GREENER PASTURES - UP-TO-THE-MINUTE JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN KENYA - Public Relations Coordinator - The Bible Society of Kenya (BSK)

The Bible Society of Kenya (BSK) is a nonsectarian, nondenominational organization that serves all Christian Churches, Christian Church Organizations and Christian Individuals by providing them with the Word of God.

Our mandate is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ by Translating, Producing, Distributing and encouraging the use of Holy Scriptures.

To effectively serve our mandate and to ensure the consistent delivery of quality programs, we are looking for mature, dynamic and self-motivated individual to fill the following position(s)

Public Relations Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Develop strategic corporate communication plans in collaboration with the Office of the General Secretary and relevant Heads of Divisions and ensure that these are in line with and support the delivery of the organization’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Devise and implement internal and external communications campaigns on key issues, activities and plans, which include overseeing the development, use and dissemination of corporate communication materials such as the intra/internet, brochures, newsletters etc.
• Manage effective and efficient documentation of all BSK activities and achievements, ensuring that all relevant highlights are captured and communicated to relevant audiences
• Participate in the development of a monitoring and evaluation system for measuring the impact of communication activities in the society.
• Act as the ‘corporate’ brand champion and central authority for BSK’s visual identity.
• Develop an appropriate media strategy for the organization and oversee the management of media relations including acting as the focal point of contact for journalists, press teams etc.
• Develop crisis-management communication plans, readiness, and response capabilities consistent with BSK’s guidelines.
• Plan, develop and implement PR strategies and take part in updating the overall communication plan as needed.
• Develop content for the regular update of the web site.
• Plan and organize all media events, including handling inquiries and relations with the national and international media, e.g. interviews, press releases, press briefings/conferences, provision of documents, pitch stories, site visits, etc.
• Coordinate the production of annual and other progress reports; preparation of the communication chapter of the semi-annual and annual reports and the monthly updates.
• Oversee the production of documentaries and other communication materials such as brochures, fliers, catalogues, price lists and profile of the society.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Communications or related field
• Membership to a relevant professional body such as MSK/PRSK
• Over three (3) years experience gained from a PR agency or a busy PR department
• Committed Christian in good standing with their Church

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Good Public Relations persuasion and negotiation skills in influencing the different publics.
• Proficiency in Desktop Publishing, Microsoft Office suite, e-mail and Internet.
• Proficiency in photography, video shooting and editing of functions activities and others of relevance to the BSK publics.
• Ability to maintain professional integrity in exercising PR and communication duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet in-house and mainstream media editorial deadlines including PR schedules

If your background, experience, competence match the qualifications, please send your application and a detailed C.V and include your current remuneration, testimonials and give full contact details of 3 referees including day time telephone number to:

Human Resource Manager
Bible Society of Kenya
P.O. Box 72983 00200
Nairobi, Kenya

or Email: hr@biblesociety-kenya.org

Website: www.biblesociety-kenya.org

To be received not later than 20th September 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

GREENER PASTURES - UP-TO-THE-MINUTE JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN KENYA - Machine and Forklift Operators

National Housing Corporation (NHC) is a State Corporation established under the Housing Act (Cap 117) Laws of Kenya and whose mission is to play a leading role in the efficient provision of adequate and affordable housing and related services.

The Corporation invites applications from suitably qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant positions for its EPS Factory.

Machine Operators

This position reports to the Production Engineer and is responsible for operating all Factory Machinery in the assembling panel’s production line, ensuring that machines and equipment in the Factory are operating as per required standards, carrying out dimension/vision checks, carrying out preventive, planned and corrective maintenance on production equipment among other duties.

For appointment to this position a candidate must;

• Possess KCSE Certificate or equivalent from a recognized institution and
• Craft level II or above from KNEC
• At least three (3) years working experience in CNC machine operation.

