KESREF Personal Secretary Job in Kisumu 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 a qualified and experienced individual to the following vacant position:
 

Personal Secretary II 

Grade RF 7 

1 Post

Ref: PS/REC/01/13
 

Salary Scale RF 7: Kshs 38240x870-40850x935-44590x1010-48630 p.m.
 

A Personal Secretary will be expected to handle greater responsibilities with least supervision. 

The successful candidate may be deployed in any of KESREF centers and may be required to work for more than one officer.
 

Duties and responsibilities:
 

Record dictation in shorthand and transcribe it in typewritten form; process data; manage e-office; ensure security of office records, documents and equipment; operate office equipment; manage office protocol; manage office petty cash; handle telephone calls and appointments; and undertake any other secretarial duties that may be assigned.

Level of Education and Experience:
 

i. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, mean grade C- (minus) with at least C (plain) in English Language or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
 

ii. The following qualifications from the Kenya National Examinations Council:- Typewriting III (50 w.p.m.)/ Computerized Document Processing III; Shorthand II (80 w.p.m.);Business English II/Communications I; Office Practice II; Secretarial Duties II; Commerce II; Office Management III / Office Administration and Management III;

or

Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution; and

iii. Certificate in Computer Applications (Windows, Ms-Word, Ms-Excel, Ms-Access and Internet) from a recognized Institution.
 

Other Competencies

• Honesty, confidentiality and integrity
• Demonstrated high level of maturity and good leadership skills.
• A team player with good communication and interpersonal skills, high sense of maturity.
• Ability to work within strict deadlines

Interested candidates for the above position who meet the requirements may send their applications with the reference number clearly stated on the envelop and letter of application with copies of relevant certificates/ testimonials and detailed curriculum vitae containing current as well as expected remuneration, names and addresses of three referees and day time telephone contact 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 15th March,2013
 

KESREF is an equal opportunity employer. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Lake Victoria North Water Services Board Chief Manager Human Capital and Administration Job Re-Advertisement

Lake Victoria North Water Services Board was established in 2004 vide gazette notice No. 1714 under the water act 2002 as state corporation.

The mandate of the Board to ensure efficient and economical provision of water and sewerage services within its area of jurisdiction.
 

The Board recently launched a 5 year strategic plan and in line with the new organization structure. 

It wishes to recruit self driven, result oriented, highly motivated and qualified person to fill the following vacant positions.
 

Chief Manager Human Capital and Administration 

(Re-Advertised)
 

Duties and responsibilities
 

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

• Coordinating and influence the development of a performance culture through effective implementation of an integrated performance management.
• Development, implementation and regular review of human resource plans .procedures and systems to guide Human Resource and Administration faction s and policies.
• Interpretation and provision of guidance on Human Resource policies and procedure.
• Develop, coordinate and administer training and development plans.
• Management of recruitment processes, employee benefits, welfare and labor relations.
• Coordinate of inter-departmental performance to ensure efficient performance of the board and improvement in productivity.
• Ensure provision of efficient administration services to all functions of the board which include transport, security and provision of office services including oversight and supervision o HR management to WSPs.

Required skills and qualifications
 

For appointment to this, successful candidate MUST.

• Have a degree in social sciences, Business administration or an equivalent degree from a recognized university.
• Have post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.
• Have at least 10 years experience in human resource administration management in a busy organization, 5 of which must have been in a senior management position.
• Be a registered member of the institute of Human Resource management.
• Be a team player, a person of high integrity and have experience using HRMIS systems.
• Have sound knowledge of corporate governance and strong leadership and managerial skills.
• Masters Degree in Human Resource will be an added advantage.

Interested and qualified candidates who meet the requirements for the above position are invited to apply attaching their detailed CVs, copies of academic/professional certificates and testimonials stating their current position, remuneration and daytime telephone contact, name of three referees, indicating the post applied for in the application letter and on the envelope to
 

The Chief Executive Officer,
Lake Victoria North Water Services Board,
P.O Box 673, Kakamega
 

Through post office ,courier services or via email (ceo@lvnwsb.go.ke or info@lvnwsb.go.ke) or drop the application at the office of the chief executive officer, Lake Victoria North Water Services Board so as to reach not later than 18th March 2013.

Those who had earlier applied need not to apply.

Lutheran World Federation Procurement Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Lutheran World Federation / Department for World Service Kenya Program is seeking to recruit a Kenyan national for the following position, to be based in Nairobi Office.
 

Procurement Officer
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• To receive Demand Forms, record, and together with the logistics officer, aggressively seek best prices for items requested by getting quotations from different vendors, taking into consideration quality of goods.
• To generate Purchase Orders (POs) based on the above considerations, and issue them to the vendor after they have been properly approved as per the Procurement Procedures.
• To carry out Market survey of commonly use supplies and prequalification of eligible suppliers.
• To maintain a filing system for all procurement documents.
• Processing of invoices, getting them authorised and taking them to finance for payment. This will also involve maintaining an invoice register.
• To ensure prompt delivery of project goods to the project sites by arranging for either air or road transport.
• Process all V.A.T exemptions and forward to finance department in a timely manner.
• Together with the Logistics Officer, update and circulate the tracking report on a weekly basis.
• Together with the storekeeper, maintain an up to date asset register for all assets in the expatriates’ houses/LWF office.
• Ensure that all LWF/DWS assets are coded/tagged appropriately.
• To assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned to him/her by the LWF/DWS Logistics Officer

Qualifications

• Graduate Diploma in purchasing and supplies management
• Previous NGO experience with at least 3 years working experience in procurement and logistics in a busy set up
• Proficiency in computer applications more specifically Microsoft Office.
• CIPS is essential
• Must be a member of KISM or CIPS

Personal Attributes:

• High level of motivation, integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
• Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place;
• Ability to work for long hours with minimal supervision.
• Good team player with excellent interpersonal communication skill.

Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment. 

They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 6th March, 2013:
 

HR Officer/Administrator
P.O Box 40870-00100, GPO, 

Nairobi
 

Or e-mail to: lwfnbiprocurement@gmail.com
 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
 

For more details, visit: www.lwf-kenya.org

CARE Somalia Head of Human Resources Job in Nairobi Kenya

CARE Somalia is an International NGO working in Somalia. 

CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, through its strategic goal to reduce poverty by empowering women, enhancing access to resources and services, and improving governance. 

CARE Somalia program is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the position of Head of Human Resources based in Nairobi with some travel to Somalia.
 

Job Summary
 

The role will lead the overall HR function for CARE Somalia, developing HR Services from an operational and strategic perspective.
 

The incumbent will co-ordinate HR operations in Somalia and Nairobi, ensuring that the HR function is aligned to CARE Somalia business aims, and delivers sound and cost effective people management practices through continuous improvement and prioritization.

Key Areas of Accountability
 

Strategy delivery:  

• Be the lead in Conceptualizing, designing and implementing the people strategy to meet the Country Office programmatic needs. 
• Support staff and line managers with change management while facilitating necessary employee support programmes as well as legal considerations; 
• Develop the HR Budget and monitor spending to ensure budget compliance.

HR Management: 

• Provide advisory support to line managers on all HR aspects as required and develop best practices in HRmanagement,
• providing direction in the annual HR planning process and prioritize activities for the HR department including staffing and organization, reward management, staff contracting, and exit processes.

Staff Development: 

• Support the implementation of robust performance management in the programme to achieve programmequality. 
• Supervise the implementation of staff development and orientation processes and ensure talent development and management is instituted. 

HR policies, procedures and reporting: 

• Update and formulate human resource management policies for CARE Somalia and ensure standardized HR processes are implemented across CARE Somalia offices and assist in the development of localized procedures as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree in Human Resources Management/ organizational Behavior or equivalent or a Post Graduate qualification in Human Resource Management.
• Over 6 years’ demonstrable experience as a hands-on HR generalist with a proven track record of leading HR at a strategic and operational level; Experience of leading and delivering results in key HR processes;
• A high level of analytical and interpretative problem solving and demonstrable capacity to lead and facilitate change;
• Strong people management skills and customer focus with proven ability to build and sustain effective relationships across the organization;
• Ability to communicate effectively at different levels and across cultures;
• Computer skills – Ms Office, etc

Competencies: Commitment, Excellence, Diversity and Respect, Integrity and Accountability.
 

Email your application to recruit@som.care.org by March 12th 2013, quoting the job title and reference number SOM/EX/128. 

All applications should be accompanied by a CV with daytime telephone contacts and contact details for three referees.
 

CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting gender, equity and diversity, therefore women are strongly encouraged to apply.
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.