Feed The Children Grants Accountant Job Vacancy in Kenya

Feed The Children - Kenya is seeking to recruit the position of Grants Accountant.

This is a one year renewable contract.

Based in Nairobi, the incumbent will report to the Finance Manager.

Major responsibilities:

• Assist program coordinators in preparation and review of grant budgets and monitoring to ensure compliance with donor requirements.
• Prepare accurate quarterly and annual financial reports and ensure they are timely as per requirements.
• Build the capacity of Feed The Children program staff and partners in management of donor funds.
• Preparing donor contracts/agreements/guidelines and terms of reference.
• Participate and guide preparation of departmental annual program budgets based on set guidelines.
• To be the custodian of accurate asset register of various assets, as pertaining to various projects.
• Follow up and implement audit recommendations and ensuring compliance with existing contracts and agreements.
• Prepare analysis reports and interpret financial information plus developing strategies for cost cutting measures within the organization.
• Prepare tax exemption applications on grant requirements and ensure that all government, financial and legal requirements are adhered to.
• Assist the Finance Manager in performing other finance activities for the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Holder of Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or other relevant field. A Master’s degree in Finance will be an added advantage.
• CPA (K) holder and member of ICPAK.
• Minimum five years of experience in grant accounting in an international organization.
• Excellent knowledge in managing donor Funds.
• Experience in use of accounting and grant-management systems: Proficiency in QuickBooks essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with high ethical standards.

If you meet the requirements of the above position, please send your application letter, detailed CV, and email contacts of three (3) references; to hr@feedthechildren.co.ke by 27th September 2011.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Internal Auditor and Customer Care Representative Jobs Vacancies

IU wishes to recruit mature, committed and self driven individuals for the positions of Internal Auditor and Customer Care Representative.

Internal Auditor

Overall Purpose of the Job

Ensure compliance of the University operations to internal control systems, risk management and governance, procedures and policies with a view to safe guarding proper utilization of assets and other resources.

Responsibilities

• Providing regular briefing to Vice Chancellor and Council on the adequacy of the internal control systems in relation to risk management.
• Formulating and implementing strategies for general, investigative, systems and technical audit.
• Maintaining a close working relationship with the University’s external auditors and other agencies on corporate governance issues.
• Reviewing the existing internal control systems regularly to ensure security of the university assets and compliance with relevant statutory requirements where applicable.
• Reviewing the reliability, integrity, timeliness and accuracy of financial and operating information to facilitate sound decision-making by management.
• Manage operations of audit department to ensure achievement of set objectives and goals.
• Prepare and manage annual work plan and budget for audit department
• Risk facilitator for the organization
• Act as the Secretary to audit committee
• Reviewing and advising the management on adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls
• Reviews systems established to ensure compliance with policies, plans, procedures, statutory requirements and regulations
• Review means of safeguarding assets and verify existence of assets.
• Review operations, programmes and projects to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and goals and whether operations are being carried out as planned.
• Liaise with other departments in implementation of the University strategic plans.
• Advise management on effective cost control and revenue maximization measures. Ensure supervision, appraisal and training of personnel in audit unit.
• Developing and reviewing audit manuals.
• Carry out investigations as requested by management.

Educational Qualifications

• Masters degree in finance or accounting or
• Bachelor of Commerce/ Finance/Accounting and
• Professional Qualifications:
• (CPA (K)/ACCA or equivalent)

Working Experience

• At least ten (10) years experience, of which Six must be in audit
• Experience in a set ups with frequent and varied financial activity levels and aspects

Technical Skills/Competencies

• Strategic in mindset and sense of corporate result focus
• Good negotiation and coordination skills
• Good people management skills
• Ability to effectively supervise, motivate, train, mentor and performance – manage staff
• Good relationship building and decision - making skills.
• Creativity, innovation and good analytical skills
• Good interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
• IT proficiency

Customer Care Representative

Overall Purpose of the Job

To provide excellent customer service with the view of increasing student numbers.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound and outbound calls for IU
• Respond to and follow up walk- in, telephone, mail and e-mail enquiries
• Assist customers who have specific enquiries
• Build customer’s interest in IU services and products through telephone and email marketing
• Present and close a sales pitch of IU’s services and products
• Provide personalized customer service of the highest level
• Arrange for the dispatch of information packages, brochures etc. to clients as part of customer follow up.
• Follow up client enquiries with clerical duties, such as faxing, doing references and liaising with other departments
• Receive IU mail and packages and forward to the relevant offices
• Convert prospects into students
• Liaise with departments for student enquiries to ensure excellent service
• Ensure reception area is presentable and the notice boards are up to date.
• Collect customer feedback
• Participate in IU marketing/promotional/selling activities.

Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications

• Relevant Degree/Diploma particularly in marketing
• IT Proficiency
• 1 - 3 Years experience in selling and customer service

Technical Skills/Competencies

• Good listening and oral communication skills
• Good social Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Punctuality
• Quality management- look for means of improving as well as promoting quality
• Ability to make efficient use of resources
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• A sound knowledge of telephone etiquette
• Selling skills
• Problem solving and decision making
• Creative and self motivated
• Diligence
• Professional and confident

How to Apply

You may apply by emailing your CV and application letter to recruitment@iu.ac.ke

The closing date for this application is 17 September 2011.

Please note that no paper applications will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IU is an equal opportunity employer.

General Manager / Ops Manager Job Vacancy (KShs 200,000 - 400,000 p.m.)

General Manager / Ops Manager

Coordination and Supervision

Coordinate, manage and monitor the workings of the following departments within the organization: Finance, Production, HR, Admin, Customer service, Supply Chain.

Finance

• Manage the accounts team to ensure accurate and timely reporting of monthly accounts and financial data.
• Use financial data to improve profitability.
• Prepare and control budgets.
• Control and manage stocks of product and consumables.
• Plan effective strategies for the financial well being of the company.

Admin

• Manage the administration team to ensure:
• Accurate order processing
• Correct invoicing
• Customer service and communication
• Distribution efficiency
• Sourcing and stock control

Human Resources

• Plan the use of human resources.
• Organize recruitment and placement of required staff within new organisation
• Establish organizational structures
• Delegate tasks and accountabilities.
• Establish work schedules.
• Supervise staff.
• Monitor and evaluate performance.

Production

• Coordinate and monitor the work of the production department
• warehousing, pricing and distribution of goods.
• Monitor performance and implement improvements.
• Ensure quality of products.
• Manage quality and quantity of employee productivity.
• Manage maintenance of equipment and machinery.

Salary Range: 200,000 to 400,000/-

Candidates that do not meet all the above qualification need not to apply

Applications: Please send up to date CV, scanned copies of their certificates, full and passport photo accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to:

Summit Recruitment & Training,
Rhino House, Karen Road, Karen
Email: sue@summitrecruitment-kenya.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please indicate on email which position you are interested in.

Deadline: 19th September 2011

Sales Manager Job Vacancy - Tanzania

PZ Cussons East Africa is a leading International Manufacturer and Marketer of leading Household quality brands that include Carex, Imperial Leather, Venus and Ushindi.

We wish to recruit a highly driven, value-aligned and experienced individual to fill the position of Sales Manager to be based in Tanzania.

The purpose of this job is to grow the business in Tanzania and lead a team of high achieving Area sales Developers’ and Identify further opportunities for business growth and development in the region.

This position reports to the Head of Sales based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Key Accountabilities of the Role

• Achievement of Sales targets by assigned sales teams and individual customers.
• Clearly define Key Performance Indicators for the Sales team reporting into the position.
• Develop, implement and monitor business objectives for all customers in the Area.
• Ensure that the sales team adhere to company procedures and policies regarding trade operations.
• Positively influencing sales by regular contact, networking and motivation of teams and customers.
• Monitoring and regular reporting on competitor activities.
• Approve and regularly review all sales itineraries to ensure effective customer collage.
• Identify opportunities to grow the customer base through new business development opportunities.
• Implementation of trade marketing activities in the Area.

Person Requirements

• Educated to at least Bachelors Degree in any field but with genuine interest in FMCG Sales
• Minimum 5 Years experience in field sales 2 of which must be in a management role in an FMCG environment ideally with experience in managing a diverse sales team.
• Ability to align self to our core values of Courage, Accountability, Networking, Drive and Oneness.
• Potential to demonstrate our Global competencies of Creating the Future, Working Together, being Adaptable, and Pursuing Success.

How to Apply

If you meet the requirements for this position, please send your application and CV to jobs.kenya@pzcussons.com 

This vacancy remains open until close of business on 20 September 2011

Omidyar Network - Job Vacancies in Kenya (21 Positions)

Omidyar Network is a philanthropic investment firm. We provide financial as well as human capital to our for-profit and nonprofit investees, helping them grow and reach their full potential. We encourage candidates to apply for current openings at our portfolio organizations.




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Cost Accountant Job Vacancy - Mombasa Kenya

Job Title: Factory Cost Accountant

Location: Mombasa

Company Profile

Our client is one of the leading manufacturers of FMCG products and they have a presence across East Africa.

Reports to: Factory Finance manager

Main Responsibilities

Responsible for Factory Operating Budget preparation and next updates in the scope of:

• standard cost calculation (ingredients, wrapping materials, finished goods, work in process) and Cost of Manufacturing Goods Sold forecast
• Factory budgeting process control

Regular analysis and explanation of all variances between plan and actual results

Production of periodic reliable costing schedules providing full analysis of factory cost and performance measures, and related variance reports

Capital forecast and Fixed Assets register

• Monitoring expenditures within agreed limits, and highlighting any significant variances
• Ensuring accurate accounting for fixed assets and fixed assets depreciation
• Providing reports on the state of the Capital Forecast

Inventory

• Ensuring an accurate database reflecting actual stockholding by organizing the cyclic stock count of all inventory by cost accounting employee, justifying and reconciliation differences and making appropriate adjustments
• Preparing of inventory revaluation
• Reconciling inventory data between the General Ledger and the Inventory System records
• Controlling the inventories (obsolescence)

Required Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge

• CPA (K) will be an added advantage and must be computer literate. Should have experience working with an Integrated ERP.
• Must have 2 years experience in the Manufacturing industry and in particular costing
• Good communication skills
• An appreciation of basic Supply Chain Processes
• IT proficiency
• Advanced product mix knowledge
• Should be keen to detail
• Very good with numbers and must be thoroughly analytical
• Should be flexible
• Must be proactive and one who values integrity

To apply for this positions send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Electrical Engineer Job Vacancy

Electrical Engineer

We are a leading Electrical Engineering firm with branches across East Africa.

We seek to recruit the above person to be based in our Nairobi office.

He / She will oversee foreign projects across East Africa.

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop projects from implementation stage to completion
• Prepare, maintain and control project expenditures to avoid cost overruns
• Supervision of sub-contractors and vendors to maintain control of project schedules and costs
• Conducts field investigations and prepares reports / solve problems and issues
• Mentor and evaluate electrical engineering staff
• Works with project managers to assure work meets business needs, applicable codes and standards of quality

Skills for an Electrical Engineer Position:

• Strong leadership and analytical skills
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Good interpersonal and people management skills
• Unmatched mastery of engineering skills
• Regional knowledge, especially East Africa
• Requirements for an Electrical Engineer Position:
• Minimum 3+ prior experience related to electrical installations and repairs
• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Prior experience in building sector is an added advantage

Other requirements

• Valid driving license
• Valid passport

Ability to travel across East AfricaInterested candidates who meet the above minimum requirements can apply to bonnwanaq@yahoo.com on or before Monday 19th September 2011

Technical Sales Executive Job Vacancy (KShs 20,000)

Our client a firm based in Ngara that sells and services Generators in East Africa is looking for a Technical sales executive.

Roles and responsibilities

• Identifying new markets and business opportunities
• Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers via meetings, telephone calls and emails.
• Visiting potential customers for new business.
• Making accurate, rapid cost calculations, and providing customers with quotations.
• Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales.
• Gathering market and customer information and providing feedback on future market trends.
• Representing your organization at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations.
• Negotiating variations in price, delivery and specifications with your company's managers.
• Advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions.
• Recording sales and order information and sending copies to the sales office.
• Reviewing your own sales performance and that of the entire team, aiming to meet or exceed targets.
• Pre and post sales support

Key Competencies & Skills

• Understanding of business systems/ Technical knowledge of the field
• Ability to transfer Skills / Training
• Work Ethic
• Achievement focus
• Self Motivation
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Team Player
• Multitasking Skills
• Good communication skills and sense of speech
• Self motivated

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of diploma in mechanical / electrical engineering
• 3 years experience in technical sales
• Qualification in sales and Marketing an added advantage

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 on the email subject to jobs@staff-kenya.com

Please indicate current or last salary.

The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
Suite 3, 13th Floor, Development house, Moi Avenue, Nairobi.
Via email to: jobs@staff-kenya.com

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database no for interviewing.

General Manager Job Vacancy - Uganda

Job description

We are a hardware (tools, building materials, industrial equipment) and home-ware (garden and home accessories) super store, looking to fill the following position with an energetic, experienced candidate of superior people’s skills.

Position: General Manager

Location: Uganda

Role: Responsible to ensure that the business of the company is running well by monitoring the working of the various departments in the company

Qualifications: Graduate civil engineer / post graduate degree in business administration

Experience: 4-5 years of experience in construction products

Age: 30 – 40 years

Ideal skill sets:

• understanding of regional politics
• culturally open-minded disposition
• adaptability
• integrity
• strong leadership traits
• ability to build relationships
• effective communicator

Duties:

• plan effective strategies to ensure the profit and financial well being of the company within the organization’s mission, objectives and policies
• manage human resources
• oversee production, sales, procurement and maintenance
• ensure proper financial controls
• ensure local laws and regulations are followed
• provide management with reports on activities

Deadline for applications: 30th September 2011

Interested candidates should send their cvs to mojorecruiter@gmail.com

All applicants are required to indicate the position they are applying for in the subject line of the email.

Applications shall be reviewed on a first-come-first-served basis

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Showroom Manager Job Vacancy

We are a hardware (tools, building materials, industrial equipment) and home-ware (garden and home accessories) super store, looking to fill the following position with an energetic, experienced candidate of superior people’s skills.

Job Title: Showroom Manager

Reports to: Head, Bulk Retail

Purpose and Scope:

The Showroom Manager will be charged with managing efficient running of all facets within the retail space through:

• Ensuring all the process related to showroom opening & closing are followed correctly
• Ensure Staff discipline, grooming standards, proper uniform, and ID cards are displayed
• Ensure cleanliness of the store, exterior and interior
• Security guard allocation and attendance, close observations of Security behavior.
• Focus on sale and customer service. At all times professional, efficient, prompt, polite and courteous service must be provided to all the customers. The Manager is in charge of improving the standards of service offered in the outlet at all times.
• Ensure proper feed back of the customers about their shopping experience at store. Check complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness of the customer; customers need to be smoothly handled, their queries and problems well attended to
• Managing Business development within the retail space
• Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers
• Ensuring proper and efficient Merchandising in the retail space
• Ensuring shop Stock levels are efficiently monitored & at optimal levels at all times
• Creating excellent Customer service experience in the retail space
• Overseeing and managing the Retail team
• Ensure quotes are converted into sales in a more efficient way.
• Developing an all rounded retail team by ensuring that their knowledge of the product is up to date through regular training programs

Deadline for applications: 23rd September 2011

Interested candidates should send their CVs to mojorecruiter@gmail.com

All applicants are required to indicate the position they are applying for in the subject line of the email.

Applications shall be reviewed on a first-come-first-served basis

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Kenya Red Cross - Programme Assistant, Internal Audit & Compliance Manager, Procurement Manager, Grants Manager, Accountants, M&E Manager, Programme Quality Manager and Data Management Officer Job Vacancies (10 Positions)

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) is a humanitarian relief organisation created by the Act of Parliament, Cap 256 of the Laws of Kenya of 21st December 1965.

Its vision is to be the most effective, most trusted and self sustaining humanitarian organisation in Kenya.

KRCS has been appointed the Principal Recipient (PR) for Global Fund (GF) Round 10 HIV Grant. It is in this respect that the Society has set up the Global Fund Programme Management Unit (GF PMU).

The unit is looking for qualified persons to fill the following positions:


Position Title: Grants Manager

1 Position

Reporting to: Head of Grants and Finance

Job Location: KRCS Headquarters

Overall Purpose

Reporting to the Head of Grants and Finance, the Grants Manager will be responsible for coordination and management of all financial aspects of the programme by operationalising programme grants management systems to ensure there is full compliance with contract obligations and that all funds utilised are well documented, accounted for and reported.

S/He shall be responsible for the design, planning and implementation of an integrated Grants and Quality Assurance systems (GQAs) for the GF programme operations aimed at facilitating decision-making processes and promoting accountability.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational support in the design, planning and implementation of an integrated Grants and Quality Assurance systems (GQAs) for the GF programme operations aimed at facilitating decision making processes and promoting accountability.
• Grants and contract Management, compliance enforcement and coordination of financial aspects of the programme to ensure the programme achieves full contract compliance and that the programme effectively interprets and operationalises the contract requirements.
• Ensure that all Performance Framework targets are fully contracted in line with funds allocation per service area, funds are utilised as per approved budget, are adequately documented, accounted for and within the programme period.
• Coordinate audits of the PR and Sub-recipient (SR) in liaison with the Finance and Internal Audit Departments to ensure the programme is cleared in all audit requirements.
• Manage Funds disbursement requests to the PR and SRs while ensuring that bottlenecks to funds flow are addressed and programme financial risks are adequately managed.
• Manage programme budget and grants portfolio performance monitoring to ensure adequate controls for efficient funds utilisation by use of tracking tools and grants management plans.
• Monitor and track the utilisation of PR’s capital and operational expenditure against approved plans and ensure compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Business Management, Finance, Economics or equivalent qualifications.
• Over five (5) years relevant experience in areas of Grant Management coupled with Programme Management including Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Previous work in HIV/AIDS and or Health Grant Programmes will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including the ability to build collaborative relationships with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and political issues and ability to influence and resolve differences and conflicts
• Demonstrated technical expertise in Strategic Management, Project Planning and Budgeting, Resource Management, Implementation ability as well as Programme Monitoring and Evaluation
• Ability to develop and implement performance management system, giving candid performance feedback and supporting professional development efforts
• Considerable knowledge of management information systems, proficiency in database systems, spreadsheet and flow chart applications, and budgeting.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, analyse financial and operational data and information, think analytically and critically.

Position Title: Grants Accountants

3 Positions

Reporting to: Grants Manager

Job Location: KRCS Headquarters

Overall Purpose

Reporting to the Grants Manager, the Grants Accountant will be responsible for effective planning, budgeting, implementing and evaluating accounting operations including management of the GF funds and monitoring the income against budget to ensure that all income variances are identified and investigated in a timely way and management of creditors.

