CARE International - Somalia Emergency Director

CARE International is an NGO working in Somalia. CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, as well as mitigating immediate suffering caused by drought, conflict and displacement.


Reporting to the Country Director, the Emergency Director will provide overall leadership and direction to all CARE emergency programs in Somalia, including all water and sanitation programming and is responsible for ensuring all emergency programs reach their goals and objectives.


S/he must be experienced in donor liaison, proven experience in managing large, complex programs in conflict affected countries; and should demonstrate experience in emergency preparedness planning.


The Emergency program is multi sectoral and the Emergency Director should demonstrate
experience in working with diverse staff, and numerous partners.


The program has a particular emphasis in the water and sanitation sector, and experience of managing such programs is preferred.


The position will work closely with the CARE program coordinators, area managers, project managers and local partners. The position is based in Nairobi with 50% travel to Somalia.


CARE International is a global confederation of 12 national member organizations working together to end poverty. Its headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland.


In almost 30 years of work in Somalia, CARE has provided lifesaving assistance and development support to millions of people throughout Somalia.


CARE is a signatory to the red cross code of conduct and provides assistance without regard to race, clan, religion or political affiliation.


Get more details about this position and apply online from the website below:


http://www.care.org/careers/index.asp

CEMASTEA Cook, Storekeepers, Finance Officer, Auditor, Accounts, Cateress, Librarian, Secretary, Laundry, Waiter, Drivers, LabTechs and Caretaker

The Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) is an institution under the Ministry of Education that offers In-Service Education and Training (INSET) for Mathematics and Science Teachers in Kenya.

The Centre also serves as a Regional INSET Centre for Strengthening of Mathematics and Science Education in Western, Eastern, Central and Southern Africa (SMASE WECSA) for 34 African countries. CEMASTEA is looking for professionals of high integrity, dependable, self-driven, customer focused, team players and able to meet strict deadlines to fill the following positions;

Advert No. 1

Cook

Job Group F

1 Post

The Cook will;

• Observe Health and Safety Standards in work areas;
• Prepare, Produce, hold and serve food;
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of kitchen equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• Certificate in Food and Beverage Production or Institutional Management or any other equivalent qualification;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C- (minus);
• Previously served as Cook in a comparable position for at least (3) years; and
• A Certificate of good health.

Advert No. 2A

Supply Chain Assistant I (Storekeeper)

Job Group J

1 Post

The Supply Chain Assistant I, will be responsible for;

• Coordinating the purchase of supplies for the department with vendors;
• Maintain a filing system in accordance with internal procedures;
• Maintain office supply inventories and order supplies as necessary;
• Receive approved requisitions and prepare and dispatch LPO’s as needed for goods and services;
• Maintaining registers of Receipt and issued stores from the central store;
• Carrying out stocktaking of stores; Issuing and rationing of stores;
• Identifying of unserviceable stores/ or other stores for disposal.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Supplies Management or its equivalent qualification;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C-(minus) with a minimum of C- in Mathematics and English or Kiswahili or its equivalent;
• At least 3 years Procuring experience;
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Advert No. 2B

Supply Chain Assistant II (Storekeeper)

Job Group G

1 Post

The Supply chain assistant II will be responsible for:

• Receipt and issuance of stores;
• Maintaining records of all stores received and issued;
• Ensuring proper storage of items;
• Issue items to various sections in accordance to the order list provided.

Minimum Requirements

• a Certificate in Supplies Management or its equivalent from a recognised institution;
• A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean Grade C- (Minus) with at least grade C (Plain) in English and Mathematics or its equivalent;
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Advert No. 3

Finance Officer

Job Group M

1 Post

The Finance Officer will be responsible for

• Managing finances;
• Ensuring adherence to appropriate accounting system;
• Coordinating preparation of annual budgets;
• Interpreting financial/accounting policies procedures, standards, rules and regulations;
• Ensuring timely preparation of financial statements and accounts;
• Dealing with audit queries;

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce with Finance Option.
• CPA II and above/ACCA Final;
• Served as a Finance Officer I or similar position in a Public/Private institution for at least three (3) years.
• Should be proficient in computer use application.

