Finlays Security Officers Job Vacancies

The organization

Finlays is a vertically integrated and geographically diversified agri-business that takes a leadership role in sustainability.

The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative and sustainable producer with a deep knowledge and passion for its products.

Sustainability is pivotal to the group’s success and it lies at the heart of what Finlays does and stands for.

Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural export group employing over 22,000 people and annually exporting over 300 million stems of flowers, 7 million kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos of tea extract.

The organisation is geographically located in Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt. Kenya and Mombasa and works with 1,200 vegetable out growers and 10,000 tea out growers.

The vacancies below have arisen in our Naivasha region for dynamic and focused self starters with unquestionable integrity and a passion for excellence in security operations.

Assistant Regional Security Officer

The Job

Reporting to the Regional Security Officer, the Assistant Regional Security Officer will:

• Conduct risk assessments and security audits within the region;
• Coordinate daily security operations, deploy security staff and ensure high morale;
• Supervise and conduct appraisals for the team;
• Conduct investigations in cases such as theft, fraud, accidents and any damage of property;
• Ensure proactive security measures are in place and updated;
• Carry out intelligence gathering for prevention and detection of criminal activities;
• Maintain a high standard of security staff discipline in the region;
• Develop the capacity of the security team to be able to discharge their duties effectively;
• Liaise with police and other appropriate government agencies;
• Manage the resources allocated to the department in an efficient manner;
• Provide high quality services to our customers; and
• Ensure the integrity of the company’s access control systems to avoid any violation.

The Person

We require a candidate with the following qualifications:

• O level education with at least C+;
• Diploma in Security related field from a recognized institution. Those with a higher diploma in the same will have an added advantage;
• Five years relevant experience in an equivalent position;
• Experience in managing a large number of security personnel;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• Highly developed interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills;
• Sound people management;
• Proven investigation skills; and
• Possession of a valid certificate of good conduct.

Senior Security Supervisor

The Job

Reporting to the Assistant Regional Security Officer, the Senior Security Supervisor will be responsible for:

• Ensuring timely reporting of all security incidents;
• Ensuring that there is efficient response to emergencies at the work place;
• Enforcing all security standing instructions as provided for in the company security manual;
• Ensuring that all the security staff on each shift are properly and efficiently deployed;
• Gathering of intelligence reports and acting on them;
• Maintaining a high level of discipline amongst the security staff;
• Ensuring that proper records are maintained at the access control points;
• Following up on the performance of the fence team to ensure that the perimeter fence is secured; and
• Ensuring that all identified defects on the perimeter fence are promptly reported and repaired.

The Person

We require a candidate with the following qualifications:

• O-Level education or the equivalent with at least a mean grade of C;
• Certificate in security management or any security related training. A diploma in security management from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• 5 years experience in security management from a reputable security organization;
• Possession of a valid certificate of good conduct;
• Excellent cognitive and analytical skills; and
• Well developed interpersonal and communication skills.

Application Procedure

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in applying for any of the above positions, please send your CV with a covering letter to the

Human Resources Director,
P.O. Box 10222, Nairobi 00400.
Email: hrd.kenya@finlays.net

to reach not later than 14 October 2011.

Those applicants who will not have heard from us by 1 November 2011 should consider their applications unsuccessful

Jhpiego Senior Finance Manager and Senior Administration Manager Jobs Re-advertisement

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is an international NGO supporting health programs to improve the health of women and their families.

Jhpiego - Kenya works in close collaboration with both the Ministry of Medical Services and the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation in the areas of HIV, Malaria, TB, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Reproductive Health and Family Planning.

We are currently recruiting senior managers who are team players, dedicated, highly motivated and willing to work in a high pressure office requiring multi-tasking.

Senior Finance Manager (Re-Advertised)

Reporting to the Finance & Administration Director, the Senior Finance Manager will assist in the management of finance function for Jhpiego’s Kenya Office.

S/he will implement and maintain financial and accounting systems required ensuring the integrity and effective performance of Jhpiego’s financial operations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the effective utilization of Jhpiego’s financial management system to ensure accurate financial tracking, reporting and in compliance with Jhpiego policies
• Provide supervision, guidance and mentorship of staff and ensure team spirit within the finance team
• Review policies, procedures and systems to ensure effective internal controls are in place and are adhered to
• Provide financial and accounting technical advice to all Jhpiego programs
• Review and administer sub-agreements, monitor grants payments and the compliance to award terms and conditions
• Assist program staff to develop work plans and annual budgets for programs and the office costs
• Prepare and submit reports to donors as per the grant agreements
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors and ensure prompt implementation of their recommendations
• Represent Jhpiego in high level meetings with partners, professional bodies and conferences
• Ensure procurement guidelines and systems are in place and adhered to
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and/or annual reports

Required Qualifications:

• A Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent
• Degree in accounting with CPA(K), ACCA or equivalent
• 10 years of post-qualification experience in financial management with at least 5 years in a senior position in a reputable NGO or development agency
• Ability to communicate and to confidently engage with high ranking government and donor partners
• Trustworthy and track record of impeccable integrity
• Conversant with USAID financial guidelines/regulations
• Computer literacy, particularly working knowledge of QuickBooks and MS office

Senior Administration Manager (Re-Advertised)

Reporting to the Finance & Administration Director, the Senior Administration Manager will provide leadership in administrative services for effective support to Jhpiego’s programs.

S/he will develop and manage systems in security, procurement, ICT, physical facilities, assets management and transport systems to ensure the integrity and smooth running of the offices.

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership to all administrative operations
• Establish administrative systems, standard operation procedures and provide guidance on implementation for smooth office operations
• Review policies, procedures and systems for effective internal controls, cost control and compliance to policy
• Innovate on systems to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the administrative operations
• Oversee local, and international travel, procurement, shipments and safe custody of assets
• Review and advice on administrative matters including leases, statutory requirements and contracts with third parties.
• Advise senior management on all administrative matters
• Mentor, motivate and supervise staff in the section

Required Qualifications

• Must have MBA degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 10 years experience in managing administration functions with at least 5 years in a senior position in a reputable NGO or development agency
• Ability to communicate and to confidently engage with senior management
• Trustworthy and track record of impeccable integrity
• Experienced in managing teams and supervising multi cultural staff
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to multitask even under pressure of deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and with pleasant and outgoing personality
• Computer literacy, particularly working knowledge of MS office.

Interested applicants should send a CV with three (3) referees and cover letter to HR-Kenya@jhpiego.net not later than 14th October 2011.

Please indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.

Candidates who had applied earlier need not apply.

Only those selected for the interview will be contacted.

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer

Lutheran World Relief (LWR) Program Manager Job - Nairobi, Kenya

Lutheran World Relief (LWR) is a US non-governmental organization that works with Lutherans and partners around the world to end poverty, injustice and human suffering.

LWR - East Africa Regional Office is seeking to recruit a Program Manager for Kenya based in its Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya. All qualified Kenya Nationals are invited to apply for the position

The Program Manager will report to the Country Director, and will be part of the regional team to develop, implement and derive lessons learnt from the regional strategy.

S/he will also ensure that the projects are implemented in accordance with contractual obligations and meet the highest standard of implementation.

Key responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Country Director, assist with Identifying, building and managing partner relationships, including support for organizational capacity development and project cycle management
• Participate in the development of high quality concept papers and proposals.
• Monitor and support partners’ projects and implementation of capacity strengthening activities
• Ensure that data required for demonstrating projects impact and lessons learnt are collected, analyzed and integrated into project monitoring and evaluation systems in accordance with LWR guidelines
• Participate in the development and implementation of the country’s strategic and annual operational plan and budgets
• Participate in local advocacy efforts as consistent with LWR strategies for Kenya

Core competencies:

• Deep commitment to LWR’s core values and ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and partners
• Holder of Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, agricultural economics or related field and eight or more years experience development work
• Strong project development and management skills and demonstrated experience in working with Local Government, Non Governmental Organizations, Community Based Organizations and Faith Based Organizations
• Familiarity with key development, economic and social justice issues at a practical and policy level.
• Demonstrated experience in agribusiness development including supporting partners in agriculture value chain and credit management
• Excellent report writing skills
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in using Word, Excel, Access, and internet.
• Ability to travel up to 70% percent of his/her time in Kenya.

Interested candidates are requested to send their detailed CV and cover letter to info@lwrearo.org by 7th October 2011

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

Security Officer Job - Nairobi, Kenya - International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.

It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.

The ICRC’s Regional Delegation in Nairobi co-ordinates the institution’s humanitarian activities in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti. It also runs regional specialist units that provide support and expertise to the ICRC’s Delegations in East Africa, the Great Lakes region and the Horn of Africa.

Security Officer

The ICRC’s Regional Delegation in Nairobi is seeking for an experienced and highly motivated person to fill the above position:

The Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Head of Security, the tasks and responsibilities include;

• Ensure the security of the ICRC property, assets and staff;
• Supervise the deployment of private security guards;
• To undertake general administrative duties within the unit as delegated;
• Attend to traffic accidents involving ICRC vehicles and follow up with relevant authorities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Academic – O-level;
• 3 years experience in a similar position, preferably with Non-governmental organisations or 5 years experience in the Armed Forces (Captain) / Police ( Inspector rank) ;
• Computer literate (Ms word & excel);
• Valid driving license with experience for over two years;
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct.

The Profile:

• Good communication skills;
• Able to work independently and in a team;
• High level of honesty and integrity;
• Flexibility and willingness to work irregular schedules.

Interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to submit their application to the Head of Human Resources on the below address or e-mail, on or before 14 October 2011.

Please include detailed curriculum vitae, current and expected remuneration and contact details of three referees.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

International Committee of the Red Cross,
Nairobi Regional Delegation,
Denis Pritt Road,
P.O.Box 73226,
Nairobi, 00200, Kenya

E-mail: nai_hr@icrc.org