CARE International Kenya - 3 Vacancies

CARE International in Kenya is looking for well organized and highly motivated individuals who are results-oriented to fill the following positions.

Kenya National Emergency Coordinator

Ref: KNEC/09/2011

Based in Nairobi

Job Summary

The primary role of the Kenya National Emergency Coordinator (KNEC) is to facilitate decision-making, and information flows to ensure quality, effectiveness and smooth running of emergency operations by the CARE Kenya team.

A key responsibility of the KNEC is to support internal and external communications between and among CARE staff and their key partners to ensure they have all the necessary support and information to overcome the constraints and challenges of emergency responses.

The KNEC will mobilize the emergency response teams at the regional and national level when necessary.

Accountability Coordinator

Ref: AC/09/2011

Based in Dadaab

Reporting to the Program Quality and Learning Manager, the Accountability Coordinator will provide leadership in the establishment of CARE accountability system.

The position will play a key role in CARE’s effort to strengthen the quality of services, and accountability and ensure that a common approach is used by accountability officers at the camp level.

Over the first three months of the assignment, functioning accountability systems that are good enough and which can be improved over time will have been put in place.

Finance Officer

Ref: FO/09/2011

Based in Dadaab

Reporting to the Finance Coordinator, the Finance Officer will be responsible for ensuring optimal requirements are met in day to day running of the operational functions of finance unit.

The overall goal of the position is to distinguish operational functions in Management of Treasury, Safe cash management and Data entries to meet the projects needs.

For detailed job responsibilities and requirements visit our website:www.care.or.ke

Qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters together with a detailed C.V with three professional referees, daytime telephone contacts by 16 September 2011 to

The Human Resources & Development Manager,
CARE International in Kenya,
P.O Box 43864 – 00100,
Nairobi

or e-mail: vacancies@care.or.ke.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

CARE is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity.


Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

GREENER PASTURES JOBS - Internal Audit & Risk Manager

The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), a State Corporation with a mandate to License, Supervise and Regulate Sacco Societies in Kenya seeks to recruit a qualified person for the following position.

Internal Audit & Risk Manager

Ref: SASRA 2/1 (60)

This is a senior position and the holder will be advising the Board and management on risk management, monitor compliance and internal control systems.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a sound audit manual detailing audit practices, procedures and standards.
• Plan and execute operational, information system and other investigative audits.
• Monitor compliance with the law, the regulations, policies and procedures with respect to the Authority’s operations in the course of discharge of its mandate.
• Appraise the effectiveness and efficiency of financial, information systems and administrative controls.
• Monitor status of the implementation of approved audit recommendations.
• Develop risk and compliance framework on the Authority’s overall risk management strategies and annual work plans.
• Undertake risk assessment and make necessary recommendations.
• Train and create awareness throughout the organization on risk identification and management.
• Coordinate the activities of the Authority’s Risk and Audit Board Committee in consultation with the office of the CEO.

Minimum qualifications, Experience and Skills

• First degree in business related field from a recognized university.
• Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and OR Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualifications and membership to the respective professional body.
• At least five (5) years relevant experience, three (3) of which must be in a senior Audit position in well established institution or public sector set up.
• Be well versed with International Standards on Auditing (ISA’s) and International Standards of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) as well as strong background of computerized financial management.
• Regulatory knowledge in the financial sector will be an added advantage

SASRA is an equal opportunity employer, Interested candidates should submit their applications enclosing detailed CV, current position, current salary, 3 referees and their contact email address and telephone numbers quoting the reference above to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority
P.O. Box 25089–00100
Nairobi

To reach us not later than 28th September, 2011

Note: Only short listed applicants will be contacted and canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification

GREENER PASTURES JOBS KENYA - UP-TO-THE-MINUTE JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN KENYA - Market Research on Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

ECLOF KENYA, a Christian Microfinance Institution with an increasing presence in the country is seeking the services of a market research firm and additional talent in the following roles;

Market Research on Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

In a bid to improve access to Water, Sanitation and hygiene practices in communities, ECLOF Kenya seeks the services of a research firm to conduct a market survey on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene practices in select areas in the country and develop responsive Water, Sanitation and Hygiene financial products.

Expected Background and Experience

The successful firm/consultants shall

• Have at least 5 years progressive experience with rural population development surveys.
• Demonstrate excellent research and practical experience particularly in the area of water supply, sanitation and hygiene.
• Have sound understanding of development challenges in Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) sector.
• Possess good analytical skills and strong oral and writing skills

Eligible firms/ Consultants are invited to express interest in providing the service by attaching supporting information that they are qualified. See a detailed TOR at ECLOF Kenya Website.

Deliver applications to the address below by 20th September 2011 end of business.

Chief Executive Officer
Attention: Head of Business Development/ Social Performance.
ECLOF Kenya Head Office
Royal Offices, 2nd Floor
Mogotio Road - off Chiromo Lane, Parklands.

Tel: 254 20 3742817/778

www.eclof-kenya.org

GREENER PASTURES - South Korea Government Scholarships

Republic of Kenya

Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology

South Korea Government Scholarships – 2012

The Government of South Korea is offering two (2) scholarships to Kenyan students in the areas of Engineering and Technology.

Eligibility

The applicant should be:

• (i) Holders of a minimum of KCSE grade B+ (plus) with a strong grade in the subjects relevant to the desired course (preferably A).
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• (ii) Under 23 years of age
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• (iii) Those who have completed school three years ago and have original KCSE certificate

Conditions for the Scholarships

Nominees shall be required to take a preliminary Korean language course for one (1) year
Applicants should not have enrolled at a Korean University before.

Application Procedure:

Preliminary application forms are obtainable from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and
Technology offices at Telposta Towers, 27th floor room 2702.

The application forms can also be downloaded from the Ministry’s website:
www.scienceandtechnology.go.ke.

Completed application forms with attached certified photocopies of ID, academic/professional
certificates, transcripts, Birth Certificate, other testimonials should be sent to:

Director of Higher Education,
Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology,
P. O. Box 9583 – 00200
Nairobi

Or delivered to: Telposta Towers, 27th floor, Room 2702

The application forms should reach the Ministry not later than 13th September 2011.