VSO - Finance Manager – South Sudan

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 are constantly exploring new ways to use the time, energy and skills of people to make a difference.

VSO helps make change happen. By bringing people together to share skills, build capabilities and promote understanding, we assist the fight against poverty in developing countries.

With a substantial annual budget and significant restricted funding for the first three years, VSO South Sudan – is the newest country programme office to open and will be running three programmes tackling issues of quality in basic services of health and education, and supporting the development of good governance.

We’re looking for a dynamic and influential person to join the South Sudan team to lead in managing the budget.

Your principal responsibility will be for the establishment of new financial systems in a brand new programme, followed by financial oversight and management which will include tasks such as assisting with budget setting and monitoring, dealing with donor contract related matters and regular reporting to the Country Director and UK finance team.

You will work to ensure that donor reporting deadlines and spending within budgets are met, as well as providing technical financial assistance as required.

The position will be line managed directly by the Country Director.

We are looking for a person who is:

• Fully qualified accountant
• Experienced in donor-related financial management and reporting.
• Experienced in financial systems, audits, and budgeting
• A good manager, able to develop strong and effective relationships with programme staff
• Organised and self-motivated and able to achieve results

This is an unaccompanied posting and substantial travel within the country, to/from the regional hub and the UK is expected.

Remuneration: A competitive expatriate remuneration and benefits package.

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).

For more information on VSO visit our website: www.vsointernational.org

Application deadline: 13 January 2012

Interviews: 23 January 2012

VSO is an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community

Oxfam GB - Funding Manager (Somalia) and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Manager (Somalia)

Funding Manager, Somalia

National Level C2

Base: Nairobi

Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 Year)

Who we are

Oxfam GB has been assisting the population of Somalia since the 1960s with interventions focusing mainly on livelihood and public health sectors, including water and sanitation interventions.

The southern Somalia response began in 2005-2006 with the delivery of a humanitarian programme integrating water, sanitation, public health promotion, food security and livelihoods interventions in Lower Shabelle, Benadir/Mogadishu, Lower Juba, Middle Juba and Gedo regions.

Since July 2011, we scaled up our activities with our annual operating budget increasing from 4.5 to 21GBP million due to the drought response. As a result, new donors have been brought on board with more than 25 contracts to manage and several reports to compile which require competent expertise to ensure quality and speedy response to the set timelines.

The role

The person will ensure high quality management of contracts for designated countries including submission of timely and quality reports, amendments to maximise income from our donors and achieve planned Income targets.

He/she will be responsible for building restricted fund-management capacity within programme teams and in consultation with the programme team make regular field visits, particularly to support on contract management related issues.

The person will ensure that all restricted income for specific programmes is correctly recorded according to Oxfam’s internal procedures and that files both electronic and hardcopies are kept up to date and coordinate and share information with Oxford-based staff.

What we are looking for

To be successful in this role you will have at least a Degree in relevant discipline, extensive experience in dealing with funding contracts from a range of institutional donors and posses good numeracy, budgeting and financial reporting skills.

Excellent communication, facilitation and representation skills as well as computer literacy, attention to detail and fluency in English language is a requirement. Ability to work effectively with others in a team situation to achieve fundraising targets and experience of writing/editing proposals and reports are essential.

To apply

If you believe you fit the job and person profiles please send your application to somaliajobs@oxfam.org.uk or apply online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs

The closing date for applications is 20th January, 2012.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Manager, Somalia

National Level C2

Base: Nairobi

Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 Year)

Who we are

Oxfam GB has been assisting the population of Somalia since the 1960s with interventions focusing mainly on livelihood and public health sectors, including water and sanitation interventions.

The southern Somalia response began in 2005-2006 with the delivery of a humanitarian programme integrating water, sanitation, public health promotion, food security and livelihoods interventions in Lower Shabelle, Benadir/Mogadishu, Lower Juba, Middle Juba and Gedo regions.

Since July 2011, Oxfam GB scaled up its humanitarian activities across South Central Somalia, bringing to fore the need for support in setting up and utilization of the Oxfam Somalia design, monitoring and evaluation systems and procedures.

The role

The person will lead on the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems that meet minimum standards and reflect best practice of Oxfam and other organizations, as well as taking into account the key cross-cutting quality issues identified in the Somalia Humanitarian programme strategy.

He/she will be responsible for designing and implementing initiatives with Oxfam staff and partners to ensure that gender, GBV, and other protection concerns are integrated into the programme as per the Somalia Humanitarian Strategy.

The person will also develop systems with programme staff, partners and communities to ensure that there is strong accountability between programme beneficiaries, other stakeholders, and Oxfam

What we are looking for

To be successful in this role you will have a university degree in Social Sciences/Humanities with practical experience in monitoring and evaluation and program management (Masters preferred).

You will bring to this role 3 years of working in designing, managing or reviewing development and/or humanitarian programme.

The person should demonstrate experience and abilities as a trainer and capacity builder in design, monitoring and evaluation using a variety of training methods.

Excellent communication, facilitation and representation skills as well as computer literacy, attention to detail and fluency in English language is a requirement. Ability to work effectively with others in a multicultural team and commitment to the aims and objectives of Oxfam are essential.

To apply

If you believe you fit the job and person profiles please send your application to
somaliajobs@oxfam.org.uk or apply online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs

The closing date for applications is 20th January, 2012

Unga Holdings Limited - Plant Manager

Unga Holdings Limited is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the following position:

Plant Manager

Reporting to the Operations Manager

Job Purpose

• To plan and coordinate cost effective operation of the plant consistent with cost, profit, quality and productivity objectives.

Key Result Areas

• Coordinate production of quality products in line with agreed production plans and cost
• Participate in the formulation of grist to produce products of the required specification at minimum costs
• Ensure operating units are producing at optimum extractions within quality specifications
• Set production targets for the various products and continuously align them to prevailing requirements/conditions.
• Ensure proper maintenance of Plant and Machinery.
• Oversee work performance of staff including their deployment, Learning and Development and welfare in line with company policy.

Knowledge, skills and experience required

• Graduate in Engineering, Business or related field
• Diploma in Milling Technology (preferred)
• Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in Production Management and Plant Operations
• Demonstrated people management skills
• Basic knowledge of Kaizen principles

Candidates meeting the above requirements should forward their applications with current CVs, copies of relevant certificates, present and expected salary to:-

The Group Human Resource Manager
Unga Holdings Limited
Ngano House, 5th Floor
Commercial Street
Nairobi.

Or email: careers@unga.com

Customer Engineer - Electrical / Electronics Engineering

A large technology service company with country wide operation requires fresh graduate with a minimum of Diploma in electrical and or electronic engineering

Position name: Customer Engineer - Electrical / Electronics Engineering

Position Description

The Customer Engineer responds to all customer concerns or problems by resolving them or by escalating them to the Technical/Service Manager.

The Customer Engineer will have ownership of the customer problems or incidents until the situation has been resolved to the customer’s satisfaction and/or within the parameters of the agreed upon Service Level Agreement (SLA).

Education and Experience

Education: A Minimum mean grade of C+ at O level or equivalent is a mandatory requirement.

Training

• An ordinary level diploma or equivalent from a recognized institution in electrical or electronics.
• Computer Skills will be of added advantage.

Experience Preferred: Fresh graduates only

Please send application and CV to: electronics_electricals@yahoo.com by 18-01-2012