International Lawyers for Africa Training and Placements in London

Applications invited for 3 months advanced training scheme and work experience placements starting in September 2012 in leading law firms in London.

International Lawyers for Africa (ILFA) is an award winning initiative set up by leading law firms and academics in the UK, which aims to develop African lawyers' legal skills in international relations, trade, finance and dispute resolution.

Applications are invited from qualified lawyers:

• working or seeking to work in private practice, commerce or government service
• committed to developing their legal skills in international law, commercial law and/or dispute resolution

Interested candidates should obtain an application form online from www.ilfa.org.uk

Applications to be submitted to the

in country committee
P.O Box 40111 - 00100,
Nairobi

by 1stMarch 2012.

Envelopes should be clearly marked ILFA - Kenya

Consultants / Assessors – ISO Quality, Environment & H&S Jobs in Kenya

Self employed experienced Consultants and/or Lead Auditors required for freelance duties in Nairobi and other countries in East Africa.

Applicants must have industry experience and qualifications in some or all of the following: ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001.

Applicants must have access to a computer and car and have excellent written English skills.

Please supply your CV and relevant certificates by email to suetimpson@imsm.com

For further information call Sue Timpson on 00 441666 826065.

www.imsm.com

Pathfinder International - OVC Coordinator - Wajir, Kenya

We are an international NGO implementing a large, multi-year health sector program.

We are seeking a talented and hard-working individuals to be a part of a dynamic team committed to improving the lives of men, women and children in North Eastern province.

The position will be based in Wajir town.

OVC Coordinator

Location: Wajir

The OVC Coordinator has primary responsibility for planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of OVC program activities at the district level.

He/she networks and collaborates with the project’s implementing partner, providing technical assistance for strengthening their programming and reporting capacity.

The OVC Coordinator is responsible for ensuring completeness and timeliness of partners’ service data and reports.

Qualifications:

• Minimum degree in Community Development, Social Work, Education or Health. Additional professional qualification in OVC care and support will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in community work, especially in programs focusing on children and other vulnerable groups, preferably in North Eastern province.
• Demonstrated experience in HIVand AIDS programming related to OVC care and support; familiarity with PEPFAR OVC programs an advantage.
• Computer skills, particularly MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge and experience working with database applications is an added advantage.
• Able to work well with people from diverse cultures and communicate effectively.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to work within deadlines with minimum supervision.
• Able and willing to travel extensively within North Eastern province.
• Fluency in English and Swahili; knowledge of Somali and Arabic is advantageous.

Applications including cover letter, CV, references and salary history should be sent to: jobs@aphiaplusnal.org. by 20th Jan 2012.

Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Personal Assistant to the Managing Director

Our client, a well established Risk and Financial Solution provider located in Nairobi with operations in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania is seeking for a qualified Personal Assistant to the Managing Director.

The position provides administrative support for the Managing Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages the work schedules for the Managing Director.
• Liaises with relevant individuals and external organizations to organize meetings and prepare agenda items.
• Takes down the minutes of management meetings, prepares reports and maintains details of decisions taken at meetings.
• Co-ordinates all the Managing Director’s travel.
• Makes a follow up on action items from the Managing Director’s desk.

Person specifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Business Management.
• Diploma in Public Relations is an added advantage.
• Basic understanding of insurance industry.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong business acumen.

Send your application with detailed CV and day time telephone contacts via e-mail to competencedc@gmail.com to be received by 18th January 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged