Nation SACCO - Credit Manager

 We invite application from suitable candidates to fill the following position:

Credit Manager
 

The Credit Manager will be reporting to the Sacco Manager. 

He/She will head credit department by ensuring growth of a high quality and heathy loan asset portfolio for the society.
 

The successful applicant will be responsible for the following key result areas: -

• Ensuring compliance to lending policy and procedures;
• Preparation of delinquency reports as by the prudential standards;
• Instituting recovery measures for delinquent loans and realising available guarantees/security;
• Preparation of management credit reports and providing technical advise to management;
• Ensuring members’ inquiries/concerns relating to credit issues are promptly addressed;
• Ensuring the society loan asset is adequately insured and following up outstanding claims ;
• Ensuring timely collection of remittances and reconciliation of debtor accounts;
• Setting departmental objectives and supervising their implementation;
• Implementing recommendations arising from audits in the depertment.

Knowledge, skills and experience requirements:

• Basic university degree;
• Diploma in Credit Management or Certified Credit Professional;
• At least 3 years working experience in a similar position in a deposit taking sacco or financial institution;
• Conversant with the current Sacco legislation;
• Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• High degree of integrity.

If you meet the above criteria, send your application and a detailed CV to the address below not later than Friday, June 29th 2012.
 

NB: Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
 

Nation SACCO
P.O. Box 22022, Tom Mboya 00400
Tel: 020 262 4040 / 020 223247
Nairobi
 

Or by email: nationsacco@ke.nationmedia.com

Marie Stopes - Corporate Services Director

 Marie Stopes Kenya (MSK)is a Local Non-Governmental Organization affiliated to Marie Stopes International. 

MSK has provided affordable high quality innovative reproductive and sexual health care services to her clientele since 1986 through its nationwide network of static in reach centers and mobile outreach to avail SRH services to the hard to reach rural citizenry of the republic of Kenya.
 

MSK is seeking to recruit an experienced and qualified individual for the following position:
 

Director, Corporate Services
 

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will provide leadership, direction and supervision for MSK programme support operations which include human resources, administration, ICT, procurement and logistics.
 

1) The position provides leadership, direction and supervision for MSK program support operations, inclusive of administration, information, communication and technology and human resources. An important aspect of the responsibility is the direct management and oversight of human resource activities to promote performance. Specifically:
 

a) Human Resources: Develop, supervise and monitor the implementation of human resource policies, procedures and systems per CO, legal and MSK policies and procedures to include modification of HR related manuals, employee relations, staff development, orientation, performance management activities and gender, equity and diversity.
 

b) Administration and Procurement: Supervise and monitor all aspects of the MSK administrative and procurement activities based on MSK policies, procedures and donor requirements.
 

c) Information Technology (IT): Supervise and monitor the MSK IT activities to ensure that appropriate technical support is available for software, hardware and communications to include technical analyses, Local Area Network (LAN), wireless, VOIP and information back-up systems.
 

2) Provide leadership as part of the Country Management Team. This position has the responsibility to manage program support resources, ensuring the proper authorization for and use of resources, and management of risk to reduce misuse or loss.
 

3) The position ensures that all MSK program support activities are implemented efficiently and cost-effectively, providing high quality services and information to the CO, regional and headquarters staff, donors and other stakeholders. The position requires the development of annual plans related to program support and the management of annual objectives to completion.
 

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or Equivalent, an MBA or Masters Degree in any of the fields will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 15 years experience, 5 years of which must be in a senior position with a large NGO, managing at least 2 of the key functional areas.
• A broad understanding of human resources, ICT, administration and procurement / logistics is a must.
• People management especially an understanding of emotional intelligence and how teams work are critical, and proven  management skills including planning, directing, coordinating, coaching and mentoring a must. International exposure/ experience will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in office suite computer applications and its applications is a must.

Applications with detailed CVs with contact details of 3 referees should be submitted to:
 

People and Development Dept
benson.mukanzi@mariestopes.or.ke
Marie Stopes Kenya
 

On or before 22nd June 2012
 

Due to the urgency of the requirement to fill this position applications will be reviewed as they come ‘Marie Stopes Kenya is an equal opportunity employer’

USAID - Private Sector Specialist

Private Sector Specialist

The United States Agency for International Development’s Kenya Mission (USAID/Kenya) seeks to fill the position of Private Sector Specialist. 

The position is based in Nairobi and is open to qualified Kenyan citizens and third-country nationals. 

• The Private Sector Specialist will work to reduce poverty and hunger in Kenya by supporting activities under the USAID/Kenya Feed the Future Strategy.
• The successful candidate will serve as a project manager and technical expert, and lead USAID/Kenya Agriculture, Business, and Environment Office (ABEO) efforts to identify, foster, and bring to scale innovative private sector agriculture solutions to persistent poverty and food insecurity. 
• He/she will be expected to (1) excel in project management and (2) facilitate scaling of private sector agriculture solutions that reduce poverty and hunger in Kenya. 
• He/she will be a leader in developing concepts into successful businesses in the agriculture sector and will possess expert knowledge of smallholder agriculture in Kenya. 
• He/She will be responsible for providing technical and operational leadership to ensure that the programs supported by ABEO take into account best practices and lessons learned in the areas of agriculture, finance, innovation, and value chain development.

Required Qualifications:

1. Any application that does not meet the minimum requirements stated below will not be evaluated. 
2. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. 
3. If you have not been contacted within one month from the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Education: A Masters degree in business administration or a related field.

Experience (30%): 

• Minimum seven (7) years of combined experience in the private sector and implementing development programs, managing donor programs, and/or working in the development sector. 
• Proven ability to implement programs in a developing country that result in increased market competitiveness and private-sector led growth. 
• Outstanding private sector experience in agriculture or
  other relevant areas that demonstrates an understanding of how to work through constraints to scale a successful business idea with the potential to reduce poverty and hunger. 
• Prior experience solving business problems and growing businesses in the Kenyan context.
  Proven ability to work effectively with high level personnel from government, donor community, implementing partners and other development organizations. 
• Prior experience designing, implementing, and monitoring development projects designed to improve competitiveness in targeted sectors and value chains.

Knowledge (30%): 

• Thorough understanding of the key challenges to scaling private sector agriculture solutions faced in Kenya, and a proven ability to develop and implement innovative solutions to such challenges. 
• Familiarity and proven ability to manage private sector-focused development programs. 
• Familiarity and proven ability to identify high-potential business ideas and grow businesses based upon them in agriculture or another relevant area. 
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with institutional and private sector partners and stakeholders in Kenya. 
• Experience implementing activities designed to leverage private investments to support development goals.

Skills and Abilities (40%): 

• The following are required skills – high-quality organizational, interpersonal, planning, writing, and oral communication skills; self-motivation and the ability to work independently in an efficient and timely manner; analytic and problemsolving skills; and ability to work in a cooperative, team-oriented manner. 
• Ability to shepherd projects in various stages of design and implementation; this may include developing budget spreadsheets and statements of work and/or reviewing and analyzing project reports, financial statements and quarterly/annual results reporting to ensure on-time achievement of project deliverables. 
• The incumbent must be dynamic and proactive, with an eye for detail. Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, as well as web-based systems, is required. 
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships across cultures, on teams, and with a broad range of development partners.

Short-listed candidates will be requested to submit a writing sample demonstrating technical writing skills. 

Candidates selected for an interview will be requested to complete an essay test in English in an area relevant to the requirements of the position. 

For a detailed position description visit: http://kenya.usaid.gov/employment-opportunities. 

Note: Incomplete application packages will not be considered.

Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit their application together with detailed Curriculum Vitae and all relevant attachments to the following address:

www.myjobsinkenya.com/usaid
or
The Human Resources Office, USAID, P.O. Box 629, Village Market 00621, Nairobi, Kenya
Re: Private Sector Specialist, ABEO/USAID/Kenya
 

Applications must reach USAID HR office by COB June 27th , 2012

Home Afrika - General Manager, Business Development Manager, Land Officer and Research Officer

 Home Afrika Ltd (HAL), a Kenyan real estate development company is an organization whose mission is to develop quality housing and commercial properties that caters for all segments of the society. 

Home Afrika Ltd wishes to recruit suitable candidates to fill the following positions:

General Manager
 

The General Manager will report to the HAL Board and be responsible for the operation and executive management of the organization.
 

Minimum Qualifications

• Over eight (8) years of experience in senior leadership and management gained from reputable organizations.
• Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Business, Marketing, Engineering, Land Economics or a related field.
• Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Economics, Finance, Marketing, Engineering or a related field from a recognized University.
• Professional Management qualifications and membership to a relevant professional body such as CPA (K), ACCA, CFA, CPS (K), CISA
• Proven record of high performance, integrity and ethical practice and,
• Excellent Interpersonal & communication skills.

Business Development Manager
 

The Business Development Manager will report to the GM. 

He will be responsible for the generation, assessment, and development of new business opportunities.
 

Minimum Qualifications

• Over five (5) years of progressive relevant experience in a busy real estate firm, at least two (2) of which must be in a senior role.
• Bachelors Degree in Land Economics, Real Estate or equivalent from a recognized University
• Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA), Mathematics, and Real Estate Management will be an added advantage
• Licensed Valuer and membership of Estates Agents Board will be added advantage.
• Proven record of high performance, integrity and ethical practice and,
• Excellent Interpersonal & communication skills.

Land Officer
 

Minimum Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of working experience in real estate development particularly property appraisal, land acquisition,
• Documentation and conduct of market research! pre-feasibility study
• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Studies/Town Planning/Surveying or equivalent
• Background in Environmental Planning or Land Management will be an added advantage.
• Proven record of high performance, integrity and ethical practice and,
• Excellent Interpersonal & communication skills.

Research Officer
 

Minimum Qualifications

• At least two (2) years relevant experience in research;
• Bachelors Degree in Real Estate Management, Building Engineering, Land Economics or related subjects including or any Social Sciences.
• Have experience in undertaking and coordinating quality research work.
• Proven record of high performance, integrity and ethical practice
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills.

If you meet the above qualifications please send your application along with a detailed CV, three referees and day time contacts:

The Human Resource Manager 

P.O Box 6254 - 00100 

Nairobi, Kenya
 

Or emailed to: hr@homeafrika.com 

To be received NO later than 22nd June 2012.
 

For more details, visit www.homeafrika.com 

Home Afrika Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer