Mumias Sugar Company Business Systems Analyst (SAP - Finance / Sales & Distribution)

Mumias Sugar Company Limited is the leading sugar manufacturer in Kenya accounting for about 60% of domestic sugar output in Kenya. In its industry leadership role MSC has diversified into Power production and currently produces 38MW of electricity of which 26MW is exported to the National Grid. To ensure sustainability in its future the company is in the process of establishing Ethanol Distillation and Water bottling plants.

MSC has employed Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to drive and support its business operations. The company successfully implemented mySAP ERP ECC 5.0 with key functionalities in Inventory Management, Procurement, Financials & Control, Production Planning, Plant Maintenance, Sales & Distribution, and Quality Management.

We are seeking a talented individual to fill the role of:-

Information Technology

Business Systems Analyst (SAP - Finance / Sales & Distribution)

The role holder reports to the Senior Business Systems Analyst

Role Purpose:

To analyze and understand business processes and technology needs; and to identify, implement and support ICT solutions that deliver appropriate business benefits within agreed schedules and budgets

Principal Accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain an in-dept understanding of business processes
• Identify opportunities for application of ICT solutions to solve business problems
• Undertake scoping, planning, resourcing, and budgeting for approved project activities in conjunction with business process owners and ICT management
• Deliver project objectives within time and budget
• Perform application administration tasks for SAP FI, CO and SD
• Provide SAP FI, CO and SD support to users in the business processes
• Work with business process owners to understand and implement ICT-enabled change in business processes so as to achieve strategic objectives

Person Profile and Key Competencies:

• A bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business, IT, Engineering, or related equivalent
• 2-4 years of business-facing ICT experience in analysis, design, implementation, maintenance, and support of SAP FI, CO, and SD
• Certification in SAP FI/CO and/or SD is a definite advantage
• Knowledge and experience in business process design and systems development
• Skills in project management, change management and lifecycle planning
• Working knowledge of Oracle database and application development tools
• Of unquestionable character and integrity
• Effective communications, influencing, and negotiation skills
• Analytical problem solving skills
• With a passion to ensure business benefits are realized through technology

Applicants should email ONLY an application letter and CV to jobs@mumias-sugar.com.

Email size should be less than 10MB

University of Nairobi - Project Doctor Project Paeditrician, PRIME K Project Driver and MP3 Youth Project Field Study Coordinator

Applications are invited for the following positions:

1. Department of Clinical Medicine & Therapeutics-PACT- CoE PROJECT

a) Project Doctor (Internal Medicine)

1 Position

AC/12/544/11

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(CHS)

Applicants should be holders of a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) and MMed (Internal Medicine) degrees from a recognized University and registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists’ Board with a valid practice license.

A certificate of specialist recognition is not mandatory.

Those hoping to obtain an M.Med (Internal Medicine) degree by August 2011 will be considered.

Those with a degree in Public Health will have an added advantage.

Prior work experience in the field of HIV Programming within the public sector will be an added advantage.

Computer literacy is desirable.

The successful candidate will be involved in providing higher level HIV Care and Treatment services, training, mentorship, support supervision and quality improvement among other technical responsibilities.

Please note that this will be a full-time position and will be on a one year contract terms, renewable on mutual agreement.

b) Project Paeditrician

1 Position

AC/12/545/11

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Applicants should be holders of a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) and MMed (Paediatrics) degrees from a recognized University and registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists’ Board with a valid practice license.

Applicants with PMTC, Paediatric/ Adult ART HIV training, research and /or work experience in HIV/AIDS care and treatment will have an added advantage. Prior work experience in the field of HIV programming or project management within the public sector will be an added advantage.

Reporting to the Chairman of Department, through the CO- PIs , the successful candidate will be expected to assist in the coordination of technical activities including mentorship and supervision in HIV prevention, care and treatment with PACT Nairobi supported sites.

He/she will also handle proposal writing and preparation of monthly and quarterly reports to the donor.

Please note that this will be a full-time position and will be on a one year contract terms, renewable on mutual agreement.

2. Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology- PRIME – K Project

Driver

1 Post

AD/12/546/11-(CHS)

Applicants should be holders of at least O level education, clean driving license class A, B, C, E, PSV license.

