Financial Management Technical Advisor (Health Sector) Job in Kenya

Overall Responsibilities:

The Financial Management Technical Advisor will be responsible for providing technical assistance in financial management to partners and clients such as large Government of Kenya (GoK) hospitals, Faith-based Organizations (FBOs) working in the health sector, and Departments/Divisions in the Ministries of Health (MOH).

S/he will be responsible for transfer of essential skills, including appropriate costing of services, budgeting, and management of funds to strengthen the operational and financial capacity of clients and partners in order to improve the financial management and sustainability of client organizations.

S/he will design and implement targeted capacity building and technical assistance based on the project’s needs.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Collaboratively develop a menu of innovative and scalable interventions for promoting the clients and partners’ capacity and practices to effectively manage their financial operations for improved sustainability and functioning.
• Transfer essential financial and management skills to partners and clients, including hospitals participating in the hospital reforms, FBOs, departments and divisions linked to the MOH.
• Participate in delivering periodic learning programs to target units and facilities as well as to other clients at the regional and national levels, as required.
• Mobilize short-term technical expertise in finance, accounting, planning, budgeting, and auditing as requested to meet the needs of the project.
• Represent the project in communications with USAID, the MOH, and other partners as assigned by the Project Director and Deputy Director.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field. Certified Public Accountant background is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated capabilities in health sector financing, accounting, planning, budgeting, and auditing. At least 3 years’ experience working effectively in capacity building in the aforementioned areas with local organizations.
• Demonstrated successful experience working as an advisor to Ministries of Health, Finance or any Government agency in developing countries, preferably Kenya.
• Knowledge of USAID program management, applicable regulations and requirements, and institutional capacity building.
• Demonstrated capability in multi-tasking and working simultaneously with multiple teams. Able to prioritize and manage a complex portfolio, collaborating with many types of stakeholders.
• At least 5 years’ experience working with public and private counterparts in Kenya.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills in English and Swahili.
• Strong computer skills (word processing, excel spreadsheets and accounting programs)
• Previous experience working with the Kenyan Government a plus. Knowledge of public health strongly preferred.

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please submit a resume to https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/4649/job.

For more information about MSH, please visit our web site at www.msh.org.

If you cannot apply online or have difficulty doing so, please email an explanation of your problem to iRecruiterproblem@msh.org

Entry Level Content Writer Job in Kenya

Part time content writer for developing unique content for social media website, blogs, adverts, latest news.

The copy writer will also edit and revise existing content based on client’s keywords. Candidate will also perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

This is an exciting position that will allow you to expand your knowledge in the areas of Internet marketing and search engine optimization. We are looking for a quick learner that can multitask and perform projects under tight deadlines.

You need to be able to work under little supervision and be a team player. We are a fast paced Internet company and on the cutting edge of technology.

Job Responsibilities:

• Copy-editing and proof reading articles and other web content.
• Finding and developing new ideas for web content.
• Assuring web content is user-friendly and key-worded for SEO benefit.
• Moderating user-generated content such as message Facebook pages/posts/twitter replies.

Qualifications:

• Some experience creating or sourcing content for websites/magazines/blogs (any URLs provided will be beneficial).
• Familiarity with internet marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) or web development is plus.
• Ability to write engaging online content.
• Confident communication skills and excellent English, especially written.
• Basic knowledge of HTML and at least some understanding of the content management systems (CMS).

Requirement:

• An access to a computer/ internet connectivity will be provided.

Email/Contact:

Email your resume to : info@ongeasasa.com

Rift Valley Railways - Capex Projects General Manager, OSHA Safety Manager, Senior Business Analyst and Finance Analysis Manager Jobs in Kenya

Rift Valley Railways (RVR) is the Kenya-Uganda concessionaire exclusively operating freight (including marine) and passenger rail services in Kenya and Uganda under a 25 year concession agreement signed with both governments in 2006.

RVR has now embarked on a USD 287 million fully funded five year turn around programme that will see it improve its operations and achieve its vision of being the Best Transport and Logistics partner in Africa by 2020.

In order to execute this ambitious programme and to achieve its vision, RVR seeks to recruit highly driven and motivated Professionals to fill the following positions:

General Manager for Capex Projects

Ref RVR 12/2/6

Reporting to the Group Chief Executive, you will be responsible for driving the RVR Capex projects forward from the implementation stage to completion.

Key duties will include the following:

• Preparing/updating the detailed project management plans and ensuring that all members of the RVR management team are conversant with the plan and have integrated it into their departmental work plans.
• Ensure appropriate communication between the members of the project team and other project stakeholders including end users.
• Monitor performance against the plan, identify performance shortfalls, investigate causes and lead the process of developing remedial plans.
• Creating a cross enterprise Project Management Tool/Document for implementation of the Capex Project Plan
• Working with finance department to establish and maintain proper project/capex costing system.
• Track the status key inputs (procurement, recruitment, disbursement), with a view to identifying potential problems and planning or their mitigation.
• Submitting weekly and monthly reports/updates against the established Project Plan to GCE and Board.

The ideal position holder must have:

• A university degree and relevant professional qualifications.
• 10+ years’ experience of managing multi-million dollar projects that are complex and time sensitive
• Strong financial management skills and experience of a managing multiple reporting requirements.
• Excellent people management, leadership, influencing, consensus building and problem solving skills
• Strong negotiation, team building and interpersonal skills, and
• Excellent communication skills.

Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Safety Manager

Ref RVR 12/2/8

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing safety programs within the workplace and serves as the specialist in safety by developing and carrying out procedures that effectively control accident and negative health exposure and minimize OSHA citations.

Reporting to the General Manager, SHREQ, you will train personnel in OSHA related matters, develop safety programs and investigate accidents.

Other duties will include:

• Communicating OSHA regulations and standards to line and staff managementand guiding them in respect to the handling of OSHA compliance, inspections and citations.
• Guiding operational staff on the handling of critical safety and health problems.
• Evaluating hazardous conditions and practices and developing hazard control practices and programmes.
• Communicating hazard control information and evaluating the effectiveness of controls.
• Reviewing company accident statistics and recommending corrective action.
• Examining new developments in the health and safety field and identifying their potential application to company operations.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Degree in safety engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Five years’ safety management experience in a manufacturing or transport environment.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) status is an added advantage.
• Computer literacy and ability to work effectively with a variety of IT based tools

Senior Analyst, Business Process & Controls

Ref RVR 12/2/9

You will take responsibility for building an effective internal risk and controls management structure to: achieve the highest level of business ethics and governance; balance business risk/controls with operational objectives and ensuring compliance with auditing guidelines and regulations.

Reporting to the Business Process & Control Manager, you will play an integral role in automating the controls during the development and implementation of the ERP and will also assume responsibility for:

• Establishing an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) programme consistent with Corporate Governance requirements. This includes developing and implementing an effective company-wide Policy and Procedure framework.
• Providing guidance on business process re-engineering and assist with documenting established business processes
• Managing business self-audit assessment processes
• Serving as a liaison between the business process owners, operational and finance management.
• Implementing change management assessments for new business developments to ensure business risks are identified, owned, and mitigated.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance and/or ICT; MBA/CPA/CIA/CISA highly preferred
• 3+ years’ experience in developing and documenting business controls
• 3+ years’ experience in Big 4 Audit experience preferred (including SOX)
• Good understanding of business risks and controls
• Ability to identify improvement opportunities and translate the same from concept to reality
• Self-starting capability and a high level of diligence and ability to work on own initiative and in conjunction with other key process leaders
• A goal oriented personality with a strong desire to see tasks through to completion
• Ability to develop, sustain and leverage networks and relationships
• Ability to influence others through logical reasoning, interact professionally and think creatively

Finance Analysis Manager, Business Strategy & Projects

Ref RVR/12/2/10

This is a highly visible role, supporting senior management in business decision making.

You will develop, implement and maintain an effective financial analysis capability that will provide senior leadership with appropriate analytical tools for critical decisions.

Key duties will include:

• Developing financial models to assist management in the decision making process.
• Suggesting trends, resulting implications, key actions, and strategic implications.
• Leading scenario modeling efforts to maximize revenues and manage costs and participating as a key thought leader of the global finance team, influencing decision making, identifying finance priorities.
• Influencing the accuracy and effectiveness of the corporate accounting consolidation and closing process and treasury operations through analytical review and trend analysis.
• Developing and executing processes to allow for routine analytical reviews of company financial and operational performance.
• Preparing presentations in support of board and shareholder meetings, monthly/quarterly senior leadership meetings and various strategic committees of the company.
• Coordinating capital review meetings, pre-reviewing vetting process and all aspects of formal capital appropriation request documentation.
• Modeling potential changes to capital structure, acquisition and divestiture planning and preparing shareholder returns.
• Monitor competitive dynamics of the sectors (liaise with commercial associates)

The Ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance; MBA/CFA highly preferred
• 7+ years’ experience as a Financial Analyst and/or Finance Manager, including hands-on experience in financial modeling (advance Microsoft Excel skills)
• Ability to quickly understand and resolve complex business scenarios and to identify improvement opportunities and translate same from concept to reality
• Goal oriented self-starter with a high level of diligence and ability to work on own initiative and in conjunction with other key process leaders
• Ability to develop, sustain and leverage networks / relationships and to influence others through logical reasoning
• Ability to think creatively, highly-driven and self-motivated

Applicants should submit their application letters, with detailed CVs, including day time contact phone numbers and email addresses and quoting indicated reference numbers, before March 9, 2012 to:

Recruitment@rvr.co.ke,

or

The Chief Human Resource Officer
P.O.Box 62502 – 00200,
Nairobi

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Rift Valley Railways - Materials Controller, Workshop Manager, Mechanical Engineer, HR Partner, Fleet Manager and Group Accountant Jobs in Kenya

Rift Valley Railways (RVR) is the Kenya-Uganda concessionaire exclusively operating freight (including marine) and passenger rail services in Kenya and Uganda under a 25 year concession agreement signed with both governments in 2006.

RVR has now embarked on a USD 287 million fully funded five year turn around programme that will see it improve its operations and achieve its vision of being the Best Transport and Logistics partner in Africa by 2020.

In order to execute this ambitious programme and to achieve its vision, RVR seeks to recruit highly driven and motivated Professionals to fill the following positions:

Materials & Logistics Controller

Ref RVR 12/2/1

Reporting to the Head of Procurement and Materials Management, you will be responsible for managing availability and flow of materials so as to support efficient and timely business operations.

Key duties will include:

• Developing and implementing annual materials procurement plans that ensure materials availability and optimal cost.
• Inventory management, including setting reorder quantities, monitoring stock levels and updating records and raising procurement requisitions.
• Following up suppliers, shipping companies and inspectors, to ensure timely shipment of ordered goods.
• Participating in development of systems and inventory management software
• Developing or improving materials management processes.
• Preparing the relevant reports

The ideal position holder will have:

• A university degree and relevant professional qualifications, such as CIPS
• At least 4 years’ experience as a Manager in a material management and logistics environment.
• Experience of developing and implementing work processes
• Excellent communication skills
• Planning and organisation skills
• A positive outlook, self-motivation and a willingness to embrace change.
• Strong team leadership skills

Locomotive Workshop Manager

Ref: RVR 12/2/2

Reporting to General Manager Rolling Stock, you will assume responsibility for the maintenance and repair of locomotives.

Your duties will include:

• Supporting the budgetary process by setting parameters and defining annual maintenance plans.
• Preparing annual maintenance and rehabilitation plans for locomotives.
• Effectively manage the implementation of locomotive related projects.
• Overseeing the production of parts, ensuring the attainment of quantity and quality targets.
• Ensuring compliance with environment and OSHA legislation and related work standards and policies.
• Ensuring compliance with work processes and procedures and technical standards.
• Monitoring the performance of the locomotive team to ensure achievement of set targets.

The Ideal candidate must have:

• A degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Registration with the Engineers Registration Board
• 10 years’ experience, including 5 years of diesel engine maintenance.
• Experience of managing large teams of employees.
• Knowledge of PDCA/SDCA, Pareto Diagram,5W 7 2H plan, Ishikawa Diagram, Control Charts, etc.
• A proven track record of implementing 5S Kaisen, and have knowledge of Six Sigma
• Computer literacy and ability to work effectively with a variety of IT based tools
• Excellent communication skills
• Holders of Master’s degree in Business Administration are preferred.

