Nonotes Kenya ASP / PHP / VB Developer and Experienced iOS Developer Jobs in Eldoret

1. ASP / PHP / VB Developer
 

Location:  Eldoret
 

Job Category: IT & Telecoms
 

Work Type: Full Time
    
Job Details
 

We are looking to add dynamic, hard-working and self-motivated Classic ASP/PHP/VB Script developers to our team. 

The successful candidate will be joining a fast paced, high performance development team in the Assent product division. 

The position offers flexible work hours, competitive salary and involvement in the environmental compliance industry. 

The successful candidate will work on new developments and also support current client needs and report to the product manager.

Position Requirements:
 

Mandatory:

• Classic ASP/VB Script (most of the tool is written in this languages)
• PHP (web service experience a plus)
• JavaScript, jQuery
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server
• Experience with Windows Server 2003 and above with good knowledge of IIS

Preferred:

• DOT NET (web service experience a plus)

2. Experienced iOS Developer

Job Details
 

We urgently need an iOS Developer with experience
 

Skills required:

• Extreme proficiency in Objective C, iOS SDK
• Have designed and developed beautiful and highly performance iPhone apps -- please provide references.
• Web APIs and related (XML, REST, Thrift, Protobuf, …)
• Fluency in some persistence technology- JPA/Hibernate, MySQL, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Interface with PMs, designers, engineers to gather, define and document requirements.
• Produce concise and clear software specifications.
• Use leading edge tools to optimize design and development.
• Continually measure and improve application and code quality.

Preferred Skills

Objective C, iOS SDK, XML, XCode, CocoaTouch, Solr, Javascript, Java, Hibernate

Expectation:

• Excellent pay and benefit package!
• Flexible working hours and option to work from home when suitable (project dependent).

Work Hours/Location:
 

Nonotes Kenya is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

The ideal candidate will reside in Eldoret. 

If you feel you are up for the task, then forward your application letter and CV to; hr@nonotes.com indicating your current and expected salary.

DSW National Department Manager (Programmes and Projects) Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position: National Department Manager
 

Department: Programmes and Projects
 

DSW (Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung) is an international development and advocacy organisation with headquarters in Hannover, offices in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, and liaison offices in Berlin and Brussels. 

In addition, we are working in partnership with sub-grantees in Burkina Faso, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, India, Indonesia, Nepal, and Pakistan.
 

For more information see www.dsw-online.org
 

DSW seeks to recruit a National Department Manager-Programmes and Projects to be based in Nairobi. The National Department Manager will be supervised by the Country Director.
 

The National Department Manager-Programmes and Projects is the link between the Country Director (CD) dealing with strategic decisions and the operationalization of the strategic goals and objectives at country office level. 

(S)He works in close cooperation with the Country Director and the other National Department Managers to ensure the effective and efficient planning, implementation and evaluation of projects within his/her area of responsibility. 

The National Department Manager-Programmes and Projects is part of the Country Office Management Team. 

The National Department Manager works in close cooperation with the respective ITMs on the international level and follows up the day to day working relation with the National Team Coordinators of the programmes and projects department.
 

Areas of responsibility for this position include:
 

Organisational development

• Provide strategic recommendations to the CD regarding departmental inputs to the implementation of the strategic plan objectives
• Support the CD in staffing decisions
• Support the CD with the development and implementation of organisational strategies, policies and procedures
• Support the National Team coordinators in the programmes and projects department in the implementation of departmental or DSW strategies which take place in close collaboration with the ITM’s Management
• Ensure the development , implementation, monitoring and reporting of programmes and projects of the department and their alignment with the DSW strategic plan indicators
• Supervision of country office Programmes and Project staff; provide direction and leadership
• Establish and/or maintain relations with implementing partner, other organizations and donors relevant for programme work
• Coordinate and contribute to resource mobilisation efforts of the department Operational responsibilities
• Ensure timely submission of input to concept notes, proposals, reports and other documents
• Ensure a proper documentation of project work, including best practice, evaluation reports, etc.
• Development and implementation of training and coaching programmes
• Provide technical support for the departments team coordinators
• Represents DSW overall interest and perspectives towards external and internal stakeholders
• Development and implementation of appropriate tools and other project related guidelines for improved programme implementation, monitoring and impact assessment, in close consultation with the respective ITMs
• Any other duties assigned by the country director

Minimum requirements:

• Minimum of Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences, Population, Public Health, Development work or related fields coupled with Training in Project Management. A relevant Masters degree and/or postgraduate diploma in Project management is an added advantage.
• At Least 8 years progressive working experience in a busy environment within an international non-profit organization
• Experience in the management of EU and US funded projects
• Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to deliver results at short notice
• Excellent team player with good communication skills in spoken and written English and Swahili.
• Excellent report writing Skills
• very good computer skills
• Be a resident in Kenya

DSW is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation.

If you are interested, please send your application (CV and motivation letter) with the reference “(Department Manager, Programmes & Projects)” to: vacancies@dswkenya.org
 

Deadline for application: By midnight on 14th June 2013(Kenyan time)
 

Ideal start date: Immediately
 

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Chief Executive Officer Career Opportunity in Kenya

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Job description

The CEO directly supervises :

- The Head of Finance
 

- The Head of Construction
 

- The Head of Operations
 

- The Head of Human Resources

and reports to:

• The Board of Directors of the Nairobi City Park Service Company
• The Director and Deputy-Director of the Historic Cities Programme of AKTC

The CEO is the highest placed employee in Company. His/Her authority extends to all departments and services of the company

A. Chief responsibilities

The CEO is responsible for:

• Maintaining relations with relevant institutions of the Government of Kenya at all levels and interacting with them on a regular basis.
• Providing a direct link between the Board of Directors of the Company and the Heads of Finance, Human Resources, Construction and Operation.
• Creating annual operating plans that support the strategic direction set by the Board and correlate with consolidated annual operating and construction budgets. The CEO would also submit annual plans to the Board for approval.
• Creating conditions that ensure optimal collaboration and trust between the senior management of the Company and regular employees.
• Developing and monitoring strategies that ensur the long-term financial viability of the Company.
• Overseeing the operations of the Company and managing its compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluating the Company’s senior staff’s performance on a regular basis.
• Protecting the Company’s image and obtaining the highest level of satisfaction from visitors.
• Achieving budgeted financial objectives and increasing revenues and income before expenses and debt repayment, helping to achieve approved gross margin percentages and ensuring that proper operational cost controls are in place in areas of staffing, supplies, etc.
• Developing, in close collaboration with the different Heads of Departments, Profit and Loss Statements and Annual Forecasts.
• Providing a direct link between the Board of Directors of the Company and the Heads of Finance, Human Resources, Construction and Operation.
• Preparing, obtaining approval and overseeing implementation of Company policies, as well as policies for the management of Nairobi City Park, such as opening hours, admittance, pricing policy, etc.
• Providing the Board with quarterly updates and representing the Company during meetings with the Board.
• Engaging in an on-going dialogue with Geneva-based senior staff of AKTC on daily construction-related and operational issues;

In order to ensure that the different Heads of the Company’s departments respect their budgets and implement agreed policies and procedures for construction and operation of Nairobi City Park, the CEO will:

With regard to the oversight of Finance:
 

in close collaboration with the Head of Finance, ensure that:

• Budgets will be prepared within pre-determined timeframes.
• Financial previews will be available in time for the Board to review.
• The planning and management of the finance system is in compliance with international standards.
• Software in place is fully compatible with AKTC’s main system.
• The Company complies with fiscal liabilities, where this might be applicable.
• The Company’s assets are properly insured.

With regard to the oversight of Construction:
 

in close collaboration with the Head of Construction, ensure that:

• The agreed timeframe for construction activities will be respected.
• Budgets are prepared within pre-determined timeframes.
• Tender procedures for budget items/activities above the agreed threshold will be respected and will be transparent.
• Preference will be given to local/national providers where possible.
• Every effort will be made to obtain necessary permits in time for the start of construction activities.

