Hotel Manager, Accountant, Sales Executive and Front Desk Assistants

Our client, a well-established 40 bed Hotel located in Nairobi, is seeking qualified people to fill vacancies that have arisen out of a deliberate strategy to grow the business and double it within the next two years.

Hotel Manager
Reporting to the board of directors, the holder of this position will be responsible for the overall day to day management of the Hotel.

The holder of this position will have commercial accountability for budgeting and financial management, planning, organizing and directing all hotel services.

We are looking for an individual who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management or its equivalent and three years’ experience or a diploma in Hotel Management from a recognized institution with five years’ experience in hospitality industry, two of which must be in senior management and high levels of integrity and demonstrated commitment to work ethic.

Accountant
Reporting to the Hotel Manager, the holder of the position will be responsible for the overall management of the company finances.

We are looking for an individual with at least two years’ experience in a challenging environment.

He or she must be of graduate caliber, CPA or ACCA Part II, Experience in current financial systems (ERP) and be able to prove an outstanding track record.

Marketing and Sales Executive
The major focus area for the holder of this position is to develop and implement effective and efficient marketing initiatives.

Our client plans to double the size of her facilities in the next two years and need a vibrant marketer who will be part of this exciting venture.

We are looking for an individual with at least three years’ experience in a challenging environment.

He or she must be of graduate caliber, have at least one industry qualification and be able to prove an outstanding marketing and sales track record.

Front Desk Assistants
The focus for the holder of this position is to project a high quality image of both themselves and the hotel. We are looking for someone who is able to embed an enthusiastic and lasting impression in the minds of our customers.

You will need to have training in customer service skills, enjoy working with people, have attention to detail, and a proven track record.

Send your applications and CVs to competencedc@gmail.com to be received by 7th October 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged

World Concern Development Organization Administrative Assistant Job Vacancy - Garissa, Kenya

World Concern Development Organization wishes to recruit an Administrative Assistant to be based in the Garissa office.

Primary Responsibilities:

Manage the central communication functions of the HADA Garisa office including telephones, fax and central reception.

Provide administrative support to HADA staff and represent World Concern in a positive professional manner to all guests, visitors, vendors, staff and beneficiaries.

Assist in establishing and maintaining an effective and efficient records management system.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain a warm welcome, provide information to staff, receive all messages, communication, visitors and telephone callers to World Concern and direct them accordingly.
• Maintain staff notice board in an attractive manner making sure posted items are relevant & timely.
• Ensure public areas (especially guest reception) are maintained in a professional manner.
• Oversee the operation of the photocopier and fax machines. This includes maintaining various logs for these operations for managerial and billing purposes and effectively liaise this information with accounts and Logistics departments.
• Maintain an updated list of telephone contacts for staff and other agencies for easy reference.
• Receive & date-stamp correspondence and distribute the same to the respective people in a timely manner.
• Provide support to the HADA Staff in diary/appointment management, documentation-filling, photocopying and faxing, sending regular communication to all staff from his/her desk and preparation of the HADA staff travel advances and returns.
• Ensure that office procedures are being followed on regular basis including security procedures
• Coordinate travel and bookings for staff and visitors as requested in coordination with the logistics department.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining an effective and efficient records management system.
• Generate reports and responds to inquiries regarding entered data as requested.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Measurability

• Fulfill primary responsibilities as described above.
• Visitors & guests are made to feel welcome and important.
• Staff receives prompt courteous information.
• Accuracy in correspondence and finance transactions
• Punctuality & attendance are made a priority
• Ability to manage and resolve conflicts in a mutually respectful manner
• Maintain a positive and constructive attitude
• Operate within World Concern communications standards for timeliness

Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required:

• Minimum Diploma in IT, Secretarial studies, Community Development or Social Work or a Bachelor Degree from a recognized Institution.
• At least 1 year experience in a clerical position with exposure to figures and computerized data entry
• Strong proficiency in IT including very strong keyboard skills with good speed
• Good personal organization
• Strong work ethic and commitment
• Good interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Attention to detail
• Proficient in use of Ms Office (Ms Access, Ms Excel, Ms Word, PowerPoint) and Internet based applications
• Goal oriented and has the ability to work under pressure
• Fluency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of the local language will be an added advantage.

