Life & Pensions Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

 A leading insurance brokerage firm seeks to fill the following position;

Manager - Life & Pensions  
 

Location: Nairobi

Overall Purpose of the Job

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and growing a profitable book of Life/Pension business, while focusing on distribution, product innovation, pricing and service excellence.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Spearheading the profitable growth of Life/Pension Insurance Business through the various distribution channels.
• Monitoring and improving the Life/Pension operations to ensure maximum efficiency and exemplary client service in Underwriting, Policy Benefits Administration, and Client Services.
• Development of new products and enhancement of existing products
• Undertake Market intelligence on new products
• Administer departmental activities
• Maintain existing schemes portfolio and foster business relationship with trustees, employers and service providers 
• Provide asset & employee benefits consultancy services to all stakeholders
• Oversee the training and mentoring of staff in technical aspects of the business
• Assist the team in credit control
• Ensure  that clients issues are handled expeditiously and with courtesy
• Maintain client’s service visits on quarterly basis and preparation of client loss experience. 
• To ensure that a spirit of team work in maintained in  the department
• Provide training and support to staff in your department
• Supervise internal support staff involved in business process.

Qualifications and Skills

• A  Bachelors degree in a business related field with a professional qualification in Life/pension Management (e.g. FCII, FLMI, Chartered Insurer, ACII, etc.).
• 7 years’ relevant life insurance experience in a leadership/management position.
• Knowledge of legislation governing insurance in Kenya will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date: 30th May 2012.
 

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 infonsib@gmail.com.

KESREF - Extension Scientist, Research Scientist, and Internal Auditor Jobs in Kenya

The Kenya Sugar Research Foundation (KESREF) is a State Corporation in the Ministry of Agriculture, with its headquarters at Kibos near Kisumu. 

KESREF is mandated to develop and disseminate appropriate technologies for enhanced productivity, value addition and competitiveness of the Kenyan sugar sub-sector.

KESREF wishes to recruit qualified and experienced individuals to the following vacant positions:

Extension Scientist

Grade RF 11 (1 Post)- REF: ES/REC/01/12
Salary Scale: RF 11 

Ksh 63790x3190-66980x3340-70320x3520-73840x3690-77530x3880-81410 p.m.

The Extension Scientist reports to the Assistant Director Technology Transfer. The successful candidates may be deployed in any of the four centres at Kibos, Opapo, Mumias, or Mtwapa.

Duties Include

• Plan and conduct farmer training activities
• Disseminate research results through field days, seminars ,shows and open days.
• Liaise closely with specific extension staff from Ministry of Agriculture, sugar milling factories and farmers’ organization to hold farmers’ outreach programmes
• Participate in multi-disciplinary research teams
• Supervision and development of staff
• Prepare individual budget, work plans and reports

Level of Education and Experience:

• MSc degree in Agricultural Education and Extension from a recognized university.
• Evidence of output and extension experience of at least 5 years.
• ICT competency

Other Competencies

• Personal initiative and high integrity
• Good public relations and communication skills
• Team working skills with interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Certificate of good conduct

Research Scientist Agricultural/Irrigation Engineer 

Grade RF 11 (1 Post)- REF: AIE/REC/02/12
Salary Scale : RF 11 

Ksh 63790x3190-66980x3340-70320x3520-73840x3690-77530x3880-81410 p.m.

The Research Scientist Agricultural/Irrigation Engineer reports to the Director. The successful candidate will be deployed at Kibos station.

Duties include;

• Carrying out studies on soil water plant relations to promote water retention, improve drainange, infiltration and efficient water use.
• Carrying out studies on appropriate irrigation and drainage technologies to improve cane yields and stabilize cane supply.
• Establishment of standards of work for a range of mechanical operations such as land preparation, transport, etc.
• Develop and promote appropriate farm machinery, tools and equipment
• Development and integration of environmentally sound techniques and practices in sugar production systems.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary research teams
• Supervision and development of staff
• Departmental budget, work plans and reports
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Director

Level of Education and Experience:

• MSc degree in Agricultural Engineering or related field from a recognized university.
• Evidence of output and relevant work experience of at least five (5) years.
• ICT competency

Other Competencies

• Personal initiative and high integrity
• Good public relations and communication skills
• Team working skills with interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Certificate of good conduct

Internal Auditor 

Grade RF 10 (1 Post)- REF:IA/REC/03/12
Salary Scale: RF 10 

Ksh 52000x1240-57060x1340-61110x1370-65300x1450-66750 p.m.

The Internal Auditor reports to the Internal Audit Manager. The post exists in Kibos Headquarters.

Duties include

• Participates in preparations of risk-based audit plans/programmes
• Determine scope of review in conjunction with the Internal Audit Manager.
• Documents, evaluates and tests systems and controls to determine their adequacy and effectiveness to ensure 

1. compliance with policies and procedures, 
2. accomplishment of management’s objectives, (iii) reliability and integrity of information, 
3. economic use of resources, and 
4. safeguarding of assets

• Develops and discusses findings; comes to agreement on recommendations and timelines for corrective actions with responsible officers of operations audited and monitors the implementation status of agreed recommendations.
• Prepares working papers for review by the Internal Audit Manager.
• Drafts audit reports
• Any other duties assigned by the Internal Audit Manager

Level of Education and Experience:

• Holders of a relevant University degree and CPA II/CIA II or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• In addition the candidate must have three (3) years post qualification experience in internal auditing from a reputable organization.
• ICT competency

Other Competencies

• Personal initiative and high integrity
• Good public relations and communication skills
• Team working skills with interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Certificate of good conduct

Interested candidates for the above positions who meet the requirements may send their applications with the reference number clearly stated on the envelop and letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae containing current as well as expected remunerations, names and addresses of three referees and day time telephone contact, with copies of relevant certificates and testimonials to:

The Director
Kenya Sugar Research Foundation
P. O. Box 44-40100, Kisumu
E-mail: director@kesref.org

So as to reach him not later than 4.00 pm on 8th June 2012
KESREF is an equal opportunity employer.

World Food Programme - National Aviation Safety Officer Job in Kenya

World Food Programme
Vacancy Announcement No: ODN/007/2012
 

National Aviation Safety Officer

Contract : Fixed Term Appointment
Grade : NOC
Duty Station : WFP’s Regional Aviation Safety Office based in Nairobi
Salary : As per UN Salary Scale

This vacancy announcement is open to both male and female candidates. Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

WFP’s Regional Aviation Safety Office based in Nairobi, is seeking to recruit a qualified Kenyan national to fill the post of National Aviation Safety Officer in support of its humanitarian air operations in Kenya, Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania and Uganda.

Key tasks and responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of Regional Aviation Safety Officer the National Aviation Safety Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Ensure the effectiveness of the aviation safety program and data collection in the region.
• Perform aviation safety and quality monitoring.
• Maintain a safety management information system and database locally.
• Assist safety and quality processes including audits and inspections
• Identify aviation safety hazards and ensure that accurate reporting and internal quality control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained.
• Perform follow-up and analysis of occurrences using such methods as: trend monitoring, deep treatment (single occurrence-investigative needs), precursor detection (data mining), risk assessment & classification (prioritisation of oversight), statistics, standard reports and analysis workbenches, and remedial action monitoring.
• Ensure data quality, data entry and effective monitoring processes.
• Enhance air transport operations’ and service providers’ reporting systems and data sharing.
• Perform risk assessment and regarding the findings perform corrective actions.
• Disseminate significant safety information to all concerned parties.
• Enhance service providers’ safety culture and promotion of safety awareness.
• Ensure that all staff is adequately trained. Train safety and air transport personnel to use aviation safety information system prior to safety and quality monitoring and risk management. Identify any additional training needs to achieve high working standards.
• Assist in the implementation of the aviation safety information system and network
• Supervise staff as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

• University degree in business administration, engineering, computer science, quality assurance, technical, statistics or management; and with equivalent professional operational experience in aviation. Training and knowledge of aviation is an essential qualification, with a recognized commercial pilot, aircraft engineer, or dispatching license. 
• Experience: At least 5 years of progressively responsible, practical commercial aviation and professional experience, with at least one or more years experience with safety or quality assurance programmes. Job related experience in working in the field of commercial aviation of which at least one year or more was closely related to humanitarian air operations or food aid related work. Adequate knowledge and experience of aircraft technical, flight operations or air traffic management sectors. Proficiency in Windows (MS Word, Excel), database experience. 
• Language: Fluency in both written and oral English. 
• Other desirable skills: Training and /or experience in aviation safety management and proven interest to develop aviation safety. Additional computer knowledge such as use of graphical, spreadsheet and other software packages.

Interested Kenyan nationals meeting the above qualifications are required to submit their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of education certificates, names and telephone numbers or email addresses of three work referees by e-mail to: WFP.ODNHR@WFP.ORG quoting the VA no. and the title of the position in the subject line.

Applicants should also complete and submit a Personal History form (P.11) available on the following link http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc.

Closing date: 09 June 2012. 

Applications must be received by the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.

Only short-listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.

NB: WFP does not charge fees from applicants at any stage during the recruitment process.

The Selection Panel for Chairperson and Members of the National Land Commission Jobs in Kenya

(The National Land Commission Act, 2012)

Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 7 and 8 of the National Land Commission Act, (No. 5 of 2012) and the First Schedule thereto, the Selection Panel invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the positions of Chairperson and eight (8) Members of the National Land Commission. 

In the spirit of promoting the national values and principles of governance of inclusiveness, equality and protection of the marginalized, women and people with disability are encouraged to apply.

A. Chairperson of the National Land Commission

(Number of Vacancies: 1)

For appointment as Chairperson of the National Land Commission, a person should:

1. hold a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
2. have knowledge and experience of not less than fifteen (15) years in matters relating to any of the following fields:-

• Public administration;
• Land management and administration;
• Management of natural resources;
• Land adjudication and settlement;
• Land law, land survey, spatial planning OR land economics; OR
• Social Sciences.
• meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
• have had a distinguished career in his/her respective field.

B. Member of the National Land Commission 

(Number of Vacancies: 8)

For appointment as a Member of the National Land Commission, a person should:

1. hold a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
2. have knowledge and experience of not less than ten (10) years in matters relating to any of the following fields:-

• Public administration;
• Land management and administration;
• Management of natural resources;
• Land adjudication and settlement;
• Land law, land survey, spatial planning OR land economics OR
• Social Sciences.
• meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
• have had a distinguished career in his/her respective field.

C. Please Note:

In compliance with Section 8 (3) of the National Land Commission Act, 2012, a person shall not be qualified for nomination and appointment as Chairperson or Member of the Commission if the person:

• is a member of Parliament or County Assembly;
• is an official of a governing body of a political party;
• has at any time within the preceding five years, held or stood for election as a member of Parliament, a county assembly or as a governor;
• is an undischarged bankrupt;
• has been convicted of a felony;
• has benefited from or facilitated an unlawful or irregular allocation, acquisition or use of land or other public property; or
• has been removed from office for contravening the provisions of the Constitution or any other written law.

D. How to Apply

Manual applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Application for Chairperson, National Land Commission” OR “Application for Member, National Land Commission” and addressed to:

The Chairperson
National Land Commission Selection Panel
Public Service Commission of Kenya
P.O. Box 30095 – 00100
Nairobi

Applications may be posted to OR hand delivered and signed for at the Commission Secretary’s Office on 4th Floor, Commission House, off Harambee Avenue.

Electronic applications may also be submitted as a MS-Word attachment to landcommission@publicservice.go.ke

Each application should be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, a copy of the National Identity Card or Passport and certified copies of academic certificates, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.

Scanned copies of these documents must accompany applications.

NB:

• The names of all applicants and those shortlisted for each post shall be published in the print media after the closure of the advert.
• Shortlisted candidates may be required to submit additional information and will be subjected to a public interview process.
• The salary and benefits for these positions shall be determined by the Salaries and Remuneration
• Commission.
• The Chairperson and Members of the Commission shall hold office for one term of six (6) years.

All applications should reach the Public Service Commission on or before 30th May, 2012; latest by 5.00 p.m.