Director of Programs

Director of Programs
 

Location: Nairobi

Job Type: Full time

Company Description: nonprofit organization that runs innovative learning programs for young people in Kenya and Sierra Leone between the age 13-18.

Role Description: Reporting to the company's Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Programs will spearhead the implementation and development of flagship programs. 

This position will provide a range of experiences in program development with a high degree of influence and autonomy in a rapidly growing nonprofit organization as it launches the pilot InLab. 

Responsibilities:

• Cultivate strong programmatic relationships with local partners (e.g. Ministry of Education, Corporates, Non Profit Organizations, etc).
• Develop and consistently enhance core curriculum focused on design thinking.
• Develop standalone workshops based on student interests. The company has been lucky to receive tools from Raspberry Pi, Makey Makey, SparkFun, Twenty One Toys, Autodesk and Adobe. These tools are used to guide students to identify real-world problems.
• Run community events at the lab (e.g. exhibits, design challenges, family maker night) and engage family members and community members.
• Implement Monitoring and Evaluation Operating Procedures.
• Work with the educator-in-residence at the partner school to host regular STEAM related programs and co-develop their curricula into project-based activities.
• Create a peer-to-peer mentorship structure, leveraging the InChallenge finalists. • Enhance the InChallenge program based on the evaluations from 2015 InChallenge programs.

Qualifications: 

The following attributes are essential for success in this role:

• Preferably 3 years of experience implementing innovative pedagogy using new technology, developing curriculum and running STEAM workshops.
• Experience working with learners age 13-18, as well as working with educators. 
• Ability to operate effectively and adapt to changing circumstances in limited resource environments.
• Significant experience in sub-Saharan Africa, preferably Kenya.
• Alignment with the social impact mission the company.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.

Applications letters and detailed CV are to be sent by email to apply@dumaworks.com marking the subject as Director Of Programs  1757, Your Full name &  Phone number

Site Agent

We are looking to hire a site agent who fits the following description:-
 

Qualifications

• High School Education (KCSE Minimum of C-)
• Well Spoken and written Kiswahili and English
• Age Bracket (20 to 30 Years)

Requirements

• Customer service-oriented individual
• Self driven
• High Integrity

Job Description

• Recording all client visits in the visitors book
• Showing clients around the site
• Attending to all inquires on site and forwarding the client to the office
• Compiling weekly reports and presenting them to the management

Working Hours

• Tuesday to Saturday (10am to 5pm)
• Sundays (11am to 5pm)

If you meet the above qualifications kindly send your curriculum vitae to: enquiries@lionsproperties.co.ke by 5th June 2015

For any enquiries call 0735126839

ERP Support Specialist

KCA University (KCAU) is a chartered business and technology university committed to quality service and ethical practices. 

We are shaping higher education in Kenya, and have embarked on a number of strategic changes, including alliances with renowned universities, development agencies and investors.
 

As a leading user of Technology in Education, we seek to expand our technology usage to cover all our campuses and our core teaching and non-teaching activities. 

To do this, we seek to recruit a highly motivated and innovative candidate to fill the following position;
 

ERP Support Specialist
 

Job Objective: To ensure efficient operations of the University’s integrated Management Information System (MIS) through user support and development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Configuration and maintenance of Microsoft Dynamics AX – including Financials, CRM, Student Management, Examination Management and Inventory;
• Installing new applications, and customizing existing applications to fit organizational and user needs;
• Linking the MIS to the organizational Learning Management System
• Monitoring system performance to provide fast query responses to front-end users;
• Ensuring back-end organization of data and front-end accessibility for end-users;
• Monitoring user access and security within the system;
• Installing and testing new versions of the database management system (DBMS), and coordination of the changeover procedure;
• Maintenance of data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Policies and Procedures;
• Communication with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security;
• Resolution of basic hardware and network bottlenecks;
• Carrying out research on the needs of users and improvement on their business procedures;

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Business Information Technology or Information Systems from a recognized university.
• At least TWO years’ experience in Database Management, including a working knowledge of SQL
• Hands-on programming knowledge using Fourth Generation Languages
• Hands on knowledge of web development and maintenance
• Specific Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics or the holding of other Microsoft certifications such as MCSE or MCSA will be an added advantage

Other Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of ITIL
• Proficient use of Ms. Office Suite
• Ability to Work with cross functional teams
• Ability to work under minimum supervision

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit an application letter indicating current and desired salary, a detailed CV, and three professional references via email to hr@kca.ac.ke so as to be received not later than 12th June, 2015.

NB: Only email applications with the subject “ERP Support Specialist” will be recognized and only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Canvassing in any form with will lead to automatic disqualification.

Applications can be addressed to the undersigned;

The Human Resources Director,
KCA University,
P.O Box 56808-00200,
Nairobi.

Regional Clinical Specialist & Radiographer

Regional Clinical Specialist, Nyanza / Western Region (1 post)
 

Radiographer, Nyanza / Western Region (1 post)

Health Strat is a medical and health systems technical support institution seeking competent individuals to fill the posts of Regional Clinical Specialist and Radiographer. 

These positions will support the delivery of comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment services in collaboration with the Kenya Prisons Service.

A comprehensive job summary can be reviewed on Health Strat’s website www.healthstrat.co.ke 

Please forward a cover letter detailing your suitability and Curriculum Vitae (both as word documents) to include contact information for three referees, and captioning the job title that you are applying for on the subject of the cover email, to info@healthstrat.co.ke by June 10, 2015. 

Applications received after 5.00pm on the closing date shall not be considered. 

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days from the closing date.