The successful candidate must have skills and knowledge in safe and courteous driving, with at least 5 years experience in a similar position. Basic motor vehicle mechanic training will be an added advantage.

The successful candidate will be expected to transport project personnel, trainees, supplies and equipment , pick up visitors, ensure proper maintenance of vehicles and carry out messenger duties.

Please note that the appointment is on a one year contract term renewable on mutual agreement.

3. Institute of Tropical & Infectious Diseases (UNITID) - MP3 Youth Project

Field Study Coordinator

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AD/12/547/11

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Applicants should be holders of at least a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology or its equivalent.

They must have at least three (3) years relevant experience on HIV/AIDS issues.

They must be computer proficient and show evidence of good leadership, management and communication skills and also knowledge in Qualitative Research.

The successful candidate will be expected to:-

• Supervise field staff, ensure appropriate data is collected and uploaded, leadership of field activities;
• Make monthly reports of project activities and expenses;
• Order supplies and ensure appropriate custody;
• Liaise with relevant offices including local administration, Ministry of health and University of Nairobi to facilitate study administration and implementation;
• Liaise with Project Administrator with regards to study purchases and any other administrative issues;
• Keep clear records of all financial transactions;
• Keep the Principal Investigators updated ton all administrative , research and financial matters;
• Any other duty that may be assigned by Principal Investigator from time to time.
• Please note that the appointment is on a one year contract term renewable on mutual agreement.

Note:

1. Applicants should submit seven (7) of the above supporting documents and applications letter.

2. Applications and related documents should be forwarded through the applicants’ Heads of Departments and applicants should state their current designations and salaries and other Benefits attached to those designations. They should quote post reference codes as shown for each posts in the advertisement.

3. Applicants should also send soft copies of the cover letter, CVs and certificates to principal-chs@uonbi.ac.ke. Please note that this is a mandatory requirement.

4. Applications (Hard copies) should be addressed as per the codes below:-

CHS the Principal, College of Health Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: Friday, 6th January 2012

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Kenya Country Office - Education Programme Officer Job Vacancy - Lodwar, Kenya

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

Kenya Country Office

Vacancy Announcement – Temporary Appointment

Education Programme Officer – NOB (Lodwar)

Date of Issue: 09 December 2011

Closing Date: 22 December 2011

Applications are hereby invited from qualified candidates to fill the above Temporary position in the Education Section. The duration of the appointment is eleven (11) months.

Purpose of the Post: Under the overall guidance of the Lodwar Residence Project Officer and the emergency education focal point in Nairobi, the programme officer will be accountable for the development, design, planning, implementation, management, and monitoring of the education programme in Turkana, including the Kakuma Refugee Camp, in addition to other neighbouring northern arid lands.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Technical Support:

• Support capacity building within the education sector workshops and trainings to enhance quality education;
• Provide technical inputs to education partners and Implementation partners (IPs);
• Provision of data and identification of requirements of mobile, regular, and boarding primary schools as well as preschools;
• Update and improve the education database for Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) areas to include the most recent information and to manage the data on the drought response supplies for different districts (e.g., education kits, ECD kits and Boarding Kits);
• Support for development, implementation and documentation of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPRP) at district level in targeted districts; and
• Support in identification and development of contracts and project proposals (i.e., Small Scale Funding Agreement) for IPs in Turkana and neighboring arid districts.

2. Implementation and Monitoring Intervention

• Implement and monitor UNICEF-MOE education activities coordinating with other UNICEF sections (e.g., WASH C4D, Child Protection); and
• Monitor and analyze education interventions to ensure that the achievements of objectives are consistent with the UNICEF-MOE Rolling Work Plan and UNICEF-IP contracts. Consult and undertake necessary action required for meeting programme/project results.

3. Coordination and Communication:

• Co-lead the sub-national education emergency cluster with the District Education Officers.
• In collaboration with UNHCR and other education partners, strengthen mechanisms to address Education in emergencies in and around Kakuma refugee camp.
• Liaise with other sectoral clusters, including Health, WASH and Child protection to ensure issues of importance to the education sector are addressed by them.
• Update of the information on the emergency interventions on a daily and weekly basis to the information officer and emergency focal point in the UNICEF Nairobi office.

4. Resource Mobilization, Partnerships and Advocacy

• Prepare and support planning, implementation and feedback for UNICEF National Committees and other visitors in Turkana including the preparation of the briefing note in collaboration with the Communication and other sections in UNICEF.
• Identify advocacy issues affecting refugee education. Sustain advocacy for the right of children and youth to education in Dadaab and host community;
• Effectively mobilize and leverage Turkana level partnership and resources to implement the defined activities by the joint work plan; and
• Draft at least two fund-raising proposals in collaboration with the UNICEF EYP section in Nairobi

Annual Work Plan areas covered:

The main supporting intermediate Result is Intermediate Result 3: Emergency, and Intermediate Result 1 Access. Other Intermediate Results are also covered.

Expected Deliverables:

1. Updated Education Database for Turkana
2. Completed District level EPRPs in target districts
3. Programme Monitoring Tool, listing key programmatic information such as activities, partners, DCT and other financial status, and monitoring visits.
4. Daily and Weekly situation report.
5. Monitoring reports.

Desired Background and Experience

1. Knowledge in various education sub-sectors (e.g. ECDE, Primary, Secondary, Out-of-school youth, life skills, vocational education, education finance, EMIS, curriculum, Child-Friendly School practices).
2. Demonstrable ability to work with diverse groups of stakeholders and to develop consensus and partnerships;
3. Demonstrable technical expertise in education in emergencies and development, early recovery and post crisis transition. An understanding and training in Inter-Agency Network for Education in emergency (NEE) Minimum Standards for education in emergencies would be an added advantage;
4. Capacity to present ideas in a clear, concise and convincing manner while listening to and acknowledging other people’s perspectives.
5. IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
6. Willingness/ability to be stationed in Dadaab and travel to field locations.

Required Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years of significant experience in education development and emergency education and minimum three-year experience in management. Experience in Education Cluster Coordination and Education and Disaster Risk Reduction in Education.

Language: Fluency in English (verbal and writing) and another UN language preferred.

Competencies: Solid analytical, organizational, negotiating, advocacy and planning skills.

Interested and suitable candidates should ensure they forward their applications (P11 Form) along with their curricula vitae (internal candidates should attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports), to:

The Human Resources Specialist
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org

Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/EDU/2011-31” in the email subject

“Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply”

Zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse

UNICEF is a smoke-free environment

Greif East Africa Limited - Factory Manager

Our client, a successful manufacturer covering the East African Region, seeks to fill the position of Factory Manager.

Roles duties and expertise required are as below:

Main Purpose of Job

Manage the operational aspects of the factory comprising multiple production processes and ancillary operations to ensure that customer delivery and quality expectations are adequately met and wherever possible exceeded through the maximization and continuous improvement of systems, labour, machinery and efficient utilization of materials.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead a multifunctional team comprising of production, quality, safety, maintenance and logistics ensuring that roles and responsibilities are understood and managed in relation to the operation and Greif's core activities.
• Demonstrate knowledge and support of Greif s mission and values.
• Communicate the goals and objectives of the organization effectively.
• Establish consistency in the application of operating standards and awareness/compliance with safety, health and environmental legislation.
• Ensure OSH Act compliance for the facility with particular emphasis on the use of PPE by all employees and that appropriate guarding and safety mechanisms are in place and working through the promotion of good safety practices and habits.
• Continuously improve the operation's performance through the application of lean manufacturing concepts, techniques and processes as outlined in the Greif Business System.
• Develop group skills in Operational Excellence through effective training and coaching.
• Coordinate, guide and review daily, weekly and monthly plant production, maintenance and administrative activities.
• Ensure positive employee relations through employee performance reviews and develop/ monitor personal development plan for direct reports.
• Provide input for strategic business and project goals as well as capital expenditure planning.
• Control expenditure in adherence to the operational budget and in line with activity
• Facilitate and coordinate activities with other departments and functions.
• Support communication/negotiations with suppliers, contractors, customers and stakeholders to ensure alignment to the plant objectives.
• Other duties/projects as may be assigned.

Education

• Appropriate tertiary qualification

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years management experience in a similar role in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the Factories Act.

If you meet the above please send a letter outlining your capability as well as a detailed cv to the address below, not later than 21st December, 2011:

Email: vacancies@tmskenya.com