KTDA - Administrative Assistant Job in Kenya

Administrative Assistant

Position Scope

Reporting to the Head of Risk Assurance and Compliance, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing effective and efficient logistical and administrative support to the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Administering and overseeing the office requirements related to procurement and operations.
• Assisting with preparation of business presentations i.e. texts, overhead and electronic presentations.
• Assist in planning, scheduling and organizing meetings.
• Designing, maintaining and archiving files.
• Interfacing with various departments to collect information and responding to requests.
• Compiling and distributing staff meeting minutes.
• Taking part in administrative duties and special projects as required.
• Attending to customer enquiries.

Qualifications /Competencies/ Experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications, experience and competencies: -

• A Bachelors degree in Business administration /Secretarial studies or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar position.
• Excellent command of English language both verbal and written.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage own workflow.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be mature, well organized, reliable and able to work under pressure

How to apply

If you believe you fit the required profile, please write in confidence to the address below by 9th March 2012 attaching curriculum vitae with details of your qualifications, experience and present position.

In addition, please provide your telephone number, e-mail address and names of three referees.

The Group General Manager - Human Resource & Administration,
Kenya Tea Development Agency (MS) Ltd,
P. O. Box 30213 - 00100,
Nairobi

e-mail: recruitment@ktdateas.com

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

KTDA - Forest Officer Job in Kenya

Forest Officer

Position Scope

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Operations the successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating KTDA / Factories’ wood fuel projects and ensuring adherence to stipulated land acquisition and development procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising the management of wood fuel projects.
• Coordinating feasibility/economic analysis of proposed projects.
• Participating in the review of wood-fuel land procurement procedures.
• Participating in the enhancement of financial controls of projects.
• Coordinating, monitoring and evaluating economic factors around wood fuel projects.
• Preparing timely and accurate reports on the performance of projects and recommend areas of improvement.
• Undertaking research on market changes, impacts and strategies.
• Identify Strategic partners and other business ventures.
• Observing and complying with environmental health and safety measures.
• Providing technical support to factories and contracted firewood farmers.

Qualifications /Competencies/ Experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications, experience and competencies.

• BSc. Forestry.
• At least 3 years experience in Forestry Management.
• Computer Literate.
• Good communication, conceptual, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Valid driving license.

How to apply

If you believe you fit the required profile, please write in confidence to the address below by 9th March 2012 attaching curriculum vitae with details of your qualifications, experience and present position.

In addition, please provide your telephone number, e-mail address and names of three referees.

The Group General Manager - Human Resource & Administration,
Kenya Tea Development Agency (MS) Ltd,
P. O. Box 30213 - 00100,
Nairobi

e-mail: recruitment@ktdateas.com

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Unga Holdings Limited - Tender Invitation for Human Resource Services

Unga Holdings Limited invites sealed tenders from interested, experienced and competent Human Resource consultants to collate data on relevant variable pay schemes from comparable companies within East Africa, analyze received data and give a SWOT on each scheme.

Tender documents should include:-

1. Company Profile and relevant clients databank
2. Range of HR related consultancies done
3. Estimated project timelines
4. Your fee indication.

Sealed tender envelopes clearly marked “VARIABLE” should be address to

Group Human Resource Manager
Tender No. HR2/2012
Unga Holdings Limited
P.O. Box 30386-00100
Nairobi - Kenya

The tender should be deposited in the Tender Box at CSO, Ngano House Reception Nairobi, on or before 2nd March 2012.

Tenders will be opened on 5th March 2012

VSF Belgium - IT Manager Job in Nairobi, Kenya

VSF Belgium is a recognized developmental International NGO founded in 1995 working with disadvantaged communities to increase their standards of living, improve food security and livelihood sustainability through improved animal health and animal production in East Africa.

Our programmes focus on community based animal health services, capacity building of local institutions and governments, conflict mitigation and sustainable natural resource management.

Position Title: Information Technology (IT) Manager

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Duration: 1 year, renewable

Availability: Immediately

Role: Provide technical IT and Information Management Support to the Regional Office and the
field locations.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for the management and administration of all the servers within VSF Belgium.
• Participating in the definition, designing, testing and implementation of new IT hardware and software standards for VSF Belgium.
• Manage all the databases that run in the main server.
• Responsible for the management of databack-ups in regional office and field location.
• Manage the VSFB helpdesk in the Nairobi and Field Offices by giving comprehensive technical support
• Responsible for all the I.T related equipment and records.
• Responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting the area networks within VSF Belgium.
• Manage the antivirus application within the organization.
• Train and capacity build the staff on basic I.T skills.
• Participation in I.T related procurements and tender committees within VSF Belgium.
• Maintenance of the VSF Belgium Document Management systems (DMS).
• Participate in the development of VSF Belgium I.T policies and procedures and ensure they are adhered to by all users.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant legislations e.g. copyright and intellectual property.
• Participation in project proposal planning and development.
• Coordinate the development of the knowledge management within VSF Belgium.

Essential or Minimum Requirement

Education: University Degree in IT related field

Knowledge and experience

• At least 3 years relevant working experience.
• Applicants with Professional Certificates such as MCSE and MSQL 2005 are highly desirable.
• Microsoft windows 2003/2008 server/MS Exchange Server 2003/2007/ ISA server 2006.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of PC hardware\software support, configuration and troubleshooting;
• Extensive knowledge of Networking (LAN)
• Knowledge of client server technology and general network connectivity and maintenance issues (e.g., servers, switches, routers, Ethernet cabling, PABX support)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills.

Attributes

• Flexibility
• Ability to work under pressure and strict deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Team player
• Identifies with the mission, vision and values of VSF-B
• Display of intercultural sensitivity
• Affinity for NGO work in general
• Willingness to travel regularly

How to apply

Please send your application (reference “IT Manager”), CV and 3 references (one must be your current employer), by e-mail to recruitment@vsfb.or.ke on or before 8th March 2012

This vacancy is open to Kenyan male and female candidates.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

For more information: www.vsf-belgium.org