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

Senior Cost Engineer and HR Advisor - Nairobi, Kenya

Our client, a large independent oil and gas exploration company with interests across many continents, is looking to recruit a HR Advisor and a Senior Cost Engineer for their Nairobi Office.

Senior Cost Engineer

The incumbent will report functionally to the Cost and Planning Manager – Cape Town and Project Controls Manager (Group) – London.

The Senior Cost Engineer will be expected to:

• Provide responsive and reliable monthly Project Control Reports to meet target Cost Performance Indicators.
• Assist the Cost and Planning Manager in preparation of the annual business plans and budgets pertaining major onshore oil/gas separation plants, pipelines and multi-well exploration.
• Conduct reliable performance analysis and prepare status reports.
• Maintain historical records and data against the trends and estimates.
• Initiate the development and use of improved tools and methods for project cost administration and control.
• Coordinate the operation of the company’s integrated project control systems and all other applications relevant to the Cost function.
• Prepare and make presentations on current project control methods.
• Operate and maintain detailed systems and written procedures that will satisfy the requirements of quality accreditation and periodic audits.

Qualifications: A degree in a relevant discipline with 10 years experience in cost engineering methodologies, cost control or cost estimating within upstream oil & gas with at least 2 years in a leadership role; project management; excellent verbal and written communication skills.

HR Advisor

The incumbent will report functionally to the HR Business Partner -Cape Town with operational interaction with Senior HR Advisor, Cape Town

The HR Advisor will be expected to:

• Co-ordinate recruitment and selection processes.
• Co-ordinate and plan training and development.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and company policy and procedures.
• Administer, monitor and evaluate the provision of service benefits.
• Manage staff mobility process for internal, external and staff transfers.
• Provide guidance and coaching to Kenya staff in employee relations, reward, recruitment and training.
• Co-ordinate key HR activities such as salary surveys, performance bonuses, share options.
• Provide guidance to line managers on employee relations issues and assist in reviewing and drafting employee documentation e.g. handbook and policies.
• Contribute to the development of the intranet as an HR tool.
• Produce MIS data and liaise with external HR services suppliers

Qualifications: HR-related degree/diploma with at least 5 years’ experience; strong customer service orientation in a customer-focused HR function; understands Kenyan employment law; good numerical and analytical skills; HRMIS knowledge; good oral and written communication skills.

Your application must include a covering letter highlighting relevant experience and key achievements, a detailed CV, a daytime phone contact, valid email address, and the names and telephone contacts of three professional referees.

Closing date: Friday 20 January 2012

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
Off Muthithi Road, along Tausi Court, 3rd Floor
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Nairobi

e-mail: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke