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Dec 24, 2021

Pharmaceutical Technologist at Langata Hospital

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Pharmaceutical Technologist at Langata Hospital

Langata Hospital is a privately owned Hospital within the suburbs of Langata certified to offer both inpatient and outpatient services.


Summary


The Hospital is rapidly expanding and seeking to recruit a dynamic team for the following position:


Reference Number: HR/PHM/443/2021


Category: Medical


Responsibilities



  • Dispensing prescribed drugs and providing necessary and accurate information to patients about medication and their application.

  • Compound extemporaneous preparations and mix certain intravenous medications as per laid down procedures.

  • Provide periodic information on availability and stocks levels of various drugs to the relevant supervisor.

  • Maintain a presentable arrangement and atmosphere within the pharmacy and ensure it meets the requirements as per the regulating body.

  • Comply and observe the environmental health and safety measures and regulations by proper handling, storage, and dispensation of medications.


Requirements



  • Diploma or Degree in any relevant field

  • 2 years of experience in a busy Hospital.

  • Registered with relevant governing body.

  • Available to start immediately.


Professional Competencies



  • Integrity and Trust

  • Customer Focus

  • Functional/Technical Skills

  • Written/Oral Communications

  • Interdisciplinary Skills

  • Team Oriented

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills

  • Sensitizing patients and clients, through health talks on preventive and promotive health.

  • Confidentiality.


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County Accountant for Turkana County at Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission

December 24, 2021 0 Comments
County Accountant for Turkana County at Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission

The Commission is responsible for conducting or supervising referenda and elections to any elective body or office established by the Constitution, and any other elections as prescribed by an Act of Parliament and, in particular, for; The continuous registration of voters and revision of the voter’s roll; The delimitation of constituencies and wards; The regulation of political parties process; The settlement of electoral disputes; The registration of candidates for elections; Voter education; The facilitation of the observation, monitoring and evaluation of elections; The regulation of money spent by a candidate or party in respect of any election; The development of a code of conduct for candidates and parties; The monitoring of compliance with legislation on nomination of candidates by parties. The Commission shall exercise its powers and perform its functions in accordance with this Constitution and national legislation. Our Vision “A credible electoral management body committed to strengthening democracy in Kenya.” Our Mission “To conduct free and fair elections and to institutionalize a sustainable electoral process.”


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



  • Initiate payment process, prepare and examine vouchers received from the Constituency Office Clerks in the County;

  • Prepare payroll for the temporary hired election officials for the County;

  • Maintain cashbooks and bank reconciliation for the County;

  • Disbursement of funds to constituency offices within the County and check off returns;

  • Advise the CEM on all County financial matters;

  • Certify and verify returns and vouchers in the County;

  • Write cheques and arranging for withdrawal of cash for County office use;

  • Ensure settlement of bills for the services and goods supplied to the County offices;

  • Handle leave records, office accommodation, medical issues, and any other administrative matters in the County;

  • Manage and update the risk register on electoral operations in the County;

  • Maintain leases, County assets titles and ensure security of IEBC owned and hired premises;

  • Deal with procurement matters promptly as may be directed in collaboration with Supply Chain Management Assistant;

  • Identify constituency needs and supplies and address them for the County;

  • Coordinate and maintain proper staff files, personnel, and accounting records;

  • Certify and verify returns from the constituencies;

  • Prepare expenditure returns in the County.


REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT



  • Have Bachelor’s degree in, Finance, Commerce or equivalent from a recognized institution;

  • Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (K) or its equivalent qualifications;

  • Must be a member of ICPAK; d) Must have at least three (3) years relevant work experience in a reputable organization;

  • Must have good interpersonal and communication skills;

  • Must be proficiency in Computer Applications;

  • Must be a person of undoubted integrity

  • Must hail from the County he/she is applying for as indicated in national identity card


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Senior Elections Officer at Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission

December 24, 2021 0 Comments
Senior Elections Officer at Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission

The Commission is responsible for conducting or supervising referenda and elections to any elective body or office established by the Constitution, and any other elections as prescribed by an Act of Parliament and, in particular, for; The continuous registration of voters and revision of the voter’s roll; The delimitation of constituencies and wards; The regulation of political parties process; The settlement of electoral disputes; The registration of candidates for elections; Voter education; The facilitation of the observation, monitoring and evaluation of elections; The regulation of money spent by a candidate or party in respect of any election; The development of a code of conduct for candidates and parties; The monitoring of compliance with legislation on nomination of candidates by parties. The Commission shall exercise its powers and perform its functions in accordance with this Constitution and national legislation. Our Vision “A credible electoral management body committed to strengthening democracy in Kenya.” Our Mission “To conduct free and fair elections and to institutionalize a sustainable electoral process.”


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



  • Provide management support, develop and oversee the implementation of strategies, policies, plans and budgets at the constituency level while ensuring the alignment of these to the regional and overall Commission strategies;

  • Ensure that election operation activities at the constituency level comply with internal controls and budget restrictions;

  • Ensure provision of administrative support services at the constituency level including distribution of election materials, transport management, implementation of security policies and protocols and ensuring the safe custody of the Commission’s assets;

  • Be responsible for sound financial management and prudent use of all Commission funds at constituency level in line with Commission’s financial policies;

  • Liaise with the County Election Manager to implement training programmes for registration and election officials at the constituency level;

  • Identify, inspect suitable polling, nominations and tallying centers;

  • Liaise with regional administrative and security officials at the constituency level to ensure safety of Commission Assets;

  • Undertake the verification, compilation and revision of Constituency voter’s register as required by law from time to time;

  • Liaise with political parties with respect to elections and related activities;

  • Develop accountability measures, monitor the performance indicators at the constituency levels and ensure the timely preparation of periodic reports;

  • Be the Returning Officer during elections and the Voter Registration Officer during voter registration exercise

  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Commission.


REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT



  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university;

  • Proven experience in results-based management, monitoring and evaluation or managing election process is an added advantage;

  • Must have a minimum of Six (6) years working experience, two (2) of which must be at management level; d) Additional training, professional qualifications and experience of fieldwork will be an advantage;

  • Must be proficient in computer literate;

  • Should possess good negotiation, planning and coordination skills;

  • Must be a team player and possess good management and leadership skills;

  • Must be a person of undoubted integrity

  • Must hail from the Constituency applied for as indicated in the National Identity card;


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Business Development Manager at Brenntag

December 24, 2021 0 Comments
Business Development Manager at Brenntag

Brenntag is the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution. The company holds a central role in connecting customers and suppliers of the chemical industry. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, Brenntag has more than 17,000 employees worldwide and operates a network of more than 670 sites in 77 countries. In 2020, Brenntag generated sales of around 11.8 billion EUR. The two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialities, provide a full-line portfolio of industrial and speciality chemicals and ingredients as well as tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions, technical and formulation support, comprehensive regulatory know-how, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries. In the field of sustainability, Brenntag pursues specific goals and is committed to sustainable solutions in its own sector and the industries served. Brenntag shares have been listed at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2010, initially in the MDAX and since September 2021 in the DAX. In addition, the Brenntag SE shares are listed in the DAX 50 ESG and DAX ESG Target.


YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES



  • Manage 30-40 customers in a dedicated manner with regular visits, sales activity and debt collection.

  • Sourcing and introduction of new products/ideas.

  • Providing timely customer and market intelligence reports.

  • Support Uganda and Tanzania to build up the food business.


YOUR PROFILE



  • Should preferably be a food technologist with exposure to sales.

  • Preferably techno-commercial person with ability to multi task

  • Person must have a minimum of 7-10 years experience in the relevant area of business.

  • Knowledge of SAP/CRM would be an added advantage.


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Data Journalist at TOP Worldwide

December 24, 2021 0 Comments
Data Journalist at TOP Worldwide

TOP is an integrated agency network providing powerful and full-service solutions for the world. We spread ideas, and we help to grow brands. We’re proudly independent and composed of subject matter experts and award-winning thinkers, designers, content creators, digital storytellers, and developers. We’ve become the world’s fastest-growing PR, social, and digital agency because of our unique story-based and data-driven approach.







