Chemonics International Integrated Health Project Chief of Party Job in Burundi

Chemonics International Inc., a leading international consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., seeks a Chief of Party for an anticipated Integrated Health Project (IHP) in Burundi funded by USAID. 

The five-year project will assist government counterparts, communities, and civil society to improve the health status of assisted populations in targeted health intervention areas. 

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the project with accountability for project deliverables and results
• Serve as the project's key liaison with USAID, government counterparts, and local partners
• Collaboratively create and implement a strategic, long-term programmatic vision
• Manage and supervise project personnel and subcontractors in compliance with USAID rules and regulations
• Oversee project work planning, performance management, and strategic communications
• Link with and build upon bilateral and regional projects that complement project goals

Qualifications

• M.D., M.P.H., or other relevant degree
• Minimum 10 years of progressive senior-level experience working on/with donor-funded health projects; chief of party experience on a USAID project preferred
• Experience collaborating with range of government officials, international donors, and local community stakeholders
• Familiarity with international health, development issues, and the international donor community
• Experience in Burundi or East Africa strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in spoken and written French and English

In addition, Chemonics seeks specialists with at least 5 years of experience in the following technical areas. Preference will be given to candidates with Masters degrees. Fluency in spoken and written French required:

• Infectious Diseases (incl. TB and malaria)
• Health Systems
• Maternal Child Health/Reproductive Health
• Family Planning
• HIV/AIDS
• Quality Improvement
• Health Policy
• Behavior Change Communication
• Community Mobilization
• Nutrition
• Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
• Local Capacity Building
• Health Information Systems/Technology
• Monitoring and Evaluation

Application Instructions: 

Please submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to burundihealthrecruit@gmail.com by April 30th, 2013. 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

No telephone inquiries please. 

Only finalists will be contacted. 

Chemonics is an equal-opportunity employer.

Excelsior Firm Finance Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Role title: Finance Manager, Excelsior East Africa and Excelsior Firm Global
 

Geography: Based in Nairobi
 

Reports to: Managing Director, Excelsior Firm
 

Excelsior is a New York and Nairobi based corporate advisory and capital placement company which provides services to companies and investors interested in opportunities in East Africa. 

Excelsior focuses on companies and projects seeking USD 10-50 million in capital, that have strong growth prospects and scalability, significant barriers to entry, experienced management teams and a clear strategic relevance to Sub-Saharan Africa.

Description of your Role

The role of the financial manager will include day to day management of Excelsior’s financial and accounting systems needed to support substantial growth over the next five to 10 years.

The Finance Manager shall build and manage our effective and streamlined administrative/financial systems, including budgeting, financial and revenue projections, financial, accounting, and internal controls systems.

Detailed responsibilities: 

Your activities will include:

• Maintaining the financial books and records, composing monthly reporting, driving the annual budgeting, reporting, accounting, audits and tax process;
• Preparing weekly Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable Excel Reports for weekly meeting with Excelsior Executives;
• Overseeing compliance with Internal Control Policies and Procedures;
• Invoicing clients for services;
• Reconciliation of Bank Statements and Excelsior Accounting Systems;
• Developing Financial Management Policies and Procedures;
• Developing and managing sales and marketing budgets, and overseeing the development and management of internal operating budgets;
• Processing of staff travel expense reports;
• Filing of finance documents in secure and organized manner;
• Preparing and monitoring general ledger postings;
• Reconciling bank accounts and general ledger accounts;
• Processing payments for vendors;
• Preparing monthly payroll for Kenya Office Staff and remittance of statutory deductions including PAYE, NSSF, NHIF and pension to relevant local authorities;

Qualifications for the Role
 

The Excelsior Firm believes that the most important asset lies in the caliber of its people. 

It is the qualifications and experience of the Excelsior people and network that speak to the value that we can offer our clients. 

In order to assemble the right team, we will focus on several qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant with a four-year degree in Business, Management, or Corporate Finance or Accounting from a top-level academic institution
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, common accounting and enterprise management systems; US GAAP and IFRS reporting abilities common in the UK, Kenya and South Africa – including use of the QuickBooks platform
• At least 6-8 years of demonstrated experience in financial management and accounting, ideally in a top tier corporate environment but with the ability to apply start up and entrepreneurial knowledge; at least 2 years in a managerial role
• Experience should include accounting, audit, compliance, budget, and resource development
• Excellent people skills, with experience collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team; proven effectiveness leading professionals in finance and accounting; personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment
• Technologically savvy, with an ability to point to examples of having worked with IT staff to develop and implement new processes and systems that increased efficiency in a fast-moving environment
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies, and guiding investment in people and systems
• Flexible and a self-starter; able to multi-task while also being highly detail-oriented.
• Experience and familiarity with implementing initiatives in both developing world and emerging markets environments especially in Africa

How to Apply:- 

For more information or to express interest, please contact our team at careers@excelsiorfirm.com, title the subject as “Role: Finance Manager” and provide your CV/resume, a one page description of why you are best suited for the role, and three references. 

Only applications received through the dedicated email address will be considered. 

Excelsior Firm is an equal opportunity employer

Software Developer Job Vacancy in Kenya

Our client is a very successful and established real estate management software developer.

Growth plans mean they have a requirement for a Software developer to join their software development team. 

Their main task will be software development and maintaining the existing software.

Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Four-year college degree with a major in computer science, computer engineering, or other technical/IT degree
• 2+ years of recent experience developing in C#.
• Strong understanding of C# and PHP is a MUST.
• Excellent working knowledge of MY SQL Server
• Ability to work under pressure with frequent deadlines
• Ability to work effectively with clients and other team members
• Flexibility to work evenings and/or weekends
• Self-motivated with ability to learn and work effectively and independently at home, including during periods of limited direction
• Must have home office with access to good, reliable internet connectivity

Do you consider yourself capable of driving the above listed products into the market? 

Send your application details immediately to and info@carol-hrconsult.com before 27th March 2013.

Export Processing Zones Authority General Managers Jobs in Utilities & Technical Services and Operations & Investor Support Services

Export Processing Zones Authority
 

1. General Manager – Utilities & Technical Services
 

Job Ref: EPZA/HR/GM-UTS/03/2013
 

The incumbent will be a highly motivated professional who shall report to the Chief Executive Officer and shall be responsible for the Authority’s provision of utilities and technical services to clients and citizens.
 

Key Responsibility Areas
 

The successful candidate shall be responsible for overall delivery of utilities and technical services including:

• Formulation, interpretation and application of utilities and technical services policies, procedures, rules and regulations;
• Ensuring effective and efficient maintenance of water and sewerage resources and provision of services;
• Ensuring continuous supply of power and other utilities;
• Liaising with Government Agencies and local authorities involved in physical planning, environment and land matters.
• Liaising with consultants appointed by the Authority when putting up structures:
• Coordinating sub-contracted cleaning (offices and grounds) and maintenance services;
• Coordinating repair works required on the roads and buildings;
• Ensuring approval of structural plans;
• Ensuring timely provision of professional advice to the Authority in technical areas including environment, land, civil engineering, and physical planning;
• Management of the Authority’s property; and
• Any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Key Qualifications and Competencies
 

The candidate aspiring for the post of General Manager - Utilities & Technical Services shall have:

• A relevant Masters preferably in Land Economics or its equivalent from an accredited university;
• A first degree in Land Economics from an accredited university.
• Successfully served in a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like organizations for at least three (3) years;
• Wide experience in handling utilities and technical services;
• A high degree of integrity and dependability;
• Ability to work under pressure and consistently meet strict deadlines;
• Self-Driven with a “can-do”, “will-doe type of personality;
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to confidently communicate at senior management level;
• Ability to drive change in a dynamic environment;
• Strong management, leadership and negotiation skills;
• Team building skills with the ability to uphold collective responsibility.

2. General Manager - Operations & Investor Support Services
 

Job Ref: EPZA/HR/GM-OISS/03/2013
 

The incumbent will be a highly motivated professional who shall report to the Chief Executive Officer and shall be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of investor support services.

Key Responsibility Areas
 

The key result areas shall include, but not limited to the following:

• Formulation and implementation of policies and procedures for investor facilitation/care/support services, project monitoring and investor compliance with regulatory requirements;
• Coordinating investor operations in various regions and zones;
• Coordinating business support services and SME incubation;
• Liaising with government departments/agencies on issues of investor Support;
• Coordinating collaborative activities with partner organizations and institutions;
• Lead data management and reporting by directing flow of internal data generated by divisions/departments,
• Any other lawful duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Key Qualifications and Competencies
 

The candidate aspiring for the post of General Manager - Operations and Investor Support Services shall have:

• A Masters degree in Social Sciences and preferably in business field or its equivalent from a recognized university;
• Successfully served in a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like organizations for at least three (3) years;
• Wide experience in handling operations and regulations;
• A high degree of integrity and dependability;
• Ability to work under pressure and consistently meet strict deadlines;
• Self-Driven with a “can-do”, “will-don type of personality;
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to confidently communicate at senior management level;
• Ability to drive change in a dynamic environment;
• Strong management, leadership and negotiation skills;
• Team building skills with the ability to uphold collective responsibility.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
 

Salary Package and Terms of Service: Highly attractive salary packages commensurate with competencies will be offered to successful candidates.Successful candidates for all positions shall be engaged on a 3 [three] year contract renewable subject to acceptable performance.
 

Method of Application
 

Suitably qualified candidates should submit ten [10] copies of their applications together with updated curriculum vitae, certified true copies of certificates and current remuneration pay slips. 

Applications should be forwarded to the following address not later than 19th April, 2013:
 

The Chief Executive Officer
Export Processing Zones Authority
P.O. Box 50563 - 00200, 

Nairobi
 

Applications submitted by facsimile/e-mails shall be disqualified automatically.
 

Provide day time telephone contacts and names of three referees one of whom must be the current/last employer who should be in a position to attest to the duration of positions held by the candidate in the organization and managerial abilities as well as moral character and integrity.
 

“The Export Processing Zones Authority is an equal opportunity employer”