Nakuru Water and Sanitation Services Company (NAWASSCO) - Pro-Poor Programme Co-ordinator Job in Kenya

Nakuru Water and Sanitation Services Company (NAWASSCO), a Water Service Provider within Nakuru Municipality seeks to fill the following vacant position on a four (4) year fixed term contract;

Pro-Poor Programme Co-ordinator

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Pro-Poor Programme Co-ordinator will be responsible for;

• Liaising with the Head of Commercial to put in place pro-poor strategies and ensures effective implementation.
• Overseeing the implementation of NAWASSCO’s pro-poor programmes in water and sanitation.
• Designing and implementing a monitoring and evaluation systems for all programmes.
• Developing and maintaining effective relationships with donors, partners and relevant stakeholders.
• Providing capacity building support and guidance for staff and relevant partners to facilitate implementation of planned activities
• Collaborating with Finance Department to track pro-poor programme/project expenditure and ensure budgets are followed and relevant procedures followed in the allocation and use of program/project funds.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• A Bachelors degree in Development Studies, Social Work or other related subject
• 5 years experience working in on community based water, hygiene and sanitation projects in an NGO/ commercial setting.
• Experience in proposal and report writing
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities will be negotiated with the right candidate.

If you belief that you possess the attributes for any of the above position, please submit your written application, CV, copies of certificates & testimonials, your remuneration expectations, day and evening telephone numbers to:

The Managing Director,
Nakuru Water and Sanitation Services Company Limited,
P.O. Box 16314-20100,
Nakuru

To reach him not later than Tuesday, February 20th 2012.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Invesco Assurance Company - General Manager

Invesco Assurance Company Limited is a medium sized underwriter licenced to conduct all classes of general insurance.

Invesco was reopened in 2010 after a period of statutory management and is the first such insurance company to emerge from statutory management.

Invesco is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the newly created position of General Manager.

We are looking for a youthful person with the passion to understand and drive our business to greater heights.

This is a strategic move for the company in its pursuit to be a market leader in the provision of innovative and quality general insurance solutions.

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 mandatory.
• 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.

A Competitive salary package will be offered to the ideal candidate.

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

Applications in a sealed envelope should be sent by latest 22nd February 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

Oxfam - Emergency Food Security and Livelihoods Advisor Job in Nairobi Kenya

Emergency Food Security and Livelihoods Advisor

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Salary & Benefits: GBP. 24,245 - 30,853 net per annum plus attractive benefits

Level: C1 Global

Contract type: Open Ended

Oxfam is a worldwide organisation that works with over 1,000 partners in more than 70 countries, with the aim of overcoming poverty and suffering.

Oxfam works across the livelihoods spectrum in ten countries in the Horn, East and Central Africa.

Oxfam has purposed to ensure quality and impact in the region’s work on food security and livelihoods through facilitation of technical support and capacity building in countries, provision of sound regional and sub-regional analysis and through supporting linkages from programme work to policy influence.

We are currently looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable Emergency Food Security and Livelihoods Advisor to enhance the impact of our work in this region.

The Role

The post holder will provide regional analysis and updates on evolving food security situation and advise on emergency trends in times of acute crises within the HECA region.

He/she should be able to link with the regional humanitarian capacity - building project to inform design and content and be in-charge of regional coordination, acting as a focal point in the regional food security and livelihoods group.

Capacity development and programme support to establish and maintain an ongoing understanding of the current capacity of focus country teams, analysing vulnerability and risks to food and livelihood security and design appropriate EFSL response will be essential to this role.

The Person

To be successful in this role, you will be well qualified in a related area (rural development, livelihoods, agriculture etc).

Disaster risk reduction and humanitarian programme experience within an NGO is essential. Technical leadership on food security and livelihood issues within pastoralist populations combined with proven ability of understanding and applying issues related to gender, HIV/AIDS in development and humanitarian contexts in the Horn of Africa will be critical.

You will have experience in writing policy briefs and providing inputs to media and campaigns materials, evaluating the impact of livelihoods interventions and the analytical principles that structure household economic analysis and sustainable livelihoods.

You will have good communication, facilitation and representation skills with proven ability and
experience at supporting and influencing others through advisory roles within multicultural teams and a variety of levels of seniority.

This is an opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs.

If you believe you are the ideal candidate, please submit your application and CV in English detailing your experience for the post and include daytime telephone contacts online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using Ref INT.5185.

The closing date: The closing date: 24 February 2012.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization

Njimia Pharmaceuticals Limited - Finance Job in Kenya

Njimia Pharmaceuticals Limited is looking for a competent individual to fill a position in its finance department.

His/her responsibilities and qualifications are as below:

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Managing and projecting cash flow requirements of the organization.
• Preparing operational cost forecasts.
• Managing the purchasing functions of the organisation and maintaining good relations with suppliers.
• Preparing management accounts.
• Ensuring that all finances are well administered and monitored in line with the budget including credit control.
• Ensure that all appropriate financial regulations are in place and in use at all times
• Facilitating external accounts audit.

Key competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
• Customer service oriented and excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of accounting concepts and principles
• Computer literate

Education:

• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) – Accounting Option
• C.P.A. (K)
• Four years and above experience.

The deadline for the applications is Wednesday, Feb 15 2012.

All applications should be submitted to hr@njimia.co.ke or hand delivered to:

Njimia Pharmaceuticals Limited
Stanbank Building, Moi Avenue
3rd Floor, Old Wing
Nairobi