Accountant Job Vacancy - Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya

Qualifications.
Must demonstrate a vibrant personal commitment to Jesus Christ and involvement in their local church.

Holder of CPA(K).

Proficiency in Quickbooks and MS application A MUST.

Experience in similar position a MUST.

Bachelor’s degree will be an added advantage.

Interested persons should deliver the following documents by 30th September to:-

Upper Hill Eye & Laser Centre
Ralph Bunch road
2nd Floor, Upper Hill Medical Centre,
Ralph Bunch Road
P O Box 19744-00202,
Nairobi

1. Hand written application

2. Current CV not more than 2 pages

3. Recommendation letter from you pastor

4. Current passport photograph

5. Copy of your latest payslip

New KCC Job Vacancies in Kenya

New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited is the leading Dairy Company in the Country re-known for its world class brands that include KCC Butter, Ghee, Gold Crown, Safariland and Mala among others.

We are seeking to recruit dynamic and result driven person to fill the following positions:-

1. Industrial Relations Manager
Reporting to the Chief Manager, Human Resources & Administration, the Employee Relations Manager will be responsible for developing, directing and administering Labor Relations practices, procedures and activities in compliance with labour laws, applicable collective bargaining agreements and New KCC’s Policies and Procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Participates/assists in negotiation of Collective Bargaining Agreements. Dialogues with management and union representatives and is the focal point for industrial relations activities in the company.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to department managers and supervisors with respect to employee relations.
• Investigate, manage and control all the disciplinary and grievance mechanisms, as well as participating in staff disciplinary committees as prosecutor, grievance, counseling and appeal panels.
• Establishing good relationships with relevant industry players, consult legal practitioners and related government agencies and provide advices accordingly and when necessary make recommendations on best practices relating to managing court cases
• Responsible for all Industrial Relation cases and communicates all the related activities and movements to the management as and when required
• Carry out all tasks following corporate guidelines and procedures and ensure full compliance to statutory regulations and company code of conduct
• Assist in review of existing policies, procedures, guidelines and proposed changes if required for the improvement on the overall Industrial Relations policies and procedures
• Handle union issues including participation in meetings/talks, organizing collective bargaining’s with the most effective manner for the employees and employers
• Assists in the recruitment process

Minimum Qualifications & competencies

• A University degree in Industrial relations/Public Administration/Social Sciences/ Business Administration/ Law/Commerce, with a bias in Human Resource Management
• Has at least 7 years hands-on responsibility and experience in the employee/industrial relations preferably in a senior position in a FMCG company.
• Excellent knowledge of Kenyan Labor Laws and a good understanding of the best practices in the industry
• Experience in a computerized HR Management Information System
• Excellent knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA)
• Pleasant, results oriented, hardworking, persuasive individual with excellent inter-personal and communication skills who is able to think strategically, and effectively present ideas in an organized manner
• Must be 35 years and above

2. Training & Development Manager
Reporting to the Chief Manager, Human Resources & Administration, the training and Development Manager is responsible for developing strategies, policies and work processes that will enhance staff knowledge, attitude, understanding, values and practical skills in task accomplishment.

Minimum Qualifications & competencies

• Analyzing employee training needs in conjunction with Departmental and Functional heads to be in line with career progression plans and staff advancement
• Liaison with Training providers develop and deliver soft skills and technical training programs for employees which effectively meet the needs of the organization
• Monitor & Evaluate training programs conducted
• Liaising with Directorate of Industrial training, Ministry of Labour and Human resource development training consultants and other regulatory bodies to ensure business compliance on training requirements
• Control the cost of planned training programmes within Budget.
• Maintain an accurate database of training records
• Manage Performance Contracting and ensure managers conduct a minimum of one performance review for each employee annually
• Responsible for developing and maintaining employee recognition programs
• Be the focal point in the entry, processing, and generation of employee reports from the Human Resources information system and manual personnel files
• Develop and implement an induction plan for new joiners
• Manage employee turnover, conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind resignations.
• Conduct Job analysis & Job evaluation as and when needed
• Review and update job descriptions
• Assist in Recruitment

Minimum Qualifications & competencies

• A University degree in Social Science/Education or other business related field
• Post graduate Diploma in Human resource management
• Has at least 7 years proven and significant work experience in a training department within a large organization preferably in a FMCG company.
• Certificate in Training of trainers
• Strong leadership, analytical and organizational skills, demonstrated by ability to work both independently and within a team
• Has experience in a computerized HR Management Information System
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with unusual abilities in report writing skills.

3. PA to MD/ Executive Assistant
Reporting to the Managing Director, the PA will provide high-level administrative support to the CEO & MD by conducting research, preparing executive reports, handling information requests, and performing other clerical functions.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Chief Executive Officer & MDs’ schedules by highlighting critical activities and keeping the MD informed of the same
• Be responsible for heavy calendar management, requiring interaction with both internal and external executives to coordinate a variety of complex executive meetings and activities
• Perform standard office procedures such as appointments, processing mails, answering the telephone and ordering supplies
• Prepare reports, memos, letters, and other documents, as requested by the MD
• Read and analyze incoming memos, submissions, and reports to determine their significance and plan their distribution
• Greet visitors and determine whether they should be given access to the MD
• Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries
• Provide detailed support for the MD & CEO including the preparation and sometimes the presentation of reports, research and development, assessments and compliance and some travel, as well as managing diary and general procedures.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects/assignments simultaneously, and follow through on issues in a timely manner
• Maintain proper filing of records to facilitate an up to date filing system for speedy and efficient retrieval of documents within the MDs office.
• Co-ordinate meetings such as management meetings, board meetings and any other meetings involving the CEO.
• Act as a link between the CEO and the HODS on various issues in terms of facilitating communication on arising areas of concern.

Minimum Qualifications & competencies

• Bachelors degree in secretarial studies/Business Administration
• Basic research or economics qualification
• Diploma/certificate in PR or customer service
• 5+ years experience supporting at the executive level
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as managing files and records, transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Excellent people skills and ability to interact freely and professionally
• Proficiency with office computer applications and ability to write clear executive reports and present on behalf of the MD in his absence.
• Ability to prepare business plans and other board papers / reports
• Well developed planning and organizing skills
• Time management skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated supervisory skills
• Pleasant, honest & Confidential person

4. Archivist
Reporting to Chief Manager, Human Resources & Administration, the Archivist will be responsible for Management of Archives of the Company to ensure proper retrieval and maintenance of the records.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement records management policies & procedures
• Develop records classification system; undertake records appraisal; draft records retention and disposal schedules; develop a back-up system for documents; liaise with Manager ICT for electronic back-up of documents and ensure completeness and integrity of all files and documents.
• Prepare and ensure compliance to company file plan within New KCC archives
• Maintain an effective Archives database to ensure accessibility to the information
• Properly appraise, arrange and describe records to ensure efficient access to and retrieval of archival records, irrespective of format.
• Take the necessary precautions to protect the archives with appropriate fire, climate and access control equipment to ensure business continuity in case of disaster.
• Maintain an effective and well organized archive by filing new records and removing redundant records
• Benchmark with similar organisations to ensure a high standard of work and best practice.

Minimum Qualifications & competencies

• Must have a minimum of Diploma in Archives and Record Management or its equivalent from recognized institution.
• Must have worked in similar position for at least 3 years.
• Aged between 25 -35 years.
• Well developed computer & report writing skills.
• Experience in Record keeping and indexing.
• Excellent communication and good interpersonal skills.
• Should be a person of high integrity.

If you meet the above requirements, send your applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, indicating your current salary, expected salary, copies of certificates, testimonials, and contacts of at least three referees and day time telephone contacts by 7th October 2011 to:

The Chief Manager, Human Resource & Administration
New Kenya Cooperative Creameries Limited
P.O Box 30131-00100,
Nairobi.

Those who do not hear from us after four weeks of closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Canvassing either direct or indirectly will lead to automatic disqualification

Insurance Company Branch Managers Job Vacancy - Mombasa & Kisumu

Our client is a medium sized General Insurance organisation that is constantly innovating and creating new trends within the Insurance industry.

They seek to recruit Branch Managers to run their Mombasa and Kisumu branches.

This role will be within the Underwriting division.

