MARA-ISON - Product Designer Job in Tanzania

Position: Product Designer

Location: Tanzania

Experience: 5+ Years

Overview
 

MARA-ISON is part of the MARA Group which is a billion dollar enterprise. MARA-ISON’s headquarter is in Dubai, with subsidiaries in Africa.  It’s IT Services division has been in Africa for over 14 years..

MARA-ISON has built a strong presence in Africa and we are currently involved in projects in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Seychelles, Rwanda, Nigeria, Congo and Zambia. Our portfolio of business includes supply of Hardware, Software, IT Services and System Integration projects.

Job Description

• Location: Tanzania (travel as required)
• To manage the design and development of a next generation MFS platform and service; in collaboration with a technical vendor.
• Areas: product/service design and development, vendor management and interfacing

 Job responsibilities:

• Lead the building and design of the functional requirements and user interaction of the MFS platform and service.
• Lead the testing and acceptance of the platform and service.
• Lead product interactions with the technical vendor.

Qualification

• Degree in IT or Telecommunications IT or any relevant degree.
• Knowledge and experience in Telecom VAS, Prepaid Charging,  Payment Gateway Integration experience, Web services (SOAP, XML) and Diameter
• Experience in Mobile Financial Services/ Mobile money Platform

Experience

• 5+ years’ experience as a Product Designer or similar position.
• Proven track record.

General Skills

• Excellent Communication skills - both oral and written.
• Excellent analytical and Presentation skills
• Hands on , resourceful, energetic, can do attitude
• High level of data analytical skills

Interested candidates should submit their applications and detailed CVs online on or before 18th May 2012 on http://www.mara-ison.com/job/ (select the position then APPLY)

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Workshop Administrator Job in Kenya

 Our client, a leading industrial group with a highly mechanized workshop serving East Africa is urgently looking for a Workshop Administrator. 

The workshop deals in state-of-the-art earthmoving equipment and heavy vehicles.    

This position reports to the Workshop Manager and is charged with providing administrative support to the Workshop and the Procurement andAdministration Departments.

Responsibilities

• Managing files and records, designing forms and other workshop procedures
• All administrative tasks such as ordering equipment parts and useables
• Maintaining up to date records of equipment registration documents, part numbers, insurances and operators manuals.
• Able to work within strict deadlines with minimum supervision.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• A minimum of a Diploma in Automotive Engineering
• 3 years working experience in a busy workshop
• Good ICT knowledge especially in databases.
• Good reporting skills.
• A high level of integrity, reporting, communication and team relations skills.

Interested candidates should submit their application and detailed CV on or before 4thMay 2012 to willemgons@gmail.com clearly indicating Workshop Administrator on the email subject.

The successful individual should be in a position to report in the second week of May 2012.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Mulrany International - Finance Assistant Job in Kenya

Organizational Background
 

Mulrany International is an International organisation registered in the United Kingdom with its headquarters in London, UK and has a regional African office in Nairobi, Kenya. 

We specialize in international health. We rebuild and restore lives shattered by disaster through healthcare and education. 

We are on the frontline of global emergencies to deliver medical aid and revive health services in some of the world's toughest places. 

Our team have a mission to end the needless loss of life in the poorest countries caused by a lack of effective health care. We help communities set up medical services for the long term. Currently, we have programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan. 

Our present donor portfolio includes the WHO and UNICEF. Mulrany International is an exciting, dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.

Position Summary
 

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for following relevant established internal policies and procedures of Mulrany. 

These include applying Accounting knowledge and techniques to all areas of work, including the management of petty cash, processing salaries, and bank management. 

The Finance Assistant will provide support to all field programs from the Nairobi office and will ensure that work is performed in accordance with Mulrany’s processes and procedures, while referring to the Head of Office for guidance as required.

Position Purpose
 

The Finance assistant position will be a full-time member of the Mulrany staff, working with the teams in HQ, country offices and the field.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure proper management of petty cash; 
• Process and make payments as provided in the approved budgets; 
• Carry out reconciliations of cash and bank balances on a regular basis; 
• Prepare schedule of payments of utilities, statutory deduction and ensure timely payment of the same; • Ensure the timely transfer of all field fund requests; 
• Ensure the timely preparation of all advances including travel and other advances, and provide monthly updates of any outstanding advances to the Head of Office; 
• Ensure the maintenance of an efficient, proper, and transparent financial filing system for the department and the organization in accordance with the organizational guidelines; and 
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Finance Officer.

Skills and Qualifications
 

Mulrany is actively seeking a candidate who is committed to its mission and vision. 

In particular, the successful candidate should have the essential qualifications, experience and competencies:

• Professional accounting qualification (CPA-K, ACCA) or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks and MS Office
• At least 6months of professional experience with an NGO
• Knowledge and experience in using accounting software (QuickBooks) and MS Office
• Ability to work with tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent activities
• Excellent in written and spoken English.
• Ability to work well in a team 
• Ability to handle pressures and meet deadlines 
• Willingness to learn

 How to apply:

Applications should be submitted by May 11, 2012. The selection committee will review all applications as they arrive. 

All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. Mulrany International is an equal opportunity employer.

Each application package should include the following: 

• Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information; 
• Résumé (including detailed work experience, education/degrees); and 
• References (minimum of three, with complete contact information).

All applications should be sent to Mulrany, at recruitment@mulranyinternational.org with the subject line: “Finance Assistant-Nairobi”.

Danish Refugee Council Programme Support Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya (with occassional travelling to Somalia)

Overall Objective

The PSO will report directly to the Country Director. S/he will be responsible for providing program and administrative support to the CD in Nairobi and senior management team in Somalia. 

 

The PSO will provide comprehensive including drafting correspondences, recording minutes, organising meetings and representing DRC at meetings as necessary. 

As required, the PSO will also assist with specified processes for program development by following up various actions and disseminating information to the Somalia team. 

The PSO will also provide additional specified support for program implementation as requested.

Background

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. 

DRC aims at integrating its Somalia activities within a wider regional mixed migration programme, comprising the existing programmes in Kenya, Somalia (South Central, Puntland and Somaliland), Ethiopia and Yemen. 

DRC Somalia programme operates within a regional framework (East Africa and the Horn) and incorporates three major components namely, long term community driven development, emergency urban/rural humanitarian interventions and protection/advocacy.

DRC Somalia implements both emergency and longer-term interventions targeted to the development of the economic and institutional capacities of selected communities in rural and semi-urban districts affected by displacement. 

Internally displaced people, returnees and other groups who are living in settlements in abject poverty and with considerable protection gaps are assisted though emergency humanitarian interventions in water and sanitation as well as through livelihood and protection activities. 

DRC advocates through traditional leaders for increased respect for international human rights, particularly for the increased respect of the rights of displaced people, refugees, migrants, women and children. 

An integral part of the advocacy programme is conflict resolution between disputing clans through traditional mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities

a) Senior Management Support

• Ensure timely and accurate execution of the day-to-day managerial support requirements of the Country Director and senior management team by ensuring meetings are attended, handling information requests, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, scheduling meetings, etc.
• Support DRC Somalia senior management in coordinating activities, such as conferences, trainings, quarterly and programme meetings, field visits, international travel, internally and externally organized workshops. This role will also include taking meeting notes for those meetings/workshops attended, preparation of materials for quarterly and programmatic meetings, and compilation and distribution of meeting minutes and relevant information.
• Maintain master calendar for DRC Somalia.
• Communicate with external partners, donors and visitors as advised by the CD
• Organising and coordinating visits by donors, regional teams or Headquarters.
• Provide support as required in reviewing correspondence, assisting with recruitment processes, and other administrative actions
• Liaise regularly with staff in other departments, field offices, consultants, and other external contacts to ensure effective information flow and timely actions.
• Maintain an effective filing system to include key correspondences, organisation/project reports, financial information and other relevant documents.
• Responsible for day-to-day project correspondence, information sharing and filing, ensuring that appropriate follow-up actions are taken for the Country Director.
• Maintain records and track the status of the senior management action items.

b) Programme Support

• Support new programme development processes as directed by the CD or Programme Director. With support from PD, play a support role in new project inception processes that involves ensuring work plans/budgets; office, staffing etc are in place for project start-up activities.
• Under the direction of the CD, perform liaison services on behalf of DRC to donors, Government Officials, other relevant partners and government agencies (e.g. UN, NGOs, etc.)
• Represent DRC in programme coordination meetings with other development partners, UN agencies etc in the absence of the CD, PD or technical coordinators.
• Develop talking points and background and briefing materials for meetings, conferences, publicity, advocacy and fundraising for DRC Somalia in collaboration with regional communications advisor.
• Work with the PD to ensure that the annual projects work plans and budgets are finalised approved for all the projects.
• Work with PD to ensure that all key programme documentation is filed and easily accessible.
• Provide the programme support required to the PD to organise the organizational wide annual work planning process and the internal project/organization programme reviews and evaluations.
• As directed, undertake research and prepare written briefings for CD on topical issues related to program development.
• In collaboration with PD, support project coordination as may be requested.
• Perform other duties as determined by the CD.

Reporting Arrangements

The post holder reports to the Country Director - Somalia

Required Qualifications

• University Degree or similar qualifications desirable, Masters Degree preferred.
• Minimum four (4) years office, administrative and programme management experience.
• Excellent written and spoken English is essential
• Demonstrated ability to manage processes and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work independently and to maintain flexibility in working hours.
• Energetic and flexible with high sense of responsibility and excellent organisational, planning and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate tasks to meet deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with counterparts.
• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.
• High level of integrity and able to maintain strictest of confidentiality
• High competence in handling situations with tact and diplomacy
• Ability and willingness to travel to field sites as needed
• Good command of computer programs and applications with significant capabilities in computerized database and spreadsheet construction, and their practical application.

Conditions

Availability: 1 July 2012

Duty station: Nairobi with travel to the field to field programmes throughout Somalia.

Contract: One year contract with possibility of extension. Terms and conditions in accordance with DRC terms for National staff in Kenya.

For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk

General Commitments

DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability committments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html)

Application Process

Applicants should send a 1-page cover letter that clearly states how they are qualified, and why they are interested in the post, together with their CV (not longer than 4 pages) to: drcjobs@drchoa.org

Please indicate “Programme Support Officer” as the subject heading.

The deadline for applications is May 13, 2012.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, irrespective of age, nationality, race, gender or age.