Africa Nazarene University Law Lecturesr, Admin Assistants, Executive Secretary, Database Admin, Graphics Designer and Estate Supervisor Job Vacancies

Africa Nazarene University is a Chartered Christian University that integrates faith with learning to produce well rounded individuals who are able to meet challenges of their times.

It is sponsored by the Church of Nazarene, an international Protestant denomination grounded in the Wesleyan holiness tradition.

Applications are invited for the following positions:

Senior Lecturer - Law Department

• Applicants must have completed a Ph.D degree or its equivalent in the field of Law.
• Have a minimum of three years teaching experience at lecturer level or demonstrate comparable professional experience.
• Demonstrate classroom skills as evidenced by student evaluations and peer reviews.
• Demonstrate the ability to be published in one’s field (minimum of 3 published articles in a refereed journal or a book in the field of Law.
• Present evidence of success in some major non-teaching responsibility at University or other reputable organizations and demonstrate ability to supervise postgraduate students.

Lecturer - Law Department

• Applicants must have completed a Ph.D degree in the field of Law.
• Masters degree holders should have at least two years of University teaching or demonstrate comparable professional experience.
• Demonstrate classroom skills as evidenced by student evaluation and peer reviews.
• Published at least two articles in refereed journal.
• Present evidence of success in some major non teaching responsibility at the University or other reputable organizations.
• Demonstrate ability to supervise postgraduate students.

Administrative Assistants - Admissions Office

• Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University, proficient in computer applications, excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Work experience in an admission’s Office at an institution of higher learning will be an added advantage.

Executive Secretary - Administration Department

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in BA Secretarial Studies or other related discipline with at least five years secretarial work experience with top management in an institution of higher learning.

Database Administrator

Applicants must have a Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field, a professional qualification in one of the following CISA, CISM, and Oracle is an added advantage with a minimum of 4 years experience in managing MS SQL databases, Windows Server and working knowledge of MS Navision.

Graphics Designer

Applicant must have a Diploma in Graphics Design from a recognized institution of higher learning. In addition, the applicant must have practical experience with software such as; Adobe After Effects, 3D Studio Max, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Director, Macromedia Flash, Dream Weaver, Adobe Premiere, Sound Forge, Microsoft package Corel Draw and photography skills.

Estate Supervisor/ Maintenance Officer

Applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil engineering or Higher National Diploma KNEC in Building & Civil Engineering with five years work experience in a busy organization involving supervision of construction projects including organization and execution of maintenance works.

The Estates supervisor/maintenance officer will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of plant and equipment, general management, Health & Safety, energy consumption, environmental management and grounds maintenance.

For details and requirements for the above positions visit our website: www.anu.ac.ke.

Applicants should send an application letter, updated Curriculum Vitae plus copies of certificates and testimonials to:

The Vice Chancellor
Africa Nazarene University
P.O. Box 53067 – 00200
Nairobi

Applications should reach the office not later than 12th Friday, October, 2011.

Applications could also be dropped at our Town Campus located at the Stanbank Building, Moi Avenue. Note that only short listed candidates will be contacted

Program Administrator – SEP CIMMYT Job Vacancy

About our Organization

CIMMYT is committed to improving livelihoods in developing countries.

Through strong science and effective partnerships, we create, share, and use knowledge and agricultural technology to increase food security, improves the productivity and profitability of farming systems, and sustain natural resources in developing countries.

CIMMYT is an international non-profit research and training center with direct links to about 100 developing countries through offices in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

We participate in an extensive global network of people and organizations who share similar development goals, including the public and private sector, non-governmental and civil society organizations, relief and health agencies, farmers, and the development assistance community.

The Position

The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Director of Socioeconomics Program (SEP) of CIMMYT and will be responsible for:

Program Administration

• Ensure appropriate preparation and upload of project work plans and documents into the CIMMYT’s project management system in interaction with Project Leaders
• Monitor milestones and status of deliverables in work plans
• Prepare Memorandums of Understanding and Letters of Agreement between the SEP and host countries, and partners
• Manage contracts with partner institutions and consultants
• Maintain and update the Program’s databases and contact lists
• Maintain electronic and hard-copy filing and archiving systems for SEP projects.
• Analyze processes within SEP and continue to improve overall work efficiency and systems
• Support to preparation of Annual Donor reports

Finance

• Participate in preparation of the SEP operational and capital budgets in consultation with the Director
• Ensure appropriate upload of project budgets into the CIMMYT’s accounting system in interaction with Project Leaders.
• Monitor appropriate and timely use and reporting of budgets by program staff
• Managing liquidation and flow of funds to partner institutions
• Revise financial reports for submission to donors in interaction with Project Leaders and Accounting.

