Waumini Sacco Accounts Assistants and Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer Jobs in Kenya

Waumini Co-operative is a national fast growing Sacco registered by the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority – SASRA based in Nairobi offering financial services to members.  

We intend to fill the positions below on a 2 year renewable contract.

Accounts Assistant

2 Positions

Key Responsibilities to this Position

• Cash handling (Teller) 
• Processing payments
• Processing cheques for banking 
• Monthly Bank Reconciliations and all other reconciliations
• Updating Members personal Accounts
• Verification of loan application forms
• Loan appraisals
• Generating loan reports
• Defaulters notification & recovery of defaulted loans
• Attending to Members queries 

Minimum Qualifications and Attributes

• CPA II, ACCA Level II
• Certificate of good conduct
• 3 years experience at the same level in a financial institution
• Good analytical, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• High degree of integrity
• Track record of good management and development skills
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems

Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

1 Position

Key Responsibilities to this Position   

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to The CEO and Board of Directors
• CEOs office Reception and Telephone operations
• Maintain and organize files and  documents
• Ensuring that the office is organized and that there is supplies and equipment
• Arranging meetings
• Maintain diary and calendar of events for CEO and office staff as required
• Prepare correspondence and other documents as required
• Manage the office and handle all enquiries

Minimum Qualifications and Attributes

• Have a Diploma in Business and Office management or Secretarial Studies, a degree will be an added advantage 
• Certificate of Good Conduct 
• 3 years relevant experience
• Excellent communications skills both written and oral 
• Proficient knowledge in computer and typing skills  
• Good records management 
• Have good working knowledge of business principles and customer service

How to apply

Interested candidates MUST fill the online application form; submit current CV giving daytime telephone contacts, email address, three work related referees and a covering letter explaining how they are suited for the position to hr@wauminisacco.com  on or before 15th April, 2013. 

NB.  Please include the POSITION TITLE you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

“Waumini Sacco is an equal opportunity employer.”

Receptionist / Secretary Job in Nairobi Kenya

Receptionist / Secretary

Job Responsibilities:

Ensure the office is clean and tidy at all times;

Act as a first contact and receive, assist and direct organizational visitors/members to the respective officers;

Screen emails/telephone calls, enquiries and requests and provide answers or forward them to right officers for action.

Receive, record and forward mails as directed by the management;

Monitor visitor access and maintain security awareness;

Receive loan application forms, assign them loan numbers register them in the loan register and forward them for action.

Scrutinize and register new members’ enrolments forms.

Offering administrative support to other departments.

Filing and maintaining the filing system of the board minutes, staff minutes and the general correspondences.

Drafting effective correspondence as and when required;

Ensuring that outgoing mails and allotments are registered and dispatched in time

Assist in any other duties that may be assigned.

Qualification:

• Minimum ‘O’ level – C+ (plus) or Division II
• Diploma from recognized institution in Front Office or Office Practice and Procedures or Secretarial.
• Good knowledge of computer; knowledge of MS Office is added advantage.
• Experience in similar position is desired.

How to apply:

Send your application letter and other testimonials clearly marked “Receptionist/Secretary’’ to:

The DNA/1482,

P.O. Box 49010 - 00100, 

Nairobi.

Application to be received not later than 15th April 2013.

Civicon Group Mombasa Engineering Jobs in Kenya

Civicon Group Mombasa require experienced and qualified mechanical engineering staff for their Mombasa workshop and sites throughout the country.

1. Senior Mechanical Engineering Workshop Foreman’s

(minimum 10 years experience)

2. Qualified 6 g Welders (minimum 5 years experience)

3. Qualified Boilermakers / General Fitters

(minimum 5 years experience)

4. Qualified Plate Rolling Machine Operators

(minimum 5 years experience)

5. Qualified Tank Erectors

(minimum 5 years experience)

6. Gas Cutters (minimum 5 years experience)

Applicants MUST have the relevant tertiary and technical training certificates including recommendation letters.

Apply at Civicon workshops Mombasa or send your details to HR@civicongroup.com 

Immediate start.

Institution of Surveyors of Kenya Policy Research and Advocacy Officer Job Vacancy

Institution of Surveyors of Kenya

Recruitment of a Policy Research and Advocacy Officer

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Policy Research and Advocacy Officer is responsible for undertaking policy research used in advocating and lobbying to various authorities areas that impacting on survey profession. 

The Officer also assists the CEO in developing project proposals and running projects.

Contract Duration: 2 years with a 3 month probation period. 

Contract is renewable based on performance and availability of funding.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Identifying, prioritising, and developing policy positions on all areas that relate directly or indirectly to the survey profession;
• Identifying and advocating for the inclusion of ISK member interests when new policies/legislations are being developed;
• Supporting the finalization of ISK Statutes and pursuing enactment;
• Initiating, planning, implementing, evaluating and supporting research activities of the Institution;
• Preparing research reports and coordinating the publishing of research findings;
• Collecting and analyzing data for purposes of providing market intelligence to the members;
• Procuring research consultancies in relevant areas and ensuring they are delivered in the stipulated time and as the specifications;
• Developing proposals for donor support and partnerships and recommending appropriate action(s) in line with ISK’s policies;
• Assisting the CEO manage various projects;
• Performing any other lawful duties as may be assigned.

Job Specifications

Qualifications:

• A Degree in Land Economics, Land Surveying, Political Science, Economics, Social Sciences or related field from a recognized university;
• IT proficiency in use of MS Word, Excel, Access, Power-point, and e-mail; and
• Four years experience in conducting research for policy and advocacy.

Key competencies:

• In-depth understanding of policy and advocacy issues at national level;
• Public speaking and making presentations on policy issues to decision-makers;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to develop and implement advocacy and communications strategies.; and
• Effective organizing and planning skills.

Applications:

Qualified candidates are requested to send in their applications with detailed resumes detailing the necessary qualifications and experience. 

Include contacts of 3 relevant referees and expected salary.

Interested candidates are requested to send their applications which must include a detailed CV with 3 referees either in hard or soft copy to the address below. 

The applications should be received by 5th April 2013 at 5pm.

Chief Executive Officer

Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK)

10th Floor, Reinsurance Plaza, Aga Khan Walk

Email: info@isk.or.ke

P.O. Box 40707 - 00100 

Nairobi, Kenya