African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) - Research Assistants

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization that carries out policy relevant research on population, health, education and development issues facing sub-Saharan Africa.

The Center seeks to recruit two Program Assistants, one will be based in the Operations Division and the other in the Research Division.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Division Leader’s office and respond to queries in his/her absence;
• Schedule appointments for the Division Leader and other members of the team as necessary;
• Review mails, respond to routine enquiries and draft responses for the division;
• Manage meetings of the division, including preparing documentation and taking minutes as necessary;
• Identify action points during meetings and follow up with the concerned parties to ensure that action is taken;
• Maintain an effective record and filing system for contacts, project activities, correspondences, and documents for quick and easy reference;
• Develop schedules and analysis to help review products from various units within the division;
• Ensure confidentiality of information in Division Leader’s office;
• Provide support in formatting of reports;
• Assist in proposal development process taking responsibility for administrative sections of proposals developed within the division and ensuring all application requirements are met;
• Assist in reviewing fee notes and organizing for contract preparations within the Division;
• Manage conference and workshop logistics by preparing draft budgets, making travel and hotel bookings, sending invitations, preparing workshop materials and arranging for per diems;
• Assist with division financial management, including assisting with monitoring of the division budget expenditure;
• Maintain grant reporting schedules of the division in the Project Management System (PMS) and follow-up on project reports to ensure submission by due dates;
• Help in monitoring project implementation including review of burn rates on the online management accounting system and seeking from the division teams the rationale for projects that are delayed;
• Maintain an effective record and filing system for contacts, donor correspondences and related documents; and
• Support where appropriate in the planning and execution of the identified fundraising campaigns.

Essential Skills

• First degree in commerce, business administration or the social sciences;
• 3 years of relevant experience in a busy office, preferably an NGO;
• Good planning, financial and organizational skills;
• Good computer skills;
• Excellent communication skills in English (both written and verbal). Knowledge of French will be an added advantage; and
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Time management, with multiple priorities;
• Detail oriented, discreet, tactful, courteous;
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, juggle tasks, meet deadlines;
• Initiative and innovation in assessing situations, troubleshooting, conflict resolution, teambuilding; and
• Some basic qualification in accountancy is desired for the operations division.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply enclosing a detailed CV, quoting current and expected salary and providing contact details of three referees to the address below by 20th January, 2012.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The position will be for an initial period of 3 years and is renewable based on performance.

Please indicate the position you are applying for including preferred division on the envelop or on the subject line for those applying by email (jobs@aphrc.org).

The Human Resources Officer
African Population and Health Research Center
P.O. Box 10787-00100 GPO, Nairobi
www.aphrc.org

MFI - Chief Executive Officer

A progressive and fast growing MFI accessing financial services to entrepreneurs in 15 counties namely Bungoma, Embu, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Laikipia, Machakos, Meru, Muranga, Nairobi, Nakuru, Nandi, Nyeri, Tharaka Nithi, Trans Nzoia and Uasin Gishu invites suitable applicants for the following position:

Chief Executive Officer

The position reports to the Board of Directors on organization’s program activities and administrative functions; Is responsible for developing corporate policies, business plans, proposals and budgets; formulation of best practice principles; implementation of best practice human capital management policies; managing organization finances and liaison with stakeholders.

Job Requirements:

• Applicants must have a first degree in a business or related field (candidates with Masters’ degree will have an added advantage);
• Have a minimum of 8 years experience in managing a successful Microfinance Institution and a good understanding of the MFI act;
• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as Bankers Realm, Loan Performer and proficiency in MS Office; Minimum age of 35 years;
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili;
• Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Ability to work with diverse group of people;
• Attention to detail and ability to multi task;
• Financial management, proposal and report writing skills;
• Full understanding of enterprise value chain systems and concepts and ability to manage risks in a financial institution;
• Ability to make independent decisions;
• Meticulous and detail oriented and ability to ensure quality service delivery in operations including compliance with organization’s mission, vision and objectives.

The position is on a three - year renewable performance based employment contract.

Interested applicants should send their application letter, resume, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, names and contacts of three referees, current and expected remuneration and a day telephone contact to the undersigned on or before January 25th, 2012:

DN.A/2002
P.O. Box 49010, 00100
GPO-Nairobi.

Kindly note that only short listed candidates will be contacted

Chemelil Sugar Company - Marketing Manager, Chemist and Medical Laboratory Technician

Our Company is a leading sugar miller with a heritage spanning over forty years, situated along Awasi-Nandi Hills road (About 55km from Kisumu).

We seek for suitable qualified and experienced Kenyan citizens who are dynamic, self motivated and results oriented candidates for the following positions.

Marketing Manager

Reporting to Head of Marketing

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement new sales channels for growing sales and achievement of targets.
• Drive brand volumes through an effective route-to market and distribution network.
• Collect customer feedback and other information on competition and market changes.
• Continuously analyse sales performance and co-ordinate all sales activities and projects to ensure desired results.
• Develop and implement sales incentive schemes for sales force and distributors.
• Monitor and manage brand performance in the market.
• Monitor and analyse factors affecting brand performance and design strategies for improvement.
• Address and ensure the resolution of customer complaints.
• Manage and reconcile sugar stocks to ensure brand/product availability in the market.
• Conduct market research to identify requirements for current and future products.
• Implement a company-wide go-to-market plan, working with all departments to execute.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Commerce (Marketing option) plus a Diploma in Business Administration.
• Membership to a relevant Professional body like the Marketing Society of Kenya or Chartered Institute of Marketing.
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant working experience in Senior Marketing or Sales Management position.

Chemist

Reporting to Process Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Implement FIFO principle in cane handling to avoid deterioration in the factory yard.
• Monitor hourly process parameters and ensure set targets are achieved.
• Prepare work programme at commencement of shift to avoid material congestion and maximize sugar production.
• Liaise with the Shift Engineer to sustain adequate supply of steam and injection water to the Process house.
• Monitor compliance to safe working conditions of shift personnel and safety of equipment.
• Coordinate operations at the evaporation, clarification, filtration, sugar house and bagging stations to avoid downtime.
• Monitor and control usage of process chemical and materials.
• Process and bag high quality sugar that meets the Kenya Bureau of Standards requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science and Technology, Chemistry or equivalent.
• Minimum three (3) years relevant working experience gained in food manufacturing concern.

Medical Laboratory Technician

Reporting to Medical Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse specimen from patients as prescribed and submit the findings timely.
• Maintain accurate medical laboratory register/records.
• Initiate procurement of medical laboratory reagents timely.
• Maintain clean laboratory equipments.
• Store laboratory re-agents appropriately.
• Schedule working roster and supervise laboratory staff to ensure that duties are performed as required.
• Prepare accurate periodic reports.
• Offer counseling and VCT services to staff, their dependants and the surrounding community.
• Safely dispose used specimen, reagents and solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
• Minimum three (3) years relevant experience.
• Membership of relevant professional body such as Medical Laboratory Technician and Technologist Board.

If you meet the above criteria, please send an application letter with a detailed curriculum vitae stating your age, position, current salary and benefits, expected salary, day time telephone number and addresses of three referees to reach the undersigned by 23rd January, 2012.

Our Vision: To be the Company of choice in the manufacturing of sugar and related products in the region.

Managing Director
Chemelil Sugar Company Limited
P.O. Box 1649
Kisumu

E-mail: info@chemsugar.co.ke

Tetra Pak - Warehouse and Distribution Manager

As a world leading company in food processing and packaging, Tetra Pak’s motto ‘PROTECTS WHAT’S GOODTM’ reflects the philosophy upon which we conduct our business in order to make food safe and available, everywhere.

Operating in more than 165 markets with over 20,000 employees, Tetra Pak believes in responsible industry leadership, creating profitable growth in harmony with good corporate citizenship and a sustainable approach to business.

We work closely with our suppliers and customers on preferred processing and packaging solutions to provide convenient, innovative and environmentally sound products to millions of people worldwide.

Warehouse and Distribution Manager

The focus of this position is working with and through others, building and maintaining relationships and working closely and accurately within established guidelines, structures and policies. There is a need for an effective communicator, someone who is able to stimulate and motivate others.

Detail work is a major focus of the job and those details need to be handled quickly, correctly and efficiently. The job involves managing others, therefore, following up carefully and closely is required to ensure both correct work and maintenance of the relationships.

Scope of the Job

The Warehouse & Distribution Manager plans who reports to the Supply Chain Manager, directs and administers all aspects of the warehouse operations. In addition they will oversee the enforcement of all warehouse procedures and practice, as well as act as the interlaces with internal and external stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities:

Inventory Control

• Be responsible for inventory control, inventory report and ownership of physical inventory including accuracy of stock.
• Ensures effective monitoring of stock and possible expiration dates to help minimize loss due to obsolescence.
• Ensure that all inventory movements are accompanied by necessary system transactions on-line.
• Organize, plan and manage periodical stock taking including daily cycle counts.
• Maintain, manage and be accountable for the warehouse expense budget.
• Review and resolve discrepancies related to stocks.

Operational Performance and Improvement

• Ensure fast turn-around of trucks during receipt and dispatch.
• Ensure efficient delivery of raw materials to production physically and on-line.
• Ensure effective removal of factory waste and management of waste collections.
• Improve customer satisfaction by ensuring effective finished goods movement.
• Ensure integrity of data into the shipping management system.
• Champion World Class Manufacturing Process deployment in the warehouse operations.

Employee Engagement and Performance Management

Core Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Leadership
• Quality standards
• Judgment
• High level of integrity & honesty
• Planning & Organization
• Communication

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Business related field.
• Diploma in Procurement and Purchasing (CIPS or equivalent).
• Computer Knowledge; Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Experience

• Extensive experience in application of SAP in warehouse operations at Super User level.
• Minimum five (5) years working experience.

If you think you match the above requirements, please send us your application with up-to-date curriculum vitae, citing your current remuneration package, to:

The Human Resources Manager,
Tetra Pak Limited
P.O. Box 78340, 00507,
Nairobi

or email address: recruitke@tetrapak.com to reach us on or before 20th January 2012.

Any incidence of canvassing will lead to a candidate’s disqualification.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Tetra Pak is an Equal Opportunity Employer