20 Posts for Fresh Graduates at VoicesAfrica Ltd - Call Centre Interviewers Jobs in Kenya

Company: VoicesAfrica
 

Job Title: Call Centre Interviewers

20 Posts
 

Employment type: Part time / Project Based
 

Reporting to: Business Development Executive

VoicesAfrica Panel is a market research panel and a survey provider to the market research industry. 

We are looking for suitable candidates who match the below qualifications to be fully dedicated in making telephonic interviews to both local and international panels.

The Candidate MUST have;

• KCSE mean grade C plus
• Should be fresh graduate
• A minimum typing speed of 30 wpm
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in computer applications
• Ability to learn detailed instructions quickly
• Ability to explain detailed instructions articulately and clearly
• Ability to multi-task effectively
• Always available on short notice and can work on weekends.

Interested candidates should send their CVs to hr@voicesafrica.com to be received on or before Friday 30th June 2015.

SWASH Project Officer

Job Title: SWASH Project Officer
 

Country: Kenya
 

Location: Kimilili Sub-County, Bungoma County

Closing Date: 3rd July 2015
 

Management Responsibility: Project assistants, consultants and other field staff
 

Reports To: Program Coordinator
 

Salary Range: KES 35,000 – 45,000 gross depending on experience

Who We Are: Education Effect Africa (EEA) is a fasting growing Kenyan non-governmental organization focused on providing children living in marginalized areas with high quality education. 

Since our inception in 2013, Education Effect Africa has been working with disadvantaged communities living in informal settlements of Nairobi and rural areas of Central, Western and Nyanza regions of Kenya.
 

 

Our programs

• Enhancing access to and quality of education: We focus on sustained, intensive and quality teacher professional development alongside improving and increasing the physical infrastructure of schools. In addition, we also provide scholarships to bright but financially disadvantaged students in areas that we work.
• Innovation in education: Education Effect Africa promotes active and experiential methods of teaching. We provide teachers and students from marginalized areas with modern sources of knowledge such as Internet resources, computers and educational software.
• Bridging the digital divide: Access to digital technologies and the ability to benefit from new information and communication tools are a prerequisite of contemporary education. Education Effect Africa has been facilitating the launch of computer laboratories in marginalized areas of Kenya as well as offering ICT trainings to teachers and students.
• Water, sanitation and health: Education Effect Africa is providing primary schools with hygienic toilets, clean sources of water and hand-washing facilities. Our trainers and facilitators assist the teachers in delivering effective health education classes to children in all grades of primary school.

Job Purpose: Education Effect Africa is actively seeking for a qualified and experienced project officer who will be responsible for the successful delivery of school water, sanitation and hygiene (SWASH) project in Kimilili Sub-County called School of Health (SoH).

Key Responsibilities

1. Designing and planning project activities

• Assisting the Program Coordinator in coming up with project work plans and schedules

2. Establishing and maintaining collaboration with stakeholders

• Establishing and maintaining contact with project partner schools
• Developing good working relationship, building capacity of and collaboration between various management organs of partner schools such as board of governors, school health committees, school management committees, parent teachers association, parent associations in addressing the objectives of assigned projects
• Collaborating with local offices of the Ministry of Education, other relevant ministries, local authorities such as area chief, village elders in ensuring buy in of the project in the project area
• Mobilizing the community of the project area in undertaking interventions towards projects objectives
• Represent EEA at meetings, events, conferences, etc. with the relevant departments of the Government Ministries and other stakeholders

3. Coordination of assigned projects

• Day to day oversight of construction works and supervision of contractors in close coordination with the Program Coordinator and project Engineer
• Providing logistical support during trainings, follow up meetings and other events organized by EEA
• Providing professional guidance and follow up of participants after trainings
• Assisting the Program Coordinator in coordinating the work of consultants and other field staff

4. Procurement

• Daily coordination of procurement at field sites
• Recruitment of local contractors and vendors including collecting quotations and bids from the market
• Ensure adherence to EEA procurement policies and guidelines

5. Financial Management

• Assisting the Program Coordinator and the Finance Manager in ensuring that project expenditures are carried out within respective budgets
• Management of Project petty cash: overseeing petty cash transactions, preparing monthly petty cash summary reports and requisitions for petty cash imprest as and when they fall due

6. Maintain high quality documentation throughout the project life

• Preparing, disseminating and compiling of necessary project templates and documents
• Ensuring timely filing of project documentation (both physical and electronic) in liaison with the Logistics and Administration Assistant

7. Monitoring and evaluation

• Assisting the Program Coordinator in carrying out midterm, end of year and ad-hoc evaluation of projects
• Working closely with Program Coordinator in identifying existing gaps in respective projects assigned as well as designing and implementing appropriate interventions.

Education, knowledge, technical skills, experience and desirable requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, community development, construction, public health or related field.
• Minimum of one year proven experience in project delivery in non-governmental organizations, preferably those working in the education sector
• Proven work experience in managing construction works in donor funded projects
• Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills in English and Swahili, ability to communicate in Bukusu dialect will be an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word-processing, e-mail, Excel)
• Female applicants will be given priority and are encouraged to apply

Contract and Level of Involvement

• Full time, six months contract from 15th July 2015 - 15th January 2016. The six month contract is inclusive of a one month probation period. The contract is subject to extension depending on the performance of the successful candidate and availability of funds.
• Project officer will be based in Kimilili Sub-County (Bungoma County) with frequent travels (at least once a month) to Nairobi where the offices of Education Effect Africa are located.

How to Apply 
 

All application letters together with detailed CVs including names of three referees and expected fee for the above advertised assignment should be addressed to 

The CEO, Education Effect Africa, 

P.O. Box 52199-00100, 

Nairobi 

and sent by email to careers@educationeffectafrica.org not later than 3rd July 2015. 

Please indicate clearly on the subject line of the email the position you are applying for. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you don’t hear from Education Effect Africa after 10th July 2015.

Facilities Coordinator - Repairs & Maintenance

Orange Telkom

Position: Facilities Coordinator - Repairs & Maintenance  
 

Region: Nairobi
 

Reporting to: Head of Facilities
 

Range: R3
 

Department: Facilities

Role Purpose: Repair & maintenance of property management

Key Duties and Responsibilities
 

Operational (incl. Planning):

• Supervise and coordinates all maintenance service and repairs pertaining to building and related equipment.
• Carry out repairs and maintenance work as requested by users, ensuring that work is carried out safely, efficiently and with minimum disruption to Customers and fellow staff.
• Analyze Bills of quantity for repairs to be sent by the suppliers.
• Implementing all maintenance and Inspect and assure quality control of all work performed in a safe and timely manner.
• Monitor internal facilities ticketing system and ensure staff requests are responded to in a timely manner and in order of priority.
• Check supplier quotations and ensure they are correct and pricing is right.
• Maintain records and give monthly work reports on all repairs and maintenance on a monthly basis.
• Go to site to supervise works.

Academic / Professional Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role

Professional Knowledge:

• Computer Literate
• Strong skills in Ms-excel  and Ms- PowerPoint

Key Competencies:

• Good Problem Solving Skills
• Customer Service Skills
• Good Communication Skills
• Time Management skill

This position is opened to Kenyan citizens only. 

If you fit the required profile, please apply highlighting how your qualifications, experience and career aspirations match the requirements for this position.

Application should be sent by latest 29th June 2015, please provide an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) including details of your current telephone contacts and names of three referees. 

Apply through recruitment@orange-tkl.co.ke and quote the job title in the subject field.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kenya Forest Service (KFS) - Director Job in Kenya

The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) is a State Corporation established by the Forests Act 2005.

Its mandate is to conserve, develop and sustainably manage forests and allied resources for environmental stability and the social-economic development of the people of Kenya.
 

In line with the provisions of the Forests Act 2005, the Service is seeking to recruit a Director who will be the Chief Executive Officer of the Service reporting to the Board of Directors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Director shall be the Chief Executive officer of the Service responsible for the overall day to day management of the Service, overall leadership and implementation of the Service vision, mission and strategic Goals.
• Facilitating the operations of the Board of Directors and be a link between the Board and staff.
• The Director will be responsible for ensuring the implementation of the Board decisions.
• Provide strategic leadership and guidelines for the management, conservation and utilisation of all forests in the country
• To ensure the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date national forest information systems, plans and management systems.
• Collaborate with research institutions in identifying research needs and applying research findings.
• Promote national interests and compliance in relation to international forest conventions and principles.
• Advise on establishment of, determination and management of national forests as well as provisional forests in consultation with the forest owners
• Implementation of corporate policies and strategies to ensure that the corporate vision and mission is realized.
• Oversee effective management of human capital for optimal productivity.
• Act as the principal spokesperson of the Service ensuring its policies, vision, mission and services are positively understood by all stakeholders
• Overseeing the development and implementation of suitable performance management metrics and reporting structures to achieve set performance targets.
• Oversee the management of the Kenya forestry college
• Ensure all business systems, processes and operations are effective and comply with applicable statutory provisions.
• Manage the overall corporate risk while facilitating improvement in each functional area, to balance budgets and resource mix in order to provide the best return on investment in line with organizational growth.
• Grow and efficiently manage the Service’s resources for sustainable corporate growth and long term viability

Academic Qualifications and Experience
 

In order to be considered the applicant must:

• Have at least fifteen (15) year’s knowledge and experience in the field of forestry, seven (7) of which must have been in a senior management position within a large reputable organization in the private or public sector.
• Have an undergraduate degree from an accredited university in the field of forestry.
• Have a postgraduate degree in a relevant knowledge area – forest management, business management, strategic management, project management, public administration, environmental management etc.
• Be a member of the Forestry Society of Kenya (FSK) or a similar relevant professional body in good standing
• Be a person of high integrity who meets the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.
• Have been cleared by the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• Have a valid certificate of good conduct.
• Have been cleared by the Ethics and Anti-corruption commission (EACC).
• Have a valid tax compliance certificate

Key Skills and Competencies
 

The applicant must demonstrate an understanding of Government priorities & Mwongozo code of Governance for state corporations. 

An applicant should demonstrate the capability to manage risks and operate within the complex socio-economic environment of the Forestry sector. 

An applicant should have a distinguished track record in his/her respective field, be able to motivate staff, resilient and able to put the Service on a sound financial footing, largely independent of Government support. 

An applicant needs to be passionate, able to recognize policy trade-offs resulting from sustainable management and public good elements of conservation as well as initiate and manage change.

If you believe you have the required skills, qualifications and appropriate experience, please apply attaching: an application letter, an up to date curriculum vitae indicating your current and expected remuneration, the names and all contact details of three referees, certified copy of national identity card, certified copies of clearance certificates/letters, certified copies of testimonials, certified copies of professional and academic certificates in a sealed envelope marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF DIRECTOR – KFS” to;

DNA 1826
P.O. Box 49010 – 00100,
GPO, Nairobi

The deadline for submission is 7th July 2015 at 5.00pm

The successful applicants will be employed on a three-year employment contract, renewable once upon meeting the laid down performance targets. 

Canvassing will lead to disqualification. 

The Service is ISO accredited and an equal opportunity employer. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Applicants living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

For more information on the Service, please visit our website: www.kenyaforestservice.org.