African Guarantee Fund - Receptionist, Administration Officer, Junior Credit Analyst and Junior Auditor Jobs in Kenya

The African Guarantee Fund (AGF), a Pan African non-bank financial institution was established in 2010 by the African Development Bank, the governments of Denmark and Spain, to contribute to economic development and poverty reduction in Africa through improved access to finance and long-term credit for SMEs.

AGF will target financial institutions that wish to increase their lending to SMEs with a mix of guarantee products.

The institution will also provide support for capacity development of partner lending institutions to improve their SME lending capacity as well as business development providers to help SMEs improve their business management skills and bankability.

AGF will manage the guarantee facility and operate according to market principles.

Currently headquartered in Mauritius and operating out of Nairobi, its Kenyan Branch, AGF has ambitious expansion plans to cover the whole of Africa over the next 5 years.

AGF requires a highly skilled and motivated talent base in order to succeed. We are thus seeking to recruit the following;

Bilingual Receptionist / Switchboard Telephone Operator

With a minimum of 3 years’ experience preferably in an international multi-cultural organization.This ¡s a new position and the incumbent will be the first client interface point for the organization.

Reporting to The Administration Officer, the Bilingual Receptionist and Switchboard Telephone Operator,will be expected to manage the Reception Area; the Switchboard for all incoming and outgoing calls; managing lines and reporting faults; maintaining and updating directories; taking and passing on messages; as well as carrying out basic Administrative/Secretarial tasks.

Educational Requirements:

• Diploma in Business Administration/ Secretarial Studies (minimum).
• Advanced training in MS-Office software, particularly Word, Excel and Access is essential.

Work Experience:

• At least 5 years progressively responsible experience in office administration.
• It is desirable that this should include experience in receptionist duties, maintenance of sensitive data in manual and electronic form, basic bookkeeping, and organization e.g. official functions, travel and meetings.Work experience in an international environment is desirable.

Languages: English and French are the two working languages. For this post, fluency ¡n English is required.Working knowledge of French language is desirable.

Other Desirable Skills: Other desirable skills are: customer care, on-line document / information searching and retrieval, editing and proof reading of documents, drafting internal and external communications, and making presentations.

Administration Officer

Reporting to The Chief Financial Officer, the Administration Officer will be responsible for the provision of comprehensive administrative services including but not limited to purchasing and procurement, vendor/supplier contract and relationship management, general administrative services, facilities, property or space management.

He/She will also be expected to plan, direct, and coordinate activities of supplier, purchasing of materials, products and services on behalf of AGF according to its available budget for each department.

Additionally, he/she will be analyzing market and delivery systems, manage procurement budgets, develop and implement purchasing and contract management policies, administer on-line purchasing systems, among others.

Major tasks will involve;

• Managing Operating Budget;
• Overseeing Facilities,Technology and Materials Requirements and Utilization;
• Implementing and Supporting Services, including Procurement of Supplies and Services,Travel, ICT and Supplier / Vendor Contract and Relationship Management;
• General Administrative Functions; and
• Any other duties assigned by Management.

Key Competencies

• Sound Administration, and Procurement skills and capabilities;
• Strong Operational Budget Management and Reporting Capabilities;
• Strong property and space management capabilities;
• Very good support services experience;
• Attention to detail as well as very good problem solving capabilities;
• A Team Player; and
• Very good communication and interpersonal relationship attributes.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or any other Social Sciences based Degree or their equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Masters Degree in Business Administration from a recognized institution;
• Professional Qualifications ¡n Administration, Purchasing and Supplies, will be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years relevant experience

Junior Credit Analyst

Reporting to The Senior Credit Analyst, the position holder’s role will among others, involve carrying out credit analysis of banks and other non bank financial institutions to determine whether they meet AGF’s facility extension criteria for its SME loan
guarantees and other facilities.

The Junior Credit Analyst will in particular, perform the following functions;

• Analysis of financial statements to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit facilities;
• Review of Credit Standards and Culture ¡n client Financial Institutions;
• Loan Portfolio Reviews in order to asses quality;
• Preparation of Credit Approval Requests for review by superiors; and
• Management of assigned portfolio.

Key Competencies

• Very good Financial Modeling and Computer skills;
• Experience with the use of the CAMEL Framework;
• Good Stress Testing and Sensitivity Analysis skills;
• Ability to effectively deal with conflicting priorities and multiple tasks;
• Team Player;
• Very Good Communications and interpersonal skills; and
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Economics, Finance or Business Administration;
• Full professional accounting qualifications and a member of a professional body;
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications;
• At least 3 years relevant experience.

Junior Auditor

Reporting to The Internal Auditor, the position holder will be responsible for the timely execution of risk-based internal audits in accordance with annual audit plans, as well as assisting with other audit matters and assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting risk assessments of assigned departments or functional areas within the required timelines;
• Establishing risk-based audit programs;
• Determining review scopes in conjunction with the Internal Auditor;
• Reviewing suitability of internal controls;
• Conducting audit testing of specified areas and identifying reportable issues and dimension of risk;
• Determining compliance with policies and procedures;
• Communicating findings to the Internal Auditor; and
• Any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Internal Auditor.

Key Competencies

• Hands on experience in developing and managing audit plans and strategies;
• Strong Risk-Based audit capabilities;
• Very good knowledge of and experience with General Accounting Principles, International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Planning and Management, Financial Scheduling and Audit Reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting;
• Professional Accounting Qualification;
• Strong Analytical,Written/Oral, Communication, Interpersonal and Relationship Building skills;
• Ability to handle multiple assignments under pressure while meeting tight deadlines;
• At least 3 years relevant experience through a public accounting/auditing firm (Big Four a plus) or financial industry experience.

To apply for these positions, please send your applications (by e-mail only) to info@africanguaranteefund.com with the position title placed ¡n the subject line, by close of business Friday 2 March, 2012.

Please include your Curriculum Vitae containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of professional/academic certificates.

Include day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and address of three references.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

KWS - Human Capital Deputy Director, Customer Service Head, Senior Scientist Ecological Monitoring, Marketing Manager and Helicopter Pilot Kenyan Jobs

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is a State Corporation whose responsibility is to manage and conserve wildlife in Kenya.


Arising out of the structure review in line with the new Strategic Plan, the Service seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the following established and vacant positions at its Headquarters.


1. Deputy Director, Human Capital


JG “2”


One (1) Post


Reporting to the Director, the successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the management of the Human Capital function.


The key objective will be to steer the formulation and implementation of the Service Human Capital strategies, policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective acquisition, placement, development and retention of the required Human Capital capacity.


Duties and Responsibilities:

• Formulating and reviewing Human Capital policies and ensuring efficient implementation;
• Advising Management on HC issues;
• Forecasting the manpower and skills needs;
• Coordinating performance management strategies
• Managing staff welfare schemes including staff counseling;
• Managing reward strategies
• Guiding management and line management on all Human Capital matters
• Coordinating effective implementation of employee wellness programmes in consultation with relevant Government agencies and Partners.

Job Requirements

• Master’s Degree with a specialization in Human Resources Management.
• CPS (K) and a certificate in workplace counseling is an added advantage
• Excellent knowledge of Balanced Scorecard performance management tool
• At least (8) years in HR Management, (5) of which should be at Senior Management level in a comparable organization.
• Demonstrated track record in developing and implementing Human Capital strategies as well as initiating and implementing HR reforms
• Team player with excellent managerial, organization, negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability in motivating and leading successful teams.
• Strong ICT skills.
• Good knowledge of the Kenya labour laws.

2. Head of Customer Service


JG “3b”


One (1) Post


Reporting to the Deputy Director Strategy & Change, the overall responsibility will be to ensure retention of customers by supervising a service team that ensures efficient responses to our customers and effective execution of the service resolutions.


Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure consistency in the appropriate and effective use of service recovery methods by setting the customer relations standards.
• Monitor overall effectiveness of Customer Relations response to and retention of customers.
• Acknowledge online and offline customer complaints, compliments or suggestions (opportunities to improve) to assure customers and indicate cause of action.
• Ensure motivation, coaching & training of service teams.
• Develop a customer database for purposes of rolling out Customer Relationship Management program.
• Manage service and process improvement projects.
• Supervise and implement recommendations from customer satisfaction feedback system.
• Work with all park management teams to significantly raise service standards.

Job Requirements

• Business related degree with a bias on relationship management
• 3 years practical experience in managing a service team in a busy service environment.
• Proven customer related training.
• IT proficiency

3. Senior Scientist Ecological Monitoring


JG “4”


One (1) Post


Reporting to the Head of Ecological Monitoring, the overall responsibility will be to implement ecological monitoring programmes as per the approved policies.


Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementing KWS ecological monitoring programmes
• Ensure projects and departmental resources are properly utilized and accounted and reporting timely and of a high technical standard.
• Develop and maintain linkages with relevant local and external researchers, institutions and other stakeholders involved in Kenya’s biodiversity monitoring programs, and take overall responsibility for proper use & management of departmental resources.

Job Requirements

• Masters degree in Natural Resource Management or its equivalent
• At least five (5) publications
• 3 years working experience
• IT Skills

4. Marketing Manager


JG “4”


One (1) Post


Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Business Development, the overall responsibility will be planning, designing, co-ordinating KWS marketing and business activities and production of publicity materials on various products to the target markets.


Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and formulate and review Marketing Policies & strategies.
• To ensure effective management of all outside agencies and suppliers relevant to the marketing function.
• Liaise with various tourism managers to develop written briefs to outside suppliers (e.g. designers, copy, writers, reproduction houses, printers, advertising agencies editors etc.
• Develop and execute marketing materials covering all aspects of the organization including parks, facilities offered, etc, for the benefit of the organization. This involves creating, writing, publishing and distributing marketing materials
• Develop specifications for work which facilitates creativity, but which ensures cost effectiveness.
• Develop promotional campaigns to encourage tourists to visit terrestrial parks.
• Identify and create a range of marketing and information materials/publications e.g. brochures, maps, guidebooks etc. for profitable sale to tourists
• Sourcing and managing slides, photos and images for use in KWS information materials and publications
• Create and design branding identity for products and services.
• Manage marketing and publicity requirements for products and services.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/ Marketing or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Diploma in Marketing
• At least 5 years experience in a similar organization.
• Demonstrated track record in developing and implementing Marketing Strategies.
• Team player with excellent managerial, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Attributes of design and advertising, Communication, report writing, problem solving and negotiation skills are a must.
• Should be a member of a relevant professional body.
• Strong ICT skills.

5. Helicopter Pilot


JG”5”


Two (2) Posts


Reporting to the Chief Pilot the overall responsibility for the successful candidate will be to undertake aerial surveillance for effective provision of wildlife management services.


Duties and Responsibilities

• Flying KWS helicopters with clients and staff.
• Participating in security operations.
• Participating in aerial wildlife management activities –darting of animals & census.
• Any other duty assigned by the chief pilot.

Job Requirements

• Must be a Kenyan citizen.
• Must be in possession of Commercial Helicopter Flying License (CPL) or above.
• Minimum 1000 hours Gas Turbine helicopters.
• Minimum of 100 hours in Bell helicopters.
• Must be ready to cope with off base field operations.
• Must be ready to undertake a mandatory paramilitary conversion course if not an ex-uniformed officer.

Additional advantages if;

• Rated in both 206 and 407 models
• Training in Air Operations safety
• Basic degree will be an added advantage

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed CV indicating work experience, current remuneration and employer, daytime telephone contact – both office and mobile, names, addresses and email of three referees, to reach the undersigned not later than 29th February 2012.


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


Director
Kenya Wildlife Service
P. O. Box 40241 - 00100
Nairobi

Land O' Lakes Inc International Development - Livelihoods and Food Security Officer Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Livelihoods and Food Security Officer

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture development, business administration, or related field.
• At least 3 years, work experience in household economic strengthening, livelihoods or food security programs.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations and PLHIV, particularly engaging them in economic strengthening interventions.
• Previous experience working with and building capacity of community-based organizations.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills.
• Previous Experience in U.S Government grants, agreements and/or contracts preferred.

Deadline for Application: 22nd February, 2012.

Qualified candidates should submit their application together with detailed Curriculum vitae, copies of academics and professional certificates and testimonials to recruit.kenya@idd.landolakes.com

Githunguri Water & Sanitation Co. Ltd (GIWASCO) - Human Resource & Administration Manager and Technical Manager Jobs in Kenya

Giwasco is a Water Service Provider contracted by Athi Water Services Board to Provide Water and Sanitation Services in both Githunguri & Lower Parts of Lari Districts.

To strengthen our management team and leadership, we invite applications from qualified, competent, proactive, self driven and innovative individuals to fill the following key positions within the company.

Human Resource & Administration Manager

The Incumbent will report to the Managing Director.

He/she is responsible for providing, support in the various human resource functions which include recruitment, staffing, training and development, performance monitoring, employee counseling and personnel issues:

Major Responsibilities include:

• Aligning the Company’s HR requirements with the company’s vision and objectives.
• Guide and coordinate periodic appraisal.
• Payroll administration.
• Co-ordination staff training.
• Co-ordination staff recruitment, selection and induction.
• Administration of HR policy, guidelines and processes.
• Managing staff records, leave and medical schemes.
• Handling staff grievances.
• Provide HR direction and advise to line managers

Required qualification, experience and key competencies

The successful candidate should have practical skill and experience in Human Resource management.

Specifically, the candidate must have:

• Bachelors degree in any of the Social Sciences and relevant professional qualification
• Advanced diploma in Human Resource Management with 5 years experience
• At least three years work experience in a similar position in a busy organization
• Below 40 years

Technical Manager

He/she will be reporting to the Managing Director.

He/she is responsible for maintaining water production, sources inventory among others.

Personal qualities includes abilities to articulate and implement Giwasco mandates, creativity and innovation, leadership, advocacy, collaboration and initiative to achieve expected results.

Major Responsibilities include:

• Planning, designing and implementation of Water & Sewerage projects.
• Minimize water losses through regular preventive maintenance of the service delivery infrastructure.
• Investigate new sources of water in liaison with AWSB.
• Advice the company on acquisition of the right equipment or infrastructure.
• Coordinate and develop strategy on eradication of illegal mal-practices in the field
• Participation in resource mobilization activities.
• Budgeting and strategic planning.
• Supervising operations and maintenance staff and ensuring the water quality and quantity standards are met.
• Prepare Water & Sanitation project proposals for funding

Required qualification, experience and key competencies

The successful candidate should have practical skills and experience in Water Management.

Specifically, the candidate must have:

• A degree in either Building & Civil Engineering or Water engineering from a recognized institution
• At least 5 years experience in a similar position
• Proficient in computer applications
• Below 45 years
• At least three years work experience in a similar position in a busy organization

Interested candidates should send their applications attaching copies of updated Curriculum Vitae, certificates and testimonials to reach the undersigned on or before 29th February 2012.

The Managing Director
Githunguri Water & Sanitation Co. Ltd
P.O Box 823 00216, Githunguri,

Tel: 020-2365130

Email: githunguriwater@yahoo.com