Communication

• Manage and ensure accuracy, usefulness and attractiveness of information on the program intranet and webpage in collaboration with Corporate Communication staff
• Participate in the compilation and editing of project proposals and reports

HR

• Coordinate the Annual Performance Evaluations for SEP internationally recruited staff and ensure submission of completed forms to Human Resources
• Coordinate recruitment of SEP internationally recruited staff in liaison with HQ

Logistics

• Coordinate the SEP Director’s travel itineraries, tickets, visas and accommodation
• Liaise with organizers for related SEP meetings, conferences and other events
• Any other duties as assigned

Requirements

• At least Bachelors degree from a recognized institution in Business Administration, Economics, Management, Finance or related filed.
• Post Graduate qualification in project management will be an added advantage
• At least 5 years practical hands on work experience in Program\Project administration and budgeting, preferably in International Organization
• Familiarity with monitoring and reporting on grant funded projects
• Excellent computing skills; Excel, Ms Word, PowerPoint, Web Management
• Excellent numeracy, oral and written communication skills in English (knowledge of Spanish would be an added advantage
• Work experience with a project management system

Personal attributes

• Ability to relate positively and to engage with a wide range of people
• Strong self-motivation and flexible team player
• Ability to multi task and prioritize between tasks
• Discretion in the handling of confidential information
• Ability to organize meetings & workshops and produce concise and accurate minutes and reports

Terms of offer

The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment.

We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women.

This position is on local terms and will be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable subject to six (6) months’ probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.

How to apply

Applications for the position must include:

• A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements and salary expectations
• A detailed curriculum vitae
• The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, fax numbers and email addresses.

All correspondence should be addressed to the

Human Resources Unit,
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF),
P.O Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya

OR via email: icrafhru@cgiar.org

and should indicate “Program Administrator – SEP CIMMYT” on their application letters and email submissions.

Applications will be considered until 10th October 2011

Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

Only shortlisted applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

We invite you to learn more about ICRAF and CIMMYT by accessing our web sites www.cimmyt.org andwww.worldagroforestry.org

Medical Dr - UN

If you are a Medical Dr (Obstetrician/Gynaecologist, Surgeon, Psychiatrist, Public Health Specialist or Anaesthesiologist etc) who would like to explore the possibility of working in the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho for a period of 12 months, the UN system in Lesotho is offering you an excellent opportunity to join the UNV Medical Drs programme as a United Nations Volunteer Medical Specialist.

This USAID and UN supported programme has been designed within the context of the short-term Emergency Human Resource Plan for Lesotho. The objective of the programme is to support the Government by deploying Medical Doctors at different levels of the health care system.

Trained Medical Drs with competencies in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Public Health and Anaesthesiology are urgently required to help mitigate the impact of HIV/AIDS in Lesotho and reduce the incidence of Maternal and Child Mortality.

The United Nations system in Lesotho through UNDP is seeking to fill several posts for International Professional Public Health Specialists, Anaesthesiologists and Obstetrician / Gynaecologists, Surgeons or Psychiatrists.

Please apply by sending your CV to registry.ls@undp.org by the deadline of 30 September 2011.

If you are already registered as a UN Volunteer, please also include your UNV roster number in your communication.

If successful, you will be offered a 12-months contract as a UNV volunteer with a monthly volunteer living allowance (VLA) intended to cover housing, basic needs and utilities, equivalent to US$ 1729 for single person, US$ 1979 for person with one dependant, and US$ 2179 for person with two or more recognized dependants; settling-in-grant (if applicable); life, health, and permanent disability insurance; return airfares (if applicable); resettlement allowance for satisfactory service.

If you are qualified outside the country we will facilitate your registration process and secure your resident permits. Accommodation will be offered to those Doctors engaged under this programme

Public Relations Officer Job Vacancy - Agriculture Sector State Corporation

A state corporation in the agricultural sector wishes to recruit a highly driven officer for the following position:

Public Relations Officer

Reporting to the Corporate Relations Executive, the successful candidate will be required to coordinate publicity programmes and media relations.

The successful applicant must be a holder of a Bachelors Degree in Communication or equivalent and a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism or Public Relations.

He /she should have a minimum experience of five (5) years.

He/she should have skills in customer care; have the ability to develop accurate, objective assessments of issues even in complex or difficult situations.

He/she should have excellent communication skills both oral and written and good interpersonal skills and must understand both public relations duties and media relations.

He/she should have excellent organizational skills, must be computer literate and have ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

Experience in Public Relations function is critical.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The job entails the following:-

• Preparing and implementing publicity plan;
• Liaising with the media to publicize the Board’s activities and maintaining positive media relations ;
• Liaising with the stakeholders on the corporate communication initiatives in the promotion of a positive organizational image;
• Preparing and disseminating corporate publicity information materials.

If you meet the above requirements, please send your application with detailed Curriculum Vitae, current remuneration, day and evening telephone numbers, names of three referees and copies of testimonials and certificates to:-

DN/A 1106
P.O Box 49010-00100
Nairobi

So as to reach not later than Wednesday, 12th October 2011