Hotel Manager, Accountant, Storekeeper, Front Office Supervisor and Food & Beverage Supervisor Jobs in Nakuru Kenya

A Hotel Establishment in Nakuru is offering a great opportunity to better your career in the following positions:


Hotel Manager


Reporting to the Managing Director, the primary role function will be to maximize the hotels resources achieving optimum standards of service and value to the Hotel Guests within profit objectives and in line with company policies.


In addition responsible for overseeing the day to day hotel operations including Guest Satisfaction, Financial Performance, Cost Control, Staff Satisfaction and Property Management.


Requirements:


    University Degree in Hospitality
    A minimum of three years working in 4 Star hotel in a similar role.
    Ability to perform critical analysis and use ERP systems
    Extensive knowledge of hotel operations, food & beverage and front office.
    Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
    Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team.


Accountant


A qualified Accountant to join the accounts department.


The successful candidate will be reporting to the Chief Accountant.


Requirements:


    Have an accounting qualification of CPA III minimum and good experience of QuickBooks;
    3 Years previous experience in a similar position preferably a 4 star Hotel.
    Ability to demonstrate honesty and handle confidential information.
    Be a team player with excellent communication skills, Numeracy skills, and fluency in both written and spoken English.
    Be able to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative and have the capability to work in a demanding environment.


Storekeeper


Reporting to the Chief Accountant


A qualified Storekeeper to join its stores department.


The successful candidate will be responsible for receiving, storing, issuing and compiling records and reports of supplies and equipment for the restaurant.


Further, the storekeeper will ensure that optimum stock levels are maintained, that all goods, perishable and non-perishable are stored under ideal conditions and that maximum security applies at all times, particularly when receiving or issuing goods.


Requirements:


    Diploma in Procurement & Stores Management.
    3 Years previous experience in a similar position preferably a 4 star Hotel.
    Be able to work with minimal supervision.
    Demonstrate initiative and have the capability to work in a demanding environment.


Front Office Supervisor


Reporting to Sales & Reservation Manager.


A qualified Front Office Supervisor.


The successful candidate will be responsible for all duties through planning, organizing and controlling all aspects of the front desk to promote quality standards and ensure total guest satisfaction.


Requirements


    University degree in Hotel Management or Diploma in Hotel management from Utalii Training Institute.
    Minimum two years experience at the same level.
    High levels of patience, tact and diplomacy in resolving conflicts.
    Excellent command of the English Language.
    Must be conversant with an ERP system e.g. Hotel Plus or Fidelio


Food & Beverage Supervisor


Reporting to F & B Manager


A qualified Food & Beverage Supervisor.


The successful candidate will be responsible of ensuring that customers receive excellent service by providing the best foods in a clean environment and on a timely basis. Thorough billing of customers and staff supervision among other duties.


Requirements


    Diploma in Hotel management from Utalii Training Institute.
    Minimum two years experience at the same level.
    High levels of patience, tact and diplomacy in resolving conflicts.
    Excellent command of the English Language.
    Must be conversant with an ERP system e.g. Hotel Plus or Fidelio
    Experience working in a high class Bar will be an added advantage.


Application Process


Interested candidates are invited to apply to the address below with a cover letter, C.V and copies of certificates detailing their current remuneration and 3 referees by 31st March 2012.


Only shortlisted candidates to be contacted.


The Managing Director.
P.O Box 3327-20100
Nakuru.

Documentation and Publication on Transformation Impacts of the UNDP-GEF Market Transformation Individual Consultant

Individual Consultant


Documentation and Publication on Transformation Impacts of the UNDP-GEF Market Transformation for “Highly Efficient Biomass Cook Stoves in Institutions and Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya”, Project


Background


Biomass energy, especially firewood and charcoal, remain the most dominant form of energy used in Kenya.


Most of the firewood and charcoal is unsustainably harvested from state forest resources. Across the country, most of this wood fuel is burned in inefficient traditional stoves which lead to massive wastage of the wood fuel.


The high demand for fuel wood coupled with the use of inefficient biomass burning technologies put considerable strain on the country’s forest resources and exposes users to several health hazards.


One of the sectors that use large quantities of fuel wood and burn the wood in inefficient cook stoves comprises schools and small businesses such as restaurants.


To enhance energy efficiency in schools and small businesses, a four-year GEF Medium Size project – The Market Transformation for Highly Efficient Biomass Stoves for Institutions and Small and Medium Scale Enterprises for formulated and implemented between 2007 and 2010.


It is within this context that UNDP is seeking a national consultant to capture best practices and lessons learned from the experience of the Market Transformation project.


These will be used by project partners, especially the Project Steering Committee, Ministry of Energy, private sectors and civil society to inform development, promotion and dissemination of biomass energy technologies in design of supportive policies.


This is of crucial importance as the country aims to enhance energy efficiency and access in line Vision 2030 – the development blue print.


Objectives


The overall objective is to provide a text for publication of stories and experiences capturing the transformation of institutions and small business using firewood and charcoal for heating and cooking, and of transformation of the energy policy environment.


Duration of Assignment: 40 working days


Application Procedure


Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications which should include the following:


    Detailed Curriculum Vitae
    UNDP Personal History Form (P11)
    Proposal for implementing the assignment
    Financial Proposal indicating their consultancy fee on daily rate
    Please quote Market Transformation Projects on the subject line


Applications should be addressed to consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us not later than 24th March 2012 at 4.30 p.m. Kenyan Time.


Please see the Terms of Reference, the P11 form, the Individual Contract Proposal form and the Terms and Conditions of Individual Contracts under ‘Related Documents’ by visiting the UNDP Kenya Website: http://www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements

Evaluation of Government of Japan / UNDP RECSA Individual Consultants Re-Advertisement

Background


The Regional Centre on Small Arms in the Great Lakes Region, the Horn of Africa and Bordering States (RECSA) is an Inter-Governmental organization with a mandate to coordinate the implementation of the Nairobi Protocol on the Prevention, Control and Reduction of Small Arms and Light Weapons in the Great Lakes Region, the Horn of Africa and Bordering States.


It was established in June, 2005 by the 3rd Ministerial Review Conference. There are 13 Member States signatory to the Nairobi Declaration and Nairobi Protocol namely:- Burundi, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan, Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania.


The mission of RECSA is to coordinate action in the Member States against Small Arms and Light Weapons proliferation in the Great Lakes Region, the Horn of Africa and Bordering States.


RECSA received funds from Japan of Government through UNDP-Kenya to implement a one year project entitled “Enhancing Human Security in the Great Lakes Region and Horn of Africa by Preventing the Proliferation of Illicit Small Arms through Practical Disarmament”.


Part of the funds will be applied to carry out an end-of-project evaluation. The evaluation will focus on the RECSA II project 2009-2010 which received a six-month extension to end in October 2011.


Objectives


The purpose of the end-of-project evaluation is to provide the donor, UNDP and RECSA as well as stakeholders analysis of the project effectiveness. It will evaluate results achieved against expected goals and objectives, inputs and outputs set forth in the project document.


The evaluation will offer strategic and operational recommendations which will inform future programs on small arms and light weapons to RECSA and its partners.


Number of Consultants (2)


a) Lead Evaluator


b) Evaluator


local and international consultants are encouraged to apply


Duration of Assignment: 1 month


Application Procedure


Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application which should include the following:


    Detailed Curriculum Vitae
    UNDP Personal History Form (P11)
    Proposal for implementing the assignment
    Financial Proposal indicating their consultancy fee on daily rate
    International consultants should Include travel and DSA
    Please quote Evaluation of GoJ/UNDP RECSA on the subject line


Applications should be addressed to consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us not later than 24th March 2012 at 4.30 p.m. Kenyan Time.


Please see the Terms of Reference, the P11 form, the Individual Contract Proposal form and the Terms and Conditions of Individual Contracts under ‘Related Documents’ by visiting the UNDP Kenya Website: http://www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements

Training Associates Jobs in Eldoret - Rural Community Consulting

Expression of Interest


Rural Community Consulting is a Consultancy, Training, Research and Resource Organization. Our Vision is to serve the Rural Community through its Partners and Enhance its Capacity to uplift its community members Health, Wealth and Well being.


To this end we seek to enlist the services of consultants and trainers for our database


Role: Training Associates


Ref: HC/02/12


Reporting To: Community Projects Advisor


Location: Eldoret (With Travel to Outside Towns)


Terms: Contract


Areas of Interest: Peace Building & Conflict Management, Public Health, Agri-Business Management, Grant Management, Climate Change, Renewable Energy & Gender and Youth Development


Responsibilities


    To work in partnership with the community projects advisor to develop training modules
    To organize training workshops, seminars and forums as directed by the lead consultant
    To perform training sessions as directed by community projects advisor


Minimum Requirements


Education


    Graduate Diploma/Degree in any relevant filed
    Previous consultancy experience or working under a consultant will be an added advantage


Knowledge


    Ms PowerPoint


Skills & Personal Attributes


    Ability to work as team player
    Ability to multi task
    Ability to communicate effectively


Interested candidates should send the following to eoi.consulting@ruralcommunityconsulting.org (In either word of pdf formats)


By 29-03-12 5.00 pm.


1. A cover letter clearly indicating on the subject line your area of interest as


2. A copy of your resume with four reference contacts


3. A copy of your highest awarded education certificate