Overall Responsibilities

The overall responsibility of this function will be to perform and ensure all underwriting and other administrative processes in the respective branch (Mombasa / Kisumu) are carried out in line with overall corporate objectives.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the branch by showing incremental profit making for the branch.
• Overseeing the accounting, sales, customer service and underwriting activities in the branch.
• Manage the staff team at the branch and lead by example in creating a high performance culture thus achieving & exceeding all set sales targets.
• Vetting all risks to ensure that only quality business is accepted into the company at acceptable rates.
• Ensuring that the risks undertaken by the company are adequately covered through reinsurance programmes.
• Ensuring high customer satisfaction within the branch.
• Ensure compliance of the branch to company requirements on Policy and Certificate management.
• Conduct aggressive sales and marketing initiatives.
• Ensure that the policy documents are prepared and dispatched.
• Advise client on products, services and required terms concerning their insurance needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent
• Diploma in ACII or AIK
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in the general Insurance industry.
• Proven experience in managing a profit center

Compensation:

An attractive package is offered dependent on skills, experience and qualifications.

How to apply: 

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 30th September 2011.

Only successful candidates will be contacted

GOAL Kenya - Logistics Coordinator Job Vacancy

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator (LC)

Location: Nairobi with frequent travel to field locations

Reports To: Assistant Country Director - Systems

About GOAL 

GOAL is an international non-governmental, non-political, non-denominational relief and development organisation currently working in 12 countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America. 

Consistent with its global mission to serve the poorest, the most vulnerable, and those affected by humanitarian crises, GOAL has been working with communities in difficult circumstances to implement relief, rehabilitation and development programmes over the last 30 years.

GOAL started responding to emergencies in Kenya in 1983 through partnerships with local organizations. The current projects are Education, Health, HIV and AIDS, Child Protection, Shelter and Emergency 

GOAL Kenya is recruiting for a suitable and qualified candidate to fill the position of Logistics Coordinator. 

General Description of the Role

To manage the Logistics Function in GOAL Kenya (GK) both at country and field offices level with the aim of:

• Providing effective and timely logistics support to all programmes in relation to supply chain, assets, premises, fleet management, communications and safety & security.
• Ensuring that all GOAL logistics tasks are carried out in compliance with the GOAL and donor requirements;
• Continuing to improve logistics systems that are in place and amending as necessary;
• Ensuring that country and field offices are adequately set up;
• Building the capacity of the field logistics staff who will be responsible for all logistics activities in relation to the field offices.
• Building the capacity of a GOAL logistics team directly or through their respective supervisors

Key Responsibilities:

General 

• To familiarise self and comply with all the policies outlined in the GOAL Logistics Manual and relevant donor requirements;
• To identify training needs and support training to all logistics staff and management team on the GOAL Logistics Manual & GK Security procedures
• To oversee the completion of the required reports and submission of the monthly logistic reports to the Country Director and GOAL Dublin.

Human Resources Management:

• Manage a logistics team in Kenya through their respective supervisors and be functionally responsible for logistics field staff through their respective program managers.
• Identify and address any specific capacity building needs for the field logistics staff.
• Coach logistics personnel on best practice and GOAL's logistics procedures;
• Ensure all performance management activities in relation to all logistics staff are carried out as per required schedule (probation evaluations, mid-term reviews and annual appraisals)
• Identify training or development needs where necessary.

Procurement:

Supervise the senior procurement staff on the following tasks:

• To ensure all payments made locally and presented to the Finance Department are compliant with GOAL's Country specific Procurement & Authorisation Chart with appropriate and complete supporting documentation and completion of the audit check box and that all costs are eligible in line with the donor specific requirements
• Ensure all procurement for works contracts in liaison with Engineering/Construction staff adheres to the Procurement Chart process and that tender process and evaluation is adequately documented and signed off.
• Ensure all GOAL staff are trained in order-planning and are aware of the main procurement procedures.
• Implement and coach a logistics supply team through the supply team leader in effective systems for management and prioritisation of incoming orders
• Ensure extensive supplier and market reviews are carried out and a preferred supplier list are established
• Ensure that, in conjunction with the GK Donor Compliance Officer, all logistics personnel are trained in donor procurement guidelines and that all procurement activities adhere to these.
• Ensure that all procurement files are completed as per logistics manual and financial requirements
• Ensure a Procurement database tracking sheet (PDTS) is maintained at all times and kept up to date for tracking of all purchases for GK

Contract Management:

• Ensure to maintain a contracts management database for all works and services contracts including construction, engineering works, vehicle hire, transport hire and so on.

Fixed Assets Management

Supervise the senior Fixed Assets staff on the following tasks:

• Ensure that all procedures and documents pertaining to Asset Management as per the Logistics manual are in place and being followed;
• Ensure on going update of the fixed Asset Register
• To ensure assets are safe guarded with physical checks in line with GOAL Logistics Manual.
• To ensure donation certificates with recipient signature are obtained and filed for all asset and equipment donated to beneficiaries/partner groups.

Vehicle and driver Management 

Supervise the senior Fleet staff on the following tasks:

• Ensuring that all aspects of driver and vehicle policy are implemented and adhered to;
• Ensure that all car movements are well planned and plans are adhered to;
• Ensure that checks related to safety of vehicles are carried out on a regular basis;
• Ensure that a car / motorbike maintenance plan is set in place and executed to set standards;
• Ensure that timetables are in place for renewing of insurance / taxation / road licences etc and that vehicles at all times comply with relevant legislation;
• Ensure that vehicle usage is controlled and monitored (including fuel usage, etc).
• Ensure that all relevant monthly reports are compiled on time

Stocks & warehousing

Supervise the senior Stores staff on the following tasks:

• Implementation of all store management procedures and associated documents in line with GOAL Logistics Manual
• Educate & coach relevant staff in store management systems.

Premises management

Supervise the senior Premises staff on following tasks:

• Management of all logistic aspects related to office compound and guesthouses in all locations through close supervision and planning with the Logistics Premises Officer

1. Guards
2. Technical support

• Implement generator management system - including system of Total Cost of Ownership, and mechanical efficiency analysis

1. Follow up power requirements & generators

Communication systems

• Ensure that all GOAL personnel are monitored and trained in communication operations and procedures, and that these procedures are adhered to;
• Ensure that GK develops and maintains a communications policy and procedure

Auditing

Supervise the field logistics staff on the following tasks:

• Audit all field offices on a regular basis (minimum quarterly) to ensure that logistics systems are being implemented.
• Work with Internal Controls to ensure all audit issues are addressed with required timelines

Security and Safety

• Ensure that all logistics related components which impact security and safety are in place and strictly adhered to
• Ensure that all logistic measures have been designed and implemented in order to ensure safety of all staff;

Technical Support

• Where possible, Logistics coordinator and logistics Department should look to develop technical expertise in relevant areas (with support from GOAL Dublin and the regional logistics office in Nairobi where necessary) which can provide additional support to projects and programmes.
• Focal point for any visits from logistics representatives of GOAL HQ

Other duties

• Take on other duties as assigned when required

Requirements

• 3 + years of logistics experience with an International NGO with 1 years’ experience at Logistics Coordinator level
• A degree in Logistics, Engineering, Business, or related field
• Appropriate skills and experience in the capacity building and training of staff and of developing and implementing systems
• Knowledge of project management, vehicle management, communications systems, IT, procurement, stock control and management systems;
• Experience of working in insecure environments and knowledge of security management systems and approaches for NGO’s
• Ability and willingness to travel, including to insecure environments;
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft packages, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to work under pressure to pursue multiple tasks simultaneously to successful conclusions
• Ability to work under own initiative.

Desirable:

• Master’s Degree in relevant subject
• Hands-on experience in areas such as repairing/maintaining vehicles, computer and communications systems setup an advantage
• Experience in proposal development, budget preparation and report writing desirable.

To apply for the above position, please send your CV (maximum THREE pages—any more will be rejected) listing three reference including your last direct supervisor and salary expectation to the 

Human Resources Manager, 
GOAL Kenya, 
P,O Box 66242-00800, 
Nairobi, 

or by email to keapplications@ke.goal.ie. 

Please put the job title of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of the email. 

The closing date for all applications is Friday 7th October 2011. 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and responded to after interviews. 

No phone calls, please

Learn more about GOAL on: www.goal.ie 

GOAL is an equal opportunity employer, qualified male and female applicants are encouraged to apply