Human Resource Manager

 Our client is Africa’s pioneering provider of Triple Play services.

They are seeking to recruit an ambitious, dynamic & innovative individual for the role of Human Resource Manager in Nairobi. 

Overall Purpose

Responsible for all aspects of human capital; including recruitment, rewards, staff development, motivation, discipline and separation within the company policies. 

Duties & Responsibilities

HR Management Support

• Providing ongoing operational support and guidance to the business units in terms of HR Strategies and processes.
• Assisting in the implementation of a performance management process which ensures, on an ongoing basis, that staff set clear and relevant annual objectives, receive accurate performance reviews, and have meaningful development plans.

Strategic Management and HR Team Development

• Providing both professional and business input at meetings ensuring that the overall grand strategy is being implemented and that any deviations in achieving targets are being consulted on and communicated.
• Reviewing and evaluating human resources programmes, systems and procedures to ensure they are relevant to business units needs and are cost effective.

Recruitment, Compensation and Manpower Planning

• Recruiting and retaining high calibre staff with the right skills for the job, through effective marketing of job opportunities, deployment of effective recruitment and orientation programmes, and through promoting the company as an employer of choice within the community.
• Implementing compensation/incentive programme s and benefit plans which are competitive and effective in motivating and retaining high performers and manage the payroll function to ensure that all staff is paid accurately and promptly.
• Deploying effective processes for succession planning and career development, so that successors are identified and developed for key positions within the organization, and so that the talent within the organization is fully developed and critical skills are transferred.

Leadership, People Management and Training Implementation

• Evaluating training needs of the organization, sourcing and implementing training programmes accordingly.

Communication and Employee relations

• Maintaining a positive employee relations environment by proactively working with management on potential staff issues, through regular staff welfare/recreation programmes, and through regular and proactive engagement with staff at all levels.
• Ensuring that effective employee communication programmes are in place to build a well- informed organization.
• Ensuring that the staff’s working environment and facilities are functioning and contributing proactively to staff morale and productivity.
• Ensuring that employees are aware and educated on all company policies and practices.

Budgeting

• Contributing to the organization’s profitability by adhering to the human resource’s department’s operating budget.

Qualifications & Experience

• A degree and or an MBA in Human resource management and business management.
• At least 6 years of generalist HR experience.
• A track record of successful Human Resource leadership in driving people, organization development and change management.
• Ability to be effective both strategically and at hands-on operational level.
• The ability to manage multi dimensional countries and an understanding of related legislation is crucial.
• Knowledge of SAP would be an added advantage.

Skills Requirements:

• Supervisory skills
• Team building skills
• Problem solving skills
• Counselling skills
• Effective verbal, listening and writing communication skills
• Computer skills including the ability to operate spread-sheets and word processing programs at a highly proficient level
• Ability to maintain information confidential

How to apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you. 

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 3rd Aug 2012. 

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Sales Intern

 Ghafla! is a local entertainment news website that attracts and serves large online audiences in Kenya

We are seeking to recruit a passionate and self- motivated individual for the position of Sales Intern.

Job Ref: HR-SPIA-09-201 1

Job Purpose:

The job entails seeking out paid advertisements and partnerships for the Ghafla! website.

Key result areas will include:

• Number of advertisements
• Revenue per sale
• Type of advertiser
• Partnerships secured

Skills, knowledge and experience requirement:

• Under 25 years old
• At LEAST one year's worth working experience in a busy sales environment.
• Excellent planning and execution skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proactive in developing solutions.
• Skills in graphic design would be a big plus, but are not required.

Perks include:

• Getting paid to party.
• Food and snacks provided for at the office.
• High speed internet with a general high-tech computing environment.
• No restrictions on social media in the office.

... and many more.

If you are interested, please click the following link to apply:

http://www.ghafla.co.ke/jobs

Please attach a high quality photo of yourself along with the application.

Website: www.ghafla.co.ke

Receptionist

Dynamic Nonprofit Seeks Receptionist

Position Offered: Receptionist – Part time (30 hours per week); 9:30- 4:00pm
 

Position Available: Immediately

Summary of Organization
 

Jahwar Amber Fellowship Fund (JAF) seeks to make religious freedom a social norm. Too often, consciousness is seen as a barrier of division. JAF believes pluralism can be a bridge of cooperation, strengthening our civil society and promoting the common good. 

Just as civil rights leaders and environmentalists built transformative movements in the 20th century, JAF believes that Unitarian Universalist leaders will build the movement for pluralist cooperation in the 21st century.

Since 2009, JAF has worked in Africa and with over 20 college and university campuses, training hundreds in the principles of secular leadership, and reaching millions through the media. 

We have worked with partners including the Secular Students Alliance, IHEU, Skepchics, the White House, Center for Inquiry and the Office of Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan.

Summary of Program

To support the ambitious programmatic objectives of the organization’s strategic plan, JAF’s Programs Department strives to build and maintain best-in-class systems and controls that allow the organization to operate as efficiently and effectively as possible. 

The Programs Team manages five “mission support” functions: Strategic Planning, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Administration.

Responsibilities

• Support the Programs Department and the organization’s administrative needs; JAF is seeking a Receptionist that will be in charge of overseeing and maintaining JAF’s Administrative function as well as portions of the Human Resources and Financial functions. These responsibilities include but will not be limited to:
• Act as the initial contact of callers and visitors to JAF’s offices. Greet visitors by personifying JAF’s energetic, friendly-spirited brand image.
• Answer and route all external communications including phones, mail, packages and information-request emails.
• Maintain the organization and cleanliness of JAF’s office environment by ordering office & cleaning supplies and liaising with the building’s janitorial staff. Keep supplies for the kitchen, office and cleaning at optimal levels.
• Support JAF’s Accounting Manager with the organization’s financial systems including bill payment, income received log, and collection of credit card purchases.
• Support JAF’s HR manager in HR systems including maintaining the organization of JAF’s personnel files, interfacing with benefits providers and maintaining paid time off records.
• Book domestic and international travel for JAF Vice Presidents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision: Reports to the Director of Programs
 

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to JAF’s mission (making pluralist cooperation a social norm)
• Competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong sense of personal and professional integrity
• A focus and mentality of proactive customer service
• Previous administrative experience preferred
• Strict attention to detail
• Prompt and orderly organization skills
• Excellence in writing and oral communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects concurrently
• Capable working in both team and individual settings
• Collaborative and flexible in problem-solving
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure

Compensation
 

The Receptionist position hourly wage is $12 - $15 per hour commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position is offered at 30 hours per week.

How to Apply
 

Please send a cover letter and resume to opportunities@jaf.org / info@jauufc.net.tc  / jauufc@gmail.com

Deadline: August 05, 2012

Research Position Vacancy

Research  Position Vacancy

Ujamaa - Africa, is a Kenyan NGO that promotes economic empowerment, personal security and health for vulnerable women and girls.

We are currently involved in a groundbreaking research program which has thus far demonstrated a dramatic decrease in the prevalence of rape in the 5 urban slum areas, where Ujamaa teaches a proprietary personal security program in schools,CBOs, FBOs and in other forums.

We are looking for a researcher who must have creative analytical thinking, strong presentation skills with the ability to turn complex data/concepts into clear insights.

The incumbent must also have strong personal attributes.

Specific tasks

• Manage all aspects of complex research projects, including negotiating project objectives and direction with other managers. 
• Create comprehensive project plans to ensure projects are  completed successfully.
• Prepare periodic presentations for management regarding research project status and recommendations.
• Strategic planning of research schedules.
• Perform periodic evaluations to allow the director to determine effectiveness of our programs and make suggestions when applicable.
• Ensure that the questionnaire scripts are well mastered by the facilitators, to maintain all ethics of research.
• Ensure that data collected is entered into Ujamaa’s (Information System) database
• Participate in knowledge impact assessments and reporting.
• Supervise & assist  field agents in any tasks that have set deadlines.
• Identify challenges and build capacity of community units and staff on facilitation, data collection, mobilization skills among other identified needs.
• Work with various research databases and Ujamaa Softwares,to input data from other departments.
• Coordinate testing, installation and compile modification reports for all departments in Ujamaa.
• Document best practices and submit work for publication in partnership with reputable Kenyan and American Universities (Current Academic Partners include USIU, University of Nairobi, UCLA)   
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Degree in any Research related field.With at least 2 years experience
• Understanding of qualitative, quantitative and participatory Research, Monitoring and evaluation methodologies and principles
• Knowledge of field research trial set-up.
• Computer skills in MS Office applications and SPSS sofware, coupled with the ability to work with customized Ujamaa Softwares.

If you meet the above criteria, email your resumes to: 2ujamaa4research@gmail.com

Include your current remuneration package on the cover letter.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.