Adventist Teachers Training College Mutitu - Principal

The Seventh - day Adventist Church Central Kenya Conference advertises the above post of Principal for Adventist Teachers Training College - Mutitu.

Qualifications

• At least ten years experience as a teacher, three of which in an administrative position.
• Have a Master Degree in Education or continuing.
• Should be an SDA Christian in good and regular standing.
• Five years college teaching experience will be an added advantage.

N/B: Mutitu College is found in Mbooni West District, Machakos County.

Interested applicants to apply to:

The Human Resource Manager
Central Kenya Conference
P.O Box 41352 -00100, Nairobi
(Red Hill Road off Limuru Road – Route 108)

The applications are to reach on or before January 10, 2012

National Water Conservation & Pipeline Corporation (NWCPC) General Managers (Corporate / Legal Services and HR & Admin)

National Water Conservation & Pipeline Corporation (NWCPC) was established under the State Corporations’ Act, Chapter 446 of the Laws of Kenya vide Legal Notice 270 of 24th June, 1988 and is charged with the role of developing water infrastructure in the country.

Following the enactment of the Water Act 2002, the Corporation’s roles changed and it assumed
the following new mandate:

• To develop state schemes and spearhead dam construction for water supplies, flood control and other multi-purpose uses, land drainage and construction of dykes.
• To carry out ground water recharge using flood water.
• To develop new, retain existing and expand bulk water supply to Water Service Boards and other Water Service Providers.
• To drill and equip boreholes.

The Corporation is seeking to recruit suitable, self driven, result oriented, highly motivated and qualified personnel to fill the following vacant positions:

Job Title: General Manager – Corporate / Legal Services

Grade / Scale: NWC 11

Vacancy No: NWCPC/04/2011-12

Position Vacant: 1 Post

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Managing Director, the General Manager will be the head of the department and his/her duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Co-ordinating corporate communication duties such as publicity, advertising, customer care, speeches, special correspondences and the Corporation’s newsletter.
• Co-ordinating protocol matters and maintaining a good corporate image of the Corporation.
• Advising on legal and regulatory matters constitution of the Board, stakeholders meetings and advising on corporate governance.
• Ensuring safe custody of collaterals, chattels and other properties of the Corporation.
• Co-ordinating issuance of legal undertakings, Board meetings and liaising with external lawyers.
• Undertaking budgetary and human resources planning for the department.
• Facilitating proper on-the-job training for all officers in the department as well as supervising, guiding, training and developing staff under him/her.

Required Qualification and Experience

• Must have a Bachelors degree in Law from a recognized University.
• Must have Masters degree in Law from a recognized University.
• Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Must possess a current law practicing certificate.
• Must be registered with the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries (K).
• Should have at least 12 years relevant experience, 3 of them at a senior management level.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record in leadership and management at senior level.
• Competency in computer application skills.

Job Title: General Manager – Human Resources & Administration

Grade / Scale: NWC 11


Vacancy No: NWCPC/05/2011-12

Position Vacant: 1 Post

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Managing Director, the General Manager will be the head of the department and his/her duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Overseeing all recruitment matters, promotion, remuneration, staff training and development, and staff welfare and industrial relations matters and performance management.
• Ensuring proper design and maintenance of Human Resources Information Systems.
• Ensuring regular review of terms and conditions of service for staff.
• Ensuring professional career Planning and succession management.
• Overseeing the management of administration services, namely office services, registry services, management of assets and other allied functions.
• Revision/design of appropriate human resources management and administration policies, procedures and processes.
• Ensuring high standards of discipline amongst staff and that disciplinary procedures are applied uniformly and fairly.
• Ensuring proper implementation of staff retirement and pension schemes.

Required Qualification and Experience

• Must have a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences from a recognized University.
• Must have a Masters degree in Human Resource Management.
• Must have a Higher Diploma in Human Resources Management.
• Should have at least 12 years experience in human resource management field, 3 of them at a senior management level.
• Must be a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (K).

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record in leadership and management at senior level.
• Competency in computer application skills.

Terms of offer:

The appointment will be on a 3 year renewable contract subject to performance.

Successful candidates will enjoy an attractive package commensurate with qualification and experience.

Interested and qualified candidates for any of the above positions should send their applications enclosing certified copies of the following:

• Academic/professional certificates and testimonials.
• A detailed CV stating details of day telephone contacts, e-mail address, current position and remuneration.
• Names and contact of three (3No.) referees.

To the following address on or before 10th January, 2012 at 2.00pm Kenyan time:

The Managing Director
National Water Conservation &
Pipeline Corporation
P. O. Box 30173 – 00100
Nairobi

Only short listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.

NWCPC is an equal opportunity employer

Sales Manager and Accountant Jobs

We are a young and upcoming company involved in the distribution of fast moving consumer goods based in the North Rift.

In order to fulfill our vision of becoming the leading distribution company in East Africa we are inviting applications for the following positions both reporting to the general manager.

1. Sales Manager

Key Roles

• Compilation and implementation of periodic sales budget and marketing plans
• Manage sales force and stockists to grow volume and turnover.
• Increase market penetration and presence
• Compile weekly and monthly sales reports
• Eliminate stock outs situations
• Provision of accurate market intelligence information

Skills and attributes

• Minimum O level with a diploma in sales and marketing from a reputable college
• Must be Computer literate
• Excellent team player
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• At least 3 years relevant experience in first moving consumer goods in a competitive environment
• A valid class C driving license with 2 years unbroken experiences.
• Ability to train and coach the sales team.
• Must be over 28 years

2. Accountant

Key roles and responsibilities

• Preparation of annual and period financial plans forecasts
• Productions of monthly financial reports including profit and loss accounts, cash flow and balance sheet
• Financial evaluation of business initiatives
• Installation if internal controls and monitoring adherence to ensure the assets of the company are secure,
• Management of working capital and
• Maintain the company’s books of accounts and the fixed assets register.
• Supervise installation and use of software packages
• Manage and train staff working under him.
• Take charge of the filling of statutory returns

Skills and attributes

• Minimum O Level and must be holder of CPA Part II or equivalent
• 3 years experience of which at least 2 year at managerial level in a busy accounting department
• Computer literate with practical experience on the use of accounting packages
• Able to produce accounts and financial statements independently of supervision and file statutory returns
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Person of high integrity and able to command the respect at all levels, team player with good communication skill
• Should be focused and a strategic thinker able to do the right things at the right time.
• Must be over 28 years of age

The right candidates able to demonstrates ability to meet the qualifications given should submit applications attaching certificates, detailed CV indicating current position, qualifications remuneration, current certificate of good conduct, two guarantors and three references to reach us not later than Wednesday 4th January 2012.

DN/A. 1197
P.O. Box 49010-00100, GPO,
Nairobi

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - Travel Assistant

Job title: Travel Assistant

Unit / dept / delegation: Administration, East Africa Regional Representation, Nairobi

Reports to: Senior Travel Officer

Purpose

To assist the in the delivery of travel services to the East Africa Regional Representation, country delegations, and Partner National Societies with high standards and in a timely and customer – friendly manner that ensures both cost-effectiveness and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist travel officer to build working relationships with the travel service providers and/or their agent(s) to ensure efficient and uninterrupted service provision.
• Communicate the travel process to all travellers to ensure adherence to procedures and controls.
• Facilitate the issuance of all Travel Authorisation Forms (TAF) and confirm the accuracy of the information provided. Enforce procedures through dialogue with budget holders and the respective travellers.
• Research and obtained travel options from travel agent(s) and make this available to the traveller to ensure the most efficient, cost effective routing is used.
• Ensure all hotel bookings, airport transfers and other travel requirements are duly booked, executed, processed and communicated.
• Provide support for programmes in sourcing and managing workshops, travel, and accommodation issues in collaboration with the travel officer.
• Claim reimbursements for unused tickets and manage potential complaints and compensation claim from travellers.
• Prepare daily pick-ups/drop offs schedules, amending whenever necessary and ensuring its timely submission to logistics for necessary action.
• Prepare statistics of the number, frequency, type and value of services rendered for cost recovery, reporting and information sharing.
• Prepare a monthly report of all travel scheduled and match with travel agent(s) statement to ensure all invoices received and avoid double charging.
• Ensure that all personal travel is authorised by finance prior to booking of the ticket
• Maintain proper filing records for all travel documentation
• Carry out any other assignments that may be delegated.

Duties applicable to all staff

• Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation's goals.
• Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross Red Crescent principles.
• Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.

Person Specification

Education

• Diploma in Public Relations, International Relations, Administration Travel, Procurement/Logistics or any relevant field.

Experience

• 3 years or more experience in administration, ticketing and travel and in any other relevant office support areas

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge of customer care
• Proficiency in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and experience in handling of web based management systems.

Language

• Fluency in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili

Character Qualities

• Ability and willingness to counsel and help others
• Ability to work in a team, and occasionally under strict deadlines
• High degree of integrity, discretion, and personal conduct
• Flexible and adaptable to changing working conditions
• Self-motivated, with good judgment and initiative
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Sensitivity to diversity
• Good level of attention to detail
• Pleasant personality

Submission of applications:

Applications should be submitted by email to zonehr.easternafrica@ifrc.org; to be received not later than 15 October 2011.

Kindly note that due to the large volumes of applications received;

1. Only e-mail applications will be accepted

2. Only short listed candidates will be contacted