Advert No. 4

Internal Auditor

Job Group L

1 Post

The Internal Auditor will;

• Ensure that all financial transactions are in compliance with established policies and practices;
• Ensure that internal control systems are adequate;
• Ensure that assets are efficiently utilized and safeguarded;
• Audit the Centre’s books of accounts;
• Audit all payments vouchers for all financial obligations before funds are released for payment; and
• Prepare annual reports for all audited accounts.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting/Finance option)
• CPA I and above;
• Should have served as an Auditor in a comparable and relevant position in a Public/ Private Institution for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Should be proficient in computer use and its applications.

Advert No. 5

Accounts Assistant

Job Group H

1 Post

The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for;

• Collection of funds from the Centre’s income generating activities;
• Maintenance of cash ledgers and general accounts reconciliations;
• Preparation of payment vouchers and making authorized payments;
• Maintenance of an efficient filing system of payment vouchers, receipts and invoices.

Minimum Requirements

• CPA ( II) and above or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C (Plain) or its equivalent;
• At least two (2) years’ experience in a similar organisation;
• Should be proficient in computerized accounting.

Advert No. 6

Housekeeper/ Cateress

Job Group J

1 Post

The Housekeeper/Cateress will be responsible for:

• Ensuring cleanliness and sanitation of catering and hostel facilities;
• Management of Catering and Laundry Services;
• Maintenance of furnishing linen, furniture, beddings;
• Looking into the general welfare of guests, staff and/or patrons;
• Inducting the stewards and Linen Assistants;
• Controlling stock and inventory of the Kitchen store;
• Checking in and out of the guests.

Minimum Requirements

• Higher National Diploma in Food and Beverage and Institutional Management or its equivalent;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, mean grade C (Plain) or its equivalent
• Prior experience as Housekeeper/Cateress in a comparable and relevant position for at least three (3) years in a Public/Private Institution;
• A certificate of good health;
• Good organization and Public Relations skills.

Advert No. 7

Librarian

Job Group J

1 Post

The Librarian will be responsible for;

• Identification and acquisition of library materials;
• Safeguarding of Library inventory;
• Preparation and organization of library resources;
• Bibliographic searching and retrieval;
• Maintenance of serial records and updating of database;
• Shelving and filing of materials.

Minimum Requirements

• Higher National Diploma in Library Studies or Information Science or equivalent qualification;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade C (Plain) or its equivalent qualification with at least a C (plain) in either Mathematics, English or Kiswahili;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• At least two (2) years’ experience performing similar duties.

Advert No. 8

Personal Secretary

Job Group J

1 Post

The Personal Secretary will:

• Manage the Director’s Office Protocol
• Maintain the Director’s Diary
• Perform office management and related duties;
• Perform secretarial duties and
• Handle inquiries at the front desk.

Minimum Requirements

• Passed the following subjects offered by KNEC;(Short hand III (minimum 100wpm); Typewriting III (50wpm); Business English III; Communication Skills II; Commerce II; Office practice II; Secretarial Duties II and Office Management III;)
• Have served satisfactorily in an equivalent position for at least three years in a Public/Private Institution;
• A certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution;
• Communication and interpersonal skills; Good command of the English language (both written and spoken);
• Administrative skills, Public relations and excellent interpersonal skills; and Pleasant personality.
• KCSE mean grade C- or its equivalent

Advert No. 9

Laundry Assistant

Job Group F

1 Post

The Laundry Assistant will;

• Ensure Health and Safety policies are followed strictly in the laundry room;
• Manage the laundry procedures and required flow of laundry to prevent a build up;
• Distribute laundry to the appropriate rooms; ensure the correct marking of different laundry.

Minimum Requirements

• Certificate in Laundry management/Housekeeping;
• A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean grade D( plain);
• Certificate of Health;
• At least two (2) year experience;
• Attentive to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Good planning and organization skills;
• Ability to multi-task.

Advert No. 10

Waiter/Waitress

Job Group G

1 Post

The Waitress/ Waiter will;

• Be sensitive to customer needs;
• Cleaning service equipments;
• Serving of food and beverages;
• Cleaning the dining hall, tables, cruets and ensuring proper handling of cutlery and other equipment;
• Welcoming and directing guests as appropriate.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Food and Beverage Service and Sales;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C- (minus)
• Prior experience of two (2) years in a busy work environment preferably hotel, restaurant or an institution;
• Certificate of good health.

Advert No. 11

Clerical Officer

Job Group G

1 Post

The Clerical Officer will carry out the following duties;

• Sorting out, filing and dispatching letters;
• Carrying out miscellaneous services as directed;
• Collection and delivery of mail in and out of the Centre;
• Compiling data and drafting simple letters;
• Messengerial duties as assigned and any other official duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Requirements

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education(KCSE) Mean grade C (plain),
• At least two (2) years’ experience in a similar position;
• Proficiency in computer use and application;
• Professionalism and of high integrity.

Advert No. 12

Driver

Job Group F

2 Posts

The Driver will;

• Drive a motor vehicle as authorized;
• Carry out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure etc; detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems;
• Maintain the work tickets for vehicles assigned;
• Ensure safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
• Ensure safety of the passengers and/of goods therein;
• Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle;
• Messengerial duties as may be assigned; and
• Any other official duty that may be assigned from time to time;
• A certificate in mechanics will be an added advantage.

Minimum Requirements

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D (plain);
• Passed Suitability Test for Driver grade III;
• A valid Driving License free from any current endorsement for classes of vehicles an officer is required to drive;
• Have attended a first Aid certificate course lasting not less than one week at St. Johns or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology or any other recognized institution;
• A valid certificate of good conduct from the Kenya Police; and
• At least two (2) years driving experience.
• Female drivers are encouraged to apply

Advert No. 13

Laboratory Technicians

Job Group H

3 Posts

The Laboratory Technicians duties will include;

• Preparing of laboratory solutions and reagents;
• General management of the laboratory;
• Maintaining inventory of laboratory materials;
• Setting up equipment/apparatus for experiments as instructed by academic staff;
• Maintaining cleanliness in the laboratory premises.

Requirements

• A Diploma in Laboratory Technician Course or above or other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Have served as Laboratory Technician III or equivalent position in a Public/Private Institution for at least three (3) years;

Advert No. 14

Caretaker

Job Group J

1 Post

The Caretaker will:

• Coordinating the maintenance of infrastructure and utilities;
• Coordinating renovations of buildings and other physical infrastructure within the institute;
• Update and maintain records of all the institutes property;
• Planning, organizing and coordinating of sound security system and procedures to protect the Centre;
• Inspect firefighting equipment and fire alarm systems to ensure that they are in good condition;
• Advice management on necessary security action and equipment required.
• Checking maintenance of cleanliness in all buildings.

Requirements

• Holder of a Diploma in Civil Engineering or Building Economics or its equivalent;
• Basic training in security matters;
• Three (3) years’ experience in a similar position;
• Attendance of a safety course from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

How to apply:

All qualified candidates including persons with disability should send their application and detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, a daytime phone contact, email address, and names of two referees plus certified copies of Academic Certificates in a sealed envelope with the Advert No. clearly marked on the envelope by close of business 24th November 2011 to:-

The Director
CEMASTEA
P.O. Box 24214-00502
Nairobi

Stima Sacco Society - Credit Officer, Marketing Officer, ICT Officer, Customer Relations Assistant, Tellers and Admin Assistant Job Opportunities in Kenya

Stima Sacco Society Limited is a country wide, fast-growing, leading and licensed Deposit-Taking Sacco business in Kenya.

Since its inception in 1974, the Sacco’s mandate has been to improve the socio-economic wellbeing of workers in the power, energy, utility and other sectors including small and micro entrepreneurs.

The Sacco’s strategic business plan is to double its assets and membership by 2014 through innovative products, services and branch expansion.

Stima Sacco is seeking to recruit dynamic, innovative, energetic, self motivated and experienced persons to fill the following positions:

Branch Credit Officer II

(Based in Mombasa)

Job Summary

Reporting functionally to the Credit Manager at the Head Office and administratively to the Branch Manager, the job holder will be responsible for ensuring effectiveness and efficiency of all loan processes and procedures at the Branch.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating the loan processing activity at the branch.
• Appraising and advising members on loan eligibility.
• Advising members on loan approval status.
• Ensuring completeness of loan application forms and adequacy of information provided.
• Ensuring compliance of loan procedures with SASRA and other legal requirements.
• Preparing loans periodical reports for the Branch Manager.
• Periodically advising on the adequacy of the loan appraisal tools available.

Qualifications and Competencies

• KCSE Grade B-
• Bachelor’s Degree in Cooperative Business or Business related field.
• Post graduate Diploma in Micro Finance will be an added advantage
• Certified Credit Management will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in computer skills.
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience at supervisory level, preferably in the financial sector.
• A person of integrity, team player and has effective communication skills.

Marketing Officer II

Based in Nairobi

Job Summary

Reporting functionally to the Marketing and Business Development Manager at the Head Office and administratively to the Branch Manager, the job holder will be responsible for the management of the sales force, business development and marketing.

Key Responsibilities

• To conduct marketing activities so as to deliver products and services that satisfy the market segments served by the Society.
• To design, prepare and disseminate relevant corporate information to members through appropriate media.
• To design and develop products and services that will satisfy various market segments based on market research findings.
• To identify market niches and craft appropriate strategies for reaching existing and potential members in the society.

Qualifications and Competencies

• KCSE B-
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Business related area preferably marketing
• Post graduate Diploma in Marketing will be an added advantage
• At least 4 years’ of relevant working experience
• A person of integrity, team player and has effective communication skills.

ICT Officer IV

Based in Nairobi

Job Summary

Reporting functionally to the ICT Manager at the Head Office and administratively to the Branch Manager, the job holder will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of computer systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of all ICT related resources at the branch.
• Installing and configuring computer hardware operating systems and applications
• Monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks;
• Troubleshooting system, network problems, diagnosing and solving hardware/software faults;
• Routine hardware and software preventive maintenance.
• Accurately diagnosing and resolving ICT related issues.
• Troubleshooting network and communication related problems.

Qualifications and Competencies

• KCSE C+
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology.
• CCNA and MCSE Certification will be an added advantage.
• Working Knowledge of MS Navision Dynamics is essential
• At least 3 years’ experience in ICT related field.
• Outstanding professional competence in ICT and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with focus on teamwork.
• Thorough knowledge of Computer, Printer and Fax operations.
• Proficiency with MS Office, good typing speed and data conversion processes.

Customer Relations Assistant III

Based in Mombasa

Job Summary

Reporting to the FOSA Operations Officer, the job holder will be responsible for managing the banking hall and handling customer queries.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling customers correspondences
• Performing Teller duties as appropriate.
• Receiving and processing ATM card applications.
• Effecting customer instructions and responding to queries.
• Placement of Standing Orders.
• Receiving and issuing application forms.

Qualifications and Competencies

• KCSE Grade C+
• Bachelor’s Degree in Banking or Business related field
• Diploma in Business Management or Banking will be an added advantage.
• Previous telling experience will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in computer skills.
• At least 2 years’ relevant experience in a busy office.
• Customer care handling skills
• A person of integrity, team player and has effective communication skills.

Teller III

2 Positions

Based in Mombasa

Job Summary

Reporting to FOSA Operations Officer the job holder will be responsible for accurate and prompt payment and receipt of cash and cash related transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Paying and receiving cash and cheques over the counter.
• Reconciling end of day cash balances against the daily transactions.
• Processing payments on M-banking services.
• Attending to customer queries

Qualifications and Competencies

• KCSE Grade C +
• Bachelor’s Degree in Banking or Business related
• Diploma in Banking or Business related studies will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in computer skills.
• At least 2 years’ relevant working experience.
• High degree of integrity, a team player with effective communication skills.

Administrative Assistant III

Based in Mombasa

Job Summary

Reporting to the Branch Manager the job holder will be responsible for offering professional services to both internal and external customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Organizing Management and Board meetings.
• Handling corporate visitors.
• Managing correspondences at the Branch.
• In charge of the administrative and secretarial roles for the branch.
• Managing branch filing system.
• Ensuring proper housekeeping of branch premises

Qualifications and Competencies

• KCSE C
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business related field, Secretarial Studies preferred
• At least 2 years’ relevant experience
• Must have experience in public relations
• Good communication skills both written and oral
• Report writing skills will be mandatory for the position.

Qualified applicants should send their applications and detailed CVs to

recruitment@stima-sacco.com

by 23rd November 2011 indicating the position applied for as the subject line.

Please quote current salary and expected Salary.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

SonySugar EOI for Integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System and Agriculture Management System (AMS)

Request for Expression of Interest

Background

South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited is a leading Government owned miller of sugar in Kenya situated 160 Kms South of Kisumu City.

The company is in the process of computerizing its systems and therefore wishes to invite expression of interest from interested and competent /specialized firms in IT for the supply of a suitable Enterprise Resource Planning Software (ERP) and Agriculture Management System (AMS) that would automate the functions of the whole organization.

Objective of the assignment

The objective of the project will be to implement an Enterprise Resource Planning Software (ERP) and Agriculture Management System (AMS) that provides key functionalities.

Scope of Services

The scope of services will cover but not limited to implementation in the following areas:

1. Enterprise Resource Planning

• Financials; Procurement & Material Management;
• Sales Distribution; Production; Payroll & HR ; system Administration
• Workflows for all relevant areas like procure to pay, leave management, etc

2. Specific Agricultural Management functionality

• Agricultural production planning; Nucleus Estate, harvesting; cane transport, cane payment process, Agronomy, cane production input distribution, farm worker/contract workers management, weighbridge operations and other operations

3. Other requirements

• Flexibility to interface with existing systems.
• Support for a web interface for ease of deployment

Criteria

Interested bidders are requested to submit applications enclosing copies of the following documents.

1) Certificate of incorporation

2) Tax compliance certificate

3) Pin & VAT certificates

4) Company profile briefly and clearly detailing/citing other similar successful installations by the firm complete with copy of contracts of the said beneficiaries.

5) The Kenyan based company must have been providing IT Solutions for at least 5 years and must provide audited accounts for at least 3 years.

6) Incase of partnership a letter of partnership is mandatory.

7) Demonstrate the ability, capacity and experience to undertake the assignment

a) Local Kenyan company must have an annual turnover of over 100 million.

b) Give reference letters of at least three (3) corporate clients where you have implemented ERP with at least over 100 system users and detailing modules implemented. At least one of the clients in Kenya.

c) Proof of ERP implementation for a large Agricultural processing firm.

d) Provide signed curriculum Vitae’s of key personnel with relevant software and hardware compliance proposed for assignment. At least 3 must have relevant software experience and must have participated in some of the references indicated. In addition must have local certified staff for after sales support.

e) Capability of the system to integrate with scada system and other sub-systems. It should also seamlessly integrate with office tools.

f) An authorization letter from the global ERP vendor.

g) Documented product development plan for the next 5 – 10 years.

8) Litigation/arbitration history for the last 5 years i.e. indicate a summary of complaints/suits filed touching on your organization relating to assignments carried out by yourselves.

9) Solution must be able to run on any operating system and widely known relational Database management system.

10) Software must have after sales support partners in the East African region.

A shortlist of between six (6) to eight (8) firms will be compiled in accordance with Public Procurement and Disposals Act 2005 and issued with a Request For Proposal (RFP) document with a clear terms of reference.

Complete expression of interest documents marked original and copy to be submitted in plain envelopes clearly marked on top with the name of this consultancy should be addressed to:

The Managing Director
SonySugar Company Limited
P.O. Box 107 – 40405
Sare-Awendo
Tel. +254-020-8029200/1/2/3

Or be deposited in the tender box situated at the Managing Director’s office at SonySugar Headquarter at Sare-Awendo so as to reach him before Tuesday 29th November 2011 at 2.00pm.

Electronic expressions of interest will not be accepted irrespective of the circumstances.

Late submissions will not be accepted irrespective of the circumstances.

SonySugar reserves the right to accept or reject any expression of interest either in part or in whole without giving reasons.

Documentation/proof is required for all listed requirements.

Submitting false information and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification