CIC Insurance Group is the leading co-operative insurer in Africa and is one of the top three insurance companies in the country.
CIC has businesses operating all over Kenya with 19 branches and has recently ventured into Asset Management.
In order to execute our ambitious growth and expansion strategy, CIC wishes to recruit high caliber individuals to fill the following vacant position numbers:
Underwriting Clerk
Ref No: HRD-03/3/2012
Duties & Responsibility
Prepares policy docudments
Ensuring dispatch of policies within the company standards
Handling all documentation needs for branches
Responding to all policy issues from branches, General customer care
Requirements
Diploma in insurance
Computer knowledge, Good communication skills
Planning & organizing skills, Strong team player
Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
At least 1years of experience
Marketing Executive
Ref No: HRD-03/4/2012
Duties & Responsibility
Attending to callers, preparing quotation and follow up, Prepare tender documents,
Renewal follow ups.
Responding to clients enquiries, Preparing presentation to clients
Preparation of agents documents for registration with IRA
Filing and proper maintenance of clients and intermediaries documents including indexing.
Mailing, faxing, and binding of documents
Maintenance and requisition of departmental stationery and stores
Raising departmental payments to service providers, intermediaries.
Taking care of logistics for departmental function such as cocktails, luncheons etc
Requirements
Diploma in insurance
Computer knowledge, Good communication skills
Planning & organizing skills, Strong team player
Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision, Flexible to meet clients needs
Record Clerk
Ref No: HRD-03/5/2012
Duties & Responsibility
To maintain proper documents records in the departments
To avail files to the respective officers as and when requested
To open new file dockets when necessary
To maintain a systematic order of files in the registry.
To file back all the files after they are finalized on.
To promptly and regularly up date files with the new correspondents
To ensure proper achieving of the files.
To scan and index all documents before arching the hard copies
To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the management from time to time.
Requirements
Diploma in record keeping
Computer knowledge, Good communication skills
Planning & organizing skills, Strong team player
Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
Experience in filing will be an added advantage.
Management Trainee
Ref No: HRD-03/6/2012
10 Positions
Duties & Responsibility
The management trainees will be taken through a two year training and mentoring programme in various division in the company.
Thereafter, the successful candidates will be assigned to server in their area of competence subject to availability of vacancies
Requirements
A degree with a minimum of Upper second class division in Business related field, Actuarial science, entrepreneurship, Agriculture, Micro finance, Information Technology, Development, Nursing & Law
Computer knowledge,
Good communication skills
Planning & organizing skills,
Good analytical skills,
Strong team player
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
Unit Trust Sales Supervisor
Ref No: HRD-03/7/2012
Duties & Responsibility
Design and implement sales team strategy.
Mentoring and development of sales teams
Participate in the recruitment and retention of sales teams
Monitoring sales team activity and production while aiming to inspire improved
Performance and ensure targets are met.
Assist in facilitating sales team training as and when necessary
Sell unit trust products (money market, equity, balanced & fixed income funds)
Provide investment advice to existing and potential clients.
Open new market for the units trust advisers
Requirements
Business degree preferably in (Economics, Finance)
Computer knowledge
Good communication skills
Planning & organizing skills
Good analytical skills
Ability to make presentation to both individuals & and groups
Be well informed of the financial market
Strong team player
Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
At least 2year of experience in selling unit trust.
Assistant Fund Administrator
Ref No: HRD-03/8/2012
Duties & Responsibility
Create clients and agents accounts in the unit master
Receive, scan, index & file all correspondents to CIC Asset Management’s Ltd
Store soft and hard copies of all correspondence by member number
Initial quality assurance of client’s application forms and agents applications.
Capture clients details/information in the unit master
Capture, purchases, redemptions and static data in the system
Give unit trust advises production details to the Unit Trust Manager
Book meeting venues for the staff
Provide operational assistant to the MD CIC Asset Management’s Ltd
Requirements
Business related degree preferably in (Business management)
Computer knowledge
Good communication skills
Planning & organizing skills
Good analytical skills
Ability to make presentation to both individuals & and groups
Strong team player
Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
At least 2year of experience in related filed.
Knowledge of unit trust administration system
Keen to details and a quick leaner
Research Analyst
Ref No: HRD-03/9/2012
Duties & Responsibility
Analysis and recommendation of various investment opportunity availablewithin the financial local market
Collate and analyse the macro & micro economic condition and company fundamentals and make recommendations
Develop financial model
Participate and contribute in investment committee meetings
Coordinate and organize management & company visits
Prepare quarterly investment reports indicating performance statistics
Maintain and update company research library
Requirements
Business related degree preferably in (Business management, Economic Accounting)
CFA will be an added advantage
Computer knowledge
Good communication skills
Planning & organizing skills
Good analytical skills
Ability to make presentation to both individuals & and groups
Strong team player
Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
At least 2year of experience in related filed.
Knowledge of unit trust administration system
Keen to details and a quick leaner
Effective research and analytical skills
Actuarial Assistant
Ref No: HRD-03/10/2012
Duties & Responsibility
Responsible for actuarial aspects relating to the computation of insurance premium rates and the valuation of liabilities.
Responsible for reviewing and advising on the adequacy of statutory reserves for incurred but not reported claims
Responsible for the designing and pricing of insurance products, valuation reports in conjunction with the product development team and the consulting actuaries
Responsible for reviewing and repackaging of existing insurance products in order to assess the adequacy of premium rates and recommend remedial measures to make them profitable
Carrying out project appraisals, identifying risks associated with the projects and recommending ways of managing the identified risks
Responsible for the review in the adequacy of the reinsurance arrangements in place on an annual basis
Responsible for continuous mortality and morbidity investigations for the company in order to review the life and medical underwriting standards and premium rates to ascertain their adequacy and equity
Guide the various departments in developing and maintaining business statistics and other technical aspects requiring actuarial application
Responsible for analysis of competitors’ products and suggest areas of improvement/enhancement on our product portfolio
Requirements
Degree in Actuarial Science
Progress in Professional Actuarial Papers with at least 2 exams passed
Working experience of a minimum of 1 year in an actuarial or insurance position
Computer knowledge
Good communication skills
Good analytical, Planning & organizing skills
Strong team player
Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
Expertise in Microsoft Office
Expertise in at least one statistical software
If you meet the above requirements and consider yourself up to the challenge, please email your application and a copy of your CV clearly indicating the reference number as the subject on your email e.g: Management Trainee - Ref No: HRD-03/6/2012- -: to the.
The Group Human Resource Manager
CIC Insurance Group LTD
PO Box 59485-00200
Nairobi
Email: recruitment@cic.co.ke
The application should reach us by close of business on 23th March, 2012.
Please note only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.
If you do not hear from us by 9th April 2012 consider yourself unsuccessful
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
Commission on Revenue Allocation Jobs in Kenya: Accountant, ICT Ass., Procurement & Administration Officers, Internal Auditor
The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) is an independent commission set up under Article 215 of the Constitution of Kenya. Its core mandate is to recommend the basis for equitable sharing of revenues raised nationally between the National and the County Governments; and sharing of revenue among the County Governments.
The Commission seeks to recruit qualified and competent staff to fill the following vacant positions.
Accountant
The successful candidate for the position will report to the Director Corporate Services and will assist in the administration of the financial systems, planning of financial services, monitoring expenditures and enforcing compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain and update the books of accounts and the fixed asset register of the Commission;
Prepare Financial and annual reports;
Prepare the annual budget, oversee budgetary control and variance analysis;
Manage creditors and other payments;
Maintain payroll and remittance of statutory deductions;
Prepare monthly trial balances, financial statements and other reports;
Examine payment vouchers, petty cash vouchers, imprests and requisitions;
Guide and supervise the Accounts Assistant.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
A bachelor’s degree in commerce, finance, economics or any other in the financial field;
Possession of at least CPA(K)/ACCA;
At least one accounting package qualification;
A minimum 5 years experience in an accounting environment;
Experience in Public Sector Accounting an advantage.
Accounts Assistant
The job holder’s main purpose will be to operate and maintain the accounting system and will report to the Accountant.
Key Responsibilities:
Updating the General Ledger i.e., journal entries, payment vouchers, receipt vouchers, purchase day book;
Processing of payment vouchers both for petty cash payments and cheque book payments;
Safe custody of accounting records;
Carry out reconciliations e.g. bank, fixed deposit etc.
Maintenance of debtors and creditors ledgers;
Maintenance of advances/imprest records;
Perform any other duties assigned by the Accountant or the Head of Department.
Maintain the Petty Cash float.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
A bachelor’s degree in commerce, finance, economics or any other in the financial field;
At least CPA (II) or equivalent;
2 years experience in an accounting environment;
Possess an aptitude for numbers.
ICT Assistant
Holder of the position will provide specialized ICT support and assist in the operation and maintenance of the Commission’s ICT infrastructure.
The position reports to the Director ICT.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide daily system administration within the Commission;
Support and advise on downtime procedures and business continuity to ensure that they are adopted successfully in their allocated local work area;
Ensure all system and process issues and incidents are logged and tracked;
To work with managers and vendors to build the capacity of end users.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
A bachelor’s degree in ICT related field;
Certificate in network administration;
Certificates in hardware and software maintenance;
Procurement Officer
Holder of the position will be responsible for the supply chain of the Commission, inclusive of movement, storage and issue of supply and services from origination to consumption.
The incumbent will also ensure that procurement is done in accordance with Public Procurement & Disposal Act (2005), rules and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Advise on and implement adherence to and compliance with requirements of the Act and Regulations;
Pre-qualify suppliers;
Monitor and report on procurement status;
Develop and maintain supplier’s master data;
Develop and implement procurement plans;
Manage all procurement activities;
Oversee the inspection and acceptance of supplies;
Ensure proper recording and custody of all procurement documents;
Provide advisory services to Managers and project teams on procurement and logistics matters;
Coordinate manual procurement records and filing;
Assist in the development of a computerized procurement system.
Minimum Qualifications and experience:
Bachelors degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent preferably with a bias in Supplies Management or Procurement. Masters qualification is an added advantage;
Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management from a recognized institution;
Must be well conversant with the Public Procurement and Disposal procedures in line with the Public Procurement & Disposal Act as well as international procurement guidelines and procedures;
At least five years experience in a busy organization, preferably within the public service;
Administration Officer
Holder of the position reports to the Chairman to provide administrative support with the aim of making the best use of the Chairman’s time.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate and schedule the daily agenda and to-do program for the Chairman, as well as prepare weekly and monthly calendar of appointments;
Take notes and minutes at all meetings and forums for the Chairman;
Draft presentations to be made by the Chairman;
Organize protocol and public relation arrangements for the Chairman and other Commissioners;
Prepare media briefs for the Chairman in consultation with the Director Communication;
Collect, track, assemble and submit the Chairman’s corporate activity reports;
Minimum Qualifications and experience:
Masters Degree and Bachelors Degree preferably with a bias towards economics or finance;
At least 5 (five) years’ experience at management level;
Over 35 years of age;
Computer literate.
Internal Auditor
Holder of the position report to the Commission Secretary and Audit Committee of the Commission; and will assist by independently ensuring the effectiveness of policies, procedures and standards by which the Commission’s financial, physical and intellectual resources are procured, deployed and managed.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out internal audits in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards;
Evaluate internal controls, report findings and recommend improvements;
Examine financial data and statements;
Review management systems and programs and recommend improvements;
Develop business continuity; evaluate risk exposure and prepare disaster recovery policies;
Ensure the Commission utilizes its resources according to the financial guidelines;
Liaise with the Commission’s external auditors.
Minimum Qualifications and experience:
A bachelor’s degree in commerce, finance, economics or any other in the financial field;
Possession of at least CPA (K)/ACCA;
At least CIA part1 or equivalent certificate;
Possession of CISA certificate will be an added advantage;
A minimum 5 years experience in an accounting environment;
General Competencies
All applicants to the above positions should possess the following general competencies:
He/she must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player;
Strong managerial skills, including motivating, developing, coaching and leading teams;
Demonstrated high ethical standards;
Competent and organized;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
Excellent knowledge of relevant computer software and applications and;
Ability to work in a team-modulated and collaborative environment.
Terms and Conditions of Service
The successful candidates for the above positions will be offered a competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on three year contract term renewable on satisfactory performance.
Application Process
If your training, experience and competence match or exceed any of the above minimum requirements, please send (2) separately secured copies of your application, a detailed up-to-date curriculum vitae, indicating current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, together with copies of certificates and testimonials.
You should also give the names of three referees who must be familiar with your previous work/academic experience indicating their telephone, postal and email addresses. The application cover MUST clearly indicate the position being applied for.
