Mid / Senior Level Jobs for Upcoming USAID-Funded Programs in Kenya in 2012

DAI, a global consulting firm based in the United States, is seeking dynamic mid / senior level candidates for upcoming USAID-funded programs in Kenya in 2012 focused on increasing food security through comprehensive interventions to increase the productivity and profitability agricultural value chains and scaling-up private sector innovations in agriculture.

Candidates with managerial and technical experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply:

Value Chain Development

Requirements: minimum of 10 years of professional experience with an emphasis on value chain or sub-sector development including value chain analysis and overseeing value chain upgrading strategies to improve productivity and promote market development; experience working with associations, processors, agribusiness and smallholder farmers; in-depth knowledge of maize, staple crops and dairy value chains is highly desired

Agronomy/Ag Production

Requirements: 8-10 years of professional experience in agronomy/agricultural production in maize and staple crops, including ag extension, agricultural inputs, capacity building and ensuring best practices dissemination/adoption, and natural resources management/conservation practices

Ag Markets/Trade Linkages

Requirements: 8-10 production of professional experience in forging market linkages, including experience in access to finance, post-harvest handling/storage, and food safety standards; experience forging commercial linkages in agricultural markets and providing business development services to agribusinesses/agro-enterprises

Ag Innovation/Partnership Development

Requirements: 8 years of professional experience in a relevant technical area listed above; experience in taking agricultural technologies to scale is highly desired; experience in capacity building for smallholder farmers, organizations/associations, or local implementing partners to increase their technical and management skills and create sustainable market linkages is advantageous

Monitoring & Evaluation/Knowledge Management Specialist

Requirements: At least 7 years of professional experience in M&E, including developing and overseeing performance management plans, baseline studies, and leading field-based M&E systems for USAID-funded program

Finance/Grants/Operations Managers

Requirements: at least 5 years relevant work experience in financial management, accounting, grants, and operations on USAID-funded program; demonstrated understanding of USAID rules and regulations for project administration

General Requirements:

• Experience working with international and/or regional NGOs, USAID and other donor-funded projects, and/or private sector actors (buyers, agribusinesses, associations, and financial institutions) is advantageous
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills is required and additional fluency in local dialects is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree in related field is preferred

Interested candidates should e-mail their CV to kenyafoodsecurity@dai.com by March 1, 2012, indicating expertise in the subject line

Ereto - Bookshop Accountant Job in Kenya

Ereto Bookshop is an established one stop shop in Nakuru with Bookshop, Supermarket, School Uniform and Shoes under one roof require an Accountant with following qualifications.

• Kenya citizen
• 2 years relevant experience
• CPA part III – B com or Dip added Adv.
• Computer skills
• Experience with ERP System
• Exp. In busy audit dept or firm
• Ability to manage a team and work independent

Responsibility

• Handling financial accounting analysis
• Maintaining financial statement/records of customers and suppliers
• Responsible for statutory compliance in both accounting and taxation
• Facilitate payment of salaries to banks and maintain proper liaison with the banks.
• Finalization of accounting statement and facilitation of statutory audit.

Apply either through email or address on or before 7th march 2012 to:

Human Resource,
Ereto Bookshop ltd
P. O. Box 186,
Nakuru,

Email:eretoltd@yahoo.com

Water Technicians and Storekeeper Jobs in Kiambu, Kenya

A fast growing firm in Kiambu County has opportunities for career growth and seeks qualified and competent candidates for the following positions.

Water Technicians (3)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operations and maintenance e.g repair of leaks and bursts
• Meter reading
• Bill distribution
• Line patrols
• Monitoring zonal non revenue water(NRW)
• Installation of new connections and disconnection

Job Requirements

• Must have undergone 2 years technical training at the Kenya Water Institute or an equivalent institution and have obtained a certificate in water technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Must be in a possession of at least Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with an aggregate grade of D+ and above.
• Experience of 1 year from a reputable organisation.
• Age 25-35 years
• Computer literacy will be an added advantage.

Storekeeper (1)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receiving goods in the store
• Keeping stock records
• Issuing from the stores
• Maintaining bin cards
• Determining order quantities

Job Requirements

• Certificate in purchasing and supplies or storekeeping
• Must be in a possession of at least Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with an aggregate grade of D+ and above.
• Experience of 1 year from a reputable organisation.
• Age 23-30years
• Computer literacy will be an added advantage

Qualified and interested candidates should apply enclosing current curriculum vitae with details of qualifications, experience, and present position and day time telephone contacts to be received by 7th March 2012.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The firm is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

DNA. No 1130
P.O. Box 49010 - 00100,
Nairobi

Institute for Security Studies (ISS) - Office Manager Job in Kenya

The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is an independent , non profit applied policy research organization with a focus on human security in Africa. Its mission is to conceptualise, inform and enhance the human security debate on the continent. The ISS has offices in Addisababa, Cape Town, Nairobi, Dakar and Pretoria

ISS Vacancy, Nairobi: Office Manager

Closing Date: This Position Remains Open Until Filled

The successful candidate will provide overall management and oversight to the Nairobi office on all matters relating to financial management, human resources management, legal compliance and general administration.

S/he will work in collaboration with a team of staff members, with the support of ISS Pretoria.

S/he will be responsible for the overall financial and administrative management of the office, ensure effective human resource management relating to staff performance, grievance and disciplinary matters, and manage a team of finance and administrative staff.

The successful candidate will have an unblemished record of integrity in his/her career, and be a strong and capable manager.

Requirements:

• A relevant degree.
• A minimum of ten years general management experience.
• Excellent financial and human resource management skills.
• Good communication, presentation and networking skills.
• Strong record of integrity.

Salary: Salary commensurate with ISS internal salary structure.

Assumption of duties: 01 April 2012.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Apply with a detailed CV including three contactable references to Mr Isaac Sihadi, email pretoriajobs@issafrica.org

Closing date: this position remains open until filled

For further details and additional opportunities see www.issafrica.org

The ISS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to achieving employment equity in the workplace