Due to expansion, this co-educational boarding school is in need of a secondary school teacher with at least 3 years experience of teaching IGCSE & A Level in the British Educational System.
The following posts need to be filled immediately:
Part-time Teachers of: - 1. Business Studies
- 2. Mathematics
Interested applicants are requested to email a letter of application, an updated C.V., along with
the name and contact details of two referees before Wednesday, 7th September to:
Mr Mark Durston
Headmaster
Peponi School
Email: applicants@peponischool.org
Website: www.peponischool.org
Interviews will be held late next week, and only those who are short-listed will hear from us
AMREF is the largest international health development non-governmental organization based in Africa.
Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health.
Headquartered in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Southern Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.
Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.
For more information visit our website www.amref.org.
We are seeking to fill the position of Corporate HR Manager – Ref: CHR/11/08-16 to be based at AMREF Headquarters
Job Title: Corporate Human Resources Manager
Directorate/Unit: Human Resources
Physical Location: AMREF Headquarters
Reports to: Director of Human Resources
Overall purpose
Responsible for the transparent implementation of corporate HR strategies, effective delivery of HR services at HQ and support to the management HR in country offices.
Key Responsibilities
Human Resource Management strategy
- Contribute and participate to the development of the strategy
- Develop operational plans for the implementation and monitoring of the strategy
- Guide Country HR Managers in aligning their annual plans to the AMREF Business Plan
- Articulate human resource policies, systems and processes and monitor compliance across AMREF
- Manage HR budgets and ensure all plans allow for HRD investments
- Support the creation of conducive work environment
- Establish and sustain an internal communication culture that encourages availability and sharing of information while maintaining necessary confidentiality
Recruitment, Selection and Placement
- Manage timely and effective recruitment processes for various positions within AMREF HQ
- Design and implementation of induction programmes for new staff
- Manage installation logistics of expatriate staff including acquisition of work permits, visas, housing and orientation programmes
Benefits Administration
- Conduct remuneration and benefits surveys and recommend strategies to ensure competitiveness with comparable organizations
- Design and manage employee benefits schemes including local and international medical benefits, pension and provident funds, group life and personal accident insurances
Contracts Management
- Ensure timely issuance, renewal/termination of employment contracts
- Negotiate consultancy contracts, coordinate, monitor and evaluate implementation of the same
Performance management
- Contribute to the creation of a performance driven culture by recommending best practices in all HR operations as well as alignment with the organization’s strategic plan.
- Provide HR technical guidance to the performance management process in setting performance targets, performance standards, and performance monitoring processes, reviews and assessments (appraisals).
- Conduct job analysis and evaluation to ensure optimal grading structure, prepare/update job descriptions for all positions
HR records/HRMIS
- Develop and oversee the maintenance an accurate, reliable and confidential staff database, geared to support management decision making in resource utilization, compensation and performance management
Training and Development
- Develop and implement staff induction programmes
- Identify training needs and conduct/facilitate staff training
- Facilitate career/personal development for staff
- Establish and sustain an internal communication culture that encourages availability and sharing of information while maintaining necessary confidentiality.
- Maintain linkages and networks with other HR professionals and ensure skills are constantly up-dated in response to current theory/practice in the field.
- Facilitate knowledge partnerships with other NGOs, donor communities and partners.
Administration Support Services
- Support the development of policies and guidelines for the administration unit
Required Qualifications
Education and knowledge
- Master’s Degree or equivalent in HR, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field
- Membership to a professional HR body
- Knowledge of a broad range of strategic human resource management practices in the NGO sector
- Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management
- Knowledge of Kenya labour and employment laws
- Ability to analyze and assess training and development needs Knowledge of organizational development theory and practices
- Ability to negotiate and manage collective bargaining agreements and alternative dispute resolution processes
- Knowledge of computerized information systems used in human resources applications
- Ability to work with diverse cultures
Experience
- At least 7 years progressive working experience as a HR generalist
- Experience in HR strategic planning and execution
- Experience in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
- Experience in design, development and implementation of salary administration plans and benefit programmes
Skills
- Discrete
- Confidential
- Detailed
- Multi-tasking
- Coaching/mentoring
- Negotiation
Competences
- Professionalism
- Ethical
- Integrity
- Contracts management
- Negotiation
Mental Competences
Problem Analysis
- The job requires a professional approach to strategic human resource management guided by appropriate best practices
Flexible Thinking
The job requires creative problem solving within the framework of strategic human resource management
Decision Making
The job requires ability to make timely and well-considered decisions based on HR best practices and corporate business
Communications
Oral
- Internal: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other departments, staff members and country teams
- External: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including insurers, medical and pension schemes administrators, consultants and other service providers
Written:
- Internal: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other departments and staff members and country teams; interpret, apply, and explain rules and procedures and maintain effective relations
- External: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including, insurers, medical and pension schemes administrators, consultants and other service providers
Environmental Conditions
Corporate Policies, Systems, Procedures and Methods
- The job demands a thorough understanding of AMREF’s HRM policies and procedures, corporate goals and strategy.
Work Environment
- Normal office environment
Hours of Work
- Normal working hours. Job holder may be required to work outside normal working hours due to the nature of the work in general.
If you feel that you meet the criteria, complete the online application form here attaching your CV. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We encourage those interested to send their applications by Friday, 09 September 2011.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
Knowledge Transfer Center is a leading provider of internationally recognized ICT & Technology related business training, delivered in partnerships with leading global technology vendors and service delivery partners.
At KTC, we don't offer acceptable educational experiences but cutting edge interactive educational adventures that elevate our students knowledge level in a capacity that is both inspiring and transformational.
Due to rapid expansion, we are seeking results oriented, highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to fill the following vacant position;
Account Manager –Training
KTC/KE/AM/2011
The Account Manager will be charged with creation, development and successful closure of training opportunities for the Knowledge Transfer Centre
This position reports to the Business Development Manager-KTC with the following duties and responsibilities: - Developing account plans and sales strategies that ensure attainment of company sales goals and profitability.
- Developing a solid sales funnel of training opportunities
- Developing and maintaining of a comprehensive client database
- Responsibility for creating new accounts, establishing training requirements and following up on leads given by other cross functional teams.
- Providing timely, accurate, competitive pricing on all trainings packages, while striving to maintain maximum profit margin.
- Creating and conducting competitive proposal presentations and RFP responses.
- Liaising with the Marketing department to ensure regular distribution of client publications and updating of course materials.
- Working closely with vendors and partners to pursue client leads and new products training as well as keeping abreast with their strategy plans and market trends.
- Preparation of regular sales reports as required.
The Candidate should have: - A Bachelor’s degree in a business or IT related field
- As a mandatory requirement, an understanding of IT products available in the region (Cisco, Juniper, Oracle, Sun and others).
- At least 3 years of experience (IT sales)
- A competitive desire to produce and succeed with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales and profit targets
For the above position, you require to be a good communicator, strong willed and with well developed presentation skills. You are also required to be a self starter and passionate about selling.
If you posses the above qualities, please post your CV onto our careers page on our website: www.sevenseastech.com or email your CV to talent@ktc-africa.com by 9th September 2011
Agro-Chemical and Food Company Limited
Request for Proposal
Consultancy Services for Market Survey and Feasibility Study for New Product Development, 2011
Agro Chemical & Food Co. Ltd (ACFC) is a state corporation established under the Companies Act Cap 486 of the Laws of Kenya with the objective of production and sales of Spirits and Baker’s Yeast. The Company has consistently diversified into new areas of business since inception.
The Company invites bids from eligible consulting companies to carry out consultancy services for Market Survey and Feasibility Study for New Product Development, 2011. Details of the information to consultants (ITC) and terms of references are included in the request for proposal documents.
The following are mandatory requirements that must be submitted together with the proposal:
- Certified copy of certificate of incorporation
- Certified copy of current tax compliant certificate
- Curriculum vitae (CV) of the proposed key staff duly signed by the proposed individual.
- Certified copies and certificates of the proposed key staff.
- Letter of availability for the assignments signed by the proposed key staff.
- Proof of membership of recognized professional marketing and social research association or its equivalent in the country of residence.
- Proof of relevant experience in consumer surveys and feasibility studies.
- Current work load.
- Client satisfaction on previous and current assignments.
- Any other relevant information.
Procurement shall be based on the post qualification method and the above details shall be submitted with the proposal.
Instructions to consultants
- ACFC will select a firm in accordance with the method of selection detailed in the Bid Data Sheet appearing in the Request for Proposal (RFP).
- ACFC shall allow the consultants to review the request for proposal (RFP) at the point of purchase, free of charge before purchase.
- A person proposed for key role on field and in office by more than one consultant shall cause the disqualification of both consultants.
Interested and eligible firms may inspect the request for proposal (RFP) documents from the procurement office at ACFC Muhoroni or Nairobi offices during normal working hours at the following contact addresses.
1. Jacinter Ochieng
Secretary to Purchase & Supplies Manager,
Agro Chemical & Food Company Limited
Tel: +254(0)202334186/ (0)202334181-3
Email: purchasing@acfc.co.ke
2. Nelly Wadawi
Secretary, Nairobi Office
Jivan Bharatt House, 7th Floor
Tel.020 251453/2230083
Email: nbioffice@acfc.co.ke
The Request for Proposal document may be obtained by interested firms upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs.2, 000/= (Two thousand shillings) in form of a Banker’s cheque payable to Agro Chemical and Food Company Limited.
Duly completed Request for Proposal documents in a plain sealed envelope marked RFP No: ACFC/AIE/ E04020/2011– RFP Name: Consultancy services for Market Survey and Feasibility Study for New Product Development, 2011 should be addressed and delivered to:
The Resident Director & Chief Executive
Agro Chemical & Food Co Ltd
P.O. Box 18-40107
Muhoroni, Kenya
so as to be received on or before 07.10.2011 at 11.00 a.m.
The RFPs will be opened in the ACFC Training Centre on the same day and bidders or their representatives who wish to witness the opening are welcome to do so.
All bidders must include their addresses, telephone contacts, facsimile and email addresses through which all correspondence will be directed.
