Youth Enterprise Development Fund - Business Development Officer, Procurement Officer, ICT Officer and Executive Secretary

The Youth Enterprise Development Fund is the leading youth economic empowerment agency in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The Fund provides financial support and business development services to enterprises owned by Kenyans aged between 18 and 35 years.

In its five years of operation the Fund has financed over 130,000 youth enterprises across the country and supported thousands others through its business development services.

The Fund now seeks applications from Kenyans wishing to join a dynamic team that is driving this key project of Vision 2030.

Product & Business Development Officer 

Ref: PBDO/10/2011

Reporting to the Lending and Investment Manager, the Product and Business Development Officer will be responsible for developing strong, vibrant and attractive products and business channels to ensure that the Fund achieves its objectives, mission and vision.

Core duties and responsibilities

• Continuously expanding the YEDF product base by indentifying, researching on and designing new and relevant products of interest to the youth
• Concept development of new and innovative products for young entrepreneurs.
• Advising the management on the roll out of new products.
• Continuous review and evaluation of existing products with the view of improvement
• Identifying, recommending and appraisal of new business support channels for the youth.
• Generation of ideas and processing customer feedback as an aid to product and process improvement
• Proactively and continuously review the business/operational channels of the Fund, to ensure successful roll out of current and new products.

Qualifications /personal competencies/requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in business or Social Sciences.
• Professional Qualification in business related disciplines
• Knowledge and experience in enterprise development, preferably in the SME sector credit products development, franchising, value chain financing and subcontracting will be an added advantage.
• At least four years experience in working with the small entrepreneurs and youth in business will be an added advantage.

Procurement Officer (I) 

Ref: PO/10/2011

Reporting to Chief Executive Officer the Procurement Officer will be responsible for ensuring efficient and effective procurement of goods, services and works.

Core duties and responsibilities

• Prepare documentation, undertake tender exercises and arrange for formal execution of contracts to enable the fund obtain goods, services and works,
• Coordinate the receiving, opening and evaluation of tenders, proposals, quotations
• Issue procurement and disposal documents to suppliers in accordance with the law and regulations
• Maintain effective liaison with the legal department in respect of contract issues, ensuring that documents are legally vetted
• Co-ordinate the formal vetting of prospective tenderers to determine their suitability for trading.
• Undertake negotiation with suppliers to resolve disputes, arrange contract variations and enforce contractual obligations.
• Monitor designated Fund contracts to provide effective support to customers during the implementation, review and renewal of such contracts
• To be familiar with supply markets and routinely undertake supply market research and analysis to ensure that the commercial risk to the Fund is minimized, and commercial opportunities are identified.
• Maintain and update annually standing lists of pre-qualified suppliers
• Offer advisory services to user departments for effective and efficient implementation of the procurement plans.
• Maintain proper procurement records (purchase returns) i.e. for submission to the PPOA.
• Raise LPOs and ISO's and conduct periodic and annual stock taking.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and delivery of the annual Departmental service plan, key performance indicators, and the Fund's procurement strategy.

Qualifications /personal competencies/requirements

The candidate must have a Bachelors Degree in Procurement (Supply Chain management/
purchasing and supplies management), Business, commerce, economics or equivalent from
a recognized university.

Possession of Masters Degree will be an added advantage.

At least six (6) years relevant work experience preferably in a public sector institution

Professional qualification in purchasing & supply

Membership to the chartered Institute of procurement and supplies (CIPS) or the Kenya Institute of supplies Management (KISM) or any other relevant professional body.

Must be familiar with Public Procurement and Disposal Act.

Information Communication & Technology Officer 

Ref: ICTO/10/2011

Reporting to Finance and Administration manager, Youth Fund Information Communication & Technology, Officer shall:

• Develop and implement the Fund's ICT policy and procedures
• Design and manage the local Area Network (LAN) and set up a database of centralized file/ records management.
• Design, develop and updating the Fund's websites, install & configure operating systems, software, hardware and provide technical support to users
• Be in charge of ICT at the Fund, including coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the ICT needs of the Fund.
• Data analysis, information review and analysis of policies, procedures and systems of the vision 2030 and MTP
• Provide user support for the Fund's staff on matters involving ICT.

Qualifications/personal competencies/Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in an ICT related field (computer science, computer Technology or Information Technology, Mathematics with programming bias) from a recognized institution.
• A masters Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage ):
• Six (6) years relevant work experience in ICT network (LAN/WAN).
• Knowledge of content management systems
• Must have working knowledge of all windows platforms for both PC's and Laptops and servers
• Must have experience utilizing database platforms including windows 2008 server
• Must possess experience in Implementing database, stored procedures, partitioning, and data rollups.
• Must have experience with database security, maintenance, disaster recovery, migration, and replication.
• Experience in working with Microsoft Navision platform.
• Must possess sound technical problem solving skills for both hardware and software.

Executive Secretary 

Ref: EXE/10/2011

Reporting to C.E.O, the Executive Secretary will provide high level, confidential administrative support to the C.E.O and management through conducting and organizing administrative duties and activities including receiving and handling information.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manage the C.E.O 's schedule and workload and ensure that he is adequately prepared for meetings.
• Brief the C.E.O on his daily schedule , prepare meeting agenda and provide background information to the C.E.O.
• In consultation with the procurement officer, arrange travel logistics which may include hotel bookings, car rental, flights, preparing complex travel itineraries and provide needed background information to the C.E.O before departure
• Answering phone calls, faxing, mailing, photocopying, handle incoming mail and other confidential-documents, set up and maintain filing systems
• Prepare and manage correspondence, reports and documents and coordinate the flow of information both internally and externally, liaison with internal and external contacts
• Arrange and confirm appointments, maintain schedules and calenders.
• Take, type and distribute minutes of meetings, communicate verbally and in writing to answer inquiries.
• Preparing presentations-preparing papers for meetings,- managing and reviewing filing and office systems.
• Liaise with the senior managers to follow up on implementation of issues emanating from both the Board and senior management meetings.

Education and Experience

• The candidate must have a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Diploma/Certificate in secretarial studies will be an added advantage.
• At least six (6) years relevant work experience either in public/private sector institutions
• Knowledge and experience of relevant software applications - spreadsheets, word processing, and database management.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures

These positions call for people with good interpersonal and communication skills, self driven and able to work with minimum supervision.

Qualified and interested candidates should submit their application letters with C.V's and names of three professional referees to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Youth Enterprise development Fund Board
P.O Box 48610-00100
Nairobi.

Clearly indicating the title and reference of the position applied for on the envelope.

The application should reach us not later than 4.00 pm on 28th October 2011.

Youth Enterprise Development Fund is an equal opportunity employer.

Potential male and female candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Website: www.youthfund.go.ke

Rupu - Programmer

Rupu is a growing entity, and with growth comes vacancies which need to be filled as soon as possible.

Currently, we are on the look out for a programmer to join Team Rupu on a full time role.

We expect you to conceptualize and develop effective solutions where required, using a variety of programming language tools that are available.

You need to be in touch with current trends in programming tools and methodologies, as well as
be able to deliver on daily tasks allocated to you using these skills.

Key responsibilities and result areas:

• Work with senior programmer, support staff and product managers to plan platform code enhancements and changes.
• Test and develop programming modifications
• Write new program code using specified requirements
• Write and maintain programming documentation
• Document programming problems and resolutions or future reference
• Assist personnel of other departments as an I.T. resource
• Provide platform training orientation to new and existing company staff

Qualification and Experience

• Good experience in development using PHP or any other scripting language
• Excellent knowledge of at least one MVC framework
• Excellent knowledge of MySQL database design and administration
• Good knowledge of HTML, CSS and AJAX
• Mobile development skills (J2ME, Android or iOS) are an added advantage
• Very proficient in Unix platforms.
• A Bachelor’s degree in I.T or in a field related
• Flexible hours set to meet the needs of the position and willingness to work in a global team of professionals.
• Sense of humor

Personal attributes:

• Team work
• Excellent analytical and solution oriented approach to problems
• Smart, creative and innovative
• Honest and strong work ethics and integrity
• Self-disciplined
• Excellent communication and time-management skills
• Ability to work well with all levels of management, executive leadership and support staff
• Well organized
• Ability to multi-task
• Problem-solving and conflict management

If you read through and this fit’s into your description perfectly or you happen to know someone who meets all the above requirements; email us your C.V’s (Curriculum Vitae) and application letter on techie@rupu.co.ke.

Ensure that your C.V is up to date and that you have attached your work portfolio.

You will be required to present some of your work during the interviews.

Looking forward to hearing from you. Good day

Privately Owned Bank (SME Market) - Head of Finance & Strategy

Our client is a leading privately owned bank with strong focus on the SME Market.

