Business Editor / Writer Job Vacancy

Graduate with five years proven experience in Business Magazines.

Preference will be given to candidates with sales experience and skills.

Apply online with full details to the Publisher:
info@expressmediakenya.com

before October 5th, 2011

National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Director General Job Vacancy

Job Ref. MN 5070

Our client, National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) was established under the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) No. 8 of 1999, as the Principal Instrument of Government in the implementation of all policies relating to the environment.

The Authority invites applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Director General to provide sound leadership and overall management of the Resources of the Authority including financial, human resource and physical resources.

Job Profile

• Ensure coordinated implementation and effective monitoring and enforcement of environmental management policies, laws and programs in the country.
• Develop and recommend to the Board the long term strategy, business plans and annual operating budgets of the Authority and to ensure their implementation.
• Make briefs to the National Environment Council on the Environment and the Minister for Environment and Mineral Resources on emerging environmental challenges and issues requiring policy intervention.
• Ensure that there is effective communication between the Authority, the Ministry responsible for the Environment, Government as a whole and other key stakeholders.
• Manage external relations in terms of policy outreach to Countries, other Government and International agencies, private sector, NGOs etc.
• Liaise with other national and international agencies on policy, legislative and institutional framework issues.

Person Profile

• A postgraduate degree from a recognized University in the fields of Environmental Law, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or a relevant Social Science.
• 15 years working experience in a relevant field, five of which must be at a managerial level.
• In addition to the above, a candidate is expected to be conversant with the national, regional and global trends in environment, and demonstrate potential to plan, develop and implement environmental programmes as well as develop institutional linkages.
• A candidate is also expected to demonstrate excellent organizational communication skills, highest ethical standards, integrity, professionalism and demonstrated managerial competence.

Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone contact.

Please also summarize yourself as follows:-

• Job Ref. No.
• Your Name
• Current/Past Salary: Year 2010 p. m, Year 2011 p.m
• Year 2011 Benefits: If House, State Market Rent, If Car State Cc.

You could send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 12 Noon 7th October 2011.

Limit email to maximum 3 pages A4 size CV and no attachments.

Mark Job Ref. No. on top left of the envelope.

Send to:

Executive Selection Division,
Manpower Services (K) Ltd,
3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza,
Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance,
P.O. Box 50736-00200, Nairobi.
Email: recruit@manpowerkenya.com

Legal Secretary Job Vacancy in Kenya - Law Firm

A middle - sized law firm seeks to recruit the following:-

Legal Secretary.

The ideal candidate should: -

• Have excellent Secretarial training.
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• Have worked in a busy law firm for at least 3 years and should have vast knowledge and experience dealing with Conveyancing and Litigation documents.
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• Be ready to work in the City of Nairobi.
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• Be computer literate.
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• Have excellent skills in Communication and Public Relations.
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• Be ready to work under a very demanding schedule and ability to handle pressure.
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• Have excellent planning and organizational skills.
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• Have the ability to work with minimum or no supervision.

If you fit any of the above descriptions, you may submit your application together with a copy of your curriculum vitae, copies of the academic certificates, 2 coloured passport size photographs and your day time telephone contacts to: -

The Office Manager
P.O. Box 45707-00100
Nairobi

On or before 10th October 2011

Pact Country Director Job Vacancy in Kenya

Position Summary:

The Country Director (CD) will lead the implementation, coordination, management and representation of Pact’s country portfolio in Kenya.

As CD s/he is responsible for the growth and development and the timely and efficient implementation of the country program.

The CD shall provide senior leadership in-country, guide strategy development and execution and act externally as Pact’s senior representative with the donor community and other stakeholders in country.

Responsibilities include oversight of the program including team management, operations, new business development, programmatic planning, financial monitoring and reporting, management of procurements and partnerships under the project, and compliance with Pact’s policies and donors’ award terms and conditions.

The CD will also serve as the Chief of Party (COP) for the USAID-funded Kenya Civil Society Strengthening Project (KCSSP) focused on developing the capacity of local organizations in governance and natural resource management.

In addition the CD will contribute to Pact’s global activities and initiatives as required. The CD will report to the Regional Vice President, East/West Africa.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership and Strategy

• Guide strategy development/refinement process and action planning, and lead execution, in collaboration with Regional VP
• Shape team structure and culture to promote collaboration, strategic thinking, innovation and growth.
• Supervise and mentor all senior management staff.
• Actively participate in regional and global organizational initiatives and connect to colleagues and resources within Pact for internal integration for strategic impact

Program and Technical Management 

• Ensure project implementation and deliverables, donor reporting and compliance, and project spending meet Pact and donor expectations for quality and timeliness.
• Ensure technical excellence of all projects through coordination of internal and external technical assistance and partnerships.
• Ensure implementation of rigorous and comprehensive Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning plans for each project and guide regular project reviews for learning and project documentation
• Provide specific and deeper management of the KCSSP project as Chief of Party, including technical oversight and guidance, annual workplanning, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting, human resource and operations management, and donor and partner liaising.

Growth and External Relationships

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders (government, partners, donors, private sector, etc.) for effective program implementation, learning, influence, and development results
• Network across a broad environment of partners and donors in exploration of new opportunities for Pact and the most effective future partnerships
• Regularly communicate with key units within Pact about donor strategies, contacts, development needs, and opportunities.
• Publicly represent Pact within a range of forums both within and beyond Kenya

Financial and Administrative Oversight 

• Oversee timely, complete and accurate monthly reporting, and effective financial management of all resources allocated to Kenya projects within both cost-reimbursable and fixed-price contract frameworks
• Ensure compliance with all local and relevant US laws, donor regulations, GAAP, Pact policies, fair and competitive procurement guidelines to avoid misuse or loss of assets
• Ensure operational needs are effectively and efficiently met, including IT, vehicles, communications, office space, support staff, etc.
• Regularly review and analyze current budgets and future pipeline to guide operational and human resource decisions and investments in positioning for new business
• Ensure accurate budgeting for core and project specific costs and fair allocation of shared costs across donor budgets and provide accurate financial projections as requested for organization-wide planning

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 15 years experience or Masters Degree with 12 years experience required.
• Minimum 5 years demonstrated experience in a senior management/leadership role.
• Minimum 5 years demonstrated experience with civil society strengthening, governance, or natural resource management programming required.
• Broad range of experience with development approaches and development needs, particularly those specific to East Africa preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with USAID-funded awards required.
• Experience with other development funders (DFID, EU, private foundations, etc.) desired.
• Experience in Africa required; experience in East Africa strongly preferred.
• Strong networking, public speaking, cross-cultural communications, and relationship-building abilities strongly desired.
• Strong computers skills, and written and oral communications skills required.
• Fluency in English required.

Disclaimer: This job description summarizes the responsibilities assigned to the position; however it does not contain an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Periodically, employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment at Pact is a voluntary "at will” relationship.

To apply for this position, please fill out the online application at: 

https://www5.ultirecruit.com/PAC1005/jobboard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*53B121CBCE6F8F0E