Co-operative Bank of South Sudan Head of Finance Job Vacancy

Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence and mutual respect in a team-driven culture with a key focus on social empowerment? 

The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “The Kingdom Bank” is the place for those looking to new horizons.

We are looking for a dynamic, creative and self-oriented professional to fill the position of:

Head, Finance (Co-operative Bank of South Sudan)

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Managing Director, Co-operative Bank of South Sudan, the role holder will be responsible for providing financial advice and support to the Bank , collection and preparation of accounts, cost management and budgetary controls.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Liaise with the Managing Director and the Board to prepare and implement the financial strategy
• Manage and support the financial planning and budgeting process for the Bank and the business units
• Liquidity planning and the setting of fund transfer pricing and allocation of cost/revenues across different units
• Management information and reporting through the establishment of transparent and clear management reporting system. Suggestion of measures for performance improvement.
• Provide ALCO with reports so as to facilitate efficient and effective resource utilization
• Accounting and external Financial Reporting. Preparation of financial results for communication to relevant external parties.
• Carries out the Asset – Liability management functions
• Oversee and coordinate statutory reporting and audits by Central Bank, Revenue Authorities and any other financial services regulators
• Manage the Bank’s property and supplies function including procurement
• Ensure all internal and external financial regulations are well complied with
• Ensure all statutory and regulatory reports are correct and submitted in a timely manner as well as with various government bodies, on all tax, accounting and reporting requirements
• Liaise with external auditors and consultants regarding accounting issues
• Periodically evaluate the various performance measurement processes and suggest any improvements
• Proactively consider business’ revenue potential, identify any variance and recommend remedial action
• Prepare monthly cost reports and understand causes of variances against envisaged project benefits and propose remedial actions
• Ensure ROI for all assets/ investment categories are properly defined and enhanced to drive returns for capital investments
• In-depth analysis of key drivers of costs and identify strategies to manage costs

Minimum Requirements:

• University Degree preferably in a business related field and a CPA (K)/ACCA or equivalent accounting qualifications. Having a post graduate and /Banking qualification will be an added advantage from a recognized university.
• ACCA  finalist or CPA (K)
• MBA/CFA will be an added advantage
• Over 7 years relevant working experience in a financial institution, of which 3 yrs must have been at management level. Those with prior working  experience in South Sudan will have an added advantage
• Proven track record of strong financial reporting for inter-companies and consolidated accounts
• Registered member of a recognized professional body(s)

Personal Attributes & Skills required in undertaking the role

• Excellent cross-cultural people management skills and leadership competence
• Strong networking and interpersonal skills with proven ciommunication, negotiation skills and organisation skills
• Good Business knowledge and awareness
• An appreciation of Risk Management and knowledge of internal controls
• Strong analytical & problem solving skills
• Good Cost management skills
• Strong Financial analytical skills
• Budgeting skills

Application Process

Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should forward an application enclosing detailed curriculum vitae accompanied by copies of certificates and indicating the current remuneration to the address shown below by 12th July 2013.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please quote this reference on your application and on the envelope: HF/3/HRD/2013

The Director
Human Resources Division
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited
P.O. Box 48231-00100
Nairobi

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Nurse Job in Kenya

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (LWC), based in Isiolo Kenya, is an organization which works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. 

We are looking  for a high calibre, self-driven and honest Nurse with a commitment to excellence to enhance our Healthcare Programme. 

Reporting to the Head Nurse, the ideal candidate’s main task will be to ensure provision of effective health services to the
 

LWC staff, their families and communities neighboring the Conservancy.
 

Requirements include:

• A holder of a diploma in Nursing -KRCHN.
• Possess 5 years post qualification experience and one year must be in a remote community.
• Valid nursing council practicing license.
• Trained in adult and pediatric anti-retroviral therapy.
• Training and experience in effective health facility management will be an added advantage.
• Computer literate.
• Be ambitious, self-starter and willing to work unsupervised.
• Aged over 30 years of age.
• Ready to start working immediately.

If you meet the requirements and are interested in joining a team of hardworking staff, please send your resume and application letter to the address below indicating your current gross pay and salary expectation for this position. 

Provide your daytime telephone contact and contacts of three professional referees by 19thJuly 2013.
 

The Human Resource Manager
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Private Bag,
Isiolo, Kenya
 

OR
 

Email: hr@lewa.org
 

NB: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Islamic Relief Kenya Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Job Vacnacy

Islamic Relief is an international NGO, established in 1984 in the UK, seeking to promote sustainable Economic and social development by working with local communities through relief and developmental activities.
 

We aim to help the needy regardless of Race, Religion, Color and Gender.
 

Islamic Relief is currently running Programmes in several sectors that include Education, Health & Nutrition, Water & Sanitation, Livelihoods Support and Child Welfare. IRK also implements seasonal Food Security Programmes including the Ramadan Food Distribution and Qurbani.

Islamic Relief Kenya program seeks to recruit:

Position: Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
 

Duty Station: Nairobi 60%, Field (Wajir, Mandera & Dadaab) 40%
 

How to Apply:
 

For detailed Job descriptions on the positions kindly, visit our website: www.islamicreliefkenya.org.
 

Send in your updated CV with cover letter and 3 professional references to Hr.kenya@islamic-relief.or.keto reach us not later than Friday 12th July, 2013 clearly mentioning the position you are applying for. 

CVs will be screened on an ongoing basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

SURAYA Construction Project Managers, Construction Managers, Architects, Graduate Architect and Graphic Designer Jobs in Kenya

Position: Construction Project Manager 

2 Positions

1. Team motivator/player who builds positive relationship amongst project team and takes responsibility for the project, coordinates construction projects’ input by others.
 

2. An effective time manager and record keeper for the projects information
 

3. Able to develop comprehensive technical reports to the team and other reports to clients who have no technical background.
 

4. Ability to develop practical and realistic construction works program that covers all the participants towards realizing the project.
 

5. The candidate must be able to apply effective value engineering techniques in a project for the benefit of the whole set up/client.

Academic and Professional Qualification

• Master Degree in Construction Project Management or equivalent qualification from an approved institution.
• Registered member of the Institution of Construction & Project Managers of Kenya or any other construction related professional body but practicing project management.
• The candidate should have at least three year experience in construction industry as a project manager for projects value from Ksh. 375,000,000.00 and above complete.

Position: Construction Manager  

(3 Positions)
 

1. A construction team motivator/player who builds positive relationship amongst project site participants and takes responsibility for coordinating construction works on site by the various specialists and players.
 

2. Administrates and arranges activities by others, conduct contractors meetings with minutes circulated in time to members and to the office.
 

3. An effective time manager and record keeper for the projects information.
 

4. Able to develop comprehensive technical reports to the team.
 

5. Ability to develop practical and realistic construction works program that covers all the participants towards realizing the project.
 

6. The candidate must be able to work under very minimum supervision, be result driven and work under pressure which comes with this level of responsibility.

Academic and Professional Qualification
 

1. Degree in Construction Management or equivalent qualification from an approved institution.
 

2. The candidate should have at least Three year experience in construction industry as a Construction manager or Senior Clerk of Works for projects value from Ksh. 100,000,000.00 and above complete.
 

Position: Architect 

(2 Positions)
 

1. Team Player able to adequately deliver given tasks in a timely manner under minimum supervision
 

2. Have good skills in giving proper project reports and coordination of other attached project consultants.
 

3. Be a high achiever looking to surpass set targets and open to learning new skills and able to work under tight deadlines.
 

Academic and professional Qualifications

• Be a registered architect with BORAQS.
• Minimum of 1 Year post registration experience
• Proficiency in ArchiCAD 14 (especially BIM )and above a must
• Use of other graphic presentation software (Photoshop, Illustrator, Art-lantis Studio or 3D Studio max) will be an added advantage.

Position: Graduate Architect
 

1. Team Player able to adequately deliver given tasks in a timely manner under minimum supervision
 

2. Be a high achiever looking to surpass set targets and open to learning new skills and able to work under tight deadlines
 

Academic and professional Qualifications

• Graduate of a Recognized university.
• Proficiency in ArchiCAD 14 (especially BIM )and above a must
• Use of other graphic presentation software (Photoshop, Illustrator, Art-lantis Studio or 3D Studio max) will be an added advantage.

Position: Architectural Visualization & Animation Artist & Graphic Designer
 

1. Team Player able to adequately deliver given tasks in a timely manner under minimum supervision
 

2. Be a high achiever looking to surpass set targets and open to learning new skills and able to work under tight deadlines
 

Academic and professional Qualifications

• Graduate of a Recognized university or College
• Proficiency 3D Studio Max & V-ray for modeling and Visualization
• Proficiency in Photoshop & Illustrator
• Knowledge/Experience in Architectural or interior design will be an added advantage

Send your applications to vacancies@suraya.co.ke. 

Deadline for application is 12th July, 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.