Lead Facilitator - World Bank

The World Bank is hosting the Nairobi Water Hackathon this October 2011 at iHub. The Water Hackathon is a weekend long event during which software developers will come together to brainstorm and program solutions for water sector problems.
The World Bank is seeking to hire a Lead Facilitator to engage Kenya’s IT community, promote the Hackathon and manage the event. The Lead Facilitator will also report on the event and its impact.
Detailed task description
The tasks of the Lead Facilitator will focus on, but not be limited to:

• Promoting the event among Kenya’s IT community(universities, freelancers, software companies, skilled amateurs etc.) and ensure broad participation in the Hackathon
• Engaging relevant online communities throughFacebook, Twitter, mailing-lists and so on
• Contributing to the discussion and vetting of suggested “hackable” problems
• Developing local press releases and generating media attention 
• Organizing promotional material (e.g. Water Hackathon T-shirts)
• Contributing regular (at least bi-weekly) content to Nairobi Water Hackathon website
• Taking charge of event management and facilitating the Hackathon event 
• Recording the event (writing, video, photographs) and collecting participants’ stories and the impact of the solutions they have developed

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of and contacts in Kenya’s IT community
• Proven experience in event organization and facilitation
• Bachelor or Masters Degree

Apply for this position:
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to: mhirn@worldbank.org 

Pilot - ALS

Dash Pilots (8)
Reporting to the Chief Pilot in the Flight Operations Department, vacancies exist for Dash 8 Pilots.

Minimum Qualifications:-

Captains

• Must be in possession of a Kenyan ATPL with current ME- IR
• Dash- 8 Type rating in Group 1.
• A minimum of 500 hours PIC on Type
• A minimum of 3000 hours total time.
• Valid DHC Dash -8 simulator currency will be an added advantage.

First Officers

• Must be in possession of a Kenyan CPL with current ME-IR
• Dash 8 Type Rating in Group 2.
• A minimum of 200 hours on Type
• A minimum of 1000 hours total time
• Valid Dash 8 simulator currency will be an added advantage

If you meet the requirements of the above positions and are looking for an exciting career, please send your application accompanied by copies of certificates and testimonials and a comprehensive CV to either of the following addresses:-

Human Resources Manager
ALS Limited
P O Box 41937 – 00100
Nairobi

E-mail address: hr@als.co.ke

So as to reach not later than 15th August 2011

Safaricom Cost Analyst Job Vacancy in Kenya

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Director Technical / IT office within the Technology Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Cost Analyst
Ref:TECHNOLOGY_CA_August 2011

Reporting to the Director Technical/IT, the job holder will prepare, monitor, report and manage Technical and IT budgets & costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyse and report the Annual detailed budget for the division including reviews of the numbers at the different company-wide planning cycles;
• Define and update the cost drivers and prepare the long range plans for the division;
• Prepare a database for all the technical projects with all the milestones;
• Keep track of all the network elements for financial reporting and ensure inclusion of all the network elements into cell base;
• Management of all budget transfers for the division with documented justifications;
• Analyse expenditures of the departments to ensure that all expenses are within the annual budget or any other target expenditure account;
• Analyse OPEX costs and provide the necessary actions plans after the analysis.

Minimum requirements

• An undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or in any other related field;
• 2-3 years accounting experience in an international or well run company in corporate reporting for financial and management information;
• Experience in handling budgets and forecasts;
• Demonstrate analytical skills and ability to monitor and explain trends and variances;
• Ability to meet strict deadlines;
• Highly computer literate with experience of a computerized accounting system preferably with Oracle applications;
• Ability to analyze processes and systems for enhancement of efficiencies and performance;
• Ability to relate well with both internal and external customers and work in teams.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.

The deadline for application is Friday 12th August 2011.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via E-mail to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

MicroSave Junior Consultants Jobs in Kenya

MicroSave is a market leader in providing consulting services to retail financial institutions in Africa from offices in Kenya and Uganda, clients in Kenya have included leading commercial banks, microfinance banks, SACCOs, and microfinance institutions and multilateral and bi-lateral donors.

With increasing demand for our services throughout 15 countries in Africa.

MicroSave intends to recruit one or more junior consultants to join its team in Kenya.

For more details on MicroSave see www.MicroSave.org.

Job description: To offer technical assistance to and conduct training for financial service providers. The junior consultant will be trained in the tools and skills necessary to join MicroSave consulting teams on assignment and will subsequently graduate to become a full consultant.

Experience: Interested persons should have at least 3 years professional experience in banking or microfinance in Kenya. Supervisory or managerial capacity and experience in agricultural finance and value chains are a definite advantage.

Education: A first degree required. A second degree and/or part qualification in accounting, banking or Strathmore Diploma in Microfinance are an advantage.

Travel: Willingness to travel internationally extensively is essential for this position.

Age: The applicant is expected to be below 35 years old.

Skills: This position requires a wide range of skills. These include computer skills, typing speed, English language speaking and writing ability and professional demeanour. Evidence of high levels of self motivation and drive is required.

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience, with enhancement as earning potential is demonstrated. State salary expectations in your covering email.

Language skills: Interested persons must demonstrate proficiency in Kiswahili and English.

French language skills are an added advantage.

Deadline: Applications are invited by 19th August 2011. State availability in your covering email.

Correspondence: Applications by email to associate@microsave.net including a detailed CV to the Director, MicroSave Consulting Limited.