Accountant and Marketing Executive Jobs in Kenya

Our company is a medium sized trading concern in the field of building construction products.

We are looking for professionals to join our team.

Accountant

• Professional Accounting academic knowledge (CPA(K)/ Degree)
• Strong Capacity in computers especially Pastel accounting software
• High degree of integrity and honesty
• Analytical, Self driven and highly motivated
• Minimum 8 years working experience and not less than 35 years old

Sales and Marketing Executive

• Minimum Diploma in Marketing or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar position
• Must have a valid Driving Licence
• Technical knowledge in construction will be an added advantage
• Must be Dynamic, Self Driven and aggressive
• Not less than 30 years old

Send your CV to reach us on or before 28th February 2012 to the following email address constructionjobs0@gmail.com or

The Advertiser
P.O Box 49868- 00100
Nairobi.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Strathmore University School of Management and Commerce - Graduate Assistant

The School of Management invites applications for the positions of Graduate Assistant

As a Graduate Assistant, one occupies a position of dual status; a student as well as a professional.

The Graduate Assistant will be required to work 20 hours a week and attend all of his/her classes.

Requirements

i. Be a holder of a Business related degree and have a 1st Class Honors or a strong Upper 2nd Class degree from a reputable university. The degree should have been completed not more than 2 years ago.

ii. Have been admitted to the MCOM degree (Fulltime May 2012 intake) program at Strathmore University at the time of application. See the application process for MCOM here: http://www.strathmore.edu/aboutus.php?id=70#grad or contact Mr David Mathuva the MCOM Coordinator via email: dmathuva@strathmore.edu.

iii. Have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing in English.

iv. Have demonstrated ability to be flexible and work independently with minimum supervision, as well as cooperatively with others in a team environment.

v. Be highly self-motivated with good self-management skills and a keen eye for detail.

vi. Have strong computer skills.

vii. Demonstrate interest in either/or, Accounting (General Accounting. Forensic Accounting or Sustainability Accounting); Finance; Marketing; Management Science; Management (International Business Management Strategy or Human Resource).

Stipend and Allowance

Graduate Assistants will be fully sponsored to study MCOM at Strathmore University

A monthly stipend covering standard living expenses will be paid.

In addition, cost of research will be covered by the Universrty

Application Procedure

Graduate assistantship is a two year contract. However continuing in this position is subject to maintaining a minimum B Grade in each semester.

All applicants should forward an application letter stating his/her preferred area of specialization, accompanied by proof of admission to the MCOM Program, certified copies of certificates, and Curriculum Vitae, giving details of qualifications, experience, research activities and publications, if any so as to reach him on or before 21st March 2012.

Applications should be sent to:

Dean, School of Management and Commerce,
P.O. Box 59857-00200
Nairobi, Kenya

Applications can also be sent via email: dwangombe@strathmore.edu

Safari Park Hotel - Drivers Jobs in Kenya

Safari Park Hotel, a leading five star hotel situated in Nairobi and serving the top notch of the Hospitality sector seeks to employ suitable Kenyan Citizens with the right attributes to fill the positions below.

Drivers

The ideal candidates will report to the Front Office Manager through their immediate supervisor.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Driving hotel guests to the airport and the city center.
• Any other duties assigned to you from time to time.

Interested applicants should be in possession of the following minimum requirements;

• Minimum grade C or above at ‘O’ level.
• Aged Between 28-40 years.
• Possess a Valid driving license class “BCE”
• Have at least 5 years experience in a similar position in a large organization.
• Good command of spoken English, Kiswahili and preferably another foreign language.
• Pleasant personality, smart with customer care and analytical skills.
• In possession of a certificate of good conduct and must not have been punished for any traffic related offense.
• Ex - NYS trained or Security related experience will be an added advantage.

A Competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience will be offered.

Applications accompanied by a detailed CV, a copy of the driving license and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials from applicants who meet the above qualifications and are up to the challenge should be sent to the address below to reach us by March 2, 2012.

Human Resources & Admin. Manager
P.O. Box 45038-00100
Nairobi

or email careers@safariparkhotel.co.ke

Kenya Airports Authority - Project Scheduler Job in Kenya

Job Purpose:

We are seeking to recruit a Project Scheduler for the Jomo Kenyatta Expansion Projects.

The Project Scheduler will be responsible for maintaining a master schedule for the JKIA project.

This includes evaluation and monitoring of project performance and preparation of Work Breakdown Systems which will illustrate project timelines and milestones.

Main Responsibilities

• Establish, after first preparatory meetings with the chosen Contractors, the core Work Breakdown System (WBS) for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and other airports and publish approved WBS to all entities for implementation and development in specific responsible work;
• Identify Internal & External Interface Events & Milestones among different project managers, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders;
• Gather all project data from individual entities and create a project wide comprehensive project schedule (Master Project Program);
• Load the Master Project Program task activities with the necessary data (relative weights, costs, resources) to create the Project Official Baseline, to be used as reference for the following steps;
• Establish with KAA approval a frequency of update overall project planning and be responsible for this activity;
• In liaison with the project managers meet contractors and entities with required frequency to meet project planning update schedule in order to ensure delivery of data for Master Project Program;
• Update the Master Program on a periodical basis (weekly/monthly) and apply the necessary measures for delay recovery or for the definition and approval of a new Project Baseline;
• Responsible for data gathering and investigation in order to refine existing JKIA Risk Register;
• Establish key risks on the project and working with project managers, consultants and other required entities and contractor generate measures/actions to mitigate risks;

Qualifications and Experience:

• BSc. Civil Engineering or construction management or certification in Project management
• A minimum of 5 years professional experience in engineering projects
• A minimum of 3 years experience in scheduling and project control
• Leadership and managerial skills
• Primavera Version 6 (P6) and Ms Project verifiable training. Certificate of training will be advantageous;
• Proven experience in use of P6 and Ms Project on previous projects;
• Proven experience in large multiple contract construction projects;
• Good communication skills with solid ability to coordinate, encourage and source contract schedule data from others;
• Ability to pursue and encourage difficult contractors to provide data required for project scheduling and risk analysis activities;
• Ability to create, assess, and mitigate Risk Analysis process: This will entail identifying project risks at all levels of the project, assess the risk issues and develop jointly with others mitigating measures to remove established risks;
• Ability to identify Interface Milestones among different Contractors Activities and insert/update/control on a periodic basis such events dates;

Applicants are expected to be of “High Integrity and no criminal record”

How to apply

Interested candidates are required to submit an application letter, curriculum vitae and copies of certificates and other testimonials on or before 9th March 2012 to the address below quoting reference on the envelop HRD/PS/MARCH 2012

Please note that canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

The Managing Director
Kenya Airports Authority
P O Box 19001-00501
Nairobi

“Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted”