Base Titanium Limited - Security Superintendent - Kwale, Kenya

Base Titanium Limited, the Kenyan subsidiary of the Australian company, Base Resources Limited, is developing the globally significant Kwale Mineral Sands Project about 50km south of Mombasa.

The project is now funded and construction commenced in the 3rd quarter of 2011. Production is scheduled to start during the second half of 2013.

Base is a creative resource company that places a strong emphasis on being part of the community in which it operates and on attracting and developing good people.

Kwale is the first large mining development ¡n Kenya since 1911 and represents an exciting opportunity for high performing candidates seeking to be part of the successful development of the project.

Pragmatic and pro-active candidates with strong integrity and who work well in a team environment are encouraged to apply.

Reporting to the General Manager — External Affairs & Development, the Security Superintendent will be responsible for the development and management of all security functions for the Kwale Mineral Sands Project.

Key accountabilities include:

• Developing and implementing the security system for the project to ensure control and protection of all Base Titanium assets and personnel.
• Managing a performance oriented service level agreement with a private security service provider.
• Establishing linkages and maintaining liaison with local law enforcement agencies.
• Promoting and supporting community policing initiatives and developing security focused engagement with the surrounding communities.
• Ensuring all security activities comply with the laws of Kenya and respect human rights.
• Conducting periodical risk assessments to validate and update security measures.
• Developing and managing annual budget and expenditure plans.

Qualifications and experience:

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a tertiary qualification in Security Risk Management. Proven experience in lieu of a tertiary qualification will be considered.
• Have 5 years’ experience in a senior security management role.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, interpersonal and networking skills.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate an ability to work in a challenging environment with a multinational workforce with minimal supervision and high ethical standards.
• Possess good computer skills.

Eligible applicants must submit a Curriculum Vitae with a cover letter, certified copies of qualifications, Good Conduct Certificate and three traceable references for the attention of the Human Resources Manager, clearly marked “Application for Security Superintendent” to:

Email: recruitment@basetitanium.com

Applications must be received on or before Friday the 20th of January 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Invesco Assurance - General Manager - Nairobi, Kenya

A medium sized general insurance company is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of General Manager.

This is a strategic move for the company in creating a legacy of becoming a market leader in the provision of innovative and quality general insurance solutions to all.

Job Profile:

This position reports directly to the Board of Directors and has the overall responsibility for executing the company’s long-term vision and strategy.

This includes identification of new markets and expansion opportunities, delivery of high class insurance solutions to customers and excellent management of relationship with regulatory bodies as well as entire members of staff.

The ideal candidate will play the role of Principal Officer of the Insurance Company and ensure all the day to day operations are in compliant with Insurance Act and other statutory provisions governing Insurance business in Kenya.

The incumbent will also provide leadership to the Management team and comprehensively manage activities of the Company.

Preferred Personal Profile.

• A Bachelors Degree from a recognized University with major in Insurance.
• ACII or equivalent professional qualification is compulsory.
• Postgraduate degree in business field will be an added advantage.
• 10 years experience in Insurance Industry with at least 5 years in senior management.
• Good understanding of technical insurance principles with different aspects of the Principal Officer’s role and insurance regulatory framework.
• Computer Literacy
• Demonstrable business acumen.
• Integrity
• The ideal candidate should have a strong marketing and insurance credentials.

Competitive salary will be offered to the most qualified candidate.

If you feel fit for the required profile, please let us know how your qualifications, experience and career aspirations match the requirements of this position.

Application in a sealed envelope should be sent by latest 31st January 2012 providing an up to date Curriculum Vitae (CV) with details of your qualifications, experience and present position, earliest date of availability, telephone contacts and details of at least four referees through the following address:

The Chairman
Invesco Assurance Company Limited
P.O Box 52964 – 00200,
Nairobi

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Land O’Lakes International Development - Grants & Contracts Manager and Project Coordinator Vacancies

Land O’Lakes International Development is a division of Land O’Lakes, Inc., a U.S. food and agricultural cooperative that implements humanitarian and economic development activities for donor agencies and is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the positions of:

Grants and Contracts Manager

The Position

The Grants and Contracts Manager will help identify, contract and manage contractors and service providers who will provide technical support to our partners in the field.

The position is part of a USAID-funded cooperative development project funded from Washington, DC, implemented in East Africa currently in Kenya and Uganda (75% Kenya, 25% Uganda).

The Grants and Contracts Manager will be responsible for negotiating and contracting terms with the various consultants as well as liaising with the project technical team to ensure deliverables are accepted.

A significant component will be direct technical assistance to business partners, mostly cooperatives, in the form of grants and professional service contracts.

