Catholic Relief Services Security Officer Job Vacancy - Dadaab

Background

Catholic Relief Services – USCCB is the official agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for relief and development overseas. CRS supports programs in over 100 countries and works through local partners.

CRS has been implementing development and emergency relief efforts in Kenya for the past forty years.

The CRS Kenya Program recently opened an office in Dadaab which provides emergency assistance to refugees and Kenyan communities that are being affected by the current drought. We are inviting suitable persons to fill the following position.

All candidates require technical competencies in security, experience in emergency programming, ability and willingness to work and live in a diverse, challenging and potentially unstable environment and a commitment to work with and support faith based partners of CRS many of whom are Catholic institutions

Position: Security Officer 

Ref. 2011/36

Location: Dadaab

Purpose: The primary role of the position is to support staff safety and security in the implementation of Emergency Response programming in Dadaab.

The Officer is responsible for monitoring CRS staff safety and security management in the Dadaab area.

S/he will conduct security assessments to directly support CRS Dadaab efforts in threatening environments, build staff and partner capacity in security management, collaborate with international and national NGOs, the United Nations, and an assortment of official and non-official and security coordination groups in Dadaab.

Summary of Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

The officer will be responsible for ensuring protection of CRS assets, personnel and corporate image.

S/he will assist in assessment and monitoring of security conditions and make necessary recommendations, supervision of security guards and access to the premises, conduct security spot checks and inspection of premises, liaison with other security focal points and sharing of security information, oversee security incident reporting system, management of facilities inventories, oversee the systems and standards of facilities maintenance and service provision, development of visitors schedules, reconciliation of utility bills, preparation of management reports and representation in external meetings.

S/he will keep abreast of market trends and practices to enhance security and oversee the implementation of structural changes as recommended by management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirement

• Bachelors degree in related field
• Minimum 3 years experience working in security-sensitive environments
• Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training
• Ability to communicate in Somali language language an added advantage
• Ability to manage stress and complexity and communicate strategically under pressure
• Ability to cultivate constructive relationships and serve with integrity

Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by October 4, 2011.

Residents in these areas are strongly encouraged to apply.

Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
P.O. Box 49675, GPO 00100 Nairobi
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org

Applications can also be dropped in our Dadaab office within UNHCR Compound next to Samaritan Pulse Offices 

Note: Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on the ‘email subject’ and the envelopes for those using postal address. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Womens Rights Awareness Programme (WRAP) Kenya Intern Accountant Job Vacancy

Women’s Rights Awareness Programme (WRAP) is a non – governmental Organization based in Nairobi whose core objective is to provide shelter for abused Women and Children.

WRAP is looking for a young, innovative, dynamic and self-motivated individual who shall be attached in the accounts department as an intern.

The requirements: 

The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Be a holder of CPA II, ATC an added advantage
• Be experienced and competent in use of Quick Book Accounting package.
• Must be familiar with the general ledger and have experience in producing Final Accounts and Balance Sheet.
• Be Computer Literate and able to work competently with excel.
• Have good communication skills.
• Be organized and have good analytical skills.
• Have the ability to multi task.
• Must be a team player.
• Aged between 24- 30 years

Applications must be accompanied by copies of relevant certificates and the names, contact and email addresses of their referees. 

You must state your current and expected remuneration. 

They should either be dropped at WRAP offices, Mvuli Lane, Opp. Muthaiga Police Station, or mailed to jobs.wrapkenya@gmail.com by the close of business on 28th September 2011. 

Applications should be addressed to:

The Chairperson
Board of Directors
Women’s Rights Awareness Programme (WRAP)
P.O Box 3006 – 00200
Nairobi.

Sales and Marketing Representative Job Vacancy in Kenya - Animal Feeds Manufacturer

Job Title: Sales and Marketing Representative

Location: Nairobi - Kenya

Closing date: Open until filled

Summary

Our client is an animal feed manufacturing company and is seeking to recruit a high caliber individual to fill the role of Sales and Marketing representative.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure that the set sales targets are realized consistently in value and volume.
• Implement the agreed marketing promotional activities.
• Recruit and develop customers into growth.
• Co-ordinate the Sales performance of various products to ensure overall segment target is achieved.
• Regularly analyze sales and take corrective action to achieve targets.
• Provide sales forecast and feedback to the sales manager to plan for current and future capacities and as inputs into the supply chain planning.
• Analyze on a regular basis own sales and competitors’ as well as trends in the industry.

Education, Experience& Skills

• Diploma in sales and marketing, Marketing Management or relevant field.
• Those with past experience in sales of animal feeds will have an added advantage.
• Consumer and customer marketing knowledge.
• Good knowledge of products of the animal feed industry.
• Client profiling skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet targets and manage conflicting priorities.
• Clean valid driving license.

How to apply

Interested candidates holding necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number, current and expected salary and email address by sending CV to info@akefema.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Operations Officer Job Vacancy

Due to fast and sustained growth, our client, a leading ICT firm, requires a suitable candidate to fill in the following position.

Operations Officer

Summary

The purpose of this role is to carry out daily operations in order to meet company targets for growth and profitability.

Key Tasks

• Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of organizations mission, specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organizational planning
• Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of support services through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between support and business functions
• Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared towards operational excellence
• Oversee overall financial management, planning, systems and controls
• Oversee regular assessments and forecast of the company's financial performance against budget, financial and operational goals.
• Oversee short and long-term financial and managerial reporting Organizational effectiveness
• Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of support services through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between functions
• Drive initiatives in the management team and organizationally that contribute to long term operations excellence
• Manage the day to day operations of the company
• Provide the consulting services on matters related to tax and insurance questions and business structure and growth
• Develop policies, systems and procedures to improve operational efficiency and support staff to implement Organizational leadership
• Contribute to short and long term organizational planning and strategy as a member of the management team
• Plan, staff and supervise all assigned work unit activities through managers to ensure a cohesive operational unit
• Provide advice, guidance and direction to subordinate executives and managers toward their professional development
• Liaise with the HR department in monitoring availability and flow of personnel
• Coordinate and confer with professional staff to resolve operating problems and difficulties and authorize department operational procedures within corporate framework.
• Serves as management team member
• Responsible for maintaining good working relationships and promoting good public relations in conjunction with the project managers and technicians
• Risk management
• In consultation with the HR and finance department, serve as primary liaison to legal counsel in addressing legal issues e.g., copyright, governing instruments, partnerships, licensing etc.
• Oversee organizational insurance policies

Knowledge and Skills Requirement

• At least three years experience in Finance management and Project Management
• Strong background and work experience in finance, projects and administration
• Excellent computer skills and proficient in Microsoft office
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects or initiatives
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace
• Knowledge of tax and other compliance implications

Interested candidates, please apply with your full resume stating qualifications, working experience, current / expected salaries to recruitment@workforceassociates.net. 

On the subject line indicate OPERATIONS OFFICER