VSO - Deputy Country Director Job in Ethiopia

Deputy Country Director - Ethiopia

VSO is a development organisation that has been working through volunteers to fight poverty for more than fifty years and we are the leading organisation in the field.

We work in almost 50 countries and we are constantly exploring new ways to use the time, energy and skills of people to make a difference.

VSO is seeking a senior manager capable of effectively leading the growth and management of VSO Ethiopia’s new holistic and integrated program in accordance with the Country Strategic and Program Plans.

Working within the Programme’s team and reporting directly to the Country Director, you will be responsible for delivering quality programming for education, health and livelihoods in Ethiopia.

You will bring leadership to the countries operational planning, monitoring and evaluation, donor and organizational reporting, and partnership development and review processes. In collaboration with the country director and regional support you will lead the programmes team to develop and deliver a funding plan.

Working with in-country operations support, you will champion a vibrant and positive volunteer community that is empowered and supported to work effectively with local partners and actively engage in ongoing programme development, implementation, and review.

You will be a role model in resource and risk management of VSO Ethiopia in as far as managing the programme team’s human and financial resources as well as other programme resources.

We are seeking qualified candidates who can demonstrate strong communication, team working, planning and organization, leadership and people management skills.

Key to the role is experience and expertise of programme work with substantial senior level programme leadership and management experience in a complex INGO touching on our key programme areas in Ethiopia.

As well as a competitive salary, the package includes comprehensive health and pension benefits.

You will be well supported with accommodation, children’s education and relocation costs if you are recruited from another country.

Applications

Please submit a CV and a cover letter to HR at recruitment@vsoint.org.

Please quote the job title on the subject line.

The cover letter should detail the reasons you believe you are most suitable for the role and outline your current salary, benefits package and your salary expectations.

Please include telephone and email contact and details of two referees (one of whom should be your current or most recent employer).

VSO is an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

Due to anticipated interest in this post, only short-listed candidates will receive a response.

Sacco General Manager Job in Kenya

 Our client, a medium sized Sacco operating in Nairobi wishes to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced individual in the position of a General Manager;

General Manager

Job profile

Reporting to Management Committee, the General Manager will have the following duties:

• Reviewing and formulating policies, procedures and practises for SACCO operations.
• Maintaining proper books of accounts, records and registers for all SACCO transactions.
• Directing and supervising the administration and processing of loans.
• Ensuring effective management and use of Sacco financial resources and assets.
• Preparation and reporting of timely and accurate financial reports.
• Giving prudent financial advice to the SACCO.
• Preparing and analysing on a quarterly basis the society’s business plans and budgets.
• Coordinating external audit exercises and implementing recommendations set forth.
• Representing the society in business transactions and any other transactions authorized by the management committee.
• Attending Management Committee Meetings and Annual General Meetings in an advisory capacity and implementing the resolutions made.
• Carrying out such other duties as prescribed in the rules/by-laws or directed by the Management committee.

The candidate

The candidate must possess the following qualifications:

• A Business related Degree.
• CPA 1/ACCA
• Minimum of five (5) years working experience in a busy Financial institution preferably within the Co-operative Movement.
• Diploma ¡n Co-operative Management will be an added advantage.
• Computer literacy in accounting packages.
• Combined knowledge in General Management/Administration as well as Accounting.
• Good communication skills both oral and written.

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements are requested to send their applications stating their current and expected remuneration, their current Curriculum Vitae and testimonials to the email address below so as to reach us by 12th May 2012.

Head Co-operative Consultancy Services (K) Ltd

Email: co-opconsultancy@co-opbank.co.ke

NB: Applications received beyond the deadline will not be considered. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

ALS Limited - Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Jobs in Kenya

ALS Limited

Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers

Job Purpose

For aircraft maintained by ALS Ltd

• To carry out and/or certify routine, unscheduled and corrective maintenance on Bombardier Dash 8 and/or Beechcraft 1900 series aircraft, as permitted by the company authorization:
• Assist in carrying out routine, unscheduled and corrective maintenance on other aircraft types.
• Have a minimum of three years experience.
• Certifying Engineer on the Dash 8 and PW 120 series.
• Must be willing to work outside Kenya on rotation.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that work is carried out to the required specification and standards;
• Ensure that regulatory and safety requirements are met;
• Supervision of staff as required
• Other duties as directed by the Base Maintenance Manager and/or Line Maintenance Manager.

Minimum Qualification

• Kenyan Civil Aviation Authority basic “A” and “C” (turbine) License;
• Having received initial type training on:
• •  Bombardier Dash 8 classic series, incl. P & W PW100 series engines;
  •  Beechcraft 1900 series, Incl. P & W PT6A series engines;

• At least 2 years of type –related practical experience, base and line Maintenance, in the capacity of certifying engineer.

Applications

If you meet the requirements of the above position and you are looking for an exciting career, please send your application letter accompanied by copies of certificates and testimonials and a comprehensive CV to either of the following addresses:-

Human Resources Manager
ALS Limited
P O Box 41937 – 00100 -Nairobi

E-mail address: hr@als.co.ke

So as to reach not later than 18th May 2012

Database Operator

Pact is an International non-governmental organization, which enables systematic solutions that allows those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living be healthy and take part in the benefits that nature provides. 

Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems and transforming markets into a force for development. 

Our three core values are:

Local Solutions — Our success comes from solutions created with the people we serve.

Partnerships — Partnerships deepen our impact and promote empowerment.

Results — Our work must transform lives and make them measurably better. How that change occurs is as important as the change itself. Pact envisions a world where those who are poor and marginalized exercise their voice, buiLd their own solutions, and take ownership over their future.

The Kenyan Civil Society Strengthening Program (KCSSP) is a grant-making and capacity-building program jointly implemented by Pact and ACT! Pact developed KCSSP in 2006 to strategically target those NGOS and other civil society actors with the greatest potential to build large constituencies for critical reforms needed in the democratic governance, conflict resolution and natural resource management (NRM) sectors.

KCSSP maintains data from activities reported by partner CSOs and has been implementing a database system that centralizes entry and access to this data by all program staff. 

This system facilitates timely provision of information for decision making and reporting to various identified audiences. As such, the information should conform to five key data quality criteria i.e. timeliness, validity, integrity, reliability and precision.

Purpose of the position

• The Database operator will standardize and coordinate the entry of data and mining of information, as well as maintain database integrity primarily in the Pact/KCSSP database which requires a good working
• knowledge of relational databases (SQL), and basic programming skills. 
• In addition, he/she will provide
  primary desktop and software-related technical support for problem resolutions. 
• He/she will provide backup support to the IT Officer with server administration, user account maintenance, network security, system documentation, and help-desk support functions; and participate in planning for future upgrades and technology enhancements.

Application process:

We encourage applicants to download the full terms of reference from www.kcssp.org and thereafter, interested candidates should submit their applications to Pact country office, attention the Human Resources officer via the following e-maiL address: kenyahr@pactworld.org indicating clearly on the subject field: Database operator 2012. 

The deadline of submission: 9th May 2012 mid-night. 

Should you experience difficulties in accessing the website kindly contact the Human Resources office on 0706010191

Pact is a fair and equal opportunity employer. Any canvassing will result to automatic disqualification.