RTI - Senior Procurement Specialist (Regional Office)

RTI International is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. 

With a worldwide staff of more than 2,500, RTI offers innovative research, development, and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services. Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as the first scientific organization in and centerpiece of Research Triangle Park. 

We are seeking to recruit candidate for the position of Senior Procurement Specialist in the Regional Office – Africa.

The Senior Procurement Specialist is the key representative in the Regional Office on

procurement activities on behalf of the organization.

The day to day activities of this position encompass all aspects of supply chain management, from market research and supplier identification to logistics and post procurement support.

This position will act as a primary resource to ensure that all project and corporate purchases are made according to RTI/USAID/FAR rules and regulations as well as aligned with strategic sourcing initiatives where global agreements / contracts are available. 

This position will also be responsible for the administration of RTI’s procurement policies and procedures in all project offices including the facilitation of related education and training programs.

This position requires candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and 10 years’ related experience or an MA degree and 6 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. French Language proficiency desired. 

This position will be located in the RTI Regional Office, Nairobi, Kenya and support approximately 15 countries spanning East, Central, West and South of Africa.

For more detail and to submit a cover letter and up-to-date CV, please follow the link www.rti.org/job13790

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. 

This position does not attract international allowances. 

Previous applicants to this position need not reapply. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Audit Manager

Baker Tilly Merali’s Certified Public Accountants is an established firm of accountants being formed in 1983.

Our rapidly expanding practice has vacancies for audit managers who are also going to be responsible to oversee our sister practices in Dubai, Kigali and Kampala.

Candidates should be dynamic, energetic with a strong quantitative background. 

They will be fully compliant with all IFAC requirements, qualified (ACA, ACCA, CPA) with at least 5 years post qualification experience in an audit environment, with at least 3 years as

an Audit Manager.

Successful managers would require a full knowledge of IFRS, audit file reviews, various types of public sector consultancies, and most of all know how to manage a workforce of 40 staff.

The candidate will be responsible for the day to day management of our Nairobi office. Also they would be expected to travel, for a periods of up to 3 months, to our associated offices. We expect that they shall assume a leadership role and be responsible for the management of a designated client portfolio.

Interested candidates should email their CV (3 pages) and evidence of current remuneration to reception2@meraliscpa.com

Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements need apply.

Also offices at: Kigali, Kampala, Dubai, Lusaka, Colombo, Maldives

Oxfam - Finance Manager - Wajir, Kenya

Finance Manager

Location: Wajir, Kenya

Contract: Fixed Term 6 months, National

About Us

Oxfam’s Kenya Programme is a complex programme that incorporates both rapid and slow onset emergencies as well as longer term development and policy work. 

Oxfam Kenya applies a one programme approach which means it has multiple activities that support a holistic approach to humanitarian, development and advocacy for long

lasting change in poverty reduction.

Oxfam in Kenya works in the north, principally in Turkana, Dadaab and Wajir. To support the Programme team Oxfam is seeking to recruit a Finance Manager, for its field office in Wajir.

The Role

The Finance Manager will act as the lead person within the Wajir programme team for all financial matters and will be expected to liaise with the Nairobi Office concerning all Wajir programme and partner financial issues. 

As the post holder you will consistently review the programme’s finance needs on a regular basis and make recommendations for changes to ensure best practice and provide regular capacity building of finance skills to all existing and newly recruited staff as well as partner staffs. 

As the Finance Manager you will supervise the preparation of accurate and timely monthly floats ensure clear internal audit trails as well as the preparation/maintenance of accounts for external audits. 

S/he will be expected to provide input in the program budgeting process as well as in proposal writing. 

As FM you will ensure that donor requirements, policies and procedures are met across the programme as well as the timely preparation of cash top up requests to the Nairobi Office in collaboration with the partnership officer. 

In liaison with the country Finance Manager, you will advise programme management of any changes/developments in government policies, statutory and legal requirements in Kenya with regard to the finance function. 

Finally you will maintain an overview of Oxfam policy, systems and procedures relevant to finance and ensure that developments are communicated and implemented appropriately through regular reviews.

What we are looking for

To be successful in this role, you will have a university degree in finance coupled with accountancy professional qualification i.e. completed ACCA alongside proven extensive experience in finance management and/or coordination in an international non- governmental organization. 

You will have experience of managing teams, including good training and coaching skills and a willingness to support development of others. 

You will posses well developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations. 

Your computer literacy and analytical skills will be excellent. 

Good negotiation, diplomacy, communication, planning and coaching skills will be a requirement for this role.

To apply

If you believe you fit the profile, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post and including daytime telephone contact and two referees, preferably your current line managers to kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk quoting Finance Manager by 29th December 2011

Tribe Hotel - Food & Beverage Manager

We are looking for an experienced Food & Beverage Manager with passion, dedication, commitment to excellence, and with drive to go above and beyond.

You will be responsible for the operational and financial performance of the Food & Beverage operations (restaurant/bar, room service, and banquet & conferencing sections) of our Hotel. 

As the Food and Beverage manager you should have Masters/Bachelors Degree/ in Food and Beverage Management/ Hotel Management or equivalent qualification. 

At least 6 years experience in a reputable 5 star rated hotel, 3 of which should be in a

similar capacity.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result in automatic disqualification 

All applicants should include a reliable email address, day-time telephone contact and must be accompanied with a detailed CV, colour photo and copies of relevant certificates. 

Send your application not later than 30/12/2011 to: careers@tribehotel-kenya.com