Do you have a talent for finding news stories inside complex data sets?


Do you have impeccable news judgment, and are always asking “what’s the best way to tell this story”?


Are you passionate about providing data visualization content that will be shared all around the world?


If so, you could be an exceptional Data Journalist Specialist.


Summary


TOP Global is seeking an entry-level Data Journalist Specialist who will learn to pitch, edit and report data-driven stories. A successful candidate will be able to dive deep into industry trends, financial reports, and economic data and weave information together to create a compelling narrative. In this role, you will be creating data reports that will be added to our news sites, TOP Data and National Today. Both are primary data sources for hundreds of leading media outlets around the world including CNN, Forbes, Business Insider, and Politico.


Duties



  • Brainstorm ideas for data-based reports

  • Research sources for data to and conduct the necessary data analysis to support data reports

  • Help build and maintain our databases and systems

  • Collaborate with designers to create breaking news graphics

  • Use proprietary systems to send targeted media pitches

  • Prepare media monitoring reports for our pitching efforts

  • Support overall team efforts to create data reports and secure client media coverage


Requirements



  • 2+ years of data analysis, marketing, or PR experience

  • Desire to push storytelling forward and the ability to think creatively about how we use data in the service of journalism.

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

  • A solid understanding of data analysis techniques.

  • Excellent organizational skills, including management of projects Detail-oriented and self-motivated in a remote work capacity

  • Desire to be part of a high performing team and pitch in to help other team members when needed









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Senior Programme Manager, Kenya

December 24, 2021 0 Comments
Senior Programme Manager, Kenya



Background



Interpeace is an international organization for peacebuilding that supports locally led peacebuilding initiatives around the world. Interpeace tailors its approach to each society and ensures that the work is locally driven. Together with local partners and local teams, Interpeace jointly develops peacebuilding programmes and helps establish processes of change that connect local communities, civil society, government and the international community.



Interpeace has had a country programme in Kenya since 2015, starting in Mandera county, and then expanding to Wajir, Samburu, Turkana, West Pokot, Baringo and Elgeyo Marakwet. From 2022, the programme will further expand to Marsabit, Isiolo, Garissa and Laikipia. Interpeace has cultivated a peacebuilding approach adapted to the Kenyan context that has successfully ended hostilities and brought together communities that were separated by historic grievances. It is now working to reach new areas of intervention, solidify the peace gains and leverage peace dividends in targeted communities of Kenya. The Kenya country programme has four objectives.



Objective 1: To foster more equitable sharing of power and resources, particularly in conflict affected communities



Objective 2: To increase and sustain social cohesion among communities with persistent historical and present grievances¨



Objective 3: To increase communities’ resilience to the occurrence and effects of climate related migration and conflicts.



Objective 4: To improve trust and collaborative relations between security actors and the public in Kenya’s northern counties.



Position within the Organization



The Senior Programme Manager is a senior member of the Programme Management Unit which manages and implements Interpeace’s active and ongoing programmes around the world. The Senior Programme Manager reports to the Country Representative and liaises at a tactical level with colleagues at global operations, programme development and innovation, strategic partners and communication and policy, IPAT and learning.



The Senior Programme Manager is responsible for the implementation of Interpeace country programmes. This includes managing and developing the portfolio of a country programme and playing a critical role in fundraising in collaboration with programme management and programme development colleagues, working closely with finance colleagues to provide programmatic financial forecast and maintain oversight over expenditure within the project life cycle, providing strategic and managerial oversight to programme teams, working with colleagues from our policy and learning unit and strategic partnership and communication unit to effectively capture and communicate our programmatic achievements and contributing and maintaining Interpeace’s institutional relationships, including with government institutions, donors, CSOs and community leaders and members.



Purpose and General Overview



The Senior Programme Manager is responsible for the overall management and delivery of results by Interpeace programme and project teams in Kenya, including liaison with local partners and authorities at the operational level as required in order to enable Interpeace to implement its mandate. The Senior Programme Manager works under the strategic oversight of the Country Representative, and also works in close collaboration with the Senior Regional Representative and country teams in neighboring countries on cross-border programmes.



The Senior Programme Manager represents Interpeace and is responsible for the delivery of practical collaboration with local authorities, international and local organisations, networks and media. The Senior Programme Manager deputes for the Country Representative in representing Interpeace at senior leadership levels with national and local authorities and partners as required and is expected to make strategic decisions and to work both independently when necessary but also promote strong collaboration and motivation of country teams, ensuring strong synergy between the various units that are operational in country.



S/he is responsible in managing and supporting the programmatic activities implemented at the regional and national levels within pre-agreed programme budgets or funding allocations.



S/he will supervise the programme staff of the Kenya programme, promoting their professional effectiveness and growth as well as their welfare.



Duties and responsibilities



Strategic Engagement:



· Work closely with country representative to design, develop, implement, monitor and evolve the country strategy, in line with Interpeace overall strategy and the organisational change framework. This includes innovating existing programmes, developing and designing new ideas, building new strategic partnerships exploring work in new thematic and geographical areas, etc.



· Closely monitors political, security, economic and social dynamics likely to have an impact on peace and programming activities at the national and regional levels, and share them through regular exchanges and monthly notes with the Country Representative



· Build, maintain and strengthen relationships with partners, including CSO directors, senior staff of relevant governmental institution and local government actors and ensuring that strong collaboration leads to sustainable results.



· Lead semi-annual programmatic reviews to capture programmatic outcomes and impact and use this to adapt and strengthen our programming and to build strong support for our programming amongst partners, government department and donors.



· Work closely with the country representative to design, develop, implement, and monitor political engagement and communication strategies that maximizes visibility



· Maintain working relations with other programmes in the region and collaborate with other representatives and regional representatives to contribute to the establishment or cross-border and regional programmes.



Programme Management and Development



· Responsible for the day-to-day management of a country programme. This includes the management of multiple projects, ensuring that programme managers and senior project officers have the support they need to implement their projects, but also ensuring that there is a high levels of synergy between projects, including cross-border projects.



· Responsible for maintaining relations with donors to ensure that they are kept up to date on programmatic developments and that they support programmatic adaptations when necessary.



· Responsible for oversight over programme activities and outputs and ensuring that they completed and submitted on schedule and to the standards required.



· Maintains oversight over the production of quarterly, semi-annual and annual donor reports, both narrative and financial, ensuring that they are of high quality and meeting the required donor standards.



· Coordinates the country programme annual planning and budgeting processes as per organizational guidelines and local context



· Ensures that partners’ requests for fund transfers and activity implementation receive Interpeace’s feedback and timely follow-up



· Responsible for the financial health of the full country portfolio including cashflow.



· Collaborates with leadership of partners, both government and CSOs, to ensure that annual and quarterly budget projections are shared timely and in line with programme objectives, planned activities and available resource



· Contributes to the identification and development of opportunities to expand the programme within the country, in collaboration with the country programme team and implementing partners as well as the Programme Development Unit.



Management and institutional coherence



· Is accountable for effective implementation and compliance of programme activities in country in accordance with Interpeace Finance, Procurement, HR and other policies and procedures as required by grant or contract agreements



· Collaborates with finance officers to ensure close monitoring of budget expenditure rates and support the timely development and submission of budget revisions when necessary



· Ensures that partners follow Interpeace policies and procedures and donor regulations. This includes clearly communicating these and coordinating training, mentoring and capacity support when necessary.



Representation



· Supports the Country Representative in managing the political space and engaging national authorities. Deputes for the Country Representative when required, particularly in interacting personally with senior leaders of national and local authorities, including presidents, prime ministers, ministers of relevant line-ministries, general directors and heads of departments, political parties and civil society and business leaders.



· Represent Interpeace in donor meetings, roundtables and in forums and coordination platforms with humanitarian, development and peacebuilding organisations.



· Represent Interpeace at international conferences and during visits to donor capitals to ensure that Interpeace’s work in country is shared and promoted outside the country context.



· Manages and contributes to media engagement when required and in line with Interpeace communication policy



Management of personnel and resources



· Supervises and develops teams up to 20 staff.



· Creates an enabling work environment that fosters learning and innovation, where programme staff can achieve their potential, demonstrating gender-responsive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes



· Provide strategic guidance, leadership and overarching management to programme and project managers/officers to ensure effective coordination and convergence across the overall country programme. This includes building a strong team spirit and collaboration across teams and projects to ensure synergy and to maximize the achievement of results.



· Provide strong support to programme managers, senior programme officers, project officers and project support officers to ensure that they have the necessary knowledge, skills and direction to implement our programmes.



· Coaches, monitors, evaluates and documents the individual performance of direct reports through a staff development lens



· Promotes professional development opportunities for programmatic staff, which includes on-the-job learning, mentoring but also supporting staff to participate in workshops and trainings that strengthen their capacity.



· Ensures that the security, safety and general welfare of the Interpeace staff and partners are protected and promoted, and professional development is advanced where possible.



Qualifications:



Education



· Advanced degree in international relations, political science, development, management, or relevant field



· PhD in a relevant field can be an added value.



Experience



· 10 years years of relevant experience in peacebuilding, political and/or developmental work with increasing management responsibility.



· Five years of relevant field experience desired.



· Experience in country and in the region desired



· Demonstrated effectiveness and substantial experience with short and long-term planning; financial, personnel and program management in cross-cultural, international organizations



· Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution/peacebuilding, advocacy, partnership management, proposal writing and programme management



Competencies



· Demonstrates effectiveness and strong experience with short and long-term planning; financial, personnel and program management.



· Advanced knowledge and experience of project cycle management including using project planning and management tools



· Knowledge of current thinking on peacebuilding issues and methods; and demonstrable ability to anticipate emerging needs and integrate them swiftly into priority programme setting



· Developed ability of raising the profile of an organization, strategically networking with government agencies, donors and other international agencies, and using the media to generate profile



· Proven ability to communicate, negotiate and work with high level executives and government officials.



· Ability to work in a multicultural environment successfully and to demonstrate gender responsive and non-discriminatory behavior and attitudes.



· Excellent ability to interact with people respectfully and with tact



· Strong writing and communications skills in English and Swahili is required. Knowledge of local language is an advantage.



Interpeace Competencies



· Excellent ability to interact with people respectfully and with tact



· Collaboration and Weaving



· Communication



· Drive for results



· Adaptability and Continuous Learning



· Respect for Diversity



Success factors



· Identifies with and is committed to Interpeace’s core values and working principles



· Commitment to inclusiveness



· An innovative, critical thinker with extensive problem-solving skills



· A strategic manager who is accountable, leads by example, mentors and empowers a team and works to create work-life balance




How to apply


How to apply



Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications to recruitment-eca@interpeace.org on or before 21st January 2022, 23:59 pm, Nairobi time. “Senior Programme Manager, Kenya” MUST BE included in the subject line of the application email to be considered. Early applications are encouraged, as CVs would be reviewed on rolling basis.**



The application must include:



· a complete curriculum vitae



· a letter of interest



· an acknowledgement letter, answering the following questions:



  1. Have you ever been criminally convicted or subject to any criminal or administrative penalty by any competent authority? If yes, please specify:

  2. Have you ever been terminated or separated (e.g. contract termination, dismissal, non-renewal) or subject to any disciplinary measure or sanction by your employer for fraud, harassment, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation or sexual abuse?

  3. Have you ever resigned while under investigation or during disciplinary proceedings?

a) Confirming the following declaration of understanding:



I confirm the accuracy of the information provided, with the understanding that Interpeace will conduct reference checks to verify relevant information.



I understand that if any false or misleading information is provided in my application, or any material fact suppressed, I may not be employed, of if I am employed, I may be dismissed.



Interpeace values diversity among its staff and aims to achieve gender equality both through gender parity at all levels of the organisation and the promotion of a gender dimension in all its work. We welcome applications from women and men, and those with disabilities.



Please note that due to high volume of applications, ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.


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Temporary Assistant – Market Deepening at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)

December 24, 2021 0 Comments
Temporary Assistant – Market Deepening at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and developing efficient Capital Markets in Kenya.



Contract Period: Six Months Fixed Term Contract


Responsibilities


Reporting to the Manager, Product Development & Uptake, the selected candidate will be responsible for;



  • Assisting in implementing the Department’s Work plans, Budgets, Procurement Plans in line with the Authority’s corporate strategy and performance contract obligations;

  • Drafting reports, proposals and any other documents emanating from the Department to assist in management and decision making of the Authority;

  • Assisting in coming up with innovative ideas to help deepen Kenya’s capital markets;

  • Assisting in identifying risks and mitigation strategies for the Department, in line with the Authority’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework;

  • Facilitating logistics for identified programs and/or tasks to be undertake in line with the Department’s Workplan;

  • Assisting in providing technical input in the Department’s requisite processes and project delivery committees;

  • Assisting in implementing the Quality Management System of the Authority;

  • Facilitating audit and other compliance related activities within the Department.


Requirements


Minimum Qualifications and Experience



  1. Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business management (Finance or Accounting), Economics or any other relevant field.

  2. At least 1-year experience in Business Development, Stakeholder/Investor relations, Customer Relations experience or similar experience in a related field within a financial services setting.


Key Skills, Knowledge and Competencies



  1. Strong analytical and technical aptitude

  2. Team player with strong work ethic

  3. Excellent presentation skills

  4. Statistical Analysis

  5. Demonstrate good communication skills both spoken and written;




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Temporary Assistant – Resource Centre/Library/Knowledge Management at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)

December 24, 2021 0 Comments
Temporary Assistant – Resource Centre/Library/Knowledge Management at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and developing efficient Capital Markets in Kenya.



Contract Period: Six Months Fixed Term Contract


Responsibilities


Reporting to the Principal Officer Market Infrastructure, the selected candidate will be responsible for;



  1. Assist in implementation of knowledge management initiatives within the Authority

  2. Attending to library users and providing information reference services

  3. Updating information content on the Resource Centre Portal

  4. Classification and cataloguing of library resources and updating the library database

  5. Manning the circulation desk and maintaining the relevant records

  6. Conducting periodic inventories of library collections

  7. Conducting library user surveys and information needs assessment

  8. Performing any other duties as assigned from time to time


Requirements


Minimum Qualifications and Experience



  1. Bachelor’s degree in Library and or Information Science/ Knowledge management

  2. At least 1-year experience in library operations.


Key skills, Knowledge & Competencies



  1. Knowledge management

  2. Working experience with automated library systems

  3. Display honesty, transparency and integrity in all dealings

  4. Demonstrate good communication skills and teamwork

  5. Dedicated to confidentiality at all times.



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Temporary Assistant – Registry at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)

December 24, 2021 0 Comments
Temporary Assistant – Registry at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and developing efficient Capital Markets in Kenya.



Contract Period: Six Months Fixed Term Contract


Responsibilities


Reporting to the Principal Officer Market Infrastructure, the selected candidate will be responsible for;



  1. Reading and sorting incoming mails

  2. Assisting in the classification and indexing of files and records

  3. Registering both incoming and outgoing files in the movement register

  4. Providing support in the search of registry files

  5. Updating and maintaining record of files movements

  6. Scanning documents and storing in the central registry server

  7. Performing any other duties as assigned from time to time


Requirements


Minimum Qualifications and Experience



  1. Relevant Diploma in Archives/Records Management/Information Science

  2. At least 1-year experience in Records Management and Registry operations.


Key skills, Knowledge & Competencies



  1. Good communication skills and teamwork;

  2. Efficient and organized with good attention to detail;

  3. High level of integrity;

  4. Dedicated to confidentiality at all times.




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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER

December 24, 2021 0 Comments
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER



Org. Setting and Reporting



The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.



The overall objective of the UNEP's Economy Division is to encourage decision-makers in government, local authorities and industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies and practices and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make efficient use of natural resources, ensure safe management of chemicals and contribute to making trade and environment policies mutually supportive. It promotes the development, use and transfer of policies, technologies, economic instruments, managerial practices and other tools that assist in environmentally sound decision making and the building of corresponding activities.



The position is located in the Economy Division, Chemicals and Health Branch, GEF Chemicals and Waste Unit, at the Nairobi duty station. Under the supervision of the Portfolio Manager of GEF Chemicals and Waste, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:



Responsibilities



  • Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.

  • Performs consulting assignments, in collaboration with the client, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change.

  • Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources.

  • Assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies.

  • Undertakes survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions.

  • Prepares various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.

  • Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.

  • Undertakes outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.

  • Participates in or lead field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc.

  • Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).

  • Performs other duties as may be required.

Competencies



PROFESSIONALISM: Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.



TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.



PLANNING& ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.



Education



Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental sciences, environmental management, environmental economics, chemistry, metallurgy, engineering, geology or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.



Work Experience



  • A minimum of five years of relevant work experience at the international level related to sound management of chemicals and waste is required.

  • Work experience of the Global Environment Facility project cycle is required.

  • Work experience in developing and/or implementing international environmental programmes involving private sector, government and civil society stakeholders is required.

  • Work experience in developing and/or implementing projects related to the Minamata Convention is desirable.

  • Work experience in heavy metals is desirable.

Languages



English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.



Assessment



Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.



Special Notice



Appointment against this position is for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension.




How to apply


Apply at this UN careers link https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=167770


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Submit CV’s – New Recruitment at Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission

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Submit CV’s – New Recruitment at Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission

The Commission is responsible for conducting or supervising referenda and elections to any elective body or office established by the Constitution, and any other elections as prescribed by an Act of Parliament and, in particular, for; The continuous registration of voters and revision of the voter’s roll; The delimitation of constituencies and wards; The regulation of political parties process; The settlement of electoral disputes; The registration of candidates for elections; Voter education; The facilitation of the observation, monitoring and evaluation of elections; The regulation of money spent by a candidate or party in respect of any election; The development of a code of conduct for candidates and parties; The monitoring of compliance with legislation on nomination of candidates by parties. The Commission shall exercise its powers and perform its functions in accordance with this Constitution and national legislation. Our Vision “A credible electoral management body committed to strengthening democracy in Kenya.” Our Mission “To conduct free and fair elections and to institutionalize a sustainable electoral process.”


Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission seeks to employ competent personnel to fill the following vacant positions:


1. Deputy Commission Secretary/Operations 


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2. Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer 


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3. Assistant Election Officer II 


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4. County Accountant for Turkana County


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5. Senior Elections Officer 


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Liaison Officer – Global Financing Facility (GFF) Secretariat at African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)

December 24, 2021 0 Comments
Liaison Officer – Global Financing Facility (GFF) Secretariat at African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a leading Africa-based, African-led, international research institution headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. APHRC conducts policy-relevant research on population, health, education, urbanization and related development issues in sub-Saharan Africa.


Summary


The APHRC seeks to recruit a Countdown Liaison Officer to work in the Countdown to 2030 within the Global Financing Facility (GFF) secretariat.


Background:


The Countdown to 2030 for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health (WCAH) is a network of global, regional and country academic institutions, working closely with UNICEF, WHO and other international organizations, as well civil society and core funding from the Gates Foundation.


As a unique global collaboration with academic institutions at its core, the Countdown to 2030 is well-positioned to address the need for generating evidence for progress and performance of reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and nutrition (RMNCAH-N) programs with countries and strengthen the country institutional capacity for analysis and use.


Countdown to 2030 has prioritized the development of and support to regional lead institutions and networks in sub-Saharan Africa and other regions. As part of the consortium, APHRC is leading the Countdown work in SSA. Through regional networks, the Center brings together research and public health institutions with ministries of health from countries in the region to strengthen the evidence and advocacy in support of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and nutrition programs.


The Global Financing Facility (GFF) is a nationally driven catalytic finance mechanism that helps governments bring together a variety of stakeholders to jointly formulate an investment case (IC) by defining a set of high-impact priority interventions needed to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Committed to ensuring all women, children and adolescents can survive and thrive; the mechanism supports the governments of 36 low and lower-middle income countries to accelerate progress in reducing preventable maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent mortality. Since 2019, the Countdown is closely working with the GFF and country governments to accelerate measurement and monitoring of the GFF Investment cases in 13 sub-Saharan Africa countries. The engagement includes strengthening the analