Chemonics International - National Technical Manager Job in Kenya

National Technical Manager (NTM)

Chemonics International Inc., a leading international consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., seeks experienced professionals for USAID’s Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET III), the world’s premier provider of high quality food security analysis and early warning. 

Created in response to the 1984 famines in East and West Africa, this $200 million, five-year activity (2012-2016) aims to collaborate with international, regional, and national partners to provide timely and rigorous early warning and analysis of potential, emerging, and/or evolving food security issues in order to inform appropriate humanitarian response.

 The project currently covers 31 countries, with plans to expand over the coming five-year phase. 

This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Chemonics International Inc. is looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world and demonstrate leadership, versatility, and integrity in their work. 

Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: KenyaNTM@gmail.com by Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

Position Description

The National Technical Manager (NTM) serves as the technical and administrative head of the Kenya office.

The NTM is responsible for activities in four areas:

• Efficient, focused food security monitoring, early warning analysis, and response planning, including maintaining a knowledge base composed of, at a minimum, livelihood zone profiles, commodity trade flow maps, sub-national seasonal monitoring calendars, and technical databases covering commodity prices, rainfall, agricultural production, population, historical assistance flows, and nutrition/health; and developing and updating seasonal monitoring plans;
• Effective communication of this analysis to partners and decision-makers through high quality reports and briefings;
• Capacity strengthening and network management, including collaborating with national, regional and international partners;
• Project administration and management, including regular reporting requirements;
• S/He will collaborate with a team of regional technical experts and other technical managers of the area. The NTM will be required to conduct regular field assessments of food security conditions and travel intensely within his/her country of posting, and some international travel in sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, and the United States may be required.

Qualifications

• At minimum, a Master’s degree in a discipline that is directly relevant to food security analysis
• At least five years of relevant country or regional experience in early warning/food security informationsystems, food security analysis, as well as other related fields;
• GIS applications and mapping skills;
• Excellent computer skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, coordinating with partners and stakeholders;
• Supervisory, management, and donor coordination experience; and
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills.
• Excellent command of English;
• Ability to speak local languages other than the national language will be an asset.

Only candidates qualified for the position will be contacted.

CAS Consultants - Resident Engineer for Roads Jobs in Kenya

CAS Consultants Ltd, a busy firm of consulting Engineers based in Nairobi needs to fill the following posts:

Resident Engineer for Roads

Construction Supervision- 2 Posts

• University Degree B.Sc.(Civil Engineering) or equivalent
• Registered Engineer with Engineers Registration Board of Kenya or Equivalent
• A minimum of 15 Years practical post-qualification experience
• Extensive experience in Highway Design and Works Contract Administration
• A recent experience as a Resident Engineer on at least one Highway Project.

Send application and CV not exceeding five pages indicating education, key qualifications, experience, employment record as well as names and contacts of three referees to:

casconsult@africaonline.co.ke

or 

P.O.Box 20023-00200, 

Nairobi

or 

Drop at our offices in Nelleon Place,
Rhapta Road, Westlands, Nairobi
Tel. 1415240 or 0722829554

Save the Children - School Health and Nutrition Project Officer Job in Kenya

School Health and Nutrition Project Officer

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children working in 120 countries around the world to deliver child rights programs. Established in Kenya in 1984 our programs focus on Education, HIV Prevention, Child Protection and Youth Livelihoods.

Job Purpose:

• Based in Nairobi, the Project Officer will provide oversight to local implementing partners to ensure quality programme delivery and support for the school health and nutrition project in 15 schools within informal settlements in Nairobi.
•  Targeting underserved, primary school-aged children, we aim to positively contribute towards their educational performance, healthy growth and personal development.
•  The Project Officer will link another 25 school communities to health education and information dissemination to reinforce healthy behaviors at school, home and the broader community.

Key Accountabilities

• Using best practices and a child rights focus guide, support and supervise all aspects of the SHN project in 15 informal schools using sound project management practices to meet project objectives, in collaboration with local implementing partners, district level government entities, school management committees, school communities and children.
• Facilitate training, equipping and mentoring teachers, school support staff and School Management Committees to recognize early signs and symptoms of common illnesses in children.
• Apply community mobilization methods to facilitate training of School Management Committees, head teachers, teachers and school support staff on SHN concepts, cascade information to school communities, students and other stakeholders.
• Assist in organization of external technical assistance, school community participation, application of child participation methods as well as gender focus.
• Support local partners in preparation of beneficiary school selection, detailed implementation plans, project financial and narrative reports. Document case studies and success.

Person Specification

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in relevant field with at least five years experience implementing community health projects, preferably school health in urban setting for a NGO. 
• Collaborative team player experienced working with local partners, school communities, community health workers and government officials. 
• Competency in report writing; organizational and interpersonal skills. 
• Comprehension of child rights, child protection, sensitivity to issues affecting children.

Interested candidates meeting specified qualifications should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three referees and day time telephone contact to kfo@sc-canada.or.ke or Box 27679-00506, Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi no later than  18 May, 2012.  

Chief Accountant Job in Kenya

Chief Accountant

Our client, a beer distributor company is requires a Chief Accountant;

Duties and responsibilities include:-

• Financial statements timely preparations,
• Accurate recording and analysis of revenues and expenditures
• Coordinate and prepare for financial audits
• Analyze and advice on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues.
• Assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Formulate, implement, maintain and monitor internal financial controls and procedures

 Requirements:

• CPA (K) (mandatory), an accounting degree will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of financial reporting
• Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in fast moving consumer goods environment.
• Proficiency in accounting packages and Microsoft office.

  Personal Attributes:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and verbally with external parties and senior managers.
• Have good analytical and problem solving skills.
• A self-starter with excellent organizational, planning, controlling and interpersonal skills.
• Staff supervisory skills
• Must be a person of high integrity.
• Must be a team player

Urgently send us your current CV including your current & expected salary to

Frank Management Consult Ltd,
Nyaku House,1st Floor Argwings Kodhek Road.Hurlingham
P.O BOX 5351-00200

Email: frankmconsult@yahoo.com/jobsfmc@yahoo.com