Saj Ceramics - Shift Incharge & Gasifier Incharge Jobs in Kenya

Interested in Qualified Engineering professionals.

The candidate’s basic qualifications and requirements are as follows:

Must be a Kenya citizen within the age of 26-45 years

Degree qualification or equivalent in either mechanical, chemical, electrical or instrumental engineering. (Related fields from a recognized institute of higher learning will be accepted)

Minimum 5 years experience in an organic and/or fossil fuel conversion and/or generation plant. E.g gasification and/or refinery plant.

Ability to carry out mechanical maintenance, preventive and predictive maintenance, general overhauls, handle hydraulic systems such as gasifiers, waste heat exchangers, pumps grate, gear-boxes etc is vital.

Must have held a position of responsibility for at least 3 years.

A diploma or technician certificate with stated experience will also be considered.

If you meet the above qualifications and are in good health, please send your application to vacancy@saj.co.ke by no later than 9th of March 2012.

A competitive package will be offered to successful candidates

Norwegian Refugee Council - Finance Coordinator Job in Dadaab Kenya

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been present in Somalia since early 2004 and has since expanded its programme to Kenya in 2006 and to Ethiopia in 2011.

Since 2004, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has demonstrated a regional competence and expertise in working with displaced populations.

NRC has mainly focused on Somalis who are displaced by the ongoing conflict and more recently by the drought and famine.

The Regional Office is based in Nairobi, Kenya with offices and operations in Somalia (Puntland, Somaliland and Mogadishu), Kenya (Dadaab and Molo) and Ethiopia (Addis Abeba and Dolo Ado).

Position Vacant: Finance Coordinator - Dadaab

Reporting to: Area Manager

Duty Station: Dadaab

Duration of Contract: ASAP to 31st December 2012 (with possible extension)

Main Responsibilities include:

• Ensure financial management systems and procedures are in place and that NRC’s and donors’ accounting practices and standards are adhered to
• Oversee the financial accounting, management, monitoring and reporting
• Assist in preparing cash forecasts, maintaining overall budget control and monitoring cash flows and expenditures
• Ensure that all the accounts are reconciled on monthly basis
• Oversee all financial requests made by the projects, and ensure that NRC’s external financial obligations are met
• Ensure accurate maintenance of all NRC financial and accounting files and transactions
• Monitor and disburse program budgets as per approved expenditures and budget lines
• Provide up-to-date analysis and regular reports of the financial status
• Support Project Managers in budget preparation, revision as well as proposals development
• Ensure proper management of accounting documents and records
• Prepare and submit periodic financial reports as required by NRC, donors or local authorities
• Assign duties, supervise, train and appraise Finance Officers

Required skills and qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting/Financial Management
• A minimum of 5 years experience (experience working in an NGO is desirable)
• Strong computer skills (good knowledge of Excel) and Report writing skills
• Ability and willingness to work under pressure as part of a professional team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including cultural sensitivity, assertiveness and negotiating skills.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
• Significant understanding of complex emergencies.
• Proven communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Experience with multi-donor programmes.
• Experience in personnel management.

Deadline for Applications: 9th March 2012

Applications should be submitted to:

Norwegian Refugee Council,
P O Box 21211-00100
Nairobi, Kenya

Email Address: recruitment_nb@som.nrc.no

Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Norwegian Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer, with no discrimination in terms of sex, age, religion, ethnic origin or political affiliation

SDV Transami - Regional Security Manager, Operations Manager and Route Manager Jobs in Kenya

Bollore Africa Logistics is the leading integrated logistics network in Africa.

We are a key player in port activity and a specialist in terrestrial transport as well as an expert in tailor-made logistics solutions.

Exciting career opportunities have arisen for self-driven, motivated, diligent individuals to join our group Company SDV Transami Kenya Limited in the following roles:-

1. Regional Security Manager

Based in Nairobi and reporting to the Regional Managing Director, the successful candidate’s main role will be to constantly assess the security environment and support the various Country management teams in implementing initiatives to continually enhance the security measures in place for the business and for the workforce.

Key responsibilities:

• Advise Country Managers on specific and general security matters;
• Regularly assess the evolution of main risks identified;
• Conduct security audits;
• Oversee all security processes and issues;
• Manage relationships with local security service providers and law enforcement agencies; and
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely security reports to Regional Office.

Qualifications, attributes & skills:

• First degree, preferably in Social Sciences;
• A minimum of 10 years experience in security management. Military/police background is an added advantage;
• Excellent communication, analytical and presentation skills; and
• Computer literate.

2. Operations Manager

Based in Mombasa and reporting to the Sea Imports Manager, the useful candidate will be responsible for ensuring smooth and efficient flow of ground operation as well as managing timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaising with shipping line and declaration to fast track documentation;
• Ensuring KPI’s for clearance are achieved as per set targets
• Verify import quotations for containers, vehicles and break-bulk both transit and local; and
• Ensure cordial relations with stakeholders are maintained.

Qualifications and Experience:

• University Degree in Business Related studies;
• Higher diploma in Clearing & Freight Forwarding or related field; and
• 5 years relevant working experiences in similar position in a medium to large organization.

3. Route Manager

Based in Mombasa and reporting to the Sea Freight Manager, the role will ensure effective management of transit and cost control for efficient customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that the set transit times for transit cargo are adhered to;
• Respond to customer complaints, enquiries and ensure satisfaction at all times;
• Participate in Daily meetings, prepare periodic reports and ensure KPI’s are met;
• Verification of clearance documents for accuracy;
• Coordinate clearance and on-carriage processes to ensure cost are within expected targets; and
• Prepare and monitor Section Budget and Staff development to enhance performance and service delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

• University Degree in Business Related studies;
• Higher Diploma in Clearing & Forwarding or a similar field; and
• Over 3 years relevant experience.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may apply (Stating the role they are interested in) enclosing detailed CV’s and copies of academic testimonials to kenya.hr-recruit@bollore.com to reach us on or before 07 March 2012.

Kindly note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

Bollore Africa Logistics is an equal opportunity employer

AVU - Project Assistant Job in Kenya

Terms of Reference

Introduction

The African Virtual University (AVU) www.avu.org is a Pan African Intergovernmental Organization established by charter with the mandate of significantly increasing access to quality higher education and training through the innovative use of information communication technologies.

A Charter, establishing the AVU as an Intergovernmental Organization, has been signed so far by eight (8) African Governments: Kenya, Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Cote d’Ivoire, Tanzania Mozambique, and Democratic Republic of Congo. The AVU has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and a Regional office in Dakar Senegal with Host-Country Agreements and Diplomatic Status with the two governments.

The AVU Business Plan 2009-2014 has two main thrusts:

(a) Educational and support services provided on a fee basis; and

(b) Not-for-profit development services.

The Not-for-profit development services aims at building the capacity of AVU Partner Institutions (PIs) with an objective of increasing access to quality education through the following activities:

• updating and developing content;
• Open Educational Resources (OER) Development;
• AVU Capacity Enhancement Program (ACEP);
• set up/upgrade ODeL centers;
• developing professional networks through Communities of Practices;
• Research and Development and
• Quality Evaluation and Benchmarking.

Some of the Not-for-profit development services were delivered from 2005 to 2011 through the AVU Multinational Project I funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and implemented in 10 African countries.

The AfDB is funding a second phase of the Multinational Project which will build on the first phase and will extend its benefits to more countries.

The overall objective of the AVU Multinational Project II is to strengthen the capacity of the AVU and a network of 27 institutions to deliver and manage quality ICT integrated education and training opportunities in 22 African countries.

The project has the following activities:

(1) Establishment of new Open Distance and eLearning (ODeL) Centres and/or upgrading of exiting AVU Learning Centres as well as Internet connectivity provision at AVU Partner Institutions;

(2) Development and/or improvement, and delivery of four ICT integrated Programs: AVU Capacity Enhancement Program (ACEP); Teacher Education, Computer Science, and Peace and Conflict Resolution;

(3) Gender Mainstreaming;

(4) Research and Development;

(5) Promotion and development of Open Education Resources (OERs); and

(6) Enhancement of AVU Capacity .

The AVU Multinational project II will be implemented in 27 AVU Partner Institutions in the following 22 countries: nine (9) Francophone African Countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal; four (4) Lusophone African Countries: Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau and Mozambique; and eight (9) Anglophone African Countries: Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, and Tanzania.

To successfully implement these project activities the AVU wishes to engage a Project Assistant Anglophone to provide support to the Project Manager in Nairobi, Kenya

Scope of Work

The Project Assistant Anglophone will report to the Project Manager in Nairobi office.

The main duties of the Project Assistant are as follow:

• Assisting in developing project documents as instructed by the supervisor, which include:
• Quarterly Reports
• Disbursement requests
• Direct payment Requests
• Annual Reports
• Assisting in the organization of project meetings and workshops
• Taking minutes of project meetings
• Drafting general internal correspondence for the project
• Monitoring correspondence with the Anglophone Participating Institutions
• Compiling donor reporting data for quarterly and annual reports
• Assist in monitoring timelines for immediate activities of project staff
• Managing the filing (electronic and manual) system of the project
• Making travel and accommodation arrangements for project staff and visitors.
• Establishing reconciliation of travel and accommodation fees for project staff and visitors
• Timely processing of stationery and other requirements for project implementation
• Efficient handling of the Project Manager/Program Coordinator schedules.
• Any other duties as may be assigned form time to time.

Expected Deliverables

• All project files are up to date and kept in the right format;
• Project Manager supported in and project team in Nairobi team supported;
• Bi-Data from Anglophone partner institutions and from AVU compiled for the donor quarterly reports
• Files of all communications with donors maintained

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Economics, Commerce, Law or Development Studies, Accounting, Econometrics, Economics of Education/ Education and Economics or a relevant Social Science degree;
• A qualification in accounting, secretarial studies, office management would be an added advantage;
• Be conversant with the use of the full MS Office package (particularly Ms Excel) in business planning, Ms Project or other relevant modeling software;
• At least 2 years’ relevant work experience in an International Organization, IGO or NGO;
• Demonstrated skills and experience in project management;
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure;
• Attention to details;
• Strong team and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to interact at all levels ;
• Must demonstrate strong coordination skills; and
• Ability to work in French will be an added advantage.

Modalities of Work

The Project Assistant Anglophone will work full time dedicating 8 hours a day, for 5 days a week.

Duration: 2 years

Reporting: The officer will work under the supervision of the Project Manager

Payment: The salary will be commensurate with the qualification and experience of the successful candidate

How to apply

The African Virtual University (AVU) www.avu.org is an equal opportunity employer.

The successful candidate will be appointed on a 2 year contract (renewable).

Application must include a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae with: a telephone number; email and residential addresses; and names with contact addresses of three professional references.

Applications should be sent to job@avu.org and must have Project Assistant Anglophone as the email subject.

In case of any inquiries, these should be sent to avuhr@avu.org.

The successful candidate will be based at the AVU Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

The closing date for this application is March 29th 2012 at 18:00 East African Time (UTC/GMT + 3).

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted