Friday, 18 May 2012

UNES - Records Management, Registry Clerk, F & B Supervisor, Cooks, and Stores Assistant Jobs in Kenya

1. Head Office

Records Management Officer : 

UNES/AD/RO/03-12
Job Description
  • Maintain good filing system and ensure security of records; 
  • Design and implement maintenance and tracking of records control tools; 
  • Ensuring access restriction; 
  • Organization of Finance, Personnel and General Registries;
  • Liaise with the Heads of Units to design and implement records management policies and retention schedules of the organization;
    Preparing archival finding aids; 
  • Periodic surveys and appraisal of records; 
  • Assist all Units come up with a Master list of all documents; 
  • Ensuring that there is compliance with the National Archives and Documentation Act.
Job Specification 
  • A Bachelor in Information Science, with a bias in archives and records management. 
  • At least 3 years work experience in a large registry or records management office and archives, preferably in a public registry or Institution of higher learning; 
  • Be fully conversant with Kenyan legislation on records ; 
  • Records management procedures and practices including records surveys & appraisals, records classification & indexing schemes. 
  • Excellent computer skills 
Registry Clerk: 

UNES/AD/RC/03-12

Job Description: 
  • Filing and retrieving of documents, 
  • Maintenance and tracking of records; 
  • Referencing of all UNES documents
Job Specification: 
  • KCSE grade C ; 
  • Diploma in Archives/Records Management; 
  • At least 3 years experience in a busy registry/archives; 
  • Be conversant with Kenyan legislation on records/archives administration; 
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills; 
  • Hands on experience on bulky financial and other records. 
  • Be computer literate
2. Arziki Restaurants and Chiromo Conference Centre

F & B Supervisor: 

UNES/AZ/FBS/03-12

Job Descriptions:
 
  • Overseeing the restaurant operations; 
  • Supervisory duties of all F & B staff and ensuring that duties are discharged in a professional and efficient manner; 
  • Ensuring that desired customer satisfaction levels are met; Ensuring that the set performance targets for food and beverage staff and met; 
  • Work with the Head Cook to ensure that high quality food is produced as per customer requirement, expectation and presentation; 
  • Determine staff training requirements; 
  • Ensure there is proper handling and accountability of food and beverage equipment; 
  • To ensure that high standards of hygiene and safety are maintained in the restaurant; 
  • Any other duty assigned by the Manager
Job Specification:  
  • KCSE grade C+; 
  • Diploma in food & beverage management or its equivalent from a recognized Institution; 3 years work experience as a Food & Beverage supervisor in a 3-5 star restaurant/ hotel; 
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills;
    Good organization skills; 
  • Leadership ability; 
  • Strong customer service skills;
    Certificates in customer care and others relevant to the industry will have an added advantage; 
  • Computer literate; 
  • Ability to work under pressure and long hours.
Head Cook: 

UNES/AZ/ HC/03-12

Job Description:
 
  • High quality food production that meet stringent standards and consistently maintained; 
  • To ensure that high standards of hygiene and safety are maintained; 
  • To ensure that stocks used for production are accurately accounted for; 
  • Work closely with the restaurant managers to plan menus that would attract and retain customers; 
  • To ensure efficient service delivery is maintained in the kitchen, food variety is provided and it meets every customers expectation and specification, the kitchen equipment and crockery is properly maintained; 
  • To plan, direct and supervise the activities of all kitchen staff; develop and demonstrate proper use of standard recipes, Analyzing cost margins/ to control costs of production; 
  • Identifying training needs of cooks and other kitchen staff;  
  • Ensuring  world – class customer service
Job Specification: 
  • KCSE grade C+; 
  • Diploma in Food Production or equivalent from a recognized institution; 
  • At least three (3 ) years work experience as the Head Cook in a busy 3 to 4 star restaurant; 
  • Ability to guide and supervise staff ; 
  • Certificate in the field of health and safety ( added advantage ); 
  • Must be conversant with food and beverage cost control and accountability; 
  • Other certificates relevant to the job  i.e kitchen supervision will be an added advantage; 
  • Computer literate; Innovative and quality conscious; 
  • Good food presentation skills; 
  • Ability to work under pressure& long hours.
Pastry Cook: 

UNES/AZ/PC/ 03-12:

Job description:   
  • Working with the Head cook to plan pastry menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special customer needs. 
  • Preparation and production of high quality pastry, cake, bread and exotic desserts; 
  • Provision of efficient service of pastry orders and as per specifications; 
  • Preparing of pastry products in adherence to  standard recipes; 
  • Maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety at work; 
  • To account for all production resources provided by the Head cook and issued from the stores; 
  • Proper handling and use of kitchen pastry equipment as provided for by the Head cook and the Manufacturer; 
  • Provision of world class customer service to the customers.
Job specification:   
  • KCSE grade C; 
  • Diploma in food production with specialization in pastry, bread and cake baking and exotic desserts.; 
  • 3 years experience as a pastry cook in a 3 or 4 star restaurant/hotel; 
  • Certificate in food production with specialization in pastry, bread, cake baking, exotic deserts with more than 5 years experience as a pastry cook shall also be considered;
  • Possess minimum of three years   practical experience  as a pastry cook in a 3 or 4 star hotel/restaurant; 
  • Experience in cake decoration;
  • Innovative; 
  • Able to work under pressure and  long hours; 
  • Computer literate.
Cook 

UNES/AZ/ C/03-12: Reports to Head Cook

Job Description: 
  • Working with the Head cook to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special customer needs; 
  • Preparation and production of high quality food that meets the desired customer satisfaction; 
  • Provision of efficient service of food orders and as per specifications; 
  • Preparing and cooking food in adherence to  standard recipes and menu given by the Head Cook; 
  • Maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety at work; 
  • To account for all production resources provided by the Head cook and issued from the stores; 
  • Proper handling and use of kitchen equipment as provided for by the Head cook and the Manufacturer; 
  • Provision of world class customer service to the customers.
Job Specification: 
  • KCSE grade C; 
  • Certificate in food production from a recognized Institution; 
  • Possess minimum of two years   practical culinary experience in a 3 or 4 star hotel/ restaurant; 
  • Able to work long hours; 
  • Computer literate; 
  • Good food presentation skills; 
  • Innovative.
3. UNES University Bookstores

Stores Assistant 

UNES/BK/SA/03-12 (UNES Bookstore-Kisumu):

Job Description:
 
  • Receiving and posting all goods in GRNs; 
  • Issuing products to various shops e.g. Kisumu and Mombasa on SRNs; 
  • Keeping strict physical re-order levels to avoid stock sale outs; 
  • Cleaning and arranging the stock in the store neatly; 
  • Keeping neat stores inventories; 
  • Reporting proper payment records to the store keeper; 
  • Monitoring price changes and vendor rating.
Job Specification: 
  • KCSE grade C and above; 
  • Diploma in purchasing and supplies from a recognized institution preferably Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply; 
  • Ability to work long hours, carry and arrange products neatly; 
  • Ability to code and price quickly; 
  • Good communication skills; 
  • Proficiency in computer skills.
For the above positions submit ALL of the following with your application:
  • Cover letter detailing why you want to be considered for the position, as well as current and expected gross salary.
  • Detailed CV including at minimum:
  • Biographical data including: Full names, current mailing address, current telephone contacts, email address.
  • Employment history to date.  Ensure that specific start and end dates are included.
  • Educational history to date, clearly detailing programme, certificate obtained, and completion date.
  • Copies of ALL academic and professional certificates and testimonials.
  • Completed Personal Data Form (attached).
  • Indicate the Job Reference Number of the Envelope.
Applications with detailed current CV highlighting qualifications and experience; Academic and professional certificates (submit 7 copies of all the documents required). 

State current gross salary and expected salary; and Names of 3 referees. 

All applications to reach the undersigned on or before April 19, 2012. 
No e-mailed applications will be accepted.   

Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted. 
UNES is an equal opportunity employer.

Head, Human Resources & Administrative Services,
UNES Limited,
P.O. Box 68241-00200,
Nairobi. 

Bravilian Queens Association - Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Job in Kenya

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

part time

Bravilian Queens Association (BQA) is a non-profit registered self-help group based in Dagoretti, Nairobi that seeks to empower poor teenage girls through the building of their assets (social, health, economic) integrated within a football programme.

TackleAfrica (TA) is a UK based organisation that uses football coaching to deliver 111V education to young people, increasing their understanding of HIV and enabling them to live safe and healthy lives.

This year BQA and TA are working together to develop a monitoring and evaluation system to measure the effectiveness of our work with the 25 BQA league teams on HTV prevention, and we are looking for a highly motivated individual with experience of M&E to support the implementation of our joint activities.

The post will be based in BQA’s office, in Kawangware, Nairobi and will average 2 days per week over one year.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter stating why you arc applying for the job and why you think you are suitable, by email to the following address by 30th May 2012:

0721 958 662

Managers, IT Administrator and Clerks Jobs in Kenya

 We are an ORGANIZATION with offices in most major towns in the Country. We would like to fill the below mentioned positions:

1 Manager
  • University Degree (BSc or BA) from a recognised University or a Certified Public Secretary (CPS) certificate at final level. 
  • She/he shall demonstrate competence and a minimum of eight (8) years proven experience in Business Administration, and wide experience with Public or Privatte Sector and administration/management of a technical facility/project in a similar capacity.
2 Assistant Manager
  • University Degree (BSc or BA) from a recognised University or a Certified Public Secretary (CPS) certificate at final level.
  • He shall have six (6) years proven experience in Business Administration, have good communication skills and be of high integrity. 
  • In addition, he shall have adequate experience and exposure to Public or Private sector administration and knowledge of and experience in administration of a technical facility/project in a similar position. 
  • He shall have training in ICT or project performance monitoring and evaluation and have adequate experience in the use of desktop computer applications.
    OR a trained professional in Building or Civil Engineering holding a Degree OR Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture or Building Economics from a recognised Institution. 
  • The applicant should have previous working experience of five (5) years and adequate knowledge of building codes and civil works specifications, contact law and contract administration besides working knowledge of common desktop computer applications and popular CAD Software. 
  • The applicant should also have a wide experience in the preparation of schedules for repair works and costing them.
3 IT Administrator
  • Bachelor of Science Degree or Diploma in Computer Science. 
  • In addition, should possess at least a Certified Network Associate qualification (or equivalent) with three (3) years hand-on experience in Network Administration or Systems Integration in a busy database management environment. 
  • He should have proven knowledge on enterprise databases and compute applications and have excellent communication skills. 
  • He should be fluent in both English and Kiswahili.
4 Clerks
  • These Clerks must possess Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade C and a minimum grade of C- in Mathematics, English and Kiswahili. 
  • They should have a diploma in ICT or be in possession of the International Computer Driver’s Licence (ICDL) Certificate. 
  • He should have a basic understanding of Kenyan legal and court systems, a minimum of two (2) years previous hands-on experience (such as paralegal staff) in a busy law establishment in Kenya. 
  • He should be a person of high integrity, fluent in both English and Kiswahili.
5 Data Entry Clerks
  • Applicants must posses Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade C and a minimum grade of C- in Mathematics, English and Kiswahili. 
  • Each staff should have a diploma in ICT or be in possession of the International Computer Driver’s License (ICDL) certification and must have three years (3) hands-on experience as computer terminal operator in a busy data processing environment and demonstrate fluency in both English and Kiswahili.
  • OR possess Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade C and a minimum grade of C- in Mathematics, English and Kiswahili. They should have a diploma in ICT or be in possession of the International Computer Driver’s License (ICDL) Certificate. 
  • He should have a basic understanding of Kenyan legal and court systems, a minimum of two (2) years previous hands-on experience (such as paralegal staff) in a busy law establishment in Kenya. 
  • He should be a person of high integrity, fluent in both English and Kiswahili.
  • Accurate typing speed of at least 60 words per minute.
6 Security Clerk
  • Applicants for this position must posses Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade C- and a minimum grade C- in Mathematics, English and Kiswahili. 
  • The applicant should have undergone a recognised training in security establishment and has two (2) years previous experience in Law enforcement and provision of security services. 
  • The applicant shall be a person of high integrity and fluent in English and Kiswahili and skills in inter-personal relations.
Others Qualifications:

All applicants for above positions must be Kenyan citizens aged below 40 years, Physically fit, able to work long hours with minimum supervision, high integrity, honest, firm and team player. 
Applicants with a Certificate of good conduct will the preffered.

Work Station:

The Positions are open in at several locations throughout Kenya. Applicants should be prepared to work anywhere within Kenya.

Terms of Employment

Employment shall be on Contract initially, with possibility of conversion to permanent and pensionable terms subject to satisfactory performance.

Other terms are negotiable, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Send your application by e-mail attaching your CV, Academic and Professional Certificates by e-mail to situations.vacant2O12gmail.com not later than Friday 25th May 2012. 
Provide your day time telephone number.

Only applicants with minimum qualifications and experience will be considered.

Base Titanium Limited - ICT Systems Administrator Job in Kenya

ICT Systems Administrator

Base Titanium Limited, the Kenyan subsidiary of the Australian company, Base Resources Limited, is developing the globally significant Kwale Mineral Sands Project about 50km south of Mombasa. 

The project is now funded and construction commenced in the 3rd quarter of 2011. Production is scheduled to start during the second half of 2013.

Base is a creative resource company that places a strong emphasis on being part of the community in which it operates and on attracting and developing good people. 

Kwale is the first large mining development in Kenya since 1911 and represents an exciting opportunity for high performing candidates seeking to be part of the successful development of the project. 

Pragmatic and pro-active candidates with strong integrity and who work well in a team environment are encouraged to apply.

Reporting to the Administration Manager, the IT Systems Administrator will be responsible for provision, management and maintenance of the entire ICT including infrastructure servers and communication.

Key accountabilities include:
  • Infrastructure monitoring.
  • Server administration.
  • Network administration.
Minimum qualifications:
  • Hold a tertiary qualification in Information Technology.
  • Have 3 continuous years’ experience in a windows environment.
  • Certification in windows servers.
  • SQL knowledge.
  • Knowledge of network topologies.
  • Experience in telecommunications an added advantage.
  • Knowledge of business functions.
  • Demonstrate an ability to work in a challenging environment with a multinational workforce with minimal supervision and high ethical standards.
Technical skills:
  • Windows server operating system.
  • Routing Algorithms.
  • Wireless Infrastructure.
  • Network Applications (DNS, WINS, SMTP,FTP, File and Printer server)
  • Programming skills.
Eligible applicants must submit a Curriculum Vitae with a cover letter, copies of qualifications and three traceable references for the attention of the Human Resources Manager, clearly marked “Application IT Systems Administrator position” to:

Applications must be received on or before 24th May 2012. 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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