Celtic Cooling - Finance/Office Representative Job in Kenya

Celtic Cooling is a Dutch company supplying, servicing and maintaining commercial cold rooms and refrigeration equipment worldwide with offices in several countries (Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana and Kazakhstan)

For our Kenyan branch office we are looking for:

Finance/Office Representative

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain financial and accounting systems and Procedures in accordance with Celtic corporate requirements.
• Management, disbursement and reconciliation of the office petty cash/field imprest.
• Carry out banking duties as required
• Preparing of Weekly reports and submission to HQ within stipulated date in calendar

Requirements and experience:

• Degree in finance/accounting and/or CPA II or equivalent
• At least 3 years experience in Accounting/office administration
• Basic computer skills
• Good communication in English language verbal and written
• Hands on experience
• Confidentiality and team spirit.

Terms of employment: Contract

You are requested to send your CV and application letter before 1st June to:

Celtic Cooling, Sandra Bijwaard by email to sb@celtic.nl

For more information you can contact our local office at telephone no: +254 (0)20 35 36 814

Or visit our website: www.celtic.nl

General Insurance Sales Agents Jobs in Kenya

General Insurance Sales Agents

A well established and market leader in General Insurance products is seeking to fill the following position of General Insurance Sales Agent with individuals who are proactive and self-driven and who can apply their knowledge, diligence, and experience to contribute to the achievement of our mission to delight our customers with outstanding products.

The main role of the position  is to sell our unique general insurance products. 

The sales agent will be rewarded through commission-paying remuneration structure:

The main role will be:

• Sell general insurance products to prospective individual and corporate clients;
• Relationship management 
• Meet and exceed set targets;
• Work in a fast-paced environment under minimum supervision.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience/training in sales and marketing;
• Work experience in  banks, insurance companies, motor vehicle industry, will be an advantage;
• Proven experience and success in selling general insurance products (will be an added advantage;
• Drive and will to succeed;
• Mature, confident, articulate and with strong communication skills;
• Results oriented with ability to work under strict deadlines and meet sales targets;
• Well groomed, presentable and strong interpersonal skills;
• C+ and above in KCSE,diploma or degree holders
• Age requirement:  25 years old and above preferred

If your are interested in this position ,please email your detailed curriculum vitae and covering letter and a statement explaining how you would meet the demands of this challenging position giving full names and contacts of 3 referees to greatsalesvison@gmail.com

Applications should be received not later than 23rd May 2012

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Kenya Girl Guides Association - Executive Officer Job in Kenya

Executive Officer

Expected start date: As soon as possible

The Kenya Girl Guides Association (KGGA) is a member organisation of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). 

KGGA’s mission statement is “To provide opportunity for girls and young women to develop their fullest potential as responsible citizens of the world”

The Executive Officer will report to the Executive Committee through the Chief Commissioner. 

The job holder will develop, manage and motivate a team of key office staff, provide strategic advice to the organisation and oversee the general management of the Association as well as co-ordinate and act as secretary to the meetings of the National Council and the Executive Committees. 

Represent the Association in meetings with various agencies and articulate the Association’s policies and issues. 

Ensure effective and efficient utilisation of the Associations resources, coordinate resource mobilisation, fundraising and effective communication within the association and its members, the world association partners and friends as well as coordinate various programmes and events. 

Perform any other duties and assignments within the scope of duty as directed by the Chief Commissioner.

Experiences & Qualifications:

• A relevant degree in public administration, economics or education from a recognised university.
• A post graduate degree in management will be an added advantage.
• At least five years experience in a senior level position with a proven track record of creating positive impact in the organisation.
• Strong interpersonal, team building, organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work unsupervised in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to interact successfully with all levels of professional staff and volunteers.
• Demonstrate in depth understanding of the Girl Guide movement and commitment to guiding values, laws and promise.
• Applicants should be above 30 years of age.
• A background in financial administration will be an added advantage.

If you meet the above criteria please email your CV and cover letter including contact information and 3 references to: info@kgga.co.ke with the ref: E.O 2012 in the subject line no later than 5pm, 24th May 2012. 

Late applications or hard copies will not be considered. 

Only shortlisted candidates will have their applications acknowledged.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Also we have an opening for a Trainer.

For more details visit our website: www.kgga.co.ke

Abt Associates - HIS Development Lead, Technical Deputy Chief of Party, and Procurement Specialist Consultant Jobs in Kenya

Abt Associates, a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, seeks qualified candidates for a USAID-funded project, AfyaInfo. 

AfyaInfo is 5 year project designed to assist the Ministry of Health (MOH) to integrate the multiple Kenyan health information systems (HIS) into an integrated data warehouse which will serve as the sole source of health information in Kenya.

Brief descriptions and qualification requirements for open positions are listed below. 

To be considered for any position, an applicant must submit his/her CV and an application letter that provides details of the applicant’s specific qualifications for the desired position to: KenyaJobs@abtassoc.com

In the subject line of the email, write the title of the position for which you are applying. 

If you wish to apply for more than one position, please submit separate applications for each position. 

Applications that do not follow these instructions, or that do not meet the stated minimum qualification requirements, will not be considered. Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

HIS Development Lead 

The HIS Development Team Lead will lead activities which support the MOH to develop a flexible HIS technology platform for Kenya.  

Essential Job Responsibilities: 

• Interface frequently with the MOH to solicit system requirements and build support and buy-in for systems. 
• Manage HIS subcontracts, budget and technical team. 
• Support the MOH to develop SOPs for: HIS system governance, MOH data center management, updating and patching existing systems, and/or development of new systems (based on best practice).
  Assist in the development of data standards and protocols necessary for the integration of disparate
  systems.
• Assist the team to ensure data accuracy and security and legal, and regulatory compliance with
  national standards. 
• Evaluate technical components of project contracts for HIS development. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

•  Masters Degree in IT field, with additional IT certifications; 
• 10+ years of professional experience in information systems policy design and implementation, preferably in health; 
• knowledge of one or more software development methodologies; 
• experience in management of individual software developers,
  developer teams, or development companies; 
• and experience with USAID programs desired.

Technical Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP/Tech)

The DCOP/Tech provides leadership and strategic management oversight for implementation of the project’s technical work (health information systems, organizational development/change management, capacity building, data quality assurance, and monitoring and evaluation) under the direction of the project’s Chief of Party (COP). 

Essential Job Responsibilities: 

• Assist the COP in setting and pursuing a results-oriented program strategy, in consultation with USAID, other partners and stakeholders. 
• Assist in identifying and accessing technical resources within and for the project. 
• Participate in international technical networks, meetings, and technical working groups as appropriate to represent the project and ensure collaboration of relevant technical work. 
• Manage the production of client- and corporate project-management deliverables and ensure the quality of technical reports. 
• Monitor project performance and timelines. 
• Supervise senior technical staff. 
• Facilitate collaboration across the project. 
• Other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications: 

• PhD or Master’s level education in Public Health, Health Informatics or another relevant field of study; 
• 10+ years of experience in development program management. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with USAID, ministry officials, and other development partners. 
• Experience developing, communicating and implementing a project vision and aligning key stakeholders around the vision. 
• Previous experience as a DCOP in a large USAID funded project preferred.

Procurement Specialist Consultant

The Procurement Specialist Consultant will work with the Finance and Administrative Manager (F&A),
DCOP Operation and Technical staff to provide IT equipment procurement and logistic support. 

Essential Job Responsibilities: 

• Work with F&A to prepare requests for quotations and assist in developing detailed
  specifications IT equipment procurement. 
• Assist in analyzing the bids and evaluating the financial and
  technical quotations; communicating with vendors during the bid and evaluation process; and processing
  purchase requisitions. 
• Track expected delivery date and effective receipt date of items ordered, make arrangement for delivery. 

Qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or another relevant
  field of study; 
• 10 years of experience in high level management positions with responsibility for managing high
  value procurements. 
• Excellent understanding of the ICB procurement process, Kenya’s Public procurement
  and Disposal Act 2005, and USAID procurement rules and regulations.

Interested individuals can learn more about Abt Associates at:

www.abtassociates.com