Forklift Operators

For appointment to this position a candidate must;

• Possess KCSE Certificate or equivalent from a recognized institution and
• Valid driving licence with special stamp for Forklift operation
• Have at least three (3) years experience as a Folklift Operator in a busy manufacturing environment
• Possession of Government Occupational Trade Test will be of an added advantage

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications in confidence together with copies of detailed and up to date CV, certificates and testimonials indicating current and expected remuneration, and names of three referees to the following address: -

The Managing Director
National Housing Corporation
P.O.Box 30257 00100
Nairobi

Successful candidates will be subject to performance contracting

Closing date is Friday, 16th September 2011 and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

“National Housing Corporation is an equal opportunity employer”

GREENER PASTURES - JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN KENYA - Accounting Manager

MSF CH Kenya Mission

Function: Accounting/Finance Manager

Direct supervisor: Finance Coordinator - Kenya Mission

Location: Nairobi – with regular field visits to projects

Scope of responsibilities: The role of the Accounting Manager is that of head of accounting for MSF CH missions managed from Nairobi:

• Responsible for quality and timely accounting for the mission: paper accounting, electronic data-entry, consolidation of fields & capital journals, monthly closing process and documents; 
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• Ensure compliance to MSF guidelines, standards, policies and procedures for the missions: especially purchasing, validation, payment procedures. Ensure strict respect of deadlines, encoding rules, budget lines; 
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• Technical referent for accounting: feedback, support, training, management of finance staff (assistants, accountants, cashiers) both in capital and in the field; 
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• Production of consolidated financial documents: draft monthly budget follow-up and monthly cash request, participate to budget design and revision. 
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• Ensure the compliance of the accountancy to requirements of all institutional donors. 
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• Responsible for allocating costs to institutional donors’ contracts. 
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• Participate in preparation of financial reports. 

Recruitment criteria:

• University Degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance or business administration from a recognized university.
• Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPA-K) preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in budget control / monitoring performance.
• Experience in an Audit Department a strong advantage
• Managerial skills.
• Able to train / coach finance staff.
• Excellent computer skills – Excel, Word, E-mail and Internet.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Personal qualities:

• Organized, methodical and accurate.
• Able to work to strict deadlines and under pressure.
• Integrity, discrete and honest.
• Good team player.
• Motivated with a demonstrated ability to adapt to new working methods.
• Flexibility.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.

All applicants should send a detailed CV and letter of motivation to:-

HR Manager
MSF Switzerland
Kenya Missions
P. O. Box 25091 -00603,
Nairobi

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Application deadline: 15th September, 2011

GREENER PASTURES - JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN KENYA - Finance Officer - Karatina University College

Karatina University College, situated 15km North of Karatina town, is a constituent College of Moi University established through legal order 2010.

The College is seeking to fill the following position.

Finance Officer - Grade 15 - Ref: KarUC/FO/1/11 - Re-advertisement
Applicants must possess the following qualifications and competences;

• A Masters degree in Finance or Accounting from a recognized University
• Bachelor of Commerce Degree or its equivalent
• CPA(K) or its equivalent
• Fifteen (15) years relevant experience, at least five (5) years work experience at the level of Deputy Finance Officer or Chief Accountant in a University setting or a public corporation of a comparable nature
• Be a registered member of ICPA (K) in good standing
• Practical experience of Information communication technology modern financial management techniques is mandatory.
• Consistently demonstrated outstanding qualities of leadership, coordination and organization capabilities at top management level
• Holders of PhD in relevant field will have an added advantage

Terms and conditions of service:

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package in accordance with the existing terms and conditions of service.

Mode of application

Applicants must submit three (3) sets copies of applications to the address given below so as to reach him on or before Friday 16th September, 2011 giving details of the age, educational and professional qualification, detailed work experience , present salary, telephone number and e-mail address and enclosing copies of certificates and testimonials and giving names and addresses of three(3) referees who are knowledgeable about the applicants competence and area of specialization accompanied with Curriculum Vitae and duly certified copies of certificates and testimonials.

Applicants should indicate the reference for the job they are applying for and request their referees to write directly to the undersigned.

The Principal
Karatina University College
P.O. Box 1957 – 10101
Karatina

Women Candidates are encouraged to apply