Girls Empowered By Microfranchise (GEM) Project Coordinator Job Readvertisement - International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kenya

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kenya serves vulnerable populations in the Turkana region and refugees in the Kakuma, Dadaab camps and in the Eastleigh, Nairobi.

The IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive primary health care, nutrition, protection, peace building, sanitation and hygiene and HIV / AIDS and prevention and response to gender based violence issues.

Applications are invited for the position of: 

Girls Empowered By Microfranchise (GEM) Project Co-ordinator 

Re-Advertised

IRC is currently looking for a GEM Project Coordinator who will be based in Eastleigh, Nairobi and report directly into the Urban Program Coordinator.

The position will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Nike Foundation funded GEM project, including planning, coordination, and monitoring functions as well as partner oversight.

Responsibilities: 

• Manage day to day implementation and coordination of all GEM project activities.
• Coordinate and provide capacity building support to all GEM partners including local organizations, private sector businesses and consulting firms and research organizations.
• Responsible for overseeing the project budget in line with agreed indicators and grant requirements.
• Directly manage program staff (3 in total), providing regular feedback, conducting evaluations, and tracking team objectives.
• Represent the GEM program at internal IRC meetings as well as external meetings with key stakeholders and donors.
• Responsible for coordinating data collection, analysis and writing for project reports.
• Responsible for working with IRC headquarters to ensure project implementation and design is technically sound.
• Promote project achievements through publication development and speaking engagements.

Requirements: 

• Bachelors Degree in relevant subject, master’s degree or relevant certificates a plus.
• 5 years experience working in either youth or girl focused programming or economic development.
• Knowledge and experience of urban programming, refugee populations, and gender-based violence programming a plus.
• Minimum 3 years experience directly managing projects and staff.
• Good public speaking and writing abilities
• Experience working in Eastleigh, Huruma, or Mathare preferred.

All interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter and an updated CV (Do Not attach Certificates) to the following email address: HRKenya@rescue.org by 30th September, 2011.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability

Counter Sales Executives Job Vacancies - Nanyuki, Kericho, Busia and Naivasha - Kenya

Counter Sales Executives (4)

Industry: Mobile Communication

Location: Nanyuki - 1, Busia - 1, Naivasha - 1, Kericho - 1

Our client, a leading distributor of a successful mobile brand is looking to set up strategic phone shops in the above towns and requires Counter Sales Executives.

This is a full time position and we are looking for result oriented candidates who are willing to work for long hours including Saturday.

The ideal candidates will be responsible for:

• Persuade customers to buy the phones on display by demonstrating their superiority and functionality
• Ensuring attractive display of the phones inside the shop
• Communicating customer feedback to the management
• Service follow-up of faulty products.

Education Qualification and Experience:

• This position is ideal for diploma/ certificate holders in Marketing or any business related course.
• Candidates with KCSE qualifications and a commercially aware personality encouraged to apply.
• Experience in sales and promotions will be an added advantage
• Applicants must have a pleasant personality, good presentation and communication skills.
• Applicants must be residents in any of the above towns.

If you have the skills and competences for this role, send your CV ONLY to 
recruit@flexi-personnel.com by Wednesday 28th September 2011 

Clearly state the town you wish to work in as well as minimum salary expectation on the subject line

Kenya Commercial Bank - Senior HR Advisor, Retail Banking & Mortgages Job Vacancy

Kenya Commercial Bank, renowned for its diversity and growth in the Region is currently strengthening its support for group operations and business with the aim of maintaining Best Practice whilst also responding to the growing Business needs to support internal and external Customer Service delivery objectives and increase shareholder value.

To this end the following challenging position has arisen and candidates with the requisite competencies and qualifications described below are hereby encouraged to apply.

Senior HR Advisor, Retail Banking & Mortgages

Job Ref: HR 07/2011

We wish to advise that the above vacancy exists in Human Resources Division and members of staff who satisfy the conditions and requirements as detailed herein are encouraged to apply.

The Position

Reporting to the HR Business Partner, Retail Banking & Mortgages, the Senior Advisor will provide HR support to Kenya Retail Banking & Mortgage Division to ensure requisite support, challenge and value addition to increase operational efficiency and grow market share.

Key responsibilities

• Manage staff resourcing and recruitment needs as per approved staff establishment.
• Apply HRM expertise and knowledge to maximise the potential of human capital within a strategic context.
• Provide strong HR consultancy, advice and coaching to managers in Retail Banking & Mortgage Division.
• Focus on Talent and Succession, Resourcing, Retention and Learning and Development of Employees.
• Manage and maintain performance management for Retail & Mortgages in order to achieve high Performance.
• Monitor and control staff operational costs at optimal levels.
• Undertake internal customers and stakeholder engagements and resolve all HR related matters.
• Monitor closure of HR business partnership issues arising from HR Audits and Employee Surveys.
• Manage Career development and progression for the Retail and Mortgage Division staff.
• Resolve internal customer queries, conflicts and complaints (HR help desk issues/telephone calls, walk- in customers)

The Person

• University Degree from a recognized institution. Possession of a postgraduate degree in a related field will be an added advantage.
• Professional qualification in Human Resource Management will be an added advantage
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in a HR Generalist role
• Knowledge of Talent and Skill pool management
• Knowledge and application of the Bank’s products, services and policies
• Experience of implementing a wide range of process improvement activities
• Must display superior verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships, internal and external to the organization.
• Demonstrated creativity and analytical ability.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with a diverse group

The above position is a demanding role which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidate. 

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail address and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.

To be considered your application must be received by 7th October 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Kenya Commercial Bank Talent Manager Job Vacancy

Kenya Commercial Bank, renowned for its diversity and growth in the Region is currently strengthening its support for group operations and business with the aim of maintaining Best Practice whilst also responding to the growing Business needs to support internal and external Customer Service delivery objectives and increase shareholder value.

To this end the following challenging position has arisen and candidates with the requisite competencies and qualifications described below are hereby encouraged to apply.

Talent Manager

Job Ref: HR 06/2011

The Position

Reporting to the Head of Learning & Development, the role will contribute to the shaping of a talent strategy for the Bank, and to implement specific talent initiatives that will enable the Bank meet its current and future talent pipeline requirements.

Key Responsibilities 

• Ensure specific Talent deliverables are implemented through the development of appropriate Talent Strategies.
• Energize and drive the Management trainee, Graduate Clerk and Management Entry programs to deliver on the banks future talent pipeline requirements.
• Manage the Leadership Development Process for the Bank.
• Provide facilitation and support to the Functions in the development, co-ordination and management of the succession planning process, including the development of guidelines, tools, templates and appropriate success measures.
• Manage the career management and development process in the Bank, through effective development and implementation of appropriate guidelines, tools, and assessments.
• Source, implement and embed appropriate differentiated selection tools and assessment methodologies e.g. psychometric tests, in box exercises, assessment centers etc.
• Implement the Group Development Exchange Program.
• Provide formal training to managers in the use of selection tools and assessment methodologies to ensure objective selection decisions are made.
• Develop and implement appropriate retention strategies to ensure the Bank keeps its high potential employees.
• Provide expertise and support to Functional Heads during annual talent reviews.
• Use the talent review outcomes to plan for future recruitment and career moves.

The Person 

• University degree from a recognized institution.
• Possession of a postgraduate degree or professional qualifications in a related field will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 4 years Management Level experience within a busy HR Function.
• Experience in Learning & People Development.
• Detailed understanding of end to end Talent Management processes.
• Understanding of Skill Pool Management.
• Superior Recruitment & Selection skills with detailed understanding of cutting edge recruitment tools.
• Superior verbal, written, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated creativity and analytical skills.
• Interpersonal skills & proven ability to deal with people at senior level & cross functionally.
• Flexibility with the ability to handle a variety of projects simultaneously.
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships.

The above position is a demanding role which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidate. 

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail address and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.

To be considered your application must be received by 7th October 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted