World Agroforestry Centre Deputy Director General (Partnerships, Regions and Impact) Job in Nairobi Kenya

Deputy Director General – Partnerships, Regions and Impact
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Employer: World Agroforestry Centre
 

Role: To provide oversight and strategic direction to staff in Regions, Partnership Office, Protocol, Capacity Development Unit and Impact and Extension Team

Duties and Responsibilities:

Management and leadership

• Line management of ICRAF’s five Regional Programmes: working closely with i) Deputy Director General -Research to assist with links/synergies with the Science Domains and global projects; and ii) Deputy Director General –Corporate Services to provide oversight on regional and country performance, staffing, administration and operations;
• Serve as a member of the Centre’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and participate in strategic planning and decision-making;
• Guide and support the capacity strengthening efforts of the Centre, including oversight of the Capacity Development Unit;
• Represent ICRAF at important global and regional fora;
• Carry out any other tasks related to this portfolio as may be assigned by the Director General.
• Guide the development and management of host country agreements in countries where ICRAF has a presence.

Partnership

• Guide the Centre's efforts to form and maintain strategic partnerships with relevant organizations for the delivery of Agroforestry Research for Development;
• Link partnering efforts with donor relations and resource mobilization activities at the Centre through the Programs Development Unit;
• Position agroforestry favorably for partners to expand and deepen their agroforestry agendas and capacities;
• Monitor and report internally and to the CGIAR Consortium, as appropriately, on matters relating to partnerships;
• Guide ICRAF on handling of Hosted Institutions and also assist ICRAF scientists hosted by partner organizations.

Qualifications and experience

• PhD in agricultural, agroforestry, forestry, natural resources management, social sciences or a related discipline
• Strong professional affiliations
• 10 – 15 years of experience, with at least 5 years in developing countries, managing partnerships, Impact and administration responsibilities at a senior level.

Skills and Competencies

• A good understanding of the role of partnership and impact assessment in a knowledge based organization
• Strong conflict resolution and track record in managing collaborative relationships with a range of partners, including the private sector, in the agricultural or knowledge based institutions
• Detailed awareness and knowledge of some areas of the global agroforestry research agenda.
• An established record of research achievements, including a substantive history of scientific publication
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication ability in English, additional language (French /Spanish) is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to foster and manage interdisciplinary, gender-inclusive and multi-cultural teams
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to make convincing presentations at high level
• Extensive familiarity with tropical developing countries and regions
• Demonstrated ability for decision making and follow ups.

Terms of offer

This position is remunerated on international terms. 

The appointment will be for an initial period of three (3) years, subject to a nine (9) month probation period.

How to apply

Prepare:

• A motivational letter illustrating your suitability for the position.
• Detailed and up-to-date curriculum vitae.
• The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone numbers and email addresses, and fax details if available.

Address these to:

The Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) via email to: s.kiwango@cgiar.org Indicate “DDG-PR&I” on the subject line.

Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

Deadline: 30th April 2013

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.