The role of the Grants and Contracts Manager is to coordinate the smooth procurement, contracting, and tracking of these services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and collaborate with Land O’Lakes Contracts and Compliance, Operations, and the Project Manager to execute the field implementation of grants and contracts.
• Customize procedures to ensure a fair and transparent grant and contracting process.
• Prepare scopes of work in collaboration with CDP staff and collaborating partners.
• Prepare requests for applications in collaboration with CDP staff and collaborating partners and/or market tenders using media and project website.
• Negotiate terms of contracts and ensure deliverable schedules are met and approved.
• Conduct oversight and monitoring of contracts and grants to ensure activities and deliverables are produced according to schedule, and in a high-quality manner.
• Oversee payments in collaboration with the regional office or Headquarters.

Position Requirements

• Previous experience in U.S. Government grants, agreements and/ or contracts preferred.
• Experience working on diverse teams working in several countries preferred.
• Business, Finance or Accounting Degree and/or post-graduate qualification in accounting plus three years previous experience.

This is a part-time position, approximately 20 hours/week for the first two months, and 10-20 hours/week for the remaining position term.

The work schedule is flexible with required weekly meetings.

Nairobi office space will be provided during training, and for weekly check-in meetings.

The position is currently a 36 month position.

Future opportunities with Land O’Lakes will depend on upcoming projects in the region.

Project Coordinator

The Position

Land O’Lakes International Development seeks a Kenya-based Project Coordinator for a USAID-funded Cooperative Development Project in East Africa.

The project aims to increase farmer access to self-reliant cooperative enterprises that meet the evolving needs of their members and contribute to improved quality of life for members, especially women, through the formation and increased competitiveness of self-sustaining horizontally and/or vertically integrated dairy cooperatives.

Applicants should have experience providing strategic leadership, technical and managerial direction required for successful projects. This position will report directly to the US-based project manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

Project Implementation

• In partnership with key project staff and stakeholders, ensure project’s strategic objectives and results are fully accomplished and meet expected technical quality standards. Develop relationships with key industry actors.
• Ensure that project plans are innovative and align with project strategies and work plans. This will include oversight of project monitoring and evaluation to ensure learning is documented and used to improve the project where possible.
• In collaboration with project manager, provide guidance and technical oversight to partners and other collaborating agencies to capture lessons learned and best practices to be documented and disseminated.
• With project staff, ensure the delivery of quality training, technical assistance and administrative and financial support to all partner agencies, including the selection and coordination of consultants.

Management

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of project field finances and progress status; participate in monthly finance review with project manager evaluating actual financial performance against the budget, and explain variances on a regular basis.
• Ensure staff compliance with all administrative and operational procedures and policies, as well as applicable USAID regulations.
• Develop key relationship with government counterparts, local organizations and project partners.
• Ensure a high level of communication and close working relationships with USAID and project partners.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree strongly preferred, in dairy processing, economics, finance, planning, or an advanced degree in a related field.
• 10 years of overall experience with a minimum of five years of relevant experience in East Africa.
• Knowledge and experience in the dairy sector in East Africa, and in Uganda and Kenya specifically, is strongly desired.
• Experience with project Monitoring and Evaluation required, familiarity with USAID M&E preferred.
• Prior experience managing geographically dispersed teams is preferred. Fluency in both written and spoken English required.

This position is full-time and is a 36 month assignment.

Future opportunities with Land O’Lakes will depend on the project portfolio.

Application Instructions

1) Interested candidates must submit their application letters and detailed CVs with three traceable references to: recruit.CD3@idd.landolakes.com. Please do not attach files greater than 1 MB (copies of certificates will be requested later in the recruiting process).

2) The email’s subject line must include the title of the position for which you are applying.

3) Applications must be received by midnight 23 January 2012 (Nairobi time).

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Failure to follow the instructions above may result in disqualification from the recruitment process

BBC Media Action - Research Manager, Project Accountant and Human Resources Coordinator

BBC Media Action is the international development agency of the BBC, using media and communications to improve people’s lives.

BBC Media Action is seeking experienced professionals to fill the following core roles:

Research Manager

Candidates will have at least 3 years experience conducting market and/or social research about development issues.

S/he will be an experienced quantitative and qualitative researcher with strong design and analytical skills.

S/he needs to be sound in quantitative data analysis, moderating FGDs and IDIs and reporting.

Experience of undertaking audience research to inform communications on governance issues is highly desirable.

Project Accountant

Candidates will demonstrate relevant INGO experience; relevant tertiary qualifications; strong communication skills; and an appreciation of the role of media in development.

The Project Accountant must be ACCA or CPA qualified with a strong working knowledge of donor compliance requirements for the major development donors.

Human Resources Coordinator

Candidates will demonstrate relevant INGO experience with at least three years in a comparable position; tertiary qualifications in human resources or business management; sound knowledge of Kenya Labour Law; strong communication skills; and an appreciation of the role of media in development.

Closing date for applications is 4pm Wednesday, 25th January 2012

Each position comes with excellent terms and conditions on a local BBC Media Action contract.

Interested candidates who meet the specifications should request a copy of the full Job Description by emailing applicantsbbcmediaaction@gmail.com.

Subsequent applications should include a CV and signed covering letter which outlines why the applicant is best suited to the role.

Applications should be sent to applicantsbbcmediaaction@gmail.com.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted