Monday, 12 December 2011

IFC - Senior Investment Officer, Investment Officer and Investment Analysts

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries. We create opportunity for people to escape poverty and improve their lives.

We do so by providing financing to help businesses employ more people and supply essential services, by mobilizing capital from others, and by delivering advisory services to ensure sustainable development.

IFC’s Global Financial Markets Department supports projects in numerous financial subsectors, builds local financial institutions and introduces new financing instruments to develop efficient financial systems.

The Department is recruiting investment analysts and investment officers at different levels of seniority with 1 to10+ years of relevant experience in sourcing, structuring and negotiating new investment projects, as well as in portfolio management of existing projects in the financial sector.

1 Senior Investment Officer (pos nr: 112406)

1 Investment Officer (pos nr: 112405)

5 Investment Analysts (pos nr: 112400)

All positions require a solid educational background, strong technical skills and investment transaction experience, a proven track record of successful client relationship management and excellent communication and negotiation skills in English, ideally combined with French.

The positions are based in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Accra, Dakar, Johannesburg, Nairobi, and Lagos.

For full job descriptions and to apply on-line, please visit IFC’s career website at:
www.ifc.org/careers.

Deadline is January 9, 2012

Kenya Airways - Direct Entry Captains for Embraer E170/190 Fleets Job Advertisement

Kenya Airways is truly the Pride of Africa. Our global network now reaches 56 destinations, 45 of which are spread across the Africa continent.

With a modern fleet of 33 aircrafts, including four Boeing 777 series, makes us one the youngest fleets in Africa.

Kenya Airways opens a world of opportunity across the continent, creating sustainable development by connecting its people and businesses within Africa and around the world.

At Kenya Airways we believe our greatest asset is our people. When you join Kenya Airways we provide you with training and all the systems and tools you require to perform.

And best of all, we provide an environment that enables each and every one of our employees to achieve their full potential.

As part of our ambitious growth plan, we seek to employ suitably qualified Kenyan citizens as Direct Entry Captains for Embraer E170/190 Fleets.

Job Requirements:
  • Minimum 4,000 hours including 2000hrs P1 plus 500hrs on Type (or similar aircraft)
  • Current on type
  • Valid ATPL and Instrument rating
  • Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate
  • At least level 4 English
In addition, to excel in our team, you will have these competencies:-
  • Sound judgment
  • Ability to lead
  • Customer oriented approach
  • Excellent communicator
  • High level of integrity and team spirit.
If you would wish to be considered for these positions, please visit the Kenya Airways Web Site: www.kenya-airways.com and click on Careers to apply to reach us not later than 30th December 2011

International Rescue Committee (IRC) - Country Director

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kenya serves vulnerable populations in the Turkana and Garissa regions as well as in Eastleigh, Nairobi.

The IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive primary health care, nutrition, protection, peace building, water and sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and HIV/AIDS and prevention and response to gender based violence.

Applications are invited for the position of:

Country Director - Kenya

The Country Director, Kenya will provide the strategic vision and leadership for the Kenya country program.

S/he is responsible for ensuring the design and delivery of quality programs, donor and government relations, fundraising and budget management, security and operations management, and developing a motivated and professional team.

Reporting to the Regional Director, the Country Director will work closely with, and receive support from regional and headquarters program technical units, safety and security services, regional finance and operations staff.

This position is fully accompanied, based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Management
  • Working closely with the Regional Director, and regional team, develop a strategic direction and plan for the country program
  • Ensure that structures and systems are in compliance with IRC standards, and that they support program delivery and promote management coordination and efficiency throughout the country program
Program Quality & Development
  • Develop program strategies in accordance with IRCs mission and program framework
  • Ensure the consistent use of well managed assessment, design and proposal development processes
  • Promote a team approach and positive learning environment utilizing headquarters, country program and operations staff and partners to consistently enhance the quality of design and implementation
Key Partner & Donor Relations
  • Develop IRC as a partner of choice for major local and international donors
  • Develop and maintain a high level of understanding of donor priorities, country plans and planned funding initiatives
  • Maintain and expand participation with key donors, host government, local stakeholders and relevant policy and coordinating bodies
Fundraising and Budget Management
  • Ensure submission of appropriate, timely high quality proposals and lead required donor negotiations
  • Monitor and identify appropriate sources for match fund requirements and coverage of funding gaps
  • Provide timely and effective oversight of the financial position of the country program including identification and implementation of required changes to match funding levels
  • Maintain effective and coordinated budget monitoring processes for grant funds and discretionary funds
Security & Operations Management
  • In coordination with the Regional Security Advisor ensure that the security management plan for the country program is updated and ensure the consistent monitoring and analysis of the security environment and adherence by all staff to the IRC security protocols and procedures
  • Working with country senior management team ensure the development, implementation and monitoring of financial and operational policy and procedures to ensure constant compliance with IRC and donor policies across the program
  • Promote coordination and teamwork between program and operations staff to improve quality of proposal submissions and program delivery
Human Resource Management, Staff Development & Retention
  • Develop a positive work environment for all staff supported by a professional level human resource management function
  • Support and hold management staff accountable for providing staff development opportunities and planning
Requirements:
  • Graduate degree in relevant field;
  • At least ten years of international work experience covering both emergency and post-conflict development programming;
  • Extensive program development and fund raising experience, prior experience with European, US and international donors;
  • Strong human resource management skills;
  • Previous budget and fiscal oversight responsibilities;
  • A keen understanding of political complexities in the region, as they relate to post conflict recovery;
  • Ability to work and live in a complex environment.
Please apply at www.rescue.org/careers on or before 26th December 2011

IRC leading the way from harm to home.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability

VSO Jitolee - Country Director - Rwanda

Country Director - Rwanda

Change the way we make a difference…

VSO is a development organisation that has been working through volunteers to fight poverty for more than fifty years and we are the leading organisation in the field. We work in almost 50 countries and we are constantly exploring new ways to use the time, energy and skills of people to make a difference.

VSO has a new strategy and we are looking for a country director in Rwanda to help us breathe life into it. This is your chance to play a decisive role in shaping the way our operations in Rwanda look for years to come.

Working together with a highly-motivated team, you will translate our new strategy into lasting, meaningful improvements in the lives of the country’s poorest people.

You will work with our strategic partners to shape our goals, create national strategy, raise our profile, network with government agencies, donors and other international agencies, and generally be a walking, talking embodiment of our values and vision.

You will also support our volunteers, manage our people, take responsibility for financial and resource management and legal compliance.

An experienced senior manager, you will have successfully managed development or humanitarian programmes at a country level before. You will have excellent leadership, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Your experience of project-management will be key to your success in planning, resourcing and implementing our innovative programmes.

Experience securing external funding and grants is essential.

As well as a competitive salary, the package includes comprehensive health and pension benefits. You will be well supported with accommodation, children’s education and relocation costs if you are recruited from another country.

Applications

Please submit a CV and a cover letter to HR at recruitment@vsoint.org

Please quote the job title on the subject line.

The cover letter should detail the reasons you believe you are most suitable for the role and outline your current salary, benefits package and your salary expectations. Please include telephone and email contact and details of two referees (one of whom should be your current or most recent employer).

VSO is an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

Due to anticipated interest in this post, only short-listed candidates will receive a response.

Closing Date: 4th January 2012

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