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

Terre des hommes Child Protection Programme Manager Job in Garissa Kenya

Job title: Child Protection Programme Manager
 

Location: Garissa County
 

Supervisor: Field Coordinator (Garissa County)

Background: Terre des hommes (Tdh) programme in Garissa County operates in three main target areas: rural areas in Lagdera District (with an integrated health and nutrition/child protection/WASH intervention), Dadaab complex and Garissa town (with a range of child protection services).
 

General Responsibilities
 

Operational responsibility for Tdh child protection intervention in Garissa County, including the oversight of administration and logistics aspects related to the project with the support of the Admin/Finance Manager and the Logistics Manager, under the direction of the Field Coordinator and with the support of the senior management. 

Tdh HQ Humanitarian Unit Protection Specialist fulfils punctual support as agreed between the Humanitarian Desk and the Country Representative.
 

S/He works closely with and progressively delegates responsibilities to the Child Protection Project Managers, applying an active capacity building approach.
 

S/He advises the Field Coordinator and Country Representative on cases of breaches of the Tdh CPP.

The incumbent will conduct his or her duties in respect of the Charter of Terre des hommes and the Tdh Child Protection Policy.

Tdh expects that its contractors’ professional conduct reflect proper behaviour in accordance with local culture and traditions. 

The incumbent assures the moral protection of the name of Tdh and defends in all circumstances the interests of the movement.

Tdh intervenes without any affiliation for politics, religion or financial profit. 

The incumbent will direct his or her activities and engagements without preoccupation of political, racial or religious affiliation.

Specific Responsibilities

Line Management    

• Supervises Tdh Child Protection Project Managers in Dadaab, Modogashe, and Garissa town.

Project Management     

• Develop, implement and monitor the Child Protection projects, in accordance with multiple objectives, activities and targets outlined within current donor proposals and in line with projects’ budgets.
• Ensure that activities are appropriately monitored and evaluated and propose, when deemed necessary, amendments to the child protection strategy, in consultation with the Field Coordinator and the Country Representative.
• Conduct regular assessment of the Child Protection projects and activities’ impact, in close collaboration with the WASH and Health and Nutrition programme teams, focusing on the integrated approach.
• Identify, with the Child Protection authorities, potential additional needs to be covered.
• In collaboration with the project staff and with the Admin/Finance Manager, forecast expenditures, track activities expenses, make recommendations, and ensure that appropriate action is taken in a timely fashion.
• Coordinate with the Field Coordinator, the Admin/Finance Manager and the Logistics Manager through operational, purchase and budget follow up to ensure that the Child Protection project receives adequate support and operate in line with Tdh’s and donors’ policies, procedures, and standards.

Project Strategy and planning  

• In collaboration with the Field Coordinator and Country Representative, participate in designing strategies and objectives for improved support to beneficiaries and contribute actively in its monitoring, evaluation and revision.
• Participates in assessments, brainstorming, and proposal writing exercises.
• Participate in the review of Tdh strategy in Kenya when applicable.
• Participate in the development of new proposals for funding and advise on their technical soundness and financial feasibility.
• Ensure that Tdh financial and material support to the activities of the Department for Children’s Services does not compromise their future sustainability.

Project Implementation

• Review the case management system for vulnerable children in the target areas, ensure the proper training of the Child Protection teams, and monitor the implementation of the system.
• In a participatory manner identify, mobilise and train community members and other actors to encourage their participation in different aspects of the project implementation and development.
• Reinforce the referral system and maintain regular liaison with resource agencies (Police, medical staff, UN, local and international NGOs, District Children Officer, education partners, etc.) to promote and maintain a healthy and productive relationship with Tdh.
• Actively sustain and broaden networks in the refugee camps with any existing services, stakeholders and authorities (including UNHCR) necessary to handle Child Protection cases in an effective manner.
• Develop appropriate project tools and train health and protection teams accordingly.
• Involve the community, where appropriate, in the protection processes of children in particular need of help.
• Develop and supervise awareness activities in close consultation with local authorities, communities and other stakeholders on Child Rights topics.
• Provide strategic guidance to the Child Protection team in terms of selection of topics, planning, and delivery of the awareness sessions in a participatory manner.

Database    

• Supervise the development and management of a Child Protection database management system.
• Supervise data protection procedures and filing.

Monitoring and evaluation    

• Supervise, maintain and strengthen the Child Protection reporting and intervention system.
• Supervise the Child Protection team to conduct regular impact evaluations and yearly Child Protection assessments in the communities covered.
• Monitor and supervise the Child Protection project on a regular basis in order to identify gaps and challenges as well as to ensure quality impact of the Child Protection approach in Kenya. 

Human Resources Management    

• Support the Project Managers in the development of accurate job descriptions as necessary for the Child Protection project team, in coordination with the Admin Department.
• Assist recruitment efforts through planning and interviewing of candidates, in respect to the local regulations, in collaboration with the CP Project Managers and in coordination with the Administration Officer.
• Lead and manage staff, encouraging effective team work and providing supervision and guidance, including regular and constructive feedback.
• Ensure regular performance appraisals of directly supervised staff, encourage personal development plans, and assist in the identification of training needs.
• Responsible for follow up of disciplinary measures, in collaboration with the Admin/Finance Manager.
• In collaboration with the Admin Department, assure the planning of annual leave and R&R for directly supervised staff.

Capacity building   

• Identify training needs and develop a capacity building strategy that aims to build progressively autonomy of the Tdh team, in collaboration with the Child Protection project managers.
• Support the Child Protection project managers in providing on-the-job training and mentoring and provide guidance in order to delegate progressively project and team management. 
• Select, develop relations with, and train national partners in view to prepare and hand over progressively activities and project management, in collaboration with the Child Protection project managers, the Admin/Finance Manager and the Field Coordinator and in close consultation with donors and partners.
• Participate in the capacity building support to the Children District Officers, Police, and other relevant local authorities, as required by the project.
• Participate in the capacity building of the health and nutrition workers on Child Rights and Child Protection.

Coordination    

• Coordinate with the Field Coordinator and the senior management team for the development and supervision of the integrated approach.
• Coordinate with other sectors to develop potential cross-sectoral activities.
• Provide technical support to the other senior managers as needed.
• Coordinate as required with UNHCR and LWF protection and camp management officers.
• In collaboration with the Field Coordinator, communicate with other humanitarian partners and local authorities in the target areas, as relevant for the effective and efficient implementation of the Child Protection project.
• Regularly attend Child Protection Working Group meetings and other relevant fora at local level, and national level when relevant.
• Coordinate with other departments (programme and support) as necessary.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of Tdh accountability framework in Kenya.

Representation   

• Contribute to coordination mechanisms, including the sharing of information and reporting. 
• Attend or delegate attendance to appropriate external meetings at sector level, in order to ensure Tdh’s aims and activities are shared with partners.
• Network with other NGOs and entities in the interest of information sharing and best practices.

Reporting    

• Produce and submit to the Field Coordinator a monthly situation report and programme pack.
• Participate in the completion of donor reports.
• Maintain and ensure a culture of strict confidentiality - inter Tdh staff and between Tdh staff and non Tdh employees.
• Upon completion of the assignment, submits detailed handover notes.

Security    

• Comply with Tdh Security Regulations.
• Ensure all Child Protection staff comply with Tdh Security Regulations and with the indications regularly provided by the Field Coordinator and the Logistics Manager on security.

Child Protection Policy    

• Commit to respect the Child Protection Policy.
• Be proactive with respect to Tdh Child Protection Policy (CPP) and show leadership to all Tdh staff on child protection.
• Ensure that all new Tdh staff members are trained on CPP and aware of the engagement that it requires.
• Report serious cases of abuse on children identified by the Child Protection team to the Field Coordinator and collaborate on the cases. Strict confidentiality must be respected.  
• Support technically the Country Representative and the Field Coordinator if any cases are reported. 

Others    

• Ensure all Tdh staff (including other departments) are aware of the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child at all times.
• In conjunction with other expatriates and local managers, supervise the adherence to the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, particularly respecting confidentiality and using a child centred approach with the ‘best interests of the child’ as the leading philosophy.
• Undertake all other duties that may be determined by the Field Coordinator and/or Country Representative and that are compatible with the job.

Any change to the proposed tasks and activities will be discussed with the Country Representative and the Field Coordinator. 

A high degree of flexibility on the part of all staff is expected.
 

This job description may change based on the situation in the field.

Please send CV and cover letter to Kenya@tdh.ch

Terms of Reference for External Mid-Term Evaluation of the CBM Funded Low Vision Cluster Program

Terms of Reference for external mid-term evaluation of the CBM funded Low vision Cluster program
 

Program summary
 

The objective of this project is to strengthen the capacity of an existing country wide network of four of the most important service deliverers, in order to reduce the barriers experienced by people with visual impairment to access appropriate medical/rehabilitation services, education and equal opportunities in the labour market.
 

The program aims to screen over 40,000 children and provide quality low vision services to some 14,000 people, mainly children with visual impairment in Kenya over three years. 

These comprehensive low vision services coupled with advocacy initiatives addressing the rights of people with visual impairment on national and policy level are expected to improve access to education, health/rehabilitation, labour and social life, and maximize the potential of people with visual impairment as individuals.
 

Program Geographical Areas of Coverage
 

The program is located in four service deliverers who include Friends Church Sabatia Eye Hospital, PCEA Kikuyu Eye Unit, Kwale District Eye Centre and Diocese of Meru SPARK and their environs. The partner organization responsible for the program is Friends Church Sabatia Eye Hospital

Purpose and Scope of Work for the Mid Term Program Evaluation
 

CBM East Africa and implementing partners committed themselves in the original grant application to conduct a joint mid-term evaluation. 

The purpose of evaluation is to measure outputs, outcomes and observable trends both positive and negative.
 

Evaluation Objectives
 

The specific objectives of this evaluation will be to assess the following:

1. To assess if activities are carried out as per agreement, outputs are clear and documented; and results are achieved.
2. To assess the effectiveness and outcomes achieved of the action in accordance with the log frame indicators
3. Assess quality of trainings: Is the knowledge acquired being applied?
4. Assess parents of children with disabilities offered services (social, age, sex, etc)
5. To provide recommendations on the strategy adjustments and the future direction of the action in order to achieve maximum and longterm impact in a cost-effective manner

Consultant’s Profile: Experience and Qualifications

• Proven experience in research, monitoring and evaluation of nongovernmental community development structures, process and integrated programs.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of eye care service provision national standards, health sector policies and systems in Kenya.
• The Consultant must possess a Masters degree from an internationally recognized university and at least 5 years experience in programming at a senior level, as well as experience in evaluating complex programs related persons with disability.

Other skills necessary include:

• Quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Program analysis, evaluation and multi-districts/community study design
• Organizational development and systems strengthening
• Data analysis and report writing
• Strong communications skills -oral, written and presentation skills

Click here for a detailed terms of reference

Expression of Interest
 

Interested consultants or firms are requested to submit an Expression of Interest detailing their interpretation of the TOR, proposed methodology, and proposed budget (in Kenya Shillings), a capability statement and copies of the relevant Curriculum Vitae.
 

These should be submitted on or before the 5th June 2013 to the following email addresses: lowvisiongrants@yahoo.com