FH Kenya - Livestock and Natural Resource Management (NRM) Manager Job in Marsabit, Kenya

FH / Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) a Christian development and relief agency seeks to recruit for the following position:

Job Title: Livestock and Natural Resource Management (NRM) Manager

Reporting to: Arid and Marginal Lands Recovery Consortium Director.

Location: Marsabit.

Closing Date: 27th January 2012

Job Summary:

The Livestock /NRM Manager is responsible for providing overall leadership, direction, supervision and implementation of the program within the parameters set by FH and donor contracts.

Key Result # 1

• Lead and provide strategic direction.
• Design and formulate the general framework and strategy of the Livestock/NRM program and provide leadership in the implementation of Livestock/NRM Program operations in line with FHK and donor requirements.
• Prepare detailed monthly, quarterly and annual activity plans for the successful implementation of Livestock and NRM programming, including baseline surveys, extension work, training and documentation of data as outlined in various grants.
• Will also be expected to take part in proposal writing.

Key Result # 2

• Coordination/collaboration. Serve as the primary technical advisor in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of both livestock and NRM programs; coordinate with the other program managers to ensure optimal coordination of the various program components to the achievement of program goals.
• Meet with all relevant community, government, NGOs and church leaders within the great target area to educate and inform them on various grant objectives to enhance “ownership” for the purposes of achieving the program goals and objectives in the region.
• Represent FH Kenya in all relevant forums.

Key Result # 3

• Monitoring and Evaluation. In liaison with the M&E Manager, ensure that M&E systems are in place for livestock and NRM activities and that all staff achieve program goals and objectives.
• Conduct periodical M&E activities to determine program progress.

Key Result # 4

• Provide staff and financial management.
• Manage the program effectively by supporting staff through objective setting and mentoring, completing performance appraisals and promoting high morale and teamwork.
• Oversee budgeting processes and closely monitor program expenditures.

Qualifications

• A strong Christian committed to serving the poor in full agreement with FH’s foundation and beliefs as expressed in our Vision, Mission and Values.
• Must be a holder of a BSc – Agriculture or Livestock Production & Range Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution. (A masters degree in relevant field will be an added advantage).
• Practical experience in project cycle management.
• Over 5 years experience in a similar or comparable position (NGO experience will be an added advantage).
• Should have good knowledge of local community development issues - particularly poverty and pastoral livelihoods.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Should have the ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications, updated CV with three referees, day telephone contacts to:

Human Resources Manager,
FH Kenya,
P.O Box 14978 – 00800
Nairobi

or email address hr_fhkenya@fh.org by 5pm on 27th January, 2012

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Law Society of Kenya - Deputy Secretary and Program Officer (Compliance & Ethics) Jobs in Kenya

1. Job Title : Deputy Secretary

Qualifications and Skills

LL.B degree from a reputable Institution and should possess a current practising certificate;

A minimum of 7 years working experience post-admission to the Roll of Advocates;

Proof of experience in a similar position and demonstrated leadership ability;

A demonstrated ability to deal effectively with the complex, difficult situations that are common in the fast- paced, high pressure organisational environment;

Ability to identify priority activities and collaborate with others to achieve results;

The candidate must be a hard working, dynamic, self motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills;

Possess strong knowledge of current legal and development issues;

Experience in planning, administration and monitoring of programs;

Excellent knowledge of the Kenyan legal and judicial systems;

Excellent understanding of the functions and organization of the Law Society;

Possess a high degree of professional ethics and personal integrity;

Excellent analytical, writing, oral presentation and organizational skills

Ability to work with minimum supervision

Description of the Main Tasks

• In charge of all aspects of compliance by members of the society including the handling of complaints against advocates, the enforcement of ethical and statutory requirements of advocates.
• In charge of all liaisons with the Advocates Complaints Commission, Advocates Disciplinary Committee and the ethics committees of the society.
• General administration of the Secretariat of the society and handling personnel matters.
• Legal and policy research and analysis;
• Implementation and operationalisation of the Society’s Strategic Plan;
• Conceptualization and development of programme ideas in tandem with the Society’s, mandate, objectives and the Strategic Plan;
• Management, coordination and implementation of programme activities;
• Preparation and production of timely programme reports;
• Preparation of fund raising proposals;

2. Job Title: Program Officer - Compliance & Ethics

Qualifications and Skills

• LL.B degree and should posses a current practising certificate;
• A minimum of 5 years working experience post-admission to the Roll of Advocates;
• Proof of experience in a similar position, demonstrated leadership ability and middle level management experience;
• A demonstrated ability to deal effectively with the complex, difficult situations that are common in the fast- paced, high pressure organisational environment;
• Ability to identify priority activities and collaborate with others to achieve results;
• The candidate must be a hard working, dynamic, self motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Possess strong knowledge of current legal and development issues;
• Experience in planning, administration and monitoring of programs;
• Excellent knowledge of the legal and judicial system;
• Excellent understanding of the functions and organization of the Law Society;
• Possess a high degree of professional ethics and personal integrity;
• Excellent analytical, writing, oral presentation and organizational skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision

Description of the Main Tasks

• Assist the Deputy Secretary in charge of all aspects of compliance by members of the society including the handling of complaints against advocates, the enforcement of ethical and statutory requirements of advocates.
• liaison with the Advocates Complaints Commission and the ethics committee of the Society.
• Legal and policy research and analysis;
• Implementation and operationalisation of the Society’s Strategic Plan;
• Conceptualization and development of programme ideas in tandem with the Society’s, mandate, objectives and the Strategic Plan;
• Management, coordination and implementation of programme activities;
• Preparation and production of timely programme reports;
• Preparation of fund raising proposals;
• Manage the Disciplinary Database

If you meet the requirement of any of the positions, submit application complete with, copies of certificates, testimonials and CV outlining qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, expected remuneration, daytime telephone contact, e-mail address, names and addresses of three referees.

All applications should be forwarded to the undersigned and must clearly indicate the position applied for so as to reach us not later than Friday, 27th January 2012.

Only candidates who fulfill the above requirements will be contacted.

The Secretary/CEO
Law Society of Kenya
Lavington, Opp. Valley Arcade, Gitanga Road
P. O. Box 72219-00200
Nairobi

Coffee Development Fund - Audit Assistant Job Vacancy in Kenya

Coffee Development Fund (CoDF) ¡s a State Corporation under the Ministry of Agriculture vested with the responsibility of providing sustainable, affordable credit to coffee farmers.

The Fund invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the following vacant positions:

Audit Assistant

The Audit Assistant will work in the Audit Department and report to the Internal Auditor;

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and assess the potential risks to the Fund’s operations;
• Review the adequacy of controls established to ensure compliance with policies;
• Assess the reliability and security of Financial and management information and the systems and operations that produce this information;
• Working with the Internal auditor and risk manager to assess operational risks and implementing the audit plan;
• Assess the means of safeguarding the Fund’s assets;
• Review established procedures and systems and propose improvements;
• Appraise the use of resources with regard to economy and effectiveness;
• Participate in project management through risk management, ensuring conformity to project methodology and incorporation of adequate controls;
• Conduct ad hoc appraisals, investigations or reviews as requested by management;
• Any other duties as shall be assigned by the Internal Auditor or Managing Trustee.

For Appointment to this Position, a Candidate must have:

• A Bachelor Degree in Finance,Business,Accounting or equivalent from a recognized University;
• At least 2 years experience in a busy audit department or an Audit Firm
• CPA part II or its equivalent.
• Experience with an ERP system
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and team skills.

The successful candidates will be employed on a 3-year renewable contract.

Kindly submit your application with a detailed resume indicating education and qualifications, work experience, copies of academic, professional certificates and testimonials, your current position, current remuneration level, your day time contact phone numbers, your e-mail address and three referees, to reach the undersigned not later than Friday, 27th January 2012 addressed to:

The Managing Trustee
Coffee Development Fund
P.O. Box 52714 — 00200
Nairobi

Coffee Development Fund ¡s an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted

Aga Khan Hospital - Mombasa Resident Consultants (Medicine and General Surgeon), Appointed Orthopaedics Consultant and Medical Internship Jobs in Kenya

Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa is an institution of Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya which ¡s part of Aga Khan Development Network.

The 82 bed capacity hospital forms part of a network of health facilities in East Africa which include clinics, general hospitals and the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi.

It provides hospital care to the population of the Coast Province of Kenya and works with leading clinicians in the country in the management of complex and specialist cases.

The Aga Khan Hospital Mombasa has achieved acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO accreditation and is moving towards new standards of clinical quality and excellence.

The institution, invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the following positions:

Resident Consultants

1. Medicine

2. General Surgeon

The incumbent will possess a post graduate degree with at least two years experience ¡n specialized clinical practice.

H/She must be registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists board as a specialist.

Reporting line is to the Medical Director, the Consultant will be a member of the department of medicine. This appointment ¡s for a full time contract and will share duties with the other resident consultants.

Appointed (Sessional)

1. Consultant — Orthopaedics

The above specialist consultants will add to resident consultant in expanding care of patient to specialist level. They will be required to see inpatient and as well conduct sessional outpatient clinics.

The applicants must be qualified consultants ¡n the relevant profession at M.Med level or above.

Apprenticeship training after M.Med ¡n relevant sub-specialty will be considered.

He/She must be registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists board at the level of application.

Medical Internship - 2012

Applications are invited from medical graduates who have successfully completed their MBChB (or equivalent) undergraduate degree and have been recommended to do their rotational internship.

Successful candidates are expected to commence their internship from March 2012 for a period of one year

Interested Candidates should submit the following documents as part of their application:

• . Curriculum Vitae and all relevant testimonials.

For Internship Applicants Only

1. Personal statement that includes future interests in Medicine

2. Two letters of reference.

3. Academic Transcripts where available will be an added advantage

Applications should be forwarded to the

Human Resource and Administration Manager,
Aga Khan Hospital Mombasa
P.O. Box 83013-80100 GPO,
Mombasa, Kenya,

or by email to recruitment@msa.akhskenya.org

by the 27th January 2012