Oxfam Livelihoods Programme Intern Opportunity in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 30K)

Job Title: Livelihoods Programme Intern
 

Duration: 1st May – 31st October 2013
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Job Family: Programmes
 

Reporting lines: Reports to Regional Livelihoods Adviser
 

Internship Allowance: 30,100.00 Ksh per month
 

Purpose
 

The HECA Food Security and Livelihoods Framework, developed and signed off by OGB country programmes in July 2012, sets out the ambitions to achieve improved food security and livelihoods for poor women and men across the region.

 The Framework is being implemented through country long term and humanitarian programmes, as well as Oxfam’s work on resilience, markets, and private sector. 

The Regional Centre (RC) provides support to country programmes to help them achieve the ambitions set out in the framework through translating it into strategies, programme approaches 

Role Description
 

The post-holder will support key activities to help implementation and review of the Oxfam Livelihoods Framework across the HECA region including a review of progress made on the Framework, gathering regional learning contributing towards improved programming, and feeding into regional / global initiatives (e.g. the global resilience initiative and development of markets approaches).

Responsibilities
 

1. Development of Toolbox and Guidelines for Livelihoods Programmes

• Consolidate existing Oxfam tools from across into a tool-kit for HECA livelihoods programming
• Develop a central depository of tools for HECA livelihoods programme staff that is easy to access and update
• Create a ‘map’ or index of tools, when to use them, an where additional information is accessible
• Communicate about the toolbox to programme staff
• Identify gaps in existing tools
• Propose possible external tools to fill gaps and strategies for developing new tools

2. Support review of HECA Livelihoods Framework

• Organise livelihoods review meeting (June / July 2013) including all logistics and administrative support for the meeting
• Support development of the agenda for the meeting
• Develop and implement a communication plan around the Livelihoods meeting

3. Develop and maintain a ‘consultant’ database and assessment check-list

• Work with others to develop the best structure for the database (logistics, HR)
• Liaise with advisers and livelihoods staff across the region to identify consultants

4. Contribute to at least one regional research project

Personal development
 

The intern will receive exposure to and experience of:

• Markets based approaches, livelihoods and food security programming;
• Approaches to resilience;
• Event organisation;
• Working with up to eight countries in the HECA region
• Working in a major international NGO

The intern will be assigned full responsibility for one project, and receive one technical training during his / her internship with Oxfam. 

He / she will also participate in team / departmental meetings, and receive a full induction into Oxfam in HECA.
 

Reporting and relations
 

The Livelihoods Intern will report to the Livelihoods Change Lead. Other key relationships include regional advisory staff, country programme managers / officers and Oxfam support staff, and key contact points at OGB headquarters in Oxford.

Skills & Competencies

• Minimum BSc in related subject and one year work-experience, else Master’s level education.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent communications skills.
• Shows initiative and able to work independently on assigned task
• Knowledge of or keen interest to learn about Livelihoods, Resilience or Private sector engagement
• Agrees with markets based approaches to programming.

If you think you can deliver in this role please submit your application and CV including a day time contact by via hecajobs@oxfam.org.uk indicating Livelihoods Intern HECA in the Subject line.
 

The closing date is 16th April 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.
 

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Kwale County Government Jobs: Public Service Board Secretary, Member and Chairperson

The County Government of Kwale
 

Office of The Governor
 

Vacancies
 

The office of the Governor, Kwale County is in the process of recruiting qualified and competent persons to fill the following positions in the county public service board:-
 

1. Secretary of the County Public Service Board

1 Post

For the appointment to this position, the applicants must meet the following requirements and qualifications:-

• Be a Kenya Citizen.
• Be a holder of a first degree from a recognized University.
• Satisfy the provisions of Chapter Six of the constitution.
• Be a certified public secretary of good professional standings and demonstrate absence of breach of thee relevant of professional code of conduct.
• Have relevant knowledge and working experience of not less than five years.
• Not be a public or state officer.
• Be ready to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Be a team player, and willing to work for long hours without supervision.
• A relevant masters degree will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist the county public office board in its business in consultation with the chairperson.
• Convey decisions of the county public office board to appropriate persons and or authorities.
• Help the county public service board coordinate its functions.
• Perform any other functions as directed by the board from time to time.

2. Member of the County Public Service Board
 

For appointment to this position, the applicants must:-

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university and working experience of not less than five years.
• Be a professional and demonstrate absence of breach of the relevant professional code of conduct.
• Not be a state or public officer.
• Satisfy the provisions of chapter six of the constitution.

Responsibilities
 

As for members,

• Establishing and abolishing offices in the county service, Kwale County.
• Appointment of persons to hold or act in offices of the County service including the boards of cities and urban area.
• Facilitate development of coherent, integrated human resource planning and budgeting for personnel emoluments.
• Advice the county on human resource management and development.
• Advice County Government on implementation and monitoring of the national performance management system in the county.
• Not be a public state officer.
• Exercise disciplinary control over persons holding or acting in those officers in the county.
• Promote county public service values and principles.
• Satisfy the provisions of chapter six of the constitution.

3. Chairperson of the County Public Service Board 

1 Post

For appointment of this position, the candidate must:-

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Be a holder of a first degree from a recognized University.
• Satisfy the provisions of chapter six of the constitution on leadership and integrity.
• Have knowledge and a working experience for not less than ten years in administration and management.
• Be a professional who demonstrates absence of breach of the relevant professional code of conduct.
• Be a team leader and committed to working for long hours without supervision to achieve strict deadlines.
• Not be a public or state officer.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and abolishing offices in the county service, Kwale County.
• Appointment of persons to hold or act in offices of the County service including the boards of cities and urban area.
• Facilitate development of coherent, integrated human resource planning and budgeting for personnel emoluments.
• Advice the county on human resource management and development.
• Advice County Government on implementation and monitoring of the national performance management system in the county.
• Not be a public state officer.
• Exercise disciplinary control over persons holding or acting in those officer in the county.
• Promote county public service values and principles.
• Satisfy the provisions of chapter six of the constitution.

A member of the board shall hold office for a non renewable term of six years; and may serve on part time
basis, as provided for in section (58) of the County Government Act 2012.

How to Apply:
 

a) Each application should be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant Academic and
Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport and other relevant supporting documents.
 

b) All applications should be clearly marked “Application for position of Chairperson County Public
Service Board, Member.” or “Application for position of Secretary County Public Service Board,
Member.” (as the case may be) on the envelope and submitted in any one of the following ways:
 

1. Posted applications should be addressed to:
 

The Interim County Secretary,
Kwale County
P.O Box 4
Kwale
 

2. Manual application should be delivered to the reception desk of the Governor, Kwale County.
 

3. Online applications should be emailed to: kwalecountygoverment@yahoo.com
 

The application should reach the Governor’s Office on or before Friday, 12th April 2013.

Remuneration will be commensurate with those published by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

Kwale County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and Persons with Disabilities to apply.

MS Excel and Access Experts Required

Can you create dashboards using MS Excel data in MS Access? 

Are you able to import and export data in both Excel and Access platforms?
 

We have jobs that require an expert in excel,

Our pay is 2500.00 per task paid every 15th and 30th of every month .
 

We send our work every morning to writers so it is very important to be online from 8: 00 am to 10: 00am to view the sent work.
 

If you are ready to work on  access jobs and ms excel apply to jimmywatts@outlook.com.

Finance Manager Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Our client is leading franchise Company seeking to recruit a suitably qualified candidate for the vacancy mentioned below:

Finance Manager

The job holder will report directly to the Managing Director.

The Main purpose of this job is to provide strategic support to the Managing Director and Board of Directors by leading the financial planning and management processes so as to maximize profitable growth and shareholder value of the Company.

The Finance Manager’s duties and responsibilities will be;-

• Formulate, execute and review corporate strategies, policies, plans and budgets in line with functional responsibilities of the Finance Department.
• Provide leadership in the formulation, implementation, analysis and review of effective financial management policies and strategies.
• Provide leadership in the preparation, monitoring and control of the budget in line with the Company’s strategic plan so as to enhance effective utilization of financial resources.
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Ensure efficient and effective management, utilization and control of Company’s assets and financial resources so as to maximize shareholder returns.
• Manage the department’s staff, including responsibility for scheduling work, performance management, setting up of Key Performance indicators,(KPIs),mentoring, coaching and discipline.
• Develop and maintain efficient system of monitoring working capital requirements so as to ensure that operating activities of the Company are optimally funded at reasonable cost.
• Ensure proper internal control mechanisms are put in place.
• Liaise with external auditors and ensure that the annual audit is conducted on time and timely implementation of audit recommendations.
• Tax planning and management.

Qualification and Competencies;

• Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting from a recognized University.
• CPA(K)  holder or ACCA
• A relevant Masters Degree will be an added advantage.
• A high degree of strategic and commercial aptitude as well as excellent communication skills.
• At least six years relevant experience in a reputable organization, three (3) of which must be at a senior management level, preferably as head of the finance function.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong leadership skills and computer literate.
• Honest and trustworthy with sound work ethics.

Our client depends heavily on the passion, innovation and integrity of its people.

They focus on attracting, developing & retaining the best talent.

Their work environment nurtures these three values (passion, innovation & integrity). In addition to a competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits commensurate with the requisite, the company can offer a challenging and rewarding career.

If you are innovative, self-starter and results oriented individual, looking for a challenging career and you meet the above requirements, please send your application letter, detailed C.V to jobs@jantakenya.com by 6th April, 2013. 

DO NOT attach any certificates.
 

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.