Freelance Writers Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Description: Our company has been working on research term papers, essays, dissertations among other academic papers to satisfy the needs of our national and international  clientele.

At the moment we are seeking to address a deficiency in our pool of writers. 

We invite your applications for the post of 'Freelance Writer' if you much the following criterion. 

If you you do not possess the listed qualities, kindly do not bother to apply for your application email will be ignored.

A. Must have worked as a freelance writer before either with a local research agency or an international company like the uvocorp, essaywriters etc. We have no time to train for basic writing skills

B. Must be proficient in the English language or Spanish (if you possess other language skills kindly list them

C. Must be willing to provide a 2 page written sample or accept a paper test from us to be completed in 4hours.

D. Must be willing to work at odd hours and accept phone calls even late into the night. ( For special cases please provide us with a working timetable that you want us to adopt with you)

E. Must be able to select whether they are doing this work as parttime of full time.

F. Must be at home with research writing techniques like APA, MLA, Harvard etc

H. Must be willing to review our policies carefully and either accept or disagree with them.

I. Must have access to a computer which is connected to the internet; be a regular email checker.

How to Apply
If you feel you have the following qualities kindly send your application letter in the following format

• 1 page Times New Romans fnt 12 Double spaced cover letter.
• A CV brief not exceeding 2 pages. Put emphasis on work history in places your worked as a writer, age, gender, town and your phone number.
• Quote your expected pay per page double spaced page fnt 12 Times New Romans in Kshs.

Send your application to trueresearchwork@gmail.com the subject must read "Freelance Writer: Verified Qualities" otherwise we will assume you never read the job posting well and will delete your email immediately.

We are paying after every 2 weeks..

Palmhouse Dairies - Personal Assistant Job in Kenya

Position Title: Personal Assistant

Department: Palmhouse Dairies: Office           

Reports To: Directors

Position Purpose: Provide executive secretarial and administrative across the company by managing all critical communication and documentation within the Runda office.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum Qualification: certificate in Office Administration/ Secretarial studies
• Female Candidate aged between 23-27 years
• Experience in handling multi-line telephone or switchboard
• Excellent telephone and office etiquette
• Previous experience in similar position will be an added advantage
• Ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Possess a thorough understanding of Office Administration procedures
• Long term career growth
• A team player

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Front Office Management
• Secretarial duties
• Guest reception: Providing general initial feedback to visitor by directing them and answering general enquiries
• Handling incoming and outgoing mail/correspondence and filling of the same
• Organizing and maintaining diaries and making appointments
• Manage daily bookings for speaking engagements
• Receiving and handling all telephone calls and emails in a courteous and professional manner
• Organize and coordinate logistical arrangements pertaining to travelling schedules.
• Maintain and update the asset register
• Act as a vital point of contact for relevant information and  enquiries from internal and external customers
• Attending to other administrative duties as assigned

Key Competencies

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to effectively use standard office software, such as MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel and Power point) and ability to use E-mail & Internet
• Self- motivated and able to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast- paced environment with the flexibility to work extended hours when required.
• Good judgment and analytical skills
• Able to uphold high ethical and professional standards
• Able to maintain the highest level of honesty and confidentiality
• Dependable, responsible, reliable and attentive to detail
• Integrity, with a commitment to serve

How to apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents that we are looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward your cover letter explaining why you are best suited for the position, and a copy of your updated resume, with Personal Assistant as subject, to dkagunyu@gmail.com before close of business 9th May 2012.

Only successful candidates will be contacted

Accounts Assistant Job in Industrial Area, Nairobi, Kenya

 Our client a firm based in industrial area and involved in transport and selling vehicles is looking for an accounts assistant.

The holder of the position should have the following qualifications  

• Minimum of CPA 2   
• Have working experience of QuickBooks 
• 2 years experience in accounting
• Must be honest and of high integrity
• Young with an outgoing personality.

Roles and Responsibilities

• To reconcile all revenues collected on daily basis and check balances against receipts.
• Post accounting data both manually and electronically in the cash journal and maintain a cash balance.
• Prepare bank account deposits documents and confirmed deposit total.
• Assist in payroll administration.
• Assist in budget preparation and any other accounting/administration job assigned.

Salary: 20K - 25K

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.
 

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke

GIS Assistant (Shelter) Job in Dadaab Kenya

Vacancy No.: IOMKE/036/12
 

Position Title: GIS Assistant - Shelter
 

Classification: Equivalent to G5/1 (based on the UN Salary Scale for the General Service Staff in Kenya)
 

Duty Station: Dadaab, Kenya
 

Type of Appointment: 6 months special all inclusive contract, renewable
 

General Functions
 

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Kenya Mission with coordinating function for the Horn of Africa and under the direct supervision of the Head of Sub-office (HSO) Dadaab, the successful candidate will assist in the implementation, monitoring and reporting of IOM activities aimed at supporting integrated response to refugee influx and improving facilities for the host community through the establishment of a GIS database.
 

He/She will produce and disseminate various information classified from a database and be responsible for analyzing baseline and monitoring data and creating new measurements into IOM work-plans and systems.
 

Essential Functions

• In collaboration with project staff, ensure monitoring information is included in the database.
• Analyze baseline and monitoring data to determine which further assessments may be needed.
• Prepare periodical reports based on the analysis of information collected from meetings, reports and other sources.
• Assist in the review of the movement and shelter program’s implementation and contribute to prepare and formulate reports.
• Design and coordinate data collection, analyze the results, and present clear findings to the IOM authorities.
• Oversee data collection and manage systems to store and analyze data.
• Assist in developing program strategies and direction by providing relevant information status.
• Perform other duties as may be required from time to time. 

Desirable Qualifications
 

1. Completed Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Information Technology, Mathematics or related field from an accredited academic institution.
 

2. At least five years professional work experience in database development and administration.
 

3. Proven experience with Geo-database ArchSDE & RDBMS, GIS mapping analysis and reporting and GPS.
 

4. Desirable IOM Competencies:-
 

a. Behavioural - Accountability, Client Orientation, Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity and Initiative, Leadership and Negotiation, Performance Management, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Teamwork, Technological Awareness and Resource Mobilization.
 

b. Technical - Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations, effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners, works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.
 

5. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook and use of internet research.
 

6. Excellent command of spoken and written English and Swahili. Knowledge of Somali is an advantage
 

Mode of Application: Submit Cover Letter and CV including daytime telephone and email address to: 

International Organization for Migration (IOM), 

Human Resources Department, 

PO Box 55040-00200 Nairobi 

or send by email to hrnairobi@iom.int 

or hand deliver them to the IOM Sub Office, Dadaab.
 

Closing Date: 10 May 2012