With regard to the oversight of Operations:
 

in close collaboration with the Head of Operations, ensure that:

• Operational policies for company will be developed. Such policies would be based on ample consultation with representative Kenyan Civil Society organisations
• Budgets are prepared within pre-determined timeframes.
• Revenues of park operations are tracked and reported in conformity with conditions set by the Company’s main lenders and grant makers.
• Park maintenance is carried out in a timely manner to avoid any impression of deterioration of company over time.
• Tender procedures for major maintenance activities above the agreed threshold will be respected and will be transparent.
• Preference will be given to local/national providers where possible.
• Appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems are in place for measuring visitation (visitors’ satisfaction, visitor numbers by amenity as well as in aggregate, financial turnover per amenity if applicable, etc.).
• Ensure that the leases, issued to leaseholders of financially performing components such as the retail section, restaurants, cafés and gym, are providing the Company with the best financial returns, while minimizing  risk exposure.
• Areas of possible opportunity for revenue growth, cost containment and process improvement are identified. These areas would need to be analysed and recommendations for improvement would need to be made.
• Organise the availability of Company members for media/PR events as required.
• Oversee content, production and distribution of all marketing and publicity materials (posters, flyers, brochures, video clips, etc.).

With regard to the oversight of Human Resources:
 

in close collaboration with the Head of Human Resources, ensure that:

• Proper job descriptions for all positions in the Company are in place.
• Budgets are prepared within pre-determined timeframes.
• HR policies covering all aspects of employment are in place and are adhered to.
• Staff is properly trained in its outreach to the public.
• Protocols are developed to educate Company staff entrusted with security how to engage with offenders within the Park’s boundaries. 
• Basic training on environmental aspects is provided to all Company employees.
• Recruitment and contracting of Company staff will be done in compliance with the Company’s rules and regulations.

B. Specific responsibilities

The CEO ensures that:

• A year calendar for general and specific activities and events within the park is prepared and regularly adjusted. This will be done in close collaboration with the Head of Operations.
• A suitable replacement(s) is on duty during the CEO’s absence.
• Meetings involving all heads of departments take place on a regular basis.
• Appraisals/evaluations of senior staff take place at least on a yearly basis.
• He/She is available for visitors and staff whenever required.
• He/She develops each year a roadmap toward a jointly defined goal or theme for that specific year.
• He/She participates in the recruitment of senior staff, takes note of their training requirements and participates in their annual appraisal/evaluation.

Requirements for this position include:

• Bachelor's Degree in marketing, accounting, management, finance, or related field required, Master's Degree or additional formal educations is preferred
• Currently working as an executive (e.g. CEO, COO, CFO) or Director at a real estate, hospitality, retail, profitable public institution or park, or related sustainable or for-profit enterprise
• Minimum 15 years of experience working with a sustainable or for-profit enterprise
• Working knowledge of operations and financial management and marketing methods.
• Strong recruitment and relations experience required
• Financial analysis and results driven (Revenue, costs and Profit)
• Motivating and leadership qualities
• Marketing diversification
• Ethically and morally sound
• Skilled in performing detailed review and analysis of real-time financial data to drive strategic business decisions and results

To apply applicants to profile themselves through http://goo.gl/vyRUw by 5th June 2013

Management Accountant, ICU Trained Nurse and Receptionist Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

Our client in health sector is seeking to fill the following positions of management accountant, ICU Trained nurse and Customer Care Officer (Receptionist) to join their team.

1. Management Accountant

Job Description

• Preparation of management accounts by the 10th day of the month
• Performing month end closing procedures
• Preparation of the books of account and submission to the external auditors by the 15th of January every year
• Performing year end closing procedures
• Handling of the external audit
• Computation of accurate departmental costs and updating the same in the ERP and performing month end activities
• Analyse budget variances and provide explanations
• Allocate costs to cost centres and monitor departmental expenses
• Ensure accurate inventory balances and conduct monthly inventory reconciliations and adjustments.
• Monitor & control slow and non-moving inventory items
• Preparation of the budgets
• Evaluate actual costs and prepare periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

C.P.A (K) and a Business degree

At least 3 years’ experience as management accountant preferably from the health sector.

Well developed IT skills with proficiency in ERP.

2. ICU Trained Nurse

Requirements

Minimum Diploma in Nursing/Critical Care

Above 5 years of experience in ICU in a reputable medical organization.

Leadership Qualities

Good Communication Skills

Other management courses added advantage

3. Customer Care Officer (Receptionist)

Diploma in Customer care/Public Relations

At least 3 years of experience in a busy organization

Aged between 26 – 32 years

Excellent Communication Skills

If qualified send your application letter and CV to jobs@jantakenya.com clearly indicating title of the job on the subject line by 5th June, 2013. 

DO NOT attach any certificates.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted