Monday, 12 March 2012

Elimu Yetu Coalition - Communications Officer Vacancy Announcement

Elimu Yetu Coalition is the national Education coalition established in 1999 as part of local efforts to domesticate Education for All Goals in Kenya.


The coalition brings together a membership of more than 75 organizations drawn from the civil society organizations, professional groupings, education/research institutions and other non state actors in Kenya’s education sector.


Together, they lobby for the implementation of EFA goals as articulated in the Jomtien Declaration and Dakar Framework of Action and other related global conventions for the attainment of quality basic education for all in Kenya.


Utilizing a rights-based approach (RBA) in its campaign initiatives, EYC focuses on mobilizing and harnessing the collective efforts of all education stakeholders and local communities in Kenya and providing leadership in the on-going efforts to make EFA a reality in Kenya.


EYC wishes to advertise for the position of Communication’s Officer as below;


Position: Communications Officer


Reporting to: The National Coordinator


Terms of employment: Contract 1 year (renewable depending on performance)


Work station: EYC Secretariat in Nairobi


Time: Immediately


Job Function: This is a middle level management position.


The Communications Officer will work closely with the National Coordinator while assuming the overall responsibility for communications, research and documentation aspects of the project.


Besides using independent and wise judgment in making decisions, you are expected to consult extensively with the National Coordinator, other colleagues and project steering committee.


Broad Areas of Responsibility:


    Develop and maintain a robust resource, information and communications centre at EYC secretariat.
    Develop EYC quarterly newsletter
    Manage EYC website and portal
    Oversee the implementation of EYC Campaigns and Communication Strategies
    In charge of partnerships and linkages with media; specifically working with Kenya Education Journalists Association (KEJA)
    Sanctioning and overseeing the development of IEC Materials
    Expanding campaign support through technology: (mobile, internet, face book, twitter, etc)
    In charge of documentations for shared learning
    In charge of membership mobilization and coordination of activities between regions and the national secretariat
    Conducting internet search for latest reports and campaign issues in education


Required Qualifications: A bachelors degree in any of; Communications, Journalism, Advertisements and Marketing, is desired. Knowledge of education issues is an added advantage.


Experience: At least two years of progressive experience, in a similar position, gained working in an NGO, preferably at the national level.


Personal Attributes and key competences:


    Good communication skills; fluency in English and Kiswahili (both spoken and written)
    Good note taking skills
    Good interpersonal skills
    Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
    Team player
    Good time management skills
    Ability to work under minimum supervision.


Applying: Interested qualified candidates to send a cover letter and CV (with names and contacts of three referees) so as to reach the EYC secretariat on or before March 13th 2012 at 4.00pm.


Detailed job profile can be found on EYC Website- www.elimuyetu.net


Applications should be sent to jobs@elimuyetu.net


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted


EYC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Imagine IMC Limited - Logistics Coordinator Job in Kenya

Our client, Imagine IMC Limited, is an agency that exists to create inspiring relationships between brands and customers, whether through traditional advertising media like TV, radio, and print, or other channels like events which give people the chance to experience brands directly.


They are looking for a high caliber individual to fill the position of Logistics Coordinator for a contract period of one month.


Logistics Coordinator


Job Overview


Reporting to the Project Director, the role holder will work to ensure that all import merchandise is cleared through customs in the various destinations throughout the project.


The Principal Accountabilities include:


    Facilitate custom clearance for both temporary importation and export of project merchandise and cargo moving across the border and cleared through JKIA.
    Source and ensure that we have reliable transporter to transport all the earmarked cargo for transportation between Kenya and Tanzania.
    Ensure that we have all documentation required for this shipments a week in advance
    Provide critical paths, checklists and work plans for logistics.
    Provide accurate daily updates and status reports of shipment shipment moving across the border and to other venues across the project schedule.


Minimum Requirements


    Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma
    At least three (3) years progressive experience in Logistics
    Available for a period of one month
    Excellent computer skills
    Good oral and written communication skills
    Sound judgment and interpersonal skills
    Ability to manage several tasks at once and prioritize requests from multiple team members
    Highly organized and detail-oriented 


If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualifications, please send your CV and letter of application indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role and details of your current and expected salary to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 14th March 2012

Accounts Receivable Job Vacancy

Company Profile: Our client is a leading communication solutions provider


Job Title: Accounts Receivable


Job Role: Providing financial, clerical and administrative services to ensure efficient, timely and accurate payment of accounts under his or her control.


Job Tasks and Responsibilities:


    Ensure timely and accurate preparation of customer invoices for goods supplied & services rendered and that any billing queries are attended immediately and feedback given to customers.
    Preparation of monthly accounts receivable reconciliations by the 15th of every month, while ensuring that customer receipts have been correctly allocated and the customers’ statement reflects only unpaid items
    Responsible for monthly preparation and distribution of debtors statements
    Provide a monthly report on high outstanding debt balances and make recommendations on the way forward to minimize risk of bad debt.
    Closure of the periods on a monthly basis in the system to ensure correctness of the sales reports before the next billing cycle
    Ensure that customer tax exemptions documents are duly approved and are in order.
    Responsible for reconciling the fixed assets register to the general ledger
    Responsible for preparing and ensure posting of the monthly depreciation run
    Preparing weekly retail stock reconciliations and monitoring inter-branch stock transfers.
    Participate in the monthly physical stock take as instructed by the business and ensure sign-off with stock controller/counting staff on completion of stock count.


Education and Experience


    Bachelor degree from a recognized university will be an added advantage
    CPA Part II or equivalent Diploma in Credit Management
    Must be a mature person (preferably over 30)
    5 years Accounting or account management experience in an international or well run company
    Should have experience in debt collection knowledge of accounts receivable
    MS office applications – Advanced
    High-end accounting software – Advanced


Send all applications to mycv@myjobseye.com if you meet the above qualifications

Youth Employability Program Facilitators Jobs

CAP Youth Empowerment Institute in Kenya is seeking to engage the services of facilitators for Youth Learning and Saving Program.


CAP world over is known for working with the under privileged youth and linking them to livelihoods.


CAP Youth Empowerment Institute is at the preparatory stages of implementing this project in Kenya and will soon be enrolling vulnerable youth into this program.


To effectively train and orient the youth to the world of work, CAP Youth Empowerment Institute is looking for facilitators, who are less than 30 years old, who are passionate about youth and keen to pass on work based skills, train them on life skills and prepare them in a wholesome way to get into the world of work.


CAP Youth Empowerment Institute first selects the vulnerable youth, trains them and through partnering with industrial players places them for employments.


In Kenya CAP Youth Empowerment Institute has prioritized the following sectors:


I) Trainer in Industrial Garment Manufacturing


II) Documentation Specialist – Part time


CAP Youth Empowerment Institute is thus looking for facilitators who will prepare the youth to work in these sectors.


Requirements


Industrial Garment Manufacturing Trainer


    At least 2 year experience working in a Industrial Garment Manufacturing.
    Masters / bachelors degree in textile manufacturing
    Skill to interact with companies and bring in the industry contribution.


Job Description


    Working closely with the community leaders, chiefs and assistant chiefs to mobilize young people.
    Is to train the young people in Industrial Garment Manufacturing for 100 Days.
    Should arrange for the field visits for the trainees, exposure visits for the trainees and bring in the guest lectures.
    Should bring internship opportunities to all the trainees being trained.
    Should link all the trainees being trained to the job / employment opportunities.


Documentation Specialist – Part time


    At least 2 year experience working in a NGO set up as document developer.
    Masters / bachelors degree in Mass communications
    Strong computer skills in Coreldraw, Pagemaker, Photoshop, Publisher and other DTP software.
    Should have the experience in developing Electronic Newsletter, Progress Reports, Process documentation, Web site content development, Brochures and Case studies etc.,
    Skill to interact with companies and bring in the industry contribution.


The successful candidates must be willing to work in the communities and as well have a strong intent and passion to help the young people and prepare them to become effective citizens.


Those interested please send their CVs to:


K.Bharadwaja Phani Kumar
Quality Department.
CAP Youth Empowerment Institute
capbharadwaj2@gmail.com
bharadwaj.yei@gmail.com

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