Accountant Career Opportunity in Kenya

Accountant 

Salary: Gross KShs  60,000
 

Our client in the building, civil and structural works industry is seeking to recruit a well seasoned accountant.

The accountant requires;

Qualifications& Experience

• Possession of CPA (K), ACCA or CFA qualifications
• Three consecutive relevant years of experience and above at a busy working environment.
• Experience in a computerized accounting environment

Essential Knowledge & Skill

• Must have an understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS’s).
• Must have an understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS’s).
• Ability to carry out financial analysis, projections & budgeting.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant computer software and applications
• Proficiency in use of QuickBooks or related Modules

Personal Attributes

• Committed team player with strong managerial skills;
• High analytical and organizational skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Good report writing and presentation skills.     

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience,  please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title (Accountant Gross 60K)on the email subject to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke.

World Agroforestry Centre Web Content and Social Media Editor Job in Nairobi Kenya

Web Content and Social Media Editor
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Employer: World Agroforestry Centre

About the organization

The World Agroforestry Centre is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. 

As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health. 

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 34 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. 

We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.

Main purpose of the job

The Web Content and Sosial Media Editor will be a focal point for the content of the Centre’s website and associated social media functions and maintenance of all aspects of the Centre’s internet and intranet sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage content for the Centre’s web site
• Maintain a consistent look and feel throughout the Centre’s websites
• Implement the social media strategy of the Centre
• Copy-edit and proofread all web content
• Keep current with emerging web technologies
• Track and report on site metrics
• Work with key team members and colleagues across the Centre
• Train staff members on website operations and social media involvement
• Advise colleagues on the best use of online communications.

Qualifications and experience

• University degree in Information Management, English, Journalism or a related field
• 3-5 years’ experience managing content and production for high-traffic websites, preferably in an international organization
• Sound understanding of writing for the web and engaging online audiences
• Solid experience managing dynamic websites and knowledge of digital trends
• Perfect English language skills
• Excellent editorial, communication and organizational skills
• Wide knowledge of a range of web applications and social media platforms
• Abilities with content management systems, image-editing software, Windows or Macintosh
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to respond flexibly to changing priorities
• Experience of external and internal communications in an international context.

Terms of offer 

We offer a collegial, diverse and gender-sensitive working environment, and we strongly encourage applications from qualified women. 

This is a National position and is remunerated on local terms. 

The appointment will be for an initial period of three (3) years, subject to a six (6) months’ probation period. 

How to apply 

Prepare:

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

All correspondence will be via email only addressed to the Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF): icrafhru@cgiar.org. 

Applicants should indicate “Application for Web Content and Social Media Editor” on their email submissions. 

Applications will be considered until Friday, 26 April 2013.

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

To learn more about us, visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org

World Agroforestry Centre Climate Change Scientist Job in Nairobi Kenya

Climate Change Scientist
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Employer: World Agroforestry Centre

About the organization

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. 

As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.

To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org

About the position

Climate variability and change will exert ever more pressure on agricultural land, potentially restricting the ability of farmers in developing countries, in particular smallholders, to sustain their livelihoods. At the same time there are opportunities related to a changing climate that need to be identified and explored.

Modelling is central to the understanding of interactions and processes involved in climate impact assessment, adaptation and mitigation, and can support improved decision making. 

For ICRAF to successfully address these issues on climate change, ICRAF’s Climate Change Unit is looking to fill the position of a Climate Change Scientist to be based at its Headquarters in Nairobi.

The main purpose of the position is to provide leadership across ICRAF and support other ICRAF units in developing, applying and connecting time series of spatial weather and climate information with spatial information on land use, land use change, watershed hydrology, land health, as well as socio-economic indicators in order to develop tools and models that support better decision making related to the sustainable management of land.

Possible areas of work may include, but are not restricted to: rainfall variability and change at various timescales; spatial scalability of climate-related indicators from plot to watershed to regional; contributing to modelling of landscape hydrology; developing synthetic weather grids from remotely sensed information to feed into crop growth models; contribution to improved crop models (e.g., by including trees into the system); contribution to species distribution models under changing climates; producing projections of climate change impacts on agroforestry systems using different climate scenarios; participation in AGMIP and other MIPs; developing remotely sensed poverty indicators and connecting them to climate information.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop and improve modelling tools and methods related to climate and other spatially explicit data to improve decision making at community to international scales.
• Support the Climate Change Unit in improving its ability to answer research questions related to the connection between climate variability and change and agroforestry and other climate-smart agricultural systems.
• Collaborate with the Geoinformatics Unit, the Research Methods Group and Knowledge Management in connecting climate and potentially other climate-relevant data to other geospatially explicit information.
• Coordinate climate change modelling with ICRAF regions and build capacity within ICRAF and its partners where appropriate.
• Represent ICRAF at national and international fora.
• Lead and contribute to the publication of original research papers and syntheses of work carried out within ICRAF and with partners.
• Raise funds related to the Climate Change Unit.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the supervisor where pertinent to successfully carrying out the job.

Qualifications and experience

• At least a PhD in atmospheric science, physical geography, plant ecology, agronomics or other relevant field of science. A post-doc relevant to the field is highly advantageous.
• Excellent demonstrated programming and modelling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle large datasets.
• Relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals at least in the pipeline.
• Excellent command of English demonstrated by good presenting and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
• Good networking skills and capacity to work in multicultural teams.
• Experience with agroforestry systems and a good understanding of social-ecological systems are an advantage.
• Work experience in a developing country is an advantage.
• Knowledge of the R programming language is an advantage.

Terms of offer

The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. 

We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women. 

This is an International position and will be offered on international terms for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable subject to nine (9) months’ probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources. 

We offer a competitive salary package with good international benefits.

How to apply

Applications for the position must include:

• Cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements and salary expectations.
• Detailed curriculum vitae.
• Names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, fax numbers and email addresses.

All correspondence will be via email only addressed to the Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF): icrafhru@cgiar.org. 

Applicants should indicate “Application – Climate Change Scientist” on their application letters and email submissions.

Applications will be considered until 15 May 2013 or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected. Interviews will be held on 1 and 2 July 2013

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted

World Agroforestry Centre Media and Public Communications Coordinator Job in Nairobi Kenya

Media and Public Communications Coordinator

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Employer: World Agroforestry Centre

About the organization

The World Agroforestry Centre is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. 

As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health. 

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. 

We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.

Main purpose of the job

The Media and Public Communications Coordinator will be the focal point for the media programme of the Centre, evolving and implementing a strategy for media engagement, identifying stories and promoting content to the electronic and print media

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Centre’s media strategy to ensure greater stakeholder and public appreciation of the role of agroforestry and Centre research
• Develop a programme of engagement with local and international media groups
• Write and pitch press releases in collaboration with Communications Unit and Centre staff
• Develop and oversee a database of media contacts
• Cultivate and maintain favourable relationships with the media
• Respond to press inquiries, arrange interviews, trips, etc. for reporters
• Assist Science Domains and Regional offices in their press relations
• Track media hits and maintain the relevant Centre web pages
• Train Centre staff in media skills as necessary

Qualifications and experience

• A degree in Journalism or a related field
• 5 years’ experience in managing a media programme, preferably in an international organization
• Sound understanding of print and electronic media engagement, especially internationally
• Demonstrated experience in writing press release and placing stories, locally and internationally
• Ability to communicate with scientists and recognize newsworthy stories
• Excellent editorial, communication and organizational skills
• Perfect English language skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to respond flexibly to changing priorities
• Experience of external and internal communications in an international context

Terms of offer
We offer a collegial, diverse and gender-sensitive working environment, and we strongly encourage applications from qualified women. 

This position a National position and is remunerated on local terms. 

The appointment will be for an initial period of three (3) years, subject to a six (6) months’ probation period.

How to apply
 

Prepare:

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

All correspondence will be via email only addressed to the Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF): icrafhru@cgiar.org. 

Applicants should indicate “Application for Media and Public Communications Coordinator” on their  application letters and email submissions. 

Applications will be considered until 26 April 2013. 

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

To learn more about us, visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org