Engineering designs for the Network Implementation/rollout infrastructure;
• Project Management of Space and Civil/Structural Engineering aspects of core projects within Network Engineering Department such as MSRs, MGW sites, BSCs and Data Centres;
• Offer Civil & Structural Engineering guidance to other sections, departments and divisions within the company;
• Evaluate the Technical aspects of network element infrastructures and participate in tender evaluations with respect to Civil/Structural Engineering.
Qualification and Experiences:
• A university degree in Civil/Structural Engineering;
• 5 years of experience in structural engineering in a design role within a construction or consultancy environment interpreting client/customer requirements into workable design solutions.
• At least 2 years of this experience must have been within a Telecoms environment, where main tasks involved coordinating projects, checking requirements are workable, analysis of options and permutations from clients;
• Experience in managing a design team;
• Project Management skills;
• Proficiency in operation and use of design software – AutoCAD, STAAD, Prokon.
How to Apply:
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to:
The Head of Talent and Resourcing,
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi
via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke
Application Deadline: 17th Sept 2013
Principal Revenue Assurance Analyst Jobs Vacancy at Safaricom Limited
Job Title: Principal Revenue Assurance Analyst (Billing Assurance)
Ref: RM–PRAA-SEPTEMBER 2013
Employer: Safaricom Limited
Responsibilities:
• Proactively identify and report on all areas that are susceptible to Revenue Leakage under the assigned revenue streams
• Recommend policies and procedures to help identify revenue leakage areas and reduce incidences of revenue loss within the organization.
• Implement and monitor Billing Assurance controls as per Revenue Assurance controls.
• Ensure that churn is monitored and correlations between churn and our entire products milestones are explained.
• Ensure that all customers are accurately provisioned and billed to minimal discrepancies that are below the defined thresholds.
• Ensure that all management requests are delivered within agreed timelines.
• Ensure the Revenue Assurance KPI presentation is ready for review with Director Risk Management every month.
Qualification and Experiences:
• A graduate with a degree in Economics, Commerce, Engineering or IT.
• Professional certification in Auditing, accounting, risk management and information systems will be added advantage
• Have at least 3-5 years’ experience in Revenue Assurance in the Telecom Industry.
• Ability to analyze significant amounts of data and information and distill it to the key points that help senior management analyzes risk in a given situation.
• Have strong business acumen and highly developed commercial experience.
• Experience in strategic decision making.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze significant amounts of data and information and be able to monitor and explain trends and variances.
• Strong IT skills and attention to details.
• Capability to develop, accumulate, summarize and interpret risk reports to business units, support units and assurance units.
How to Apply:
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to:
The Head of Talent and Resourcing,
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi
via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke
Application Deadline: 17th Sept 2013
Ref: RM–PRAA-SEPTEMBER 2013
Employer: Safaricom Limited
Responsibilities:
• Proactively identify and report on all areas that are susceptible to Revenue Leakage under the assigned revenue streams
• Recommend policies and procedures to help identify revenue leakage areas and reduce incidences of revenue loss within the organization.
• Implement and monitor Billing Assurance controls as per Revenue Assurance controls.
• Ensure that churn is monitored and correlations between churn and our entire products milestones are explained.
• Ensure that all customers are accurately provisioned and billed to minimal discrepancies that are below the defined thresholds.
• Ensure that all management requests are delivered within agreed timelines.
• Ensure the Revenue Assurance KPI presentation is ready for review with Director Risk Management every month.
Qualification and Experiences:
• A graduate with a degree in Economics, Commerce, Engineering or IT.
• Professional certification in Auditing, accounting, risk management and information systems will be added advantage
• Have at least 3-5 years’ experience in Revenue Assurance in the Telecom Industry.
• Ability to analyze significant amounts of data and information and distill it to the key points that help senior management analyzes risk in a given situation.
• Have strong business acumen and highly developed commercial experience.
• Experience in strategic decision making.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze significant amounts of data and information and be able to monitor and explain trends and variances.
• Strong IT skills and attention to details.
• Capability to develop, accumulate, summarize and interpret risk reports to business units, support units and assurance units.