Application should be addressed to the Commission Secretary, CRA and be sent by post or hand delivered to the Commission offices at 14 Riverside Drive by latest Friday, March 16, 2012 as follows:
Application for the position of ___________ (insert appropriate position)
To The Commission Secretary
Commission on Revenue Allocation
14 Riverside Drive
Grosvenor Block
P.O. BOX 1310 - 00200
Nairobi
The CRA is an equal opportunity, gender sensitive and compliant employer
The Commission seeks to recruit qualified and competent staff to fill the following vacant positions.
Accountant
The successful candidate for the position will report to the Director Corporate Services and will assist in the administration of the financial systems, planning of financial services, monitoring expenditures and enforcing compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain and update the books of accounts and the fixed asset register of the Commission;
Prepare Financial and annual reports;
Prepare the annual budget, oversee budgetary control and variance analysis;
Manage creditors and other payments;
Maintain payroll and remittance of statutory deductions;
Prepare monthly trial balances, financial statements and other reports;
Examine payment vouchers, petty cash vouchers, imprests and requisitions;
Guide and supervise the Accounts Assistant.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
A bachelor’s degree in commerce, finance, economics or any other in the financial field;
Possession of at least CPA(K)/ACCA;
At least one accounting package qualification;
A minimum 5 years experience in an accounting environment;
Experience in Public Sector Accounting an advantage.
Accounts Assistant
The job holder’s main purpose will be to operate and maintain the accounting system and will report to the Accountant.
Key Responsibilities:
Updating the General Ledger i.e., journal entries, payment vouchers, receipt vouchers, purchase day book;
Processing of payment vouchers both for petty cash payments and cheque book payments;
Safe custody of accounting records;
Carry out reconciliations e.g. bank, fixed deposit etc.
Maintenance of debtors and creditors ledgers;
Maintenance of advances/imprest records;
Perform any other duties assigned by the Accountant or the Head of Department.
Maintain the Petty Cash float.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
A bachelor’s degree in commerce, finance, economics or any other in the financial field;
At least CPA (II) or equivalent;
2 years experience in an accounting environment;
Possess an aptitude for numbers.
ICT Assistant
Holder of the position will provide specialized ICT support and assist in the operation and maintenance of the Commission’s ICT infrastructure.
The position reports to the Director ICT.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide daily system administration within the Commission;
Support and advise on downtime procedures and business continuity to ensure that they are adopted successfully in their allocated local work area;
Ensure all system and process issues and incidents are logged and tracked;
To work with managers and vendors to build the capacity of end users.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
A bachelor’s degree in ICT related field;
Certificate in network administration;
Certificates in hardware and software maintenance;
Procurement Officer
Holder of the position will be responsible for the supply chain of the Commission, inclusive of movement, storage and issue of supply and services from origination to consumption.
The incumbent will also ensure that procurement is done in accordance with Public Procurement & Disposal Act (2005), rules and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Advise on and implement adherence to and compliance with requirements of the Act and Regulations;
Pre-qualify suppliers;
Monitor and report on procurement status;
Develop and maintain supplier’s master data;
Develop and implement procurement plans;
Manage all procurement activities;
Oversee the inspection and acceptance of supplies;
Ensure proper recording and custody of all procurement documents;
Provide advisory services to Managers and project teams on procurement and logistics matters;
Coordinate manual procurement records and filing;
Assist in the development of a computerized procurement system.
Minimum Qualifications and experience:
Bachelors degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent preferably with a bias in Supplies Management or Procurement. Masters qualification is an added advantage;
Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management from a recognized institution;
Must be well conversant with the Public Procurement and Disposal procedures in line with the Public Procurement & Disposal Act as well as international procurement guidelines and procedures;
At least five years experience in a busy organization, preferably within the public service;
Administration Officer
Holder of the position reports to the Chairman to provide administrative support with the aim of making the best use of the Chairman’s time.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate and schedule the daily agenda and to-do program for the Chairman, as well as prepare weekly and monthly calendar of appointments;
Take notes and minutes at all meetings and forums for the Chairman;
Draft presentations to be made by the Chairman;
Organize protocol and public relation arrangements for the Chairman and other Commissioners;
Prepare media briefs for the Chairman in consultation with the Director Communication;
Collect, track, assemble and submit the Chairman’s corporate activity reports;
Minimum Qualifications and experience:
Masters Degree and Bachelors Degree preferably with a bias towards economics or finance;
At least 5 (five) years’ experience at management level;
Over 35 years of age;
Computer literate.
Internal Auditor
Holder of the position report to the Commission Secretary and Audit Committee of the Commission; and will assist by independently ensuring the effectiveness of policies, procedures and standards by which the Commission’s financial, physical and intellectual resources are procured, deployed and managed.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out internal audits in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards;
Evaluate internal controls, report findings and recommend improvements;
Examine financial data and statements;
Review management systems and programs and recommend improvements;
Develop business continuity; evaluate risk exposure and prepare disaster recovery policies;
Ensure the Commission utilizes its resources according to the financial guidelines;
Liaise with the Commission’s external auditors.
Minimum Qualifications and experience:
A bachelor’s degree in commerce, finance, economics or any other in the financial field;
Possession of at least CPA (K)/ACCA;
At least CIA part1 or equivalent certificate;
Possession of CISA certificate will be an added advantage;
A minimum 5 years experience in an accounting environment;
General Competencies
All applicants to the above positions should possess the following general competencies:
He/she must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player;
Strong managerial skills, including motivating, developing, coaching and leading teams;
Demonstrated high ethical standards;
Competent and organized;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
Excellent knowledge of relevant computer software and applications and;
Ability to work in a team-modulated and collaborative environment.
Terms and Conditions of Service
The successful candidates for the above positions will be offered a competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on three year contract term renewable on satisfactory performance.
Application Process
If your training, experience and competence match or exceed any of the above minimum requirements, please send (2) separately secured copies of your application, a detailed up-to-date curriculum vitae, indicating current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, together with copies of certificates and testimonials.
You should also give the names of three referees who must be familiar with your previous work/academic experience indicating their telephone, postal and email addresses. The application cover MUST clearly indicate the position being applied for.
Application should be addressed to the Commission Secretary, CRA and be sent by post or hand delivered to the Commission offices at 14 Riverside Drive by latest Friday, March 16, 2012 as follows:
Application for the position of ___________ (insert appropriate position)
To The Commission Secretary
Commission on Revenue Allocation
14 Riverside Drive
Grosvenor Block
P.O. BOX 1310 - 00200
Nairobi
The CRA is an equal opportunity, gender sensitive and compliant employer
Monday, 12 March 2012
Strategic Business Advisors (Africa) Ltd - Management Consultant / Venture Capital Consultant Job in Kenya
1. Introduction
Strategic Business Advisors (Africa) Ltd. was founded in Kenya in 2004.
The principal vision of the founders was to create an institution able to provide high level, quality support to the private sector and institutions and governments with an interest in the growth and development of the private sector in Africa.
The principal consultants in the firm have a wide range of experience in private sector development across the African continent and have decided to pool their talents to provide an effective service to the private sector in Africa.
2. Objectives
SBA has the following core objectives:
To provide high quality advisory services to private firms, governments and other institutions interested in the growth and development of the private sector in the East African region;
To contribute significantly to increasing the performance and growth of the private sector in the region;
To be a significant agent for change in improving the environment for business in the region;
To be a leading firm providing support to both foreign and local investors interested in starting new private sector investments in the region;
To be a leading firm providing strategic advice and support to development finance institutions in the region.
3. Services Offered
Core services provided by the firm include:
Financial Sector Development and Related Advisory Services, with a particular focus on increasing access to finance to SMEs and early stage enterprises
Program Strategy, Project Management Design, Monitoring and Evaluation
Business Planning, Capacity Building and Technical Assistance for the development and growth microfinance organizations and Small & Medium Enterprises
Sector Strategy Development and Competitiveness Analysis for Government and Other Institutions
Policy and Economic Analysis
Market Research.
We are currently looking for a Management Consultant/ Venture Capital Consultant for a social investment fund.
Roles:
The Consultant shall be responsible for:
Conducting initial assessments of applicants at all stages,
Determining what type and how much technical assistance is needed for each innovation,
Submitting proposals for the identified technical assistance
Managing short-term technical assistance orders.
The individual should have the following qualification:
Master’s in Business Administration or relevant field.
At least 7 years working experience with a financial institution or
Experience in management/financial consulting, venture capitalism, or other relevant field.
Experience in lending to small business.
Should be able to diagnose the needs of businesses at different stages of development.
If you feel you have the qualifications needed for the above position, kindly send a copy of your CV to Consultants@sbaconsulting.co.ke by the 16th of March 2012.
Kindly note that only shortlisted individuals will be contacted
Strategic Business Advisors (Africa) Ltd. was founded in Kenya in 2004.
The principal vision of the founders was to create an institution able to provide high level, quality support to the private sector and institutions and governments with an interest in the growth and development of the private sector in Africa.
The principal consultants in the firm have a wide range of experience in private sector development across the African continent and have decided to pool their talents to provide an effective service to the private sector in Africa.
2. Objectives
SBA has the following core objectives:
To provide high quality advisory services to private firms, governments and other institutions interested in the growth and development of the private sector in the East African region;
To contribute significantly to increasing the performance and growth of the private sector in the region;
To be a significant agent for change in improving the environment for business in the region;
To be a leading firm providing support to both foreign and local investors interested in starting new private sector investments in the region;
To be a leading firm providing strategic advice and support to development finance institutions in the region.
3. Services Offered
Core services provided by the firm include:
Financial Sector Development and Related Advisory Services, with a particular focus on increasing access to finance to SMEs and early stage enterprises
Program Strategy, Project Management Design, Monitoring and Evaluation
Business Planning, Capacity Building and Technical Assistance for the development and growth microfinance organizations and Small & Medium Enterprises
Sector Strategy Development and Competitiveness Analysis for Government and Other Institutions
Policy and Economic Analysis
Market Research.
We are currently looking for a Management Consultant/ Venture Capital Consultant for a social investment fund.
Roles:
The Consultant shall be responsible for:
Conducting initial assessments of applicants at all stages,
Determining what type and how much technical assistance is needed for each innovation,
Submitting proposals for the identified technical assistance
Managing short-term technical assistance orders.
The individual should have the following qualification:
Master’s in Business Administration or relevant field.
At least 7 years working experience with a financial institution or
Experience in management/financial consulting, venture capitalism, or other relevant field.
Experience in lending to small business.
Should be able to diagnose the needs of businesses at different stages of development.
If you feel you have the qualifications needed for the above position, kindly send a copy of your CV to Consultants@sbaconsulting.co.ke by the 16th of March 2012.
Kindly note that only shortlisted individuals will be contacted
Mercy Corps - Graphic Design and Animation Consultant
Mercy Corps has recently been awarded a 3-year program under USAID’s Yes Youth Can initiative, covering six regions in Kenya; Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central, Nairobi and Coast.
The core of this program is a The Tahidi Youth Fund (TYF), which will be a youth-owned, youth-led and youth-managed financial facility to support local solutions for community economic development as it grows in value.
This program aims to appropriately empower Kenyan youth (18-35yrs) to strengthen their socio-economic and political stakes through youth-led and managed initiatives and institutions.
The TYF will in the first three years provide sustainable financial and skills development assistance to approximately 200,000 youth through a variety of youth-identified social and economic community development projects.
General Position Summary:
The Graphics design and animation Consultant will be responsible for overseeing the design and layout of YYCN branding and communication items: banners, business cards, power point presentation templates, publications, t-shirts, flags, communication materials(brochures, fact sheets), logos, website graphics under Yes Youth Can as stated above.
This consultancy will provide direct advice for all programmatic and technical efforts into realization of this objective.
The consultancy will work closely with Communications Manager, Leadership Program Manager and Technology Advisor. This consultancy is critical to ensuring briefs are delivered in a timely manner.
Essential Job Functions: Responsibilities
Build capacity among subject matter experts in multimedia and Graphic design.
Create animations, graphics, videos, and other multimedia elements.
Record and Edit Video and Sound.
Integrate graphics, sound, text, animation, still images and digital video into one package
Maintain processes and high quality standards of work and ensure that all projects are finished on time
Initiate innovative projects in Multimedia, Graphic design and website development.
Supervisory Roles: None
Reports Directly To: Communication Manager
Education, Knowledge and Experience
Have a Degree/Diploma in Information Technology or Computer Science. Digital Art, Graphic Design, Website Design, or related field with an emphasis on digital aesthetic design
At least two (2) years relevant work experience.
Practical experience with software such as: Adobe After Effects, 3DStudio Max, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Director, Adobe Flash, Adobe Dream Weaver, Adobe Premiere, motion editing software and PSD layouts – General proficiency in the Adobe CS and Autodesk Suite
Experience with the following scripting languages: Java Script, jQuery and PHP.
Critical thinking, problem solving and good judgment skills.
Excellent HTML and CSS skills
Must have proven track record of work ethics and productivity and be passionate about details.
Ability to utilize many applications of multimedia.
Experience in organizing and writing and producing technical reports and presentations.
Have a passion for graphics.
Kiswahili, Kenyan Shang and English language fluency required.
Success Factors
The successful Graphics design and animations Consultant will have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate an ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff.
S/he will be able to productively work as a member of an overall project team and as an individual.
S/he will have a commitment to staff and program to produce artworks in a timely and a creative manner.
The candidate will be required to present a comprehensive portfolio of their previous design and animation work.
The successful Graphics and animations Consultant will also be able to prioritize and multi-task for the timely completion of deliverables.
Living /Environmental Conditions: The position will be based in Nairobi, with 80% of a working week.
Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should submit on or before March 19, 2012 4.00 p.m. a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing three professional references (including a recent or supervisor) to hrkenya@ke.mercycorps.org
Applicants must clearly indicate on the email subject “Application for the position of “GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ANIMATION CONSULTANT”.
Applications without this subject heading will be disqualified.
Please do not attach any certificates.
Only qualified short-listed candidates will be contacted
The core of this program is a The Tahidi Youth Fund (TYF), which will be a youth-owned, youth-led and youth-managed financial facility to support local solutions for community economic development as it grows in value.
This program aims to appropriately empower Kenyan youth (18-35yrs) to strengthen their socio-economic and political stakes through youth-led and managed initiatives and institutions.
The TYF will in the first three years provide sustainable financial and skills development assistance to approximately 200,000 youth through a variety of youth-identified social and economic community development projects.
General Position Summary:
The Graphics design and animation Consultant will be responsible for overseeing the design and layout of YYCN branding and communication items: banners, business cards, power point presentation templates, publications, t-shirts, flags, communication materials(brochures, fact sheets), logos, website graphics under Yes Youth Can as stated above.
This consultancy will provide direct advice for all programmatic and technical efforts into realization of this objective.
The consultancy will work closely with Communications Manager, Leadership Program Manager and Technology Advisor. This consultancy is critical to ensuring briefs are delivered in a timely manner.
Essential Job Functions: Responsibilities
Build capacity among subject matter experts in multimedia and Graphic design.
Create animations, graphics, videos, and other multimedia elements.
Record and Edit Video and Sound.
Integrate graphics, sound, text, animation, still images and digital video into one package
Maintain processes and high quality standards of work and ensure that all projects are finished on time
Initiate innovative projects in Multimedia, Graphic design and website development.
Supervisory Roles: None
Reports Directly To: Communication Manager
Education, Knowledge and Experience
Have a Degree/Diploma in Information Technology or Computer Science. Digital Art, Graphic Design, Website Design, or related field with an emphasis on digital aesthetic design
At least two (2) years relevant work experience.
Practical experience with software such as: Adobe After Effects, 3DStudio Max, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Director, Adobe Flash, Adobe Dream Weaver, Adobe Premiere, motion editing software and PSD layouts – General proficiency in the Adobe CS and Autodesk Suite
Experience with the following scripting languages: Java Script, jQuery and PHP.
Critical thinking, problem solving and good judgment skills.
Excellent HTML and CSS skills
Must have proven track record of work ethics and productivity and be passionate about details.
Ability to utilize many applications of multimedia.
Experience in organizing and writing and producing technical reports and presentations.
Have a passion for graphics.
Kiswahili, Kenyan Shang and English language fluency required.
Success Factors
The successful Graphics design and animations Consultant will have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate an ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff.
S/he will be able to productively work as a member of an overall project team and as an individual.
S/he will have a commitment to staff and program to produce artworks in a timely and a creative manner.
The candidate will be required to present a comprehensive portfolio of their previous design and animation work.
The successful Graphics and animations Consultant will also be able to prioritize and multi-task for the timely completion of deliverables.
Living /Environmental Conditions: The position will be based in Nairobi, with 80% of a working week.
Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should submit on or before March 19, 2012 4.00 p.m. a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing three professional references (including a recent or supervisor) to hrkenya@ke.mercycorps.org
Applicants must clearly indicate on the email subject “Application for the position of “GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ANIMATION CONSULTANT”.
Applications without this subject heading will be disqualified.
Please do not attach any certificates.
Only qualified short-listed candidates will be contacted
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