The bank focuses on exceptional customer service and innovative approaches to product development.

The company seeks to recruit the Head of Finance & Strategywho will be responsible for formulating and implementing the Bank’s strategy as well as providing value adding financial management information to the Executive and the Board of Directors.

The Position

The position holder will be reporting to the Chief Finance Officer.

Key responsibilities will be:

• Developing and implementing the Banks strategy.
• Providing leadership in the development of continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives for the Bank.
• Evaluating and advising on the impact of long range planning and reviewing of strategies and the regulatory implications.
• Providing recommendation to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
• Developing Bank’s operating plans and financial budgets to support these plans.
• Leading the Bank’s management team and managing the processes for financial forecasting, budgets and consolidation and reporting.
• Implementing the Bank’s corporate scorecard and leading management team in development of departmental scorecards aligned to the corporate scorecard.
• Ensuring credibility of the Finance and strategy function by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts.
• Taking a lead in preparation of financial management information for the Board.
• Reviewing of financial reports and ensuring that they comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Preparation of accurate and timely statutory financial reports.
• Taking a hands-on lead position of developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive product cost and profitability system.
• Coordinating activities of external service providers including external auditors; regulator; insurance brokers and underwriters.
• Leading and managing a team of accountants and performance analyst.

The ideal candidate should have:

• Minimum of 8 years working experience 5 of which should have been in a senior finance or strategy role.
• Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting or similar discipline.
• Masters degree in Business management or Finance or economics.
• Professional qualifications of CPA (K) or ACCA.

Competencies required for this Role:

• Strategic thinking and visionary
• Strong leadership skills
• Solid financial and commercial acumen
• Strong analytical and highly developed IT skills
• Ability to build strong teams and achieve work through teams
• Initiative, drive and able to work under pressure.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Good negotiating skills and persuasive.

If you are qualified and up to the challenge, please send an updated Curriculum Vitae (Ms Word version) to careers@altimaafrica.com clearly stating the job position (Head of Finance & Strategy) in the subject.

Include your daytime contact, Current & Expected remuneration as well as your Notice Period in your application cover letter.

Deadline for application is Friday 28th October 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Insteel Limited HR Assistant - Nairobi, Kenya

Insteel Limited, a steel manufacturing firm based in Nairobi’s Industrial Area, and a member of the Safal Group has the following Vacancy

Position: HR Assistant

Reports to: HR Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate occupational Health and safety committee meetings.
• Promote workplace occupational health and safety through events and educational programs.
• Organize and arrange for OHS training for all staff both internally and externally.
• Carry out a PPE needs assessment for all work areas and ensure all work areas are supplied with the right PPE.
• Carrying out regular workplace inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented, overseeing safety audits (both internal and external) and keeping records of inspections’ findings and producing reports that suggest improvements.
• Developing effective induction programmes.
• Ensuring the implementation of the company fire and evacuation procedure and monitor its effectiveness by undertaking fire evacuation drills.
• Maintaining a register of first aiders, ensure they are properly trained and ensure the adequate provision of first-aid and welfare facilities.
• Maintaining accident statistics analyses trends and propose and take remedial action where necessary.
• Investigating all accidents/near-misses, preparing report of findings, including recommendations to prevent recurrence and implementing approved course of action.
• Designing and developing training and development programmes based on both the organization’s and the individual's needs.
• Liaison with training providers.
• Ensure that all training and development programs are evaluated and maintain an accurate database of training records.
• Inform employees of planned training; ensure adequate provision of training materials.
• Monitor and review progress of trainees in liaison with departmental heads after training.
• Ensure timely application of DIT approvals for training, payment of DIT levies and facilitate timely processing of DIT claims.
• Keep record of the attaches and submit documents for facilitation of DIT.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Social Sciences with at least 3 years experience in a busy HR department. Those with a Diploma in HR Management or Business Administration with over 6 years experience may be considered.
• Good organization, written and communication skills, accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Highly effective multi-tasking skills, with ability to coordinate, prioritize, organize workload, and meet deadlines.
• Capacities to take initiative, demonstrate good judgment, and work under minimal supervision.
• Good Computer Skills including Excel, Ms Word, PowerPoint Presentation, Internet and Email

Interested applicants who meet the above minimum requirements should send their CVs to: hr@insteellimited.com latest by 22nd October, 2011