Working Conditions/Environment

• Based in Garisa County
• Multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment
• Periods of unsocial working hours requiring flexibility
• Basic office environment with periodic disruption of power, water, internet etc.
• Living arrangements are in a team house or guest house with basic accommodations.
• Working and living in a cross-cultural, sometimes unstable or insecure environment.
• Apolitical, gender sensitive office setting.
• Health and hygiene standards are often poor.
• Drug free environment including alcohol and tobacco

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post, current email and phone contacts to worldconcernhr@wcdro.org by COB Monday October 17, 2011.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

VSF Belgium Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Manager - Narobi, Kenya

VSF - Belgium is a recognized developmental International NGO founded in 1995 working with disadvantaged communities to increase their standards of living, improve food security and livelihood sustainability through improved animal health and animal production.

In East Africa, our programmes focus on community based animal health services, capacity building of local institutions and governments, conflict mitigation and sustainable natural resource management.

Position Title: Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

Duty Station: Regional Office, Nairobi

Deadline for Application: 27/10/2011

Availability: Immediately

Role

The main role of the position of a Planning ,monitoring and evaluation manager is to ensure adherence to set project monitoring protocols, evaluate the performance of projects and ensure the proper funding of the regional strategic plan within VSF Belgium.

The PM&E Manager is responsible for guiding the overall M&E strategy and implementation-related activities within the project and via partners and providing timely and relevant information to all project stakeholders.

Critical tasks for the M&E Manager are to manage and further enhance the M&E system, ensuring it is implemented effectively, including data collection activities, survey work, training, analysis and M&E reporting.

To accomplish these responsibilities the PM&E Manager works closely with all parties involved in M&E design and implementation including: project managers and field staff, representatives from partners and key stakeholder groups, external consultants and donors.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure effective planning and management of Monitoring and Evaluation Systems
• Evaluate project progress and performance on activities based on indicators outlined in project logical framework
• Evaluate technical competences of VSF Belgium and partner projects
• Conduct beneficiary impact assessments and assess project effectiveness from the perspective of the beneficiary communities served by the project
• Make necessary recommendations on the way forward to improving projects
• Ensure donor regulations are met in implementation of project activities
• Examine project coverage, relevance of activities in relation to targeting and addressing priority community needs, efficiency, effectiveness and to what extent the project interventions are or will be replicated
• Assess roles and ownership by communities, Government and private sector viz a viz VSF Belgium projects
• Assess possible areas for new funding opportunities.
• Develop reporting frameworks and disseminate reporting guidelines for various projects
• Organize and manage external evaluation missions for consortia projects
• Active involvement in monitoring VSF B projects in East Africa
• Develop VSF B’s M&E tools and system and M&E Framework.
• Synchronize all country program reporting systems in the VSF B East Africa region. Ensure uniformly defined Indicators, data reporting requirements, new staff training in M&E capabilities, roles and responsibilities.
• Maintain the functional operation of the M&E System needed to ensure quality
• Ensure facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the area of monitoring and evaluation
• Quality control of all reports, proposals and concept notes being sent out to HQ and to the donor.
• Other duties assigned by the supervisor
• Ensure the level of funding- grants is appropriate to implement the regional strategic plan
• Identify funding and co-funding opportunities
• Answer call for proposals
• Develop concept notes and full proposals

Essential or Minimum Requirements

Requirements

Education:

• University degree in management and /or development related field
• Post graduate training in organisational development, project cycle management and community based, participatory approaches, or business administration.

Knowledge and experience:

• At least 5 years experience in project development and management especially in pastoralist areas
• Very good experience with proposal writing;
• Good knowledge of donors rules, in particular EC, ECHO and USAID;
• Experience of working in other countries is an advantage
• Good knowledge of project cycle management and results based management
• Proven experience of monitoring and evaluation of development projects
• Experience with the logical framework approach to M&E and with quantitative, qualitative and participatory M&E approaches.
• Experience with participatory community empowerment monitoring and evaluation approaches.

Skills:

• Strong management, planning, organizational and coordination skills
• Proven ability to work with a range of stakeholders including civil authorities, donors and project partners
• Computer literacy with very good MS Word, Power point and Excel, and
• A knowledge of statistics and the use of statistical analysis software e.g. SPSS, EPI-Info would be an advantage
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Accuracy, Good writing and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and meet strict deadlines, prepare and present issues at all levels
• Ability to deal with conflict and crises
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Attitudes:

• Identify him/herself with the mission, vision and values of VSF-B;
• Proactive and self-driven
• Displays intercultural sensitivity;
• Respect in dealing with others;
• Affinity for NGO work in general;
• Willingness to travel (regular visits to the field)
• Strong team player and adept at creating a strong team spirit

Please send your application letter, CV and list of 3 references by e-mail (reference “PM&E”) on or before 27/10/2011 to recruitment@vsfb.or.ke

This vacancy is open to male and female candidates.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

For more information: www.vsf-belgium.org

World Agroforestry Centre Communications Specialist / Science Writer Job Vacancy - Nairobi, Kenya

About this position

If you can take over and develop a programme of scientific communication for an international research and development centre, then you are the person we are looking for.

Working with an expert communications team, this position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with preeminent scientists in the area of agroforestry to make the impact of their work known throughout the world.

The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and may require occasional travel to international locations.

You will guide our communications work in the following ways: 

• Identify high-interest stories from the work of the World Agroforestry Centre and its collaborators, write stories in a range of styles and disseminate them through suitable channels.
• Manage the news content of the Centre’s website and contribute to social media activities, especially in actively running the institutional blog.
• Assist the research programmes and regions to develop and implement communication plans to complement their research activities.
• Work to have Centre research and impact featured in the international media.
• Collaborate with other CGIAR research centres and partners in communications activities.
• Edit and produce a two-monthly e-newsletter featuring stories on Centre research and other initiatives.
• Help to maintain the highest standards for the centre’s publications and website materials.
• Prepare articles and submissions for media outlets, CGIAR communications and other avenues
• Assist in providing review and editorial assistance for Centre documents and materials.
• Mentor regional office and junior communications staff and supervise consultants and interns.
• Delegate for the Head of Communications.

The successful applicant will have:

• An MSc in agroforestry, agriculture, communications or related subject.
• Minimum experience of five (5) years in a similar position, preferably in an international organization.
• Experience in developing compelling stories from research papers and interaction with scientists.
• Experience in engaging the international media in the communication of research impact.
• Flawless English language, writing and grammatical skills.
• Expert knowledge of the Microsoft suite, with knowledge of Photoshop.
• Experience in developing and maintaining web and social media sites.

Terms of offer

We offer a collegial, diverse and gender-sensitive working environment, and we strongly encourage applications from qualified women.

This position is remunerated on international terms.

The appointment will be for an initial period of three (3) years, subject to a nine (9) months probation period.

How to apply

Prepare:

• A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position, and your salary expectations.
• A detailed and up-to-date curriculum vitae.
• Several articles you have written and URLs of websites you work on.
• The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone numbers and email addresses, and fax details if available.

Address these to:

The Human Resources Unit, 
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), 
PO Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya 

OR send via email to: icrafhru@cgiar.org. 

Indicate “Application for Communications Specialist/Science Writer” on the application letter. 

Applications will be considered until 9 November 2011 or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected. 

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

To learn more about us, visit our website:www.worldagroforestry.org

The World Agroforestry Centre is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. 

As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors