Agricultural NGO Seeking Talented Candidates for Special Assistant to the CEO

Industry: Non-profit / International Development / Agriculture

Function: Administration

Employer: One Acre Fund

Job Title: Executive Assistant

Job Location: Western Kenya (English is required, French is also desirable)

Commitment: Two-year minimum

Organization Description

One Acre Fund is a start-up NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential.

One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income.

We provide farmers with a "market bundle" that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre.

We are growing quickly. In five years, we have grown to serve 65,000 farm families with more than 500 full-time field staff.

Job Description

One Acre Fund is a rapidly-growing organization, and increasingly needs professional support in the area of administration and support.

We are seeking somebody to work closely with the founder to provide administration support.

Initial tasks would be similar to that of an executive assistant, but a position with possibility for growth.

We are seeking someone to eventually take on additional administrative duties and potentially become an administration officer.

Special Assistant to the CEO

Donor relations: Arrange all logistics of donor visits including housing, food, visit agenda, and sometimes accompany donors into the field.

Calendar: Keep calendars of key outward-facing staff, set up conference calls, etc.

Construction and housing management: Supervising construction projects, housing rental and construction, furnishing, etc.

Security management: Supervising our security manager, making security improvements, arranging outside security contracts.

Vehicle maintenance: Supervise mechanics in regular vehicle repair and maintenance.

Legal compliance: Tax filings, work visas, etc.

Medical support: Preventing malaria amongst staff (e.g. mosquito netting, spraying), ordering of drugs, arranging timely treatment.

Possible promotion to Administration Officer with good performance:

Initiation of projects: Similar duties to the above, but an administration officer would largely anticipate needs, and initiate his or her own projects, proactively.

Development of staff: An administration officer would invest significant time in the development of their staff. Example staff include construction manager, security manager, vehicle manager, assistant pool.

Career Growth and Development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.

Qualifications

We are seeking exceptional professionals with 1 to 5+ years of work experience, and a demonstrated long-term passion for international development.

We are looking for extraordinary candidates that are proactive, have leadership confidence, the ability to learn, are a clear communicator, and have a good attitude.

Please only apply if you fit these criteria:

• Strong work experiences. Examples include a demanding professional work experience in business or NGO’s, or successful entrepreneurial experience (e.g. starting a field program, leading a conference, or starting a business)
• Leadership experience at work, or outside of work
• Top-performing undergraduate degree in business, administration, social sciences or other relevant fields from a recognized University (please include grades and test scores on your resume)
• Prior administration experience is ideal, but mostly we are looking for a smart generalist.
• Humility and personal stability. We have a fantastic and likeable team. We are looking for passionate professionals that combine strong leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a humble approach to service
• A willingness to commit to living in rural areas of East Africa for at least two years
• Language: English required, and French nice-to-have

Preferred Start Date: Flexible

Compensation: Competitive Salary for administrative position.

Benefits: NSSF and NHIF, airtime and small transportation allowances

Career development: Twice-annual management consulting-style career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.

Sponsor International Candidates: Yes

One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply

Email cover letter and resume to jobs@oneacrefund.org

Subject line: Executive Assistant + name of the site that referred you

Housing Finance Senior Mortgage Sales Manager, Senior Service Operations Manager and Relationship Managers (Corporate Banking) Job Vacancy (Posts)in Kenya

Career Opportunities at Housing Finance

Housing Finance (HF), Kenya’s premier mortgage company with countrywide operations has exciting opportunities for talented, dynamic, self-driven and results oriented individuals who are committed to performance excellence.

Senior Mortgage Sales Manager

The main purpose for this role will be to manage and monitor business initiatives in sales, branch support and all other related departments so as to support business growth that meets customer requirements and expectations whilst making a profitable return to the business.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the following key result areas:

• Implement the mortgage sales strategy in line with the overall business strategy to ensure business growth and achievement of agreed targets.
• Oversee Property Point management to ensure growth of strategic partnerships so as to maximize profitability for the organization.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure the seamless delivery of services and acceptable turnaround times.
• Prepare and present reports on mortgage sales as agreed with management to aid in decision making.
• Manage Line Human Resource to ensure a team that is competent, motivated and driven to deliver desired results for the business.
• Deputize the General Manager Mortgage Finance and assist in implementation of agreed strategies

The ideal candidate should possess:

• A Business related degree from a recognized institution.
• A post graduate degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 6 years banking experience preferably in business development or relationship management, of which 3 should be in a senior management position.
• Sound financial management
• Understanding of relevant banking policies and procedures
• Understanding of the regulatory environment
• Strong analytical and credit appraisal skills
• Understanding of the property industry and banking products
• Good leadership skills
• Proven entrepreneurial skills
• Ability to communicate and present clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Good negotiation and influencing skills

Senior Service Operations Manager

The main purpose for this role will be to manage and monitor business initiatives in Central Operations and Service Delivery functions that support the business strategy.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the following key result areas:

• Drive performance and enable smooth delivery of service to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Manage Central Operations and Service Delivery to ensure adherence with laid down standards and controls.
• Oversee effective and efficient document management system to ensure optimal business support.
• Implement and Manage Business Continuity process to ensure optimal business support.
• Monitor and evaluate continuous business processes improvement and its impact to the business
• Prepare and submit relevant reports for accurate decision making by various stakeholders
• Management of Line Human Resources
• Deputize and assist the GM - Shared services in implementing some of the strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Degree in a business related field.
• Possession of a post graduate degree will be an added advantage.
• Have at least 5 years’ experience in the financial services with a direct exposure to Operations and business continuity management.
• Sound Financial Management
• Understanding of relevant banking policies and procedures
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to identify processes that require improvement
• Understanding of BCM and its application to business
• Ability to assess and mitigate risk
• Demonstrate Leadership skills
• Good interpersonal and influencing skills
• Have entrepreneural skills
• Detail orientation with ability to follow through projects to completion
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to make prompt decisions and be independent in problem solving

Relationship Manager – Corporate Banking 

2 Positions

The main purpose for this role will be to create, manage and monitor relationships with corporate customers, increase customer base and growth whilst ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction and loyalty.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the following key result areas:

• Create business opportunities by understanding corporate customers’ unique needs and offer them suitable solutions.
• Offer strong customer specific advisory solutions that will facilitate growth in the number of customers and revenue
• Manage and monitor customer relationships in a personalized manner so as to enhance customer satisfaction and create customer loyalty.
• Review, build and maintain appropriate value chains relevant to the business and our customers.
• Identify, analyse and provide focused information on property trends and investment opportunities
• Coordinate timely and quality deliverables from internal departments to ensure client needs are delivered with exceptional service provision
• Measure the customer’s revenue potential to HF, develop and maintain the same
• Manage and ensure timely resolution of business issues between Housing Finance and the customers in order to achieve excellent customer service, strong relationships and customer loyalty while maximizing revenue for the organization
• Prepare and submit relevant reports for accurate decision making by various stakeholders

The ideal candidate should possess:

• A business related degree from a recognized institution.
• A post graduate degree will be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years’ experience in Business Development and Relationship Management at middle level management in a financial/banking institution.
• Proven entrepreneurial skills with ability to establish new client relationships and generate new business
• Sound financial management
• Understanding of relevant banking policies and procedures.
• Understanding of the property industry, banking products.
• Strong analytical and credit appraisal skills
• Ability to collect and interpret data in trends and investment opportunities in the real estate and property industry
• Ability to communicate and present clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Must be assertive and have excellent presentation skills
• Ability to make prompt decisions and be independent in problem solving
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player

To apply, please send your application letter and detailed CV to:

Director, Change & Strategy
Housing Finance,
Rehani House,
P. O. Box 30088 GPO 00100 Nairobi.

Or email: human.resources@housing.co.ke on or before 25th October 2011. 

This advert can also be downloaded from our websitewww.housing.co.ke

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Installation Foreman and Electrical Technicians Jobs in Kenya - Africa Equipment and Engineering (8 Posts)

Africa Equipment and Engineering, S.A (AEE) executing contracts with KPLC for Substations and Lines, are in the process of Substation Installation Works.

AEE is looking for: 

Installation Foreman and Electrical Technicians.

Qualification of Candidate

Installation Foreman - 4 Positions

• Qualification- Diploma in Electrical Technology
• Experience- Min 4 years experience of installation works in Electrical Substations

Electrical Technician - 4 Positions

• Qualification- Technical Certificate
• Experience- Min 2 years experience in Electrical Substation or equivalent

Interested candidate can send their CV by email on the following email address:africa.kenya@africa-eqe.com

You can drop your CV to our office addresses as under Africa Equipment and Engineering, S.A.

Norfolk Towers
Block G
Ground Floor
Attn: Country Representative

Your CV should reach us not later than 22nd October 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Presbyterian Foundation Internal Auditor Job Vacancy in Kenya

The Presbyterian Foundation (the investment arm of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa) seeks to employ a qualified person to the position of Internal Auditor who shall be answerable to the Secretary / CEO of the Foundation.

The ideal candidate shall have the following competencies, qualification and experience:

Competencies, Qualification and Experience

• Bachelors of Commerce Accounting option plus CPA(K) or ACCA.
• Must have experience of not less than 5 years in a similar position within the hospitality industry and fully understands hotel accounting systems.
• A self starter with proven track record in development and implementation of Internal Control Systems, Standards, Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge of Investment Analysis and exposure to project audits is desirable
• Must possess good Computer Skills backed by high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office-word, excel and power point as well as operational knowledge of accounting and hotel management softwares.
• Must have risk and quantitative analysis skills.
• Must have business communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be a person of high morals, integrity and shares the ethos of the advertiser.
• Must be between 30 – 40 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising, co-ordinating and managing the Audit function of the Foundation and ensure achievement of set objectives and goals.
• Development, Implementation and supervising of requisite Internal Control Systems to govern operations of the foundation and its related investments which include Guest Houses, Hotels, Rental Properties and Insurance Agency amongst others.
• Prepare and manage annual work plan and budget for audit department
• Formulating and implementing strategies for general, investigative, systems and technical audit.
• Providing regular briefing to the CEO/Secretary and Board on the adequacy of the internal control systems in relation to risk management and adherence to the internal controls.
• Maintaining a close working relationship with the Foundation’s external auditors and other agencies on corporate governance issues.
• Reviewing the reliability, integrity, timeliness and accuracy of financial and operating information to facilitate sound decision-making by management.
• Reviews systems established to ensure compliance with policies, plans, procedures, statutory requirements and regulations
• Review operations, programmes and projects to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and goals and whether operations are being carried out as planned.
• Advise management on effective cost control and revenue maximization measures.
• Ensure supervision, appraisal and training of personnel in audit unit.

Applications are invited from candidates who meet the above stated requirements which should be forwarded via email to festgitonga@pcea.or.ke by October 28, 2011.

Indicate current and expected remuneration package.

Applicants who do not hear from us by November 30, 2011 should consider their applications unsuccessful