Logistics Policy and Procedure Development Consultancy in Kenya - Save the Children Sweden East and Central Africa Office

Save the Children Sweden

East and Central Africa Office

Consultancy

Logistics Policy and Procedure Development

Save the Children Sweden started working in Eastern and Central Africa in 1965. Today, we have offices in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Nairobi, Kenya; and Khartoum, Sudan.

Through long-term child-rights based development programs, we focus on building the capacity of local people, community-based structures and organizations by working with local partners. In Eastern and Central Africa, we work with more than forty different non-governmental organizations and government bodies.

All of the work in the region focuses on children’s rights, and tackles issues that affect marginalized children. The core of the work focuses on children affected by conflict, education, discrimination, abuse, exploitation, and HIV/AIDS. Our focus also includes child participation and good governance in the best interest of the child.

The Nairobi Regional Office is offering a Consultancy for the development of Logistics Policy and Procedures

SCS Eastern and Central Africa Region requires the development of policies and procedures relating to the management of logistics within the Regional Office.

The consultant will be required to review existing policies and procedures in order to identify gaps and weaknesses compared to best practices. This will be inclusive but not limited to current SCS documentation. Based on this review, propose and develop comprehensive policies and procedures for the management of logistics in SCS ECAf.

Tasks

• Analyse the key issues related to the management of support functions with specific logistics focus. This may include;
• Discussions with the Support Team, Finance and Administration Officer and members of the Senior Management Team
• Documentation analysis
• Reviews of comparable or related organisations
• Development of detailed Logistics Policy and Procedures

Key deliverables and expected timeframe

• Review of current documentation and discussions with required staff members (2 days)
• Draft logistics policy and procedures (10 days)
• Final detailed logistics policy and procedures (6 days)

Required qualifications

• Field experience in support functions, with strong logistics experience
• Experience with Save the Children, with understanding of the CPH process
• Proven ability to develop high quality manuals
• Proven ability to develop procedures that are practical and policies that comply to SC CPH standards (where available)

The successful candidate should also possess the following personal qualities, in line with the values of Save the Children.

• Commitment to Save the Children’s mission and values
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attentive to detail
• Works well under pressure, ensuring smooth and efficient running of duties
• Good understanding of practical day to day logistics experience

Send your application, clearly marked Consultancy – Logistics by Friday 28th October, 2011 to the HR Advisor, Kristy McLean on kristim@ecaf.savethechildren.se

Finance & Administration Manager Job Vacancy in a Legal Firm

Our client, a legal practice that is owner - managed with offices based in Nairobi, is seeking to fill the position of a Finance & Administration Manager.

Reporting to the Managing Partner, this role is responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspects of the legal firm’s operations.

It provides leadership and coordination in the administrative, operational, accounting and budgeting efforts of the company.

Financial Management:

• Coordinate the establishment of sound financial policies and procedures in compliance with statutory regulations and standard operating procedures, monitor all expenses and budgets within the firm to ensure compliance with the set policies and procedures.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of all financial transactions, including raising invoices, banking of cheques/cash, and ensuring all payments are accurately reflected in the firm’s ledgers.
• Oversee the preparation of management and statutory financial statements, reports and other financial documents.
• Oversee and ensure safe custody of the firm’s financial information including all accounting books, registers and reports.
• Coordinate relations with external auditors, tax and insurance regulatory authorities, ensuring compliance with all statutory provisions with respect to financial reporting.
• Prepare operations budgets and business plans; ensure full implementation while managing and controlling expenses.
• Ensure payments are received promptly from tenants and other clients. Follow up on collection of outstanding debts.

Administration:

• Supervise all direct reports in carrying out the firm’s day to day operations
• Distribute and coordinate new assignments and ensure that employee workload is fair and balanced.
• Manage the employee payroll, ensuring timely payment.

Property management:

• Take responsibility for maintenance and repair of all properties owned by the firm.
• Follow up on rent collection, banking and issuance of receipts, utilities billing and other tenancy documentation.

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting and Finance option), or CPA (K)
• At least 5 years work experience
• Previous work experience in a similar position will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in accounts-based computer applications
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Business planning and budgeting experience
• Ability to implement financial controls systems and procedures

Person Specifications 

• Must be over 35 years old
• Should possess leadership and organization skills—exceptional capacity for managing and leading people.
• Should possess high integrity and maturity
• Highly proactive and able to coordinate effective.

Interested candidates should submit an application letter and include details of current salary and benefits package and an updated CV,

Closing date for receiving applications is 21st October 2011.

How to apply: Send CV by email to: talentresource254@gmail.com

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Equipment Operator, Electrician, Mechanic and Molding Operator – Khartoum, Sudan

Our client is looking for the following employees to work in Khartoum – Sudan

All jobs are urgent for filing.

1. Agricultural Heavy Equipment operator of 3-5yrs working experience with valid travelling passport.

2. Heavy Equipment Electrician of 3-5yrs working experience with valid travelling passport.

3. Heavy Equipment Mechanic of 3-5yrs working experience with valid traveling passport.

4. Molding Operator - 5yrs working experience and with a valid travelling passport.

The employer is a UAE based company with a joint venture with the Government of Sudan. The jobs are located in Khartoum

Terms

1. Attractive salary in USD.
2. Medical cover.
3. Internal transport.
4. Accommodation is free.
5. 30 days paid leave annually.
6. Commencement is as soon as possible.

My contact is Owen +254-722816239.

Candidates to send CV / Resume in Ms word to; gatehio@gmail.com for shortlisting and forwarding to the client

Automotive Engineer - Meru, Kenya

A highly reputable Construction company based in Mombasa is looking for personnel to fill the above mentioned positions for one of its projects sites in Meru.

Requirements

The incumbent:

• Should have at least 3 Years experience in the relevant filed,
• Should posses a Degree in mechanical Engineering automotive Option (preferably),
• should combine understanding technical skills in design and engineering with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• They should be rigorous, pragmatic and on-the-ground, solution focused - not overly academic.

If you feel you meet the above requirements kindly send your application CV stating your current and expected salary to: hrmresume9@gmail.com by the close of business on Tuesday 18th October 2011