How to Apply:
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to:
The Head of Talent and Resourcing,
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi
via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke
Application Deadline: 17th Sept 2013
Senior Integration Engineer Jobs Vacancy in Kenya at Safaricom Limited
Job Title: Senior Integration Engineer
Ref: EBU_SIE__SEPTEMBER _2013
Employer: Safaricom Limited
Responsibilities:
• Complete all client integrations within project timelines;
• Handle Simple Integrations (Internet, MPLS, PRSP, UC, Cloud);
• Handle Complex integrations (Autofailover/load-balancing, IPSEC VPNs, BGP Configuration, Cloud etc.)
• Support the new products go to market;
• Achieve quality solutions integrations;
• Ensure best practice integration standard is maintained (client added on Allot, TACACs configured and standard configuration template used) ;
• Send integration report (schematic diagram, configuration details, speed and latency tests and service acceptance (filled service order form) by client) within 24 hrs. after integration
• Build high performance, motivated and customer focused teams;
• Attend Internal trainings to improve job productivity ;
• Respond, attend and resolve customer queries/issues within 4 hrs. ;
• Ring fence baseline customer revenues through proactive churn and credit notes management
• Enforce Customer test and acceptance criteria for complex projects.
Skills & Competencies:
• Computer Science, or Bsc. Electrical & electronic engineering, Telecommunication engineering or equivalent;
• CCNA a must. CCNP/CCIP/CCIE preferred;
• Excellent IP skills including but not limited to MPLS, VRRP, HSRP, GLBP, IPSEC VPN, GRE Tunnels and BGP;
• 2-4 years, hands-on experience in technical support and implementation/configuration;
• Excellent technical reporting skills;
• Customer care experience a must;
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written);
• Innovative and self-motivated;
• Result oriented;
• Self-Confidence.
How to Apply:
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to:
The Head of Talent and Resourcing,
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi
via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke
Application Deadline: 17th Sept 2013
Ref: EBU_SIE__SEPTEMBER _2013
Employer: Safaricom Limited
Responsibilities:
• Complete all client integrations within project timelines;
• Handle Simple Integrations (Internet, MPLS, PRSP, UC, Cloud);
• Handle Complex integrations (Autofailover/load-balancing, IPSEC VPNs, BGP Configuration, Cloud etc.)
• Support the new products go to market;
• Achieve quality solutions integrations;
• Ensure best practice integration standard is maintained (client added on Allot, TACACs configured and standard configuration template used) ;
• Send integration report (schematic diagram, configuration details, speed and latency tests and service acceptance (filled service order form) by client) within 24 hrs. after integration
• Build high performance, motivated and customer focused teams;
• Attend Internal trainings to improve job productivity ;
• Respond, attend and resolve customer queries/issues within 4 hrs. ;
• Ring fence baseline customer revenues through proactive churn and credit notes management
• Enforce Customer test and acceptance criteria for complex projects.
Skills & Competencies:
• Computer Science, or Bsc. Electrical & electronic engineering, Telecommunication engineering or equivalent;
• CCNA a must. CCNP/CCIP/CCIE preferred;
• Excellent IP skills including but not limited to MPLS, VRRP, HSRP, GLBP, IPSEC VPN, GRE Tunnels and BGP;
• 2-4 years, hands-on experience in technical support and implementation/configuration;
• Excellent technical reporting skills;
• Customer care experience a must;
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written);
• Innovative and self-motivated;
• Result oriented;
• Self-Confidence.
How to Apply:
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to:
The Head of Talent and Resourcing,
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi
via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke
Application Deadline: 17th Sept 2013
Business Development Manager Jobs Vacancy at Altima Africa in Kenya
Job Title: Business Development Manager
Employer: Altima Africa
Reference: BDMA_HRS _2013
Duties:
• Proven professional B2B experience with a strong track record of success (new business development and relationship management).
• Methodical approach to selling combined with determination and persistence.
• Self motivation to individually identify, generate and exploit new business opportunities
• Proven ability to work independently
• Professional HR background training with a passion for Sales would be a distinct advantage.
The Business Development Manager will report to the Directors & Lead HR Consultant.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in HR or a Business related field
• A minimum of 4 years of progressive sales experience in a B2B setting
• People management experience will be an added advantage
Job Specification
• Undertake business development activities from lead generation to deals closure in line with set targets
• Manage key accounts to maintain and grow market share with new and existing clients
• Packaging of key products and compilation of Market Intelligence reports
Competencies
• Strong business & financial acumen
• In-depth working knowledge & experience of Human Resource Management
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Exemplary presentation & IT skills
• Relationship Building and Management capabilities
• Strong drive for Initiative. Reliability & Reliability
How to Apply
If you are qualified and up to the challenge visit www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php
Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline: 20th Sept 2013
Employer: Altima Africa
Reference: BDMA_HRS _2013
Duties:
• Proven professional B2B experience with a strong track record of success (new business development and relationship management).
• Methodical approach to selling combined with determination and persistence.
• Self motivation to individually identify, generate and exploit new business opportunities
• Proven ability to work independently
• Professional HR background training with a passion for Sales would be a distinct advantage.
The Business Development Manager will report to the Directors & Lead HR Consultant.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in HR or a Business related field
• A minimum of 4 years of progressive sales experience in a B2B setting
• People management experience will be an added advantage
Job Specification
• Undertake business development activities from lead generation to deals closure in line with set targets
• Manage key accounts to maintain and grow market share with new and existing clients
• Packaging of key products and compilation of Market Intelligence reports
Competencies
• Strong business & financial acumen
• In-depth working knowledge & experience of Human Resource Management
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Exemplary presentation & IT skills
• Relationship Building and Management capabilities
• Strong drive for Initiative. Reliability & Reliability
How to Apply
If you are qualified and up to the challenge visit www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php
Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline: 20th Sept 2013
Senior Engineer Job Vacancy in Kenya at Safaricom Limited
Job Title: Senior Engineer - Fixed Data Implementation
Ref: TECHNOLOGY-SEFDI-Sept-2013
Employer: Safaricom Limited
Responsibilities:
• Analysis of requests from EBU and provision of proper and sound technical solution designs for Enterprise connectivity;
• Follow up with other technical teams to ensure timely delivery of FD (Fixed Data) designs and solutions;
• Generation and Implementation of innovative and cost effective solutions for FD connectivity;
• Implementation of approved Fixed Data solutions;
• Contractor coordination and management for effective and timely FD connection delivery and actualization of all FD solutions to meet the specified designs through to acceptance;
• Documentation and process management for all FD connections and authentic FD Database maintenance;
• Ensure new Fixed Data solutions trials are conducted and successful solutions are eventually adopted;
• Provision of 2nd level support for redesigns and SLA enforcement for solutions providers.
Job Requirements:
• Degree in Electrical & Electronics/ Telecommunications Engineering;
• 3 years of experience in Telecommunications network planning/rollout (Transmission systems planning & Design and telecoms systems installation supervision);
• Proficiency in MS Office applications i.e. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and MS Project at an advanced level;
• Experience in coordinating projects.
How to Apply:
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to:
The Head of Talent and Resourcing,
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi
via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke
Ref: TECHNOLOGY-SEFDI-Sept-2013
Employer: Safaricom Limited
Responsibilities:
• Analysis of requests from EBU and provision of proper and sound technical solution designs for Enterprise connectivity;
• Follow up with other technical teams to ensure timely delivery of FD (Fixed Data) designs and solutions;
• Generation and Implementation of innovative and cost effective solutions for FD connectivity;
• Implementation of approved Fixed Data solutions;
• Contractor coordination and management for effective and timely FD connection delivery and actualization of all FD solutions to meet the specified designs through to acceptance;
• Documentation and process management for all FD connections and authentic FD Database maintenance;
• Ensure new Fixed Data solutions trials are conducted and successful solutions are eventually adopted;
• Provision of 2nd level support for redesigns and SLA enforcement for solutions providers.
Job Requirements:
• Degree in Electrical & Electronics/ Telecommunications Engineering;
• 3 years of experience in Telecommunications network planning/rollout (Transmission systems planning & Design and telecoms systems installation supervision);
• Proficiency in MS Office applications i.e. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and MS Project at an advanced level;
• Experience in coordinating projects.
How to Apply:
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to:
The Head of Talent and Resourcing,
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi
via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke
Application Deadline: 17th Sept 2013
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