Senior Investment Officer Job in Kenya

Senior Investment Officer for Microfinance

With over US$1bn assets under management in over 70 countries worldwide, backed by well-known Swiss financial institutions and a social venture capital company, responsAbility Social Investments AG is one of the world’s leading social investment companies. 

Its investment products enable people at the base of the global income pyramid to have access to markets, information and other services important for their development. 

Its subsidiary, responsibility Africa Ltd based in Nairobi, Kenya and operating in Sub-Saharan Africa, seeks to fill the position of a Senior Investment Officer for debt investments in Microfinance.

You will be responsible for building an investment portfolio primarily from among MFIs and financial institutions in the Sub-Saharan Africa region. This will include deal sourcing, credit risk analysis involving due diligence and scoring exercises, and monitoring the portfolio performance.

Requirements: 

• Minimum of 5 years experience in the assessment and/or debt financing of institutions, preferably from financial institutions or MFIs; 
• a degree in economics, business administration, finance or a related field; knowledge of English and French with 1-2 additional African languages; 
• excellent writing and presentation skills; flexible and self-reliant personality with good intercultural skills; 
• interest in and enthusiasm for social investments of portfolio debt investments as well as of the markets in Sub-Saharan Africa.

To apply, and for further details about this position, please log on to
www.responsAbility.com (Click on EN for English version).

All applications and enquiries should be addressed to:
e-mail: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke, Website: www.adeptsys.biz

Closing date: Friday 18th May 2012

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

NRC - Project Officer Job in Kenya

 Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been present in Somalia since early 2004 and has since expanded its programme to Kenya in 2006 and to Ethiopia in 2011. 

Since 2004, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has demonstrated a regional competence and expertise in working with displaced populations. 

NRC has mainly focused on Somalis who are displaced by the ongoing conflict and more recently by the drought and famine. 

The Regional Office is based in Nairobi, Kenya with offices and operations in Somalia (Puntland, Somaliland and Mogadishu), Kenya (Dadaab and Molo) and Ethiopia (Addis Ababa and Dolo Ado).

Position Vacant: Project Officer – Food Security & Distribution (1 Position)
Reporting to: Project Manager – Food Security & Distribution
Duty Station: Dadaab
Duration of Contract: ASAP to 31st December 2012 (with possible extension)

Main Responsibilities & Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation and monitoring of the General Food distribution project and Food Security and distribution sector activities
• Manage general food distribution project activities including storage, movement and distribution at the refugee camps with the support of Project Assistants
• Supervise the GFD team and report on the general food distribution project activities.
• Provide required project and progress reports, both narrative and financial, to Project Manager and donors, including the weekly, bi-weekly and monthly reports. Assist with preparation of proposals & budgets.
• Liaison with relevant authorities and communities at field level
• Develop M&E tools together with the Project Manager, M&E Officer and Project Assistants
• Assist the Project assistants and project staff in carrying out the daily activities, supervise them and assist them in collection of the M&E data and provide the required data to Project Manager and M&E Officer
• Design the post distribution and baseline survey forms/tools and conduct/supervise the survey
• Based on needs, design training contents and methodology according to the guidelines given by the PM ensuring that appropriate measurement criteria relating to input, process, output and outcomes are in place.
• Ensure overall quality assurance and control of all FSD project activities
• In liaison with the Project Manager ensure that financial, administration and logistic requirements of the project are arranged
• Any other assignment as may be required/assigned by the PM.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience required:

• Degree in Social sciences with focus/background on food security and supply / logistics and livelihoods or related area
• Minimum 3 year experience in relevant field, preferably in a refugee setup
• Ability to work independently in a result oriented multi-tasking and multi-cultural environment and manage conflicting priorities.
• Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present technical information and write good reports
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential; fluency in Somali or Kiswahili is highly desirable.
• Ability to work and live in a fairly insecure and harsh environment.
• Keen in ensuring accuracy and precision in all his/her works.
• Good understanding of various donors’ requirements

Deadline for Applications: 11th May 2012

Applications should be submitted to: Norwegian Refugee Council, Email Address: recruitment_nb@som.nrc.no

The Norwegian Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer, with no discrimination in terms of sex, age, religion, ethnic origin or political affiliation. 

However, female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.

Field Officer Job in Somalia

European Union Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Kenya

1. The Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Kenya, Somalia Unit announces the vacant position of a Field Officer to be based in Somalia (there are currently three EU Field Offices in Somalia:
Mogadishu, Garowe and Hargeisa).

2. Duties

The role of the Field Officer is to facilitate the effective implementation of the European Union’s assistance programme in Somalia under the direction of the Somalia Unit management.

3. Main responsibilities

• Managing the administration, imprest local accounts, staff, equipment and security of the office as per the Standard Operating Procedures, Security Plan, and Contingency Plan for the EU Field Offices as revised and in line with the rules mentioned in the EU Practical Guide for Programme estimates;
• Maintaining regular contact with local authorities, non-state actors, EU implementing partners and other agencies operating in the region and report to the Somalia Unit;
• Support monitoring and reporting on the implementation of EU funded programmes and projects in the region, advising and following up on progress towards results and partners’ compliance with administrative requirements such as tendering and visibility;
• Promoting, supporting and where necessary facilitating co-ordination both among EU implementing partners and other agencies operating in the region, and between those partners and agencies and the local authorities and non-state actors;
• Providing regular information to the Somalia Unit through a variety of reporting tools on EU funded programmes and partners;
• Providing logistical support and information to EU staff, officials of the EU Member States, EU authorities and consultants visiting the region;
• The Field Officer is the Security Focal Point in the area of responsibility.
• The Field Officer will travel regularly within Somalia and may be required to conduct specific missions elsewhere.
• The field officer will undertake any other Field Office related activities assigned to her/him by the Somalia Unit management.

4. Required Qualifications

• University level or higher diploma education
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience of which 2 in Somalia
• Excellent understanding of the current Somali political and socio-economic context is mandatory
• Experience in the areas of project management, office management and financial administration
• Experience in development co-operation with institutions, particularly government agencies, professional associations, international agencies, and international NGOs;
• Ability to work within a heterogeneous socio-political environment and in areas of civil strife;
• Excellent command of English; knowledge of Somali language will be consider an asset.
• Computer literacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• High level of flexibility to work under pressure
• Ability to deal with confidential matters

The contract is initially for a probationary period of 6 months with the possibility of renewal on annual basis.

Applications and CV’s of interested candidates should reach the EU Delegation by email (registered mail is not acceptable) to our official address before 18th May 2012 and should be addressed as follows:

The EU Representative, 

Delegation of the European Union, 

Somalia Unit, Union House, Ragati Road, 

P O Box 30475, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya. 

Email: somalia@eeas.europa.eu

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Anti-Counterfeit Agency - Principal Legal Officer, Senior HR & Admin Officer and Senior Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya

 The Anti-Counterfeit Agency was established under the Anti-Counterfeit Act 2008 as a State Corporation with the mandates to enlighten and inform the public on matters relating to counterfeiting, combat counterfeiting, trade and other dealings in counterfeit goods, devise and promote training programs to combat counterfeiting and co-ordinate with national, regional or international organizations involved in combating counterfeiting. 

In order to carry out these mandates, the Agency is seeking to fill the following positions:-

Post Title: Senior Human Resource and Administration Officer
 

Grade: ACA 6
 

Terms of Employment: Permanent and Pensionable
 

Purpose of the Job: Reporting to the Assistant Director – Human Resource and Administration, the holder will assist in providing effective leadership in the management of the Human Resources and administration functions.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Assess training needs and develop training and development programmes aimed at building staff capacity to achieve desired performance levels;
• Administer compensation, benefits and performance management systems aimed at increasing productivity in the Agency
• Ensure compliance with statutory safety, health and environmental standard in the work place.
• Maintain comprehensive records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, etc;
• Develop and manage staff welfare schemes such medical, insurance etc;
• Advise managers on organizational policy matters like equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment and recommend changes;
• Review policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with labour laws;
• Planning, directing and coordinating the administrative functions and support services of the Agency including security, transport management, cleaning services and varied insurances.
• Carry out any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by the management.

Job Specification

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or Business Administration
• Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or other equivalent postgraduate qualifications
• Membership with the Institute of Human Resource Management (Kenya)
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience, two (2) of which must be in similar or comparable position.
• Competence in use of ICT and a Human Resource Information system.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Post Title: Principal Legal Officer
 

Grade: ACA 8
 

Terms of Employment: Permanent and Pensionable
 

Purpose of the Job
 

The Principal Legal Officer is responsible to the Deputy Director - Enforcement and Legal Services for the effective management of legal matters in the Agency.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising all staff in the Legal Services division.
• Developing and reviewing on a continuous basis the training policies for legal staff to ensure relevance and adherence to the laid down official policies and guidelines.
• Preparing requisite documents and attending law court proceedings;
• Advising the Agency on compliance with the Act, and other relevant laws;
• Liaising with external lawyers on litigation and other legal matters;
• Developing and reviewing training programmes for legal officers ;
• Compiling annual reports and statistics for the division;
• Initiating the drafting, reviewing and revision of legislation;
• Performing any other duty as may be assigned by management.

Job Specification

• Served for at least three (3) years in the grade of chief legal officer or a comparable position for at least three (3) years;
• A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university;
• A postgraduate diploma in law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Have been admitted to the Roll of Advocates, with at least six(6) years active and uninterrupted post admission experience in legal practice
• A Master’s degree in Law, or any other social science from a recognized institution. Specialization in criminal law or intellectual property law is an added advantage.
• A current practising certificate;
• A certificate in computer applications;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Post Title: Senior Legal Officer
 

Grade: ACA 6
 

Terms of Employment: Permanent and Pensionable
 

Purpose of the Job: The Senior Legal Officer is responsible to the Principal Legal Officer for the effective management of legal matters in the Agency.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Documenting legal activities and maintaining an up-to-date legal actions and issues database for quick reference and guide to management;
• Participating in drawing and vetting commercial contracts, leases and other legal instruments;
• Handling correspondences on legal aspects and recommending appropriate legal actions;
• Providing legal advice to the Agency;
• Attending court to file litigation documents and representing the Agency as may be required;
• Supporting investigations and maintaining active liaison with security agencies to conclude investigations
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by management.

Job Specification

• A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university;
• A postgraduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of law;
• Must have been admitted to the Roll of Advocates, with at least four(4) years active and uninterrupted post admission experience in legal practice.
• A current practising certificate;
• A certificate in computer applications; and
• Served for at least three (3) years in the grade of Legal Officer I or in a comparable position for at least three (3) years.

 Applications 

Duly filled application form (click here to download) and motivation letter should be e-mailed to recruit@aca.or.ke on or before 11th May, 2012.