Eritrean Airlines Station Manager Job - Nairobi, Kenya

Eritrean Airlines, the National flag carrier of the State of Eritrea is launching its operations, and is looking to recruit a qualified Station Manager at Nairobi, meeting the following criteria.

Must have five years of related experience in similar capacity

Excellent organization, supervisory and managerial skills with multitasking abilities under extreme work pressures.

Excellent communication, social and interpersonal skills in dealing with passengers and interoffice relations.

Must be computer literate.

Interested applicants can send their CV along with a passport size photograph by email to
dhr@eritreanairlines.com.er / dc@eritreanairlines.com.er or by courier to the following postal address; within 7 days of this advertisement,

Director Human Resources
Eritrean Airlines
Human Resource Department
P.O. Box 222
2nd Floor, S.A. Building
Warsai Street 189,
Asmara, Eritrea

KEPHIS Inspector, Accountant, Internal Auditor and Statistician Job Vacancies in Kenya

Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) is a state Corporation in the Agricultural Sector and would like to invite applications from qualified Kenyans who are computer literate and under the age of 40 years for the following positions.

Candidates from North Eastern Kenya are encouraged to apply.

Inspector

Ref: VA/1

Major duties and responsibilities:

• To inspect import/export produce for conformance to market standards.
• To work in liaison with laboratory Staff to ensure accurate plant pest identification.
• To undertake surveillance and other prescribed measures at the major boarder points of entry to prevent introduction of risky pests.
• Coordinate training and awareness of stakeholders on produce quality standards and marketing requirements.
• Organizing the Corporation’s participation in exhibitions, shows and field days.
• Responding to client queries from time to time.
• Prepare sectional reports in line with performance contracts.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Botany, Zoology, or any other relevant field from a recognized university.
• Two year experience in the field of produce quality management or a first class honors in the relevant area.
• Must demonstrate a thorough understanding of various marketing standards e.g. the EU regulations, Global GAP, etc.
• Should be familiar with and understands the application of the WTO-SPS Agreement among others.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems will be an added advantage.

Accountant

Ref: VA/2

Major duties and responsibilities:

• Working with management to assess institutional risks and developing an audit plan that considers the results of the risk assessment.
• Evaluation and verification of final accounts before presentation to the Board of Directors.
• Evaluating institutional controls to determine their effectiveness and efficiency (systems audit).
• Special audit on specific sections out of management requests.
• Evaluating the budget and assess overall effectiveness to the organization.
• Coordinating work with external auditors, for compliance.
• Determining the level of compliance with internal policies and procedures and government regulations.
• Recommending improvements to controls, operations and risk mitigation resolutions.
• Performing management advisory services as requested by the management.
• Cost and/or management accounting.
• Preparation of budgets.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting), or be in possession of a degree from a recognized university majority in fields relevant to the Accounting Function such as Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics etc.
• CPA II or any other comparable equivalent.
• Three (3) years relevant experience.

Internal Auditor 

Ref: VA/3

Major duties and responsibilities:

• Financial and cost analysis.
• Verification of payment vouchers.
• Collation of financial estimates.
• Determination of aggregate expenditure.
• Coordination and rationalization of expenditure estimates.
• Supervision of revenue collection process.
• Cash flow control
• Preparation of final accounts and statements
• systems audit

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting), or be in possession of a degree from a recognized university majoring in fields relevant to the Accounting Function such as Finances, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics etc.
• CPA II or any other comparable equivalent.
• Three (3) years relevant experience.

Statistician 

Ref: VA/4

Major duties and responsibilities:

• Carry out field layout for National Performance Trial (NPT) and Distinctness Uniformity and Stability (DUS) tests.
• Carry out candidate variety randomization
• Carry out data analysis for both DUS and NPT
• Coordinate the data analysis with plant characters
• Provide reports on varietal comparisons for purposes of official release
• Receive and evaluate the NPT applications from crop Breeders/crop Breeding Institutions

Key qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Bio-statistics/Statistics with strong quantitative research background.
• Bachelors of Science in Mathematics/Statistics or Biological sciences.
• Three (3) years relevant experience.
• Statistical computing skills, including proficiency in, SAS and GENSTAT and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to write scientific publications/reports.

Applicants meeting above qualification should send their applications giving full details of their age, qualifications, experience, present and expected remuneration, full contact address including daytime telephone number, detailed C.V., copies of certificates and testimonials and contact details of three referees.

Applications should indicate position applied for including the reference number and addressed to:

Managing Director
P. O. Box 49592-00100
Nairobi

So as to reach not later than 7th October 2011

NB: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

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.