S/He will manage bank reconciliations, updating and producing cash flow forecasts, according to income received and expenditure committed and reporting the monthly cash flow position,
maintaining an updated billing system, handling credit balances as well as creating a cost-effective recovery system.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the annual budgets and plans aimed at operationalising programmes and projects activities
• Contribute to the review and update of accounting policies and procedures through direct analysis of new and existing financial accounting systems and procedures to increase efficiency and to ensure compliance with standard accounting principles and procedures, regulations and statutory requirements
• Coordinate receipts and disbursement, banking, protection and custody of funds, securities and financial instruments to ensure that the income recorded on the ledger is accurate and robust as well as follow up on unbilled income
• Advise management on reallocation of undisbursed funds to maximize on interest in line with policy directives
• Monitor the GF Programme income against budget and ensure that all income variances are identified and investigated in a timely way
• Monitor bank balances on a daily and periodic basis in order to produce cash flow forecasts according to income received and expenditure committed, also recommend appropriate action in the event of cash flow variances
• Ensure that the cash flow forecasts are compiled according to current best practice and are produced on a one year rolling basis.
• Liaise with auditors and ensure all requested information is supplied in a timely manner and that all relevant audit recommendations are implemented
• Manage banking relationships and highlight any issues to the Grants Manager.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary work teams to develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans and budgets in order to improve performance standards and organisational effectiveness
• Provide various financial reports on an ad-hoc basis by extracting, compiling, analyzing, and formatting financial data; also provide assistance in interpreting report parameters, results, and data to line management, programme officers, project managers and other management personnel

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and finance plus CPA (K) or equivalent qualifications
• Over three (3) years experience in accounting including skills in computerized accounting systems.

Key Competencies

• Considerable knowledge and ability to perform professional accounting work in accordance with the international “Generally Accepted Accounting and Auditing Principles” (GAAP), procedures, standards and controls, including financial forecasting and monitoring of budgets as well as donor accounting procedures
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyse information skilfully, develop alternative solutions, work well in group problem solving situations and use reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Considerable knowledge of management information and financial management systems, proficiency in database systems, spreadsheet and flow chart applications, computerized accounting, budgeting and human resources systems
• Ability and willingness to make consultative decisions, exhibit sound and accurate judgment, support and explain reasoning for decisions, include appropriate people in decision-making process and makes timely decisions

Position Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

1 Position

Reporting to: Head of Programmes

Job Location: KRCS Headquarters

Overall Purpose

Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will be responsible for providing technical leadership for all M&E activities in the GF programme.

S/He will lead M&E capacity building for the Sub-Recipients (SRs), technical reporting, ensure data quality and build the capacity for effective M&E system.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operationalise the M&E framework designed for the GF programme including and not limited to: designing programme M&E tools for data collection, verification, management and reporting as well as data audits, supporting partners in setting up functional data management systems and processes, support the assessment processes of Sub recipients and implement actions emanating from assessments.
• Assist programme staff to develop systematic and realistic monitoring plans that capture quantitative and qualitative data to report on all indicators in Sub Recipients programmes;
• Facilitate on the job M&E training for capacity development, especially in the area of use of data for decision making.
• Develop and maintain a system for archiving M&E guidelines, tools, data files, analysis files, reports and presentations for major activity undertaken.
• Assist in gathering, summarizing and disseminating relevant technical updates on programme planning monitoring, evaluation and operations research within the project.
• Coordinate mid-term reviews and evaluation of programme activities and ensure proper documentation of innovative approaches and best practices for dissemination and sharing experiences to promote repeat applications or scaling-up in different community settings.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans to improve organisational effectiveness

Minimum Qualifications

• A Post Graduate Degree in M&E, statistics, Public health or equivalent qualifications
• Five years of M & E work experience in Public Health projects and /or HMIS work in Kenya.
• Key Competencies
• Ability to initiate and manage change and to recognise and adjust to rapidly changing conditions in order to align CSOs/Non State Actors programmes to the National Strategy
• Strong communication and presentation skills in both English and Kiswahili, including ability to develop reports and prepare relevant publications
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, data-base, email and utilisation of the internet

Position Title: Programme Quality Manager

1 Position

Reporting to: Head of Programmes

Job Location: KRCS Headquarters

Overall Purpose

Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the Programme Quality Manager is responsible for the capacity assessment of the Sub Recipients ability in effective design, development, implementation and evaluation of Comprehensive HIV/AIDS programmes aimed at combating and reducing the prevalence and impact of HIV/AIDS on vulnerable communities.

S/He will provide technical support for programme implementation to ensure quality in programming and alignment to National policies, guidelines and strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for programme implementation to ensure quality in programming and alignment to National and Global policies, guidelines and strategies.
• Support and Coordinate the design, development, implementation and evaluation of capacity building programmes aimed at equipping and strengthening SRs and communities with capacity to manage Comprehensive HIV/AIDS programmes.
• Coordinate with Regional GF staff to ensure SRs develop an integrated HIV/AIDS programme plans in line with the Government’s efforts towards reducing prevalence and impact in the country
• Coordinate with Grants Manager and the M&E Manager in the preparation of funding disbursement to assigned CSOs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans to improve organisational effectiveness
• Assist in risk assessment and management for the Programme
• Advise the senior management on the latest intervention techniques in the fight against HIV and AIDS.

Minimum Qualifications

• Post graduate Degree in Public Health or related Field or equivalent qualifications.
• Over five (5) years experience in comprehensive HIV and AIDs programming.
• Key Competencies
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS health care, humanitarian relief issues, trends and goals aimed at preventing and alleviating human suffering
• Technical expertise in strategic management, project planning and budgeting, resource management as well as programme monitoring and evaluation

Position Title: Data Management Officer

1 Position

Reporting to: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Job Location: KRCS Headquarters

Overall Purpose

Reporting to the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, the Data Management Officer will be Monitoring and Evaluating Data for the overall programme.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop M&E systems documentation and SOPs; maintain systematic data storage, filling and a report tracking system.
• Set up and manage routine and evaluation database(s).
• Provide support in the capacity building of M&E data management and develop feedback reports to the Stakeholders on data quality, completeness and use.
• Provide technical support in Database management to meet data requirements for PR and the Sub Recipients.
• Develop and maintain a system for archiving projects’ M&E guidelines, tools, data files, analysis files, reports and presentations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans to improve organisational effectiveness

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelors Degree in Statistics, Public health or equivalent qualifications
• Five years of work experience in leading monitoring and evaluation data management of Public Health projects and /or HMIS work in Kenya.

Key Competencies

• Demonstrated technical expertise in project planning and budgeting, resource management, implementation ability as well as programme monitoring and evaluation
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, data-base, email and utilisation of the internet

Position Title: Programme Assistant


1 Position

Reporting to: Deputy Secretary General, Global Fund PMU

Job Location: KRCS Headquarters

Overall Purpose

Reporting to the Deputy Secretary General, Global Fund Programme Management Unit (PMU), the Programme Assistant is responsible for providing effective confidential secretarial and administrative support services in the development, implementation and evaluation of programme activities.

Specific duties include collecting and analysing data and information, preparing correspondence, providing information to staff and customers, scheduling appointments, planning and organising meetings, travel and conferences, writing minutes, as well as monitoring the progress of various assignments to ensure that the DSG GF and the rest of the GF management team is kept fully informed on all matters requiring immediate attention.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain communication channels between the Office of the Deputy Secretary General Global Fund PMU and other departments as well as external organisations and individuals.
• Prepare notes, correspondence and reports in accordance to instructions
• Respond to telephone inquiries, giving information to callers and routing calls to appropriate officials and also placing outgoing calls.
• Receive official visitors and walk-in customers by ascertaining the nature of business and directing them accordingly.
• Schedule appointments and screening requests for meetings, synchronizing and updating the DSG GF PMU appointments.
• Prepare both local and international itineraries, confirming travel, freight and hotel reservations.
• Oversee the proper maintenance, storage, retrieval of files and documents in order to ensure that they are accessible and secure.
• Monitor and track the progress of various assignments and regularly updating the DSG, GF, and other members of staff on organisational deadlines and problems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree qualification in Business Management or equivalent qualifications.
• Over three (3) years relevant experience gained in a busy executive office.

Key Competencies

• Proficiency in using word processing and other computer software packages, including use of the e-mail, the internet as well as local and wide area network systems.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with an attention to detail, along with an ability to analyse and evaluate different types of information
• Knowledge of principles and practices of organisation, planning, records management, research and general administration.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to respond to routine letters, conduct surveys and prepare reports

Position Title: Internal Audit and Compliance Manager

1 Position

Reporting to: Deputy Secretary General, Global Fund PMU

Job Location: KRCS Headquarters

Overall Purpose

Reporting to the Deputy Secretary General Global Fund PMU, the Internal Audit and Compliance manager is responsible for conducting internal audit checks to assess effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial transactions and efficiency of operations, also ensuring compliance in both financial, and programmes implementation to donor requirements.

In addition, to implement and enforce cost control measures by examining and analysing SRs’ accounting records to determine financial status of the institute. Other responsibilities include identifying risk factors, preparing audit reports and developing recommendations for improving service delivery systems for CSOs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate Programme audits to PR and SRs in liaison with the Finance and programme Department and ensure the programme is cleared in all audits to the PR and SRs and follow through the implementation of the audit recommendations.
• Examine records internal (PR) and of Sub Recipients to ensure proper recording of financial transactions.
• Analyse deficiencies in Internal Control Systems, management controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud or irregularities against approved management policies.
• Conduct special audits to discover fraudulent methods and techniques and to develop controls for fraud detection and prevention.
• Review and handle incidents of violations against organisational policy and regulations and recommend appropriate action
• Assess training needs as well as develop and implement on-the-job training programmes aimed at equipping staff of the PR and the SRs with knowledge and skills in internal audit control, ethical business conduct as well as integrity and accountability of funds and compliance.
• Coordinate the annual external audits of the Sub-Recipients (SR)

Minimum Qualifications

• Post Graduate degree in finance, business administration, commerce, economics or equivalent qualifications plus professional accounting qualifications such as CPA/ACCA and CISA as well as membership to a relevant professional body
• Over five years relevant professional experience in the areas of audits and accounting related to programming.

Key Competencies

• Broad knowledge of approved principles, procedures, and best practices involving accounting and financial record keeping including donor accounting procedures.
• Interpret and apply management policies and procedures, rules, regulations and government directives issued to public sector organisations.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, word-processing, and presentation applications, including computerized finance, accounting, auditing, and record keeping systems and experience working with large and complex data sets.
• Ability to maintain highest integrity on audit, deal with Regional and Branch Committees and government agencies on audit without compromising the objectivity of the internal audit function

Position Title: Procurement Manager

1 Position

Reporting to: Head of Supply Chain

Job Location: KRCS Headquarters

Overall Purpose

Responsible to the Head of Supply Chain for development, implementation and evaluation of an effective procurement plan and tender specifications for purchasing supplies and capital equipment in line with the approved budget.

Other responsibilities include developing and implementing an effective procurement and supplies management information system for monitoring and tracking costs of materials, goods and services in order to control expenditure and ensure efficient use of the organisational resources.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare strategic procurement plans and budget outlining key activities to be undertaken, the projected cost, funding sources as well as expected outcomes
• Develop and implement flexible and responsive procurement and stores management system for monitoring and tracking costs as well as maintaining up-to-date inventory of goods.
• Process approved purchase requisitions and recommending the most appropriate method of procurement, either through direct purchase or through a competitive bidding process.
• Confer with vendors and suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule. Also obtain estimate value of goods and services through multiple quotations from reliable and competitive suppliers.
• Develop detailed tender specifications and performance standards to facilitate procurement of capital equipment, goods and services in strict compliance with the Society’s approved policy as well as the Global Fund requirements
• Organise procurement selection meetings to consider tender applications against approved technical specifications and with due regard to market price, cost, quality and speed of delivery as well as economy of operations.
• Prepare purchase orders, obtaining authorised signatures and forwarding procurement documents to the Finance Department for payment processing.
• Follow up with suppliers and vendors to track and evaluate the delivery of approved supplies.
• Liaise with the Logistics unit to organise for the deliveries to the SRs or End-user

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management plus membership to a professionally recognised body
• Over three (3) years relevant experience in purchasing and supplies management gained from a large organisation

Key Competencies

• Considerable knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures; working knowledge of sources of supplies, price trends and grades or quality of materials and equipment;
• Working knowledge of procurement policy and procedures as well as government and donor agencies procedures and regulations for acquisition and disposal of assets
• Proficiency in word processing, database, spreadsheet applications and computerised procurement and stores software packages
• Demonstrated experience in preparing, evaluating and awarding of tenders including contract management.

Applications must contain: Letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates, address and contacts of two referees.

All applications should be sent to:

The Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society
P. O. Box 40712-00100
Nairobi

So as to reach him not later than Friday, 23rd September 2011.

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Senior Accountant, Accountants, Imports / Exports Officers, Sales & Marketing Executives and Sales Planning Coordinator Jobs Vacancies (10 Positions)

A well established ISO certified multinational company in Mombasa seeks to recruit highly competent individuals to fill the following vacancies arising from its business expansion:

Senior Accountant

1 Position

Reporting to GM Finance, incumbent will be in charge of daily operations of the accounts section.

Requirements:

• B.Com Degree from a reputable university plus CPA (K)/ACCA.
• Minimum 10-15 years experience, preferably in a manufacturing (roofing company)
• Must have adequate knowledge and experience in use of ERP software;
• Previous experience in handling freight and shipping accounts desirable;
• Must be a person of high integrity and committed to high ethical standards and uphold company policies.
• Must be very sharp in thinking with excellent communication skills;
• Ability to maintain utmost confidentiality;
• Computer (Ms Word/Excel/Powerpoint) and can adopt to new accounting softwares
• Membership to a professional body.

Accountants

2 positions

Requirements:

• BCom Degree from a reputable university or CPA (K)/ACCA.
• Minimum 5 - 8 years experience, preferably in a manufacturing (roofing company)
• Must have adequate knowledge and experience in use of ERP software;
• Previous experience in handling insurance claims desirable;
• High integrity and fast learner
• Ability to maintain utmost confidentiality

Imports / Exports Officers

2 Positions

Requirement:

• Relevant degree/Diploma in C & F / Business Admin.
• At least 3-5 years in either manufacturing or freight forwarding company
• Experience in Clearing, warehousing, distribution and air-freight/shipping
• Good knowledge of custom procedures
• Experience in Declaration (supervising role)

c) Sales & Marketing Executives

4 Positions

Requirements:

• Graduate or HND in Business Administration/Sales & Marketing
• Two years work experience in a manufacturing industry
• Experience in selling Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
• Experience in tendering an advantage
• Computer literate
• Willing to travel
• Administration of advertising, promotions and customer relationship management

Sales Planning Coordinator

1 Position

Requirements:

• First degree from a reputable university
• Minimum 5 - 8 years experience, preferably in a manufacturing (roofing company)
• Experience in supply chain management
• Excellent communication skills
• Forward planner
• Good customer relations skills
• Adequate knowledge in ERP and computers
• Previous experience in Sales & Marketing an advantage.

Highly competitive salary and benefits will be offered to the most suitable candidate.

Updated CVs, a covering letter with contacts of 3 referees be send to esmakau@gmail.com , not later than 20th September 2011

Mount Kenya University School of Pharmacy Academic Staff, Accounts Assistant and Audit Assistant Job Vacancies

Introduction

Mount Kenya University is a leading Chartered University operating as a non-profit making institution of higher learning in East Africa. The University has nine (9) schools offering various Post-graduate, Bachelors, Diploma and Professional Certificate Courses. The University is a member of Inter University Council of East Africa (IUCEA).

Vacancies

In pursuance to our focus of being a centre of academic excellence and improvement of service delivery to strengthen the academic programmes, the University wishes to recruit qualified academic and administrative staff as follows:

Academic Staff - School of Pharmacy

The School of Pharmacy at Mount Kenya University is accredited by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, the Pharmacy regulatory authority in Kenya to offer the following programmes:

1. Bachelor of Pharmacy
2. Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology.

The School of Pharmacy is also working closely with the Kenyan Pharmaceutical Industry and intends to mount the following industry driven postgraduate programmes in January 2012:

1. Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing.
2. Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Pharmacy.

Due to the rapid expansion of the School of Pharmacy, we seek to recruit the following Academic staff- Full Professors, Associate Professors, Senior Lecturers, Lecturers, and Assistant Lecturers in the following departments-:

a) Department of Pharmaceutics

b) Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry

c) Department of Pharmacology

d) Department of Pharmacognosy

e) Department of Clinical Pharmacy

Minimum Qualifications

(i) Professors

Applicant must be holders of a B.Pharm, M.Pharm/MSc/ PharmD and PhD in a relevant Pharmacy Discipline, from a recognized University.

In addition to the above requirements, the applicant must have:

• At least twelve (12) years of University teaching experience at Lecturer level and above.
• Have successfully supervised three (3) PhD students, since being appointed Associate Professor.
• Show evidence of continuing Research including having published at least four (4) articles in refereed journals since being appointed Associate Professor.

(ii) Associate Professors

Applicant must be holders of a B.Pharm, M.Pharm/MSc/ PharmD and PhD in a relevant Pharmacy Discipline, from a recognized University.

In addition to the above requirements, the applicant must have;

• Have at least eight (8) years of University teaching four (4) of which at a Senior Lecturer level.
• Have successfully supervised two (2) PhD students, since being appointed Associate Professor.
• Have published at least 4 research papers since being appointed Senior Lecturer.

(iii) Senior Lecturers

Applicant must be holders of a B.Pharm, M.Pharm/MSc/ PharmD and PhD in a relevant Pharmacy Discipline, from a recognized University.

In addition to the above requirements, the applicant must have;

• Have at least (5) years of University teaching experience; three (3) as a full-time Lecturer.
• Have successfully supervised at least three (3) Masters students since being appointed Lecturer.
• Show evidence of continuing research including having published at least three (3) articles in refereed journals since being appointed as a Lecturer.

(iv) Lecturers

Applicant must be holders of a B.Pharm, M.Pharm/MSc/ PharmD and PhD in a relevant Pharmacy Discipline, from a recognized University.

In addition to the above requirements, the applicant must have;

• Presented at least three (3) Seminar papers or has two (2) publications in refereed Journals.
• A full-time University teaching experience as an Assistant Lecturer for at least three (3) years.
• Applicants with BPharm and MPharm or PharmD; Or an MSc. Degree in a relevant pharmacy area may also be considered.

(v) Assistant Lecturers

Applicant must be holders of a B.Pharm, M.Pharm/MSc/ PharmD and evidence of currently pursuing a PhD Degree at a recognized university.

Directorate of Finance

1. Accounts Assistant

The successful candidate will serve at our Virtual Campus in Nairobi and must possess the following minimum qualifications:

• At least CPA II section IV
• ICT compliant
• At least 3 years working experience
• Able to perform administrative responsibilities
• Ready to work in a busy environment with minimum supervision
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Applicants with experience in academic set up will have an added advantage

2. Audit Assistant

The successful candidate will serve at Main campus , Thika and must possess the following minimum qualifications:

• At least CPA II section IV
• ICT compliant
• At least 2 years experience in an Audit environment at the same or higher position
• Ready to work in a busy environment with minimum supervision
• Applicants with front office experience will have an added advantage
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Competitive remuneration package and medical insurance will be offered to successful candidates in accordance with Mount Kenya University Terms and Conditions of Service.

A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae that contains details of daytime telephone number, the current remuneration, names, postal and e-mail addresses of three (3) referees and copies of academic and professional certificates should be submitted alongside the applications and be sent to:

The Human Resources Director
Mount Kenya University
P.O. Box 342 -01000, Thika

Email info@mku.ac.ke, hrm@mku.ac.ke

Submit two copies of your application not later than Monday, 26th September, 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

For more details about Mount Kenya University visit the University website: www.mku.ac.ke