Friday, 28 October 2011

Resource Mobilisation Officer

Resource Mobilisation Officer

Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 11th November 2011

Job reference: PFD/048/JG

We are working with partners across Africa on programmes that are addressing a range of issues; from conflict and governance to food insecurity and health.

For this position, we are looking for someone to lead our fundraising work (including developing proposals and budgets) for diverse programme sectors; focussing on health and nutrition.

This will involve getting a grassroots understanding of our work and partners, identifying potential donors, preparing funding applications and managing a range of complex technical and financial reporting.

You’ll spend time with programme teams across the region to develop your knowledge of priority areas.

As such, you will be required to travel across Africa for up to 30 days a year

About You
It’s essential that you are fluent in written and spoken English and have experience of preparing reports and proposals for donors such as the EC, ECHO, DFID and the UN.

We’ll expect you to demonstrate a proven success at securing funds as well as experience of narrative and financial reporting.

Additionally, we are looking for an individual with a strong health / nutrition experience and / or qualifications.

Your background will have given you a real understanding of development issues and chances are you’ll also have a relevant degree and some field experience in high-risk, high-security contexts.

On top of your excellent communication and presentation skills, you’ll be highly numerate and have a real analytical ability.

You’ll be the kind of person who has the knowledge, qualities and skills to be a real influence on this area and someone who’s a great addition to any team.

This role requires a university degree or equivalent qualification; in-depth knowledge of institutional funding mechanisms including a successful track of fund raising; at least two years experience in designing, managing and evaluating emergency and development projects; knowledge of humanitarian standards and policies; and, strong communication and representation skills.

Fluency in English and strong IT skills are mandatory.

About Christian Aid
More than half the world lives in poverty. We aim to put a stop to that. So we campaign against the structures and rules that keep people poor.

And we work with local organizations to give people strength to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion.

If you are as determined as we are to end poverty and injustice across the world, work with us to make change happen.

About the Rewards
We value the input of everyone who works for us. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards that helps you enjoy a good work/life balance.

To apply for this position you need to access the full advertisement on Christian Aid website onwww.christianaid.org.uk/jobs and follow the links to download the international application form and role profile.

Please email your completed application forms to: nairobi@christian-aid.org; (quoting the reference number)

You will require current and valid permission to work in Kenya.

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in its workforce.

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief

Bridge International Academies - Surveyor Job Vacancy in Kenya


Brief Description

We are seeking an experienced Surveyor with a background in managing multiple sites and a high workload, who can visit sites and lay beacons, obtain maps from surveys of Kenya and manage day to day duties in a variety of locations.

Description

About Bridge International Academies

Bridge International Academies is a for-profit startup company revolutionizing education across Africa with a unique business model.

The company runs a large-scale network of low-cost primary schools in Kenya that significantly outperforms other primary schools in the same areas because of our "school in a box" systems.

Our schools profitably deliver this high-quality education for less than $4 per child per month, which enable the schools to cover all their costs and create a profitable central organization at scale.

We have launched 37 schools in Kenya, will double in size in the next 6 months, and plan to rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million students across the continents.

About this position

We have and are continuing to develop one of the most sophisticated approaches to providing affordable education to MILLIONS of children in one of the most challenging environments in the world.

A central part of our operations includes the identification and verification of plots of land for our schools inside low income communities in and outside of Nairobi, and after that we start the strategy to build our units.

We are seeking an experienced Surveyor with a background in managing multiple sites and a high workload, who can visit sites and lay beacons, obtain maps from surveys of Kenya and manage day to day duties in a variety of locations.

Ideally you will have varied post qualification experience with time spent working across Kenya.

Good relationship building/networking skills are required as well as being a driven and self starter who can gain credibility in short space of time. Good relevant contacts in Nairobi/Kenya would also considerably help your application.

Comfortable using technology to manage your duties (GIS, GPS, mapping systems) will be an advantage.

The Surveyor will report to the Head of Department, showing results on a daily basis. We are looking for someone who is a results-based and motivated self-starter.

Responsibilities:
  • Full surveying duties
  • Provision of project control and responsibility
  • Observe Health & Safety provisions in the working environment
About You
  • Degree in Surveying
  • Good knowledge of Kenya
  • Experience in using industry standard processes and systems
  • Be proficient in MS Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel etc).
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects to deadline and budget.
  • The ability to work under direction but to be able to use their own initiative when required.
  • Knowledge of the construction sector.
  • Report writing skills
  • Must be a team player but also able to work on own initiative
You can apply and view detailed job requisitions on the Careers page at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com

Human Resources Officer and Purchasing Officer Job Opportunities - Malindi, Kenya


We are an establishment in the hospitality industry located in Malindi and are looking for suitable candidates to fill the following vacancies:

Human Resources Officer

The candidates will assist the HR Manager in the day to day running of a busy HR office and should meet the following minimum requirements:
  • K.C.S.E. C Mean Grade
  • Diploma in Human Resource Management from a reputable institution
  • Computer literate
  • At least two year’s relevant experience working in a busy HR Office
  • Training and experience in using Human Resource Information Management System will be an advantage.
  • Age — between 25 to 30 years
Purchasing Officer
  • K.C.S.E. C Plain Mean Grade
  • Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies from a reputable institution
  • At least one year’s relevant experience
  • Good working knowledge of computers preferably stores data management system
Interested candidates should send hand written application letters, detailed CV,s indicating telephone number and email address, copies of academic and professional certificates and
passport size photo to:

DNA 1141
P.O. Box 80708-80100
Mombasa.

to be received by 12th November, 2011

If you do not hear from us by 20th November, 2011 consider yourself not successful

Property Manager and Sales Executive Job Vacancies in Kenya


The Chronicle Property Management Kenya Limited seeks to fill the following vacant positions

1. Property Manager 

1 Position

The Property Manager will be responsible for managing a portfolio of properties ranging from retail branches, office facilities and buildings in an efficient and value enhancing manner that is consistent with the company’s overall strategic plan.

Reporting to the Head of management, she/he will have the following;

Qualification, Experience and Skills
  • Bachelors degree in Building/ land economics
  • A minimum of 4 years working experience in real estate with property management
  • Knowledge and experience with financial accounting in commercial real estates and budgeting
  • Ability to plan, organize and coordinate activities across multiple properties simultaneously
  • Experience in supervising and managing service vendors including assigning work, financial oversight and performance assistance
  • Strong literacy in Ms Office
  • Knowledge and understanding of building systems (HVAC, mechanics, electrical and plumbing etc)
  • Knowledge and understanding of building maintenance (housekeeping, landscaping, facade, roofing, etc.)
  • Excellent communication skills (written, report/ analysis and oral presentation)
2. Sales Executive 

2 Positions

Maintaining the company brand and generating business from new and existing clients, and reporting to the Head of Management, the sales executive will have the following

Qualification, Experience and Skills
  • Diploma in Business/ sales and marketing, a minimum 3 years’ strong sales experience in real estate with a proven track record
  • Proficiency Ms Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with excellent command of oral and written English and Kiswahili
  • A thorough technical understanding of real estates dynamics
  • Ability to source strong leads using contacts from within the real estates industry
  • Proactive, energetic and self motivated individual
  • Possess business etiquette with a strong work ethic, high level of integrity, results oriented and ability to deliver under pressure
  • Willingness to travel within Kenya, and in possession of a national ID
Qualified individuals should send their applications to

The General Manager,
Chronicle Property Management Kenya Limited
P.O. Box 49722-00100,
Nairobi

or to info@chronicleproperties.com

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