Regional Mechanical Engineer, Mombasa

Ref: RVR 12/2/3

Reporting to General Manager Rolling Stock, you will be responsible for the effective maintenance of mechanical and electrical installations, locomotives and rolling stock in the region in order to optimize their availability and reliability.

Key duties include:

• Taking charge of the maintenance and repair of locomotives, wagons & electrical installations in the region, ensuring that availability standards are met.
• Developing and implementing planned maintenance programmes.
• Attending to accidents, investigating causes and taking corrective action.
• Maintaining up-to-date statistics on locomotives and wagons and other resources and generating information to support the improvement of maintenance programs.
• Ensuring compliance with established quality standards and specifications
• Responsible for plant, equipment and stores installed or held at the depots.
• Leading, managing and developing staff.

The Ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering from a recognized university
• Registration with the Engineers Registration Board
• 5 years’ experience in a mechanical or electrical engineering role, including supervisory responsibility.
• Knowledge of Statutory regulations covering Mechanical &Electrical Engineering,
• Computer literacy and ability to work effectively with a variety of IT based tools and
• Communication and managerial skills.

HR Business Partner

Ref RVR 12/2/4

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager and the General Manager Rolling Stock, you will be responsible for ensuring that a quality HR management service is provided to the unit.

Duties will include:

• Implementing HR policies and procedures within the Unit.
• Providing HR management advice and support to the line managers.
• Coordinating the implementation of the performance management and bonus schemes within the Unit.
• Handling grievances and discipline matters in line with company policy.
• Coordinating talent activities in the unit in consultation with the central HR services and ensuring that quality succession plans are in place.
• Maintaining accurate manpower plans and staff records for the unit.
• Ensuring compliance with labour legislation and other pertinent legislation, and union agreements.
• Coordinate payroll related activities for the Unit and manage staff welfare activities including: medical, leave, staff uniforms, etc.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in human resources/ business administration or other related qualification
• A HND in human resources management
• Five years’ experience working in a heavy engineering or related company.
• Computer literacy and ability to work effectively with a variety of IT based tools and
• Knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience of working in a unionised environment.

Fleet & Administration Manager

Ref RVR 12/2/5

Reporting to Human Resources Manager, you will be responsible for managing the company’s fleet and contracted services in manner that ensures cost efficiency, service quality and availability.

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Management of the company’s fleet as per national legislation and company policy, whilst ensuring running and maintenance cost minimization.
• Monitoring vehicles and driver performance and identifying opportunities for optimization
• Ensuring that at all times vehicles are regularly serviced and maintained for optimum performance
• Managing the suppliers of centralized office services including cleaning and environmental services, photocopying/printing/faxing ensuring service quality and value for money.
• Coordination of the issuing, movement, maintenance and repairs of office equipment and furniture.
• Overseeing insurance claims processing in respect to motor vehicle accidents.
• Arranging for the renewal of the company’s trade licenses.

The Ideal position holder must have:

• A degree in engineering or a related field of study.
• A track record of success in fleet management and management of outsourced services.
• Computer literacy and ability to work effectively with a variety of IT based tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

Group Accountant

Ref RVR 12/2/7

Reporting to the Head of Accounting, you will assume responsibility for group reporting. Key duties will include the following:

• Preparing accounts for the holding companies
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual group consolidated financial statements and reports
• Preparing ad hoc/special reports in response to information requests by Board, lenders, management, etc,
• Conducting monthly reviews of the operating units and preparing management accounts
• Supporting quarterly and year-end audits by liaising with external auditors.

The ideal position holder must have:

• A degree in Accountancy or a business related field, plus a professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, etc.
• 5 years of relevant working experience and sound knowledge of multi-currency consolidation and reporting, preferably acquired in medium to large sized organizations.
• Sound knowledge of local and regional tax regulations.
• Excellent computer skills including Excel, major accounting ERP
• Strong analytical, problem solving, reporting and communication skills.
• Meticulous and ability to work to tight deadlines

Applicants should submit their application letters, with detailed CVs, including day time contact phone numbers and email addresses and quoting indicated reference numbers, before March 9, 2012 to:

Recruitment@rvr.co.ke,

or

The Chief Human Resource Officer
P.O.Box 62502 – 00200,
Nairobi

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted