SGS - Internal Auditor

SGS is the Worlds most leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity.

With more than 70,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 1,350 offices and laboratories around the world. We are looking for the below candidate.

Internal Auditor.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Internal Auditor will perform audits independently, or together, under the guidance of an experienced Team leader. Position will train at the Group’s headquarters in Geneva,Switzerland.

Travel is required up to a maximum of 70 %.

Reporting to: Corporate Audit Director

Specific responsibilities:

• Evaluate the effectiveness of the risk management, control and governance processes as well as the reliability of reporting information and ensuring that policies and standards are respected within our group.
• Identify issues after a business risk assessment and propose constructive and practical solutions to SGS management.
• Apply a proactive risk focused audit approach utilizing our paperless audit automation software.
• Execution of primarily regional missions throughout Africa, Middle East and Indian Subcontinent, with potential involvement in global assignments.

Profile:

• University degree and 4 to 6 years experience acquired through working at an external audit firm, complemented with some years risk based internal auditing.
• Possess an internationally recognized business or financial (CPA, CIA) professional certification
• Must have had experience and exposure to different countries in Africa.. Prefers judgemental assessments, rather than just compliance type audit work.
• Excellent communication and writing skills and fluency in English required.
• Additional French skills are an advantage.

Skills:

• Bright, logical, analytical and business oriented;
• Pro-active, independent, self sufficient;
• Attention for detail, accurate, structured and organised;
• A hands on mentality and enjoying working in complex and challenging work environments.

Additional Information:

• We require a motivation letter from each candidate, which should cover

1. Why you want to work for SGS (see www.sgs.com), and what you can contribute to IA
2. Provide us an example of an operational audit assessment of a business process that you performed (description of the situation, the findings and your key recommendations) — (half a A4 page maximum)

Any other profile relevant commentaries and examples demonstrating your capabilities (no repetition of CV details!!).

Please send your application and motivation letter to:

The Advertiser
Reference I.A
iauditor0@gmail.com

Deadline for application: 22nd June 2012

Cricket Kenya - Chief Executive, and National Coach

Cricket Kenya is seeking to recruit a new Chief Executive and National Coach who will be charged with helping us achieve our objective of moving the game forward and ensuring we compete on the World stage and continue to be the country’s most successful team sport.

We are seeking outstanding people with the ambition, commitment and skills capable of succeeding in these leading roles.

For a full job description or to apply for either of the positions listed please send a letter of application, CV and details of your current salary and benefits by email to Samir Inamdar, Chairman of Cricket Kenya: inamdar@africaonline.co.ke by Friday 22nd June.

Chief Executive

Cricket Kenya requires a proven leader with the administration, commercial and financial skills and experience to further develop the organisation. Candidates require a minimum of five years’ experience in a senior sports administration role.

National Coach

Cricket Kenya is looking for an outstanding coach to lead our National team on the global stage and ensure our players fulfil their potential in all formats of the game. 

In addition to excellent technical skills and knowledge we require an exceptional communicator and motivator who can get the best from players. 

As per the International Cricket Council’s regulations only candidates with a Level Three coaching qualification are able to be considered.

Butali Sugar Mills - Transport Managers, Cane Dev. Mgr, Cane Supply Supt.

Butali Sugar Mills seeks to recruit highly motivated, innovative and result oriented candidates who will make a contribution to the transformation process. 

Applications are invited from qualified applicants to fill the following vacant positions.

Transport Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:  

To ensure sufficient cane is delivered to the Factory for milling, ensure cane is efficiently loaded from the fields, submit daily performance reports and co-ordinate with Harvesting and Factory Production (milling) in determining levels of cane delivery to the Factory.

Skills and Specifications: 

Should be holder of Bsc. Degree in Agriculture Engineering with minimum 5 years experience in Transport operations, Diploma holder in Agriculture Engineering with over 5 years experience in sugar industry, Diploma in Transport Management, Good Labour Management experience and public
Relations with emphasis in dispute resolution or any other relevant training and experience.

Assistant Transport Manager

Duties and Responsibilities: 

To assist Transport Manager in coordination of cane lifting, ensure high staff discipline, Submit daily performance reports to Transport Manager, develop daily, weekly and monthly work plan for cane haulage and monitor the fuel usage. 

Skills and Specifications: 

Holder of first Degree in Agriculture Engineering, Business Management or Diploma in Transport Management with 6 years on job experience in sugar industry, good labour management experience. Have good communication skills. 

Transport Supervisor – 2 Posts

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure the control chart is adequately followed, make follow ups on the fleets in the field, coordinate evacuation of tractors with mechanical problems in the field, organize with security personnel for guarding of trailers left in the field or along the road, write job cards for any repairs.

Requirements for Appointment: 

A Degree or Diploma in Logistics, valid driving license, at least 3 years experience in running of Transportation fleet, good communication skills, ability to organize and manage the work force.

Cane Development Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:  

Manage, co-ordinate and recruit farmers, ensure that the farmers get the planting materials, ensure timely land preparation, co-ordinate and supervise timely supply of farm in-puts, Manage and ensure proper crop husbandry is carried out by the farmers.

Skills and Specifications: 

Holder of Bsc. (Agriculture) degree or a Diploma in Agriculture from a recognized institution, must have excellent supervision skills, good communication skills, extensive experience in the sugar industry, possess a valid driving license.

Assistant Cane Supply Superintendent – 2 Posts

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Assist the Agricultural Service Manager to Manage, coordinate and recruit farmers, ensure proper practices of crop husbandry are carried out by the farmers, be able to carry out research and development of sugarcane varieties suitable for the region, ensure that the acreage targets are attained, coordinate and manage the farmers field days.

Skills and Specifications: 

Holder of Bsc. (Agriculture) diploma in agronomy/agriculture with 5 years experience in sugar industry, good communication skills, posses a valid driving license, must be computer literate, must be a team player, must have good supervisory skills, be able to meet targets, be able to work under pressure. 

Interested and suitable candidates should forward their applications enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed CV indicating work experience and day time telephone contact to reach the undersigned not later than 6th July, 2012

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All applications should be addressed to:
The General Manager
Butali Sugar Mills Limited
P.O. Box 1400 - 50205
WEBUYE

OR
E-mail to: info@butalisugar.co.ke
sohil@butalisugar.co.ke
Closing Date: 6th July, 2012

ACF USA M&E Consultant, KAP & Barrier Analysis and Nutrition Program Manager

 Action Against Hunger (ACF)-USA is part of the ACF - International Network which works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

ACF-USA is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the following positions;

A Consultant to Support the Strengthening of Monitoring and Evaluation Systems for ACF IYCN
program in Dadaab for a period of 3 months.

Background

The purpose of the consultancy is to support ACF IYCN program through provision of technical support to staff responsible for the IYCN response in Dadaab and the coordination team in Nairobi. 

Documentation of various aspects will be crucial to this post to include documentation of all case studies with the partners having effective IYCN M&E system/components; good practices in IYCN M&E systems; process of establishing/implementing technical support; process of pre testing tools in all camps and review and update available M&E tools/ other outputs and make feasible recommendations for improvement of tools and processes.

The consultant will also assess M&E capacity building plan/guide for ACF staff, partner staff, IYCN counsellors and other incentive workers in the camp while also providing training. 

He/She will in consultation with the nutrition team standardize the data collection tools for the IYCN program and also liaise with the M&E manager to validate the database for the IYCN program.

Qualifications and Skills required

• Post graduate qualification in evaluation, social sciences, public health or a related M&E field
• At least 7 years monitoring and evaluation experience in international development settings; experience specific to Nutrition preferred
• Experience in building M&E systems, preferably in Nutrition sector
• Experience in leading at least one M&E system assessment
• Experience in leading technical support missions
• Analytical, methodical and precise style of writing
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Native-level command of English required.

A Consultant for Combined Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) and barrier analysis assessment for a period of 45 days.

Background: 

ACF is running an Infant and Young Child Nutrition (IYCN) Programme in Dadaab, whose primary goal is to improve child survival through appropriate IYCN by capacity building & providing technical support to the partners. 

To better address the behaviour that acts as barrier to adequate IYCF; proper understanding on the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of the Dadaab refugee community is crucial. 

This will be important defining the appropriate messages/approaches for Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) to be used in this context as well as measure impact of the program in future.

Overview of assessment scope: Clearly define the assessment approach and methodology to include the sampling, data collection/supervision, analysis, and report writing

Qualifications and Skills required

• Advanced university degree and experience in surveys and assessments
• A reputable consultant with documented experience in conducting KAP studies relating to IYCF.
• The consultant should preferably be a holder of a post graduate degree in public health, sociology, anthropology or related discipline. S/he must have strong analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills
• Qualified National or expatriate consultant who is fluent in spoken and written English.
• The consultant must have a strong background in statistics and data analysis. Must be familiar with Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) in particular and all relevant computer applications in general
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills.

Nutrition Program Manager - Garbatulla

The Nutrition PM will report to the Nutrition Coordinator and will manage and supervise ACF programs in Garbatulla District. 

The incumbent will be expected to undertake the following activities but not limited to implementation of nutritional protocols; supervision of nutritional programs, staff management/recruitments, implementation of HiNi package with the MoPHs/MoMs; responsible for the integrated surveillance system, managing annual surveys in the district in collaboration with relevant teams.

The Manager will also support the strengthening of M&E systems and support MOPHS/MoMS in coordination sub-national level. Report writing will also form a major role of the PM,

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in nursing (must be a registered nurse with the nursing council) required OR similar nutritional degree with demonstrated experience in related position.(if nutritionist, should be registered with nutrition and dietetics board of Kenya)
• At least 2 years experience as a Nutrition Program Manager and similar experience in running nutrition treatment programs such as SC/OTP/SFP
• Strong methodological background and experience in conducting surveys using SMART methodology
• Excellent analytical, organizational and coordination skills.
• Proven reporting and writing skills.
• Experience in team management including capacity building, supervision and performance evaluation
• Fluency in English with good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively. Communication skills ( written, oral and cross cultural)
• Advanced knowledge in SPSS, Ms Excel, ENA for SMART and Ms Word.
• Experience working with national, provincial and local authorities in Kenya
• Previous experience with ACF preferred though if not available strong experience with an international humanitarian agency would be acceptable.

Closing Date: 20th June 2012

Applicants who can take up the positions immediately are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should forward their applications including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and telephone contacts or email addresses of 3 referees preferably former supervisors to:

Email: recruit.ke@acf-international.org