Development Specialists for WASH Sector Jobs in Kenya

Development Specialists for WASH Sector – Kenya

Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified WASH Sector Development Specialists for an upcoming project in Kenya. 

This project will support the upcoming USAID Water Strategy.  

Seeking specialists in the following areas:

Market Based WASH Specialist                

Environmental Specialist                       

Sanitation & CLTS Specialist                         

Water Resource Management Specialist       

Local Governance Specialist                        

Civil Society & Community Specialist

Qualifications:

• At least five (5) years of professional experience in developing countries
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: rural water supply, rural sanitation, CLTS, sanitation marketing, hygiene promotion, information systems, monitoring & evaluation, WASH Sector policy and governance, knowledge management and communications.
• Experience with institutional arrangements, institutional strengthening and capacity building in the water sector
• Prior experience in Africa (Kenya preferred); experience in post-conflict countries is a plus
• Master’s degree in a related field is preferred
• Must be an excellent communicator, self-starter, and energetic

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:

• Cover Letter
• CV in reverse chronological format
• A list of at least 3 professional references including name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference.

Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech ARD’s ad posted.

Apply on-line at: 

https://careers.tetratechintdev.com/ARDCareers/App/InternationalPostingDetail.aspx?PostingId=658

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.

Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas. 

We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. 

We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. 

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

Website: www.tetratechintdev.com

Deputy Chief of Party – Job in Kenya

Deputy Chief of Party – Kenya

Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Deputy Chief of Party position on a USAID-funded program in Kenya.

Position Description / Summary: USAID’s Kenya Integrated WASH Program (KIWASH)
Program Goal:  at-scale adoption of sustainable models of WASH service delivery for a healthy, productive and resilient Kenya
Program Objectives:

• Institutionalize catalytic models of sustainable service delivery;
• Strengthen governance for resilient and sustainable management of WASH services and water resources.

KIWASH will include the following five components:

• Scaled up market-based WASH service delivery models
• Increased access to sustainable financing/credit for WASH services
• Improved access to integrated WASH and nutrition services
• Increased environmental sustainability of WASH services
• Strengthened WASH services and water resources institutions

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, supervise and mentor local administrative and financial staff to effect sound project management, fiscal and administrative due diligence and the development of organizational and individual capacities. 
• Identify and implement changes in administrative and financial policies and procedures that will enhance the cost effectiveness of program implementation.
• Execute operational planning/budgeting procedures and tools outlined in Tetra Tech ARD’s Standard Operating Procedures that require technical units to provide adequate advance notice of support needs to financial, administrative, logistical, HR, and procurement units.
• Assist the COP to arrange technical and administrative support for short-term consultants and contractors
• Ensure compliance of project operations with USAID, and Tetra Tech ARD Home Office administrative policies and guidelines.
• Support implementation efforts throughout Kenya when requested by the COP.
• Respond to pertinent information requests from project partners and other relevant organizations/institutions;            
• Administer and manage the efficient utilization and maintenance of project resources, including vehicles, IT and office equipment and furnishings, and any other physical assets purchased by or assigned to the project;
• Advise the COP on all policy matters concerning project administration and financial management.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Commerce or related field.
• Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience managing USAID/USG funded projects.
• Excellent planning, management and organizational skills.  Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Strong leadership, analytical and organizational skills.  Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team.  Demonstrated skill in quickly assessing priorities and opportunities and managing a variety of activities with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with donor, project stakeholders, in-country collaborators and staff at all levels of the organization.
• Strong MS Office skills, including Excel.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills in English.
• Kenyan nationals strongly encouraged to apply;

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:

• Cover Letter
• CV in reverse chronological format
• A list of at least 3 professional references including name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference.

Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech ARD’s ad posted.

Apply on-line at: 

https://careers.tetratechintdev.com/ARDCareers/App/InternationalPostingDetail.aspx?PostingId=657

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. 

No phone calls will be accepted.

Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas. 

We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. 

We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. 

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

Website: www.tetratechintdev.com

Receptionist / Secretary Job in Kenya

Our client, Muriithi & Ndonye Advocates, a corporate law firm based in Upperhill, Nairobi is seeking a dedicated person ready to join their team immediately:

Receptionist / Secretary
 

Job Description
 

Responsible for handling front office reception and administration duties, including greeting guests and answering phones, handling company enquiries, and sorting and distributing mail.
 

May also schedule meetings and travel for executives.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing written materials (e.g. letters, memos, email, reports, instructions, etc.) for conveying information as required by the firm.
• Typing, proofreading and distributing reports, correspondence, forms, etc. occasionally of a confidential nature and taking and transcribing dictation and using word processing equipment.
• Answering the telephone, taking and relaying messages to the assigned persons.
• Scheduling and coordinating departmental activities, events, and services.
• Responding to a wide variety of inquiries for providing information and/or direction as may be required.
• Providing general administrative support, emails, mails, faxes, copies, and distributing information.
• Help in managing Advocates’ schedules of official activities and appointments, including booking appointment for clients with the Advocates.
• Ensuring that the Client interaction areas, that is the reception, lounge, meeting rooms, and boardroom are well organized, neat and clean in collaboration with the support staff.
• Receiving clients and coordinating with kitchen support staff for their refreshments
• Receiving and placing calls for the Advocates.
• Typing, sending, receiving, and filing of all correspondences related to the firm.
• Giving guidance to all departments regarding referencing of correspondences.
• Receiving, opening and filing of all unrestricted correspondences and delivering confidential ones to the addressee.
• Performing general office tasks.
• Any other duty as may be delegated by the Partners.
• To ensure that order is maintained at the client interaction areas and that visitors are not idling around
• Receiving any hand delivered mails and ensuring they are placed on the respective files and delivered to the advocate dealing.
• Answering to all enquiries about the firm and directing them to the right office.

Qualifications   

• Diploma in Secretarial Studies
• Good communication skills
• Fluent in English language
• Computer literate

Skills / Qualifications:

• Diploma in Secretarial Studies
• Presentable and neat
• Proficient in MS Office and MS Outlook
• At least 2 year’s experience working as a receptionist
• Have a high level of integrity
• Be articulate and self confident
• Be professional and highly motivated
• Ability to manage assigned tasks in a proactive and efficient manner
• Ability to prioritize tasks and help in decision making
• Flexible and adaptable and able to work in an environment of fluctuating workloads
• Must display a high degree of emotional maturity
• Excellent communication skills   
• Be goal oriented
• Good organization and administrative skills
• A strong team player
• Ability to perform with minimal supervision
• Ability to adopt a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business

If you are the person we are looking, send your CV and application letter to info@mnadvocates.co.ke by 04th August, 2013 clearly indicating ‘Receptionist’ on the subject line.
 

DO NOT attach any certificates.
 

Failure to follow instructions shall lead to total disqualification.
 

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted

Internal Audit Manager Job in Kenya

Our client, a leading firm with a strong presence in Eastern Africa region whose core business is publishing and distributing educational and leisure publications, wishes to recruit a dynamic and results oriented individual to fill the following position:
 

Internal Audit Manager
 

Key Responsibilities:
 

The following are the key responsibilities, which are focused on independently conducting Audit assignments:

• Design, plan and execute audit plan and prepare reports on current best practices and benchmarks on risk management;
• Implement internal audit strategies, policies and procedures;
• Collect audit evidence and verify the existence and safety of the company’s assets;
• Undertake risk assessment and documentation of Company risk profile;
• Carry out periodic audit reviews/assessment to assess the effectiveness of risk management and the adequacy of internal controls;
• Document results of audit fieldwork and drafting of internal audit reports; and
• Carry out special audits or investigations as may be required from time to time and train and mentor audit assistants

Qualifications and competence

• Business related degree preferably in Accounting/Finance;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA);
• Proficiency in computer applications with exposure to use of ERP and Computer Aided Audit Techniques (CAATS);
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualifications an added advantage;
• Results oriented with at least seven years (7) of relevant experience preferably in FMCG;
• Team player with good communication skills with the ability to work under pressure;
• Possess demonstrable report writing and presentation skills.

This position is open until a suitable candidate is found. 

Please apply now to recruitment@racg.co.ke