VSO Jitolee Programme Manager - Secure Livelihoods Programme Job in Kenya

Programme Manager - Secure Livelihoods Programme

Change the way we make a difference...

VSO is a development organisation that has been working through volunteers to fight poverty for more than fifty years and we are the leading organisation in the field.

We work in almost 50 countries and we are constantly exploring new ways to use the time, energy and skills of people to make a difference.

VSO Jitolee, an independent INGO registered in Kenya and goverened by a local board, is a member of the VSO federation based in Nairobi with a regional mandate to promote volunteerism and recruit skilled professionals from the region to serve as volunteers in VSO’s programmes.

In addition, VSO Jitolee contributes to national development through international volunteers who work with local partners across the country.

VSO Jitolee is looking for a highly motivated Kenyan to lead the Secure Livelihoods Programme in the new and dynamic VSO Jitolee. This is an exciting time to be joining an organisation undergoing rapid growth and change.

Working together with a highly-motivated team, you will contribute to the development and implementation of the country and programme strategic plans and translate our new strategy into lasting, meaningful improvements in the lives of the country’s disadvantaged people.

You will work with and through our volunteers and partnerships to build the capacities of individuals, communities, and organizations to improve the quality of life of disadvantaged people through effective and sustainable development interventions.

You will support our volunteers, manage our people, and take responsibility for planning and implementing the Secure Livelihoods programme. You will equally work with our strategic partners to shape our goals, create national strategy, and raise our profile, network with government agencies, donors and other international agencies.

You will be a Bachelor’s degree holder preferably in the social sciences or development studies with further certification in project management and Secure Livelihoods.

An experienced senior manager, you will have at least five years relevant experience including the formulation, implementation and review of development strategies and you will have successfully managed Secure Livelihood programmes.

Your experience of project management will be critical to your success in planning, resourcing and implementing our innovative programmes.

Experience in gender and development, climate change, advocacy at local and national levels and securing external funding and grants is essential. Knowledge and experience of business development services will be advantageous. You will have excellent communication, leadership, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Applications


If you find this a worthy career challenge, send your application (including a CV and a one-page statement highlighting your suitability for the job) to the Human Resources Manager Recruitment.Kenya@vsoint.org

***Please quote the job reference number VSOJPM/02/12 on the email subject line.

Please include telephone and email contact and details of two referees (one of whom should be your current or most recent employer).

VSO, an equal opportunity employer, values Inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

Due to anticipated interest in this post, only short-listed candidates will receive a response.

Closing Date: 2nd March 2012

Interviews: Week of 12th March 2012

Expected Start Date (Subject to negotiation) 1 April 2012

Registrar of LCIA - MIAC Job

The LCIA - MIAC Arbitration Centre (LCIA - MIAC) was established in July 2011, with the support of the Government of Mauritius, and aims to be the leading African arbitral institution.

LCIA - MIAC will provide, from its local office in Mauritius, the same extensive range of dispute resolution services as are provided by the LCIA in London, for the benefit of parties doing business in and through Mauritius, in the African region and beyond.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated candidate for the demanding, challenging and rewarding role of Registrar.

He/she will have responsibility for the day-to-day management of LCIA-MIAC, for marketing and raising its profile, and for heading up the casework secretariat.

Applicants should have a professional legal qualification and experience of arbitration.

Salary negotiable i.r.o. MUR 3,400,000 p.a..

Applications by email to recruitmen@lcia-miac.org enclosing CV.

A more detailed job description is available on request.

Closing date: 29 February 2012

UAP Group Assistant Company Secretaries / Legal Services Managers (Kenya & Uganda) and Assistant Claims Manager (Kenya) Jobs in Kenya

UAP Group is a Pan - African Financial Services Company with interest in Insurance, Investment Management, Property Investments and Financial Advisory.

Currently, UAP has businesses operating in Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan which are market leaders in their respective fields.

In order to execute it ambitious pan-Africa growth and expansion strategy, UAP wishes to recruit high caliber individuals to fill the following positions:

1. Assistant Company Secretary / Legal Services Manager

2 Positions - One in Kenya and one in Uganda

Reporting to the Group Company Secretary & Head of Legal Services this position is to provide effective and efficient Board Secretarial and In House Legal Advisory services to the UAP Group in all operating Countries (or target territory) within Africa.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provision of efficient Board secretariat services for subsidiaries.
• Preparing for Board Meetings
• Arranging for directors travel and accommodation
• Maintenance of shares registers and accommodation
• Monitoring contractual and statutory compliance
• Participating in negotiations on commercial and business related matters
• Assisting the Group Company Secretary in discharging such other duties as may be allocated from time to time
• Registration, protection/enforcement and monitoring use of intellectual property
• Drafting, perusing and vetting legal agreements
• Custodian of good corporate governance practices, Board stewardship & accountability, Fiduciary duties of directors, Board manual, code of conduct, conflict of interest and maintenance and custody of Company Seal.
• In-House Legal advisory services in accordance with the services level agreements with the Group Clients
• Providing sound legal advisory services to the Group
• Preparing legal opinions
• Legal advice on HR Management, Retirement Benefits Administration, Insurance Administration, procurement matters and strategic planning and implementation, security and preservation of company property.
• Review and analysis of changing legal and regulatory environment and pro active preventive lawyering and internal early warning systems.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor of laws (LL.B), Diploma in Law, must be an Advocate with a valid practicing certificate with 8 to 10 years’ experience in commercial law practice or busy corporate commercial law /company secretariat environment.

Key Competencies:

The successful candidates is expected to demonstrate high levels of the following key competencies: -

• Strong Analytical and organization skills
• Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to work and travel at short notice.

2. Assistant Claims Manager (Kenya)

Reporting to the Claims Manager this position is to ensure that insurance claims are handled expeditiously and in a professional manner thereby meeting the customer expectations, departmental objectives and overall company objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure reserves are correctly set and constantly reviewed to reflect correct position of the companies liability at one given time
• Monitoring the performance of service providers for effective delivery
• Identify gaps in the policy terms revealed during on the claims process and recommend improvements to underwriters of our motor product so as to improve the performance of the motor portfolio
• Authorize all repairs, claims, costs and fees in the unit within the authority limits to ensure that claims fall within the scope of the policy and the claims costs are not inflated.
• Ensure service providers are appointed promptly and the appointments are equally distributed across the panel for effective service delivery.
• Preparation of management reports on the department to show the performance of the department.
• Initiate recoveries from third parties in order to reduce final cost of the claim

Job Requirements:

• A business related degree and ACII & 5 years working experience

Key Competencies:

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate high levels of the following key competencies: -

• Basic Computer skills
• Good Negotiation skills
• Good Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Problem solving skills
• Underwriting Knowledge

If you are up to the challenge and meet the criteria set above send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@uapkenya.com with the job title in the Subject line so as to reach us by 2nd March 2012

Quantity Surveyor Job in Kenya

We are a leading construction company with operations spanning the East Africa region.

In line with growing business needs, the following position has arisen;

Quantity Surveyor

Responsibilities

• Preparation of budget/preliminary cost estimate from preliminary drawings with view of establishing cost limit.
• Cost check during detailed design to ensure budget conforms to design.
• Taking measurements on site and from detailed drawings and preparing bills of quantities.
• Pricing bills of quantities.
• Cost control during implementation by costing change orders (variations) and advising on financial implications.
• Preparation of periodic/interim valuations of work done for issuance of certificate of payment by the Resident Engineer.
• Advising on the cost implications of design alternatives if considered
• Participating in tender action for the project.
• Preparation of tender analysis and evaluation reports for the project.
• Preparation of cash-flow projections (on the basis of the chosen tender and its construction program) to advice on the firm pattern of financial commitment throughout the project.
• Re-measure all provisional works as they are executed.

Requirements

• Degree in Building Economics.
• Proven record of at least 6 years of which 2 years should be specific to roads in a reputable organisation.
• Flexibility to varying working hours.
• A mature individual with high level of discretion and unquestionable integrity.
• This position is to be filled immediately.

Interested candidates should submit their application and detailed CV on or before 21st February 2012 to willemgons@gmail.com

Clearly indicating QS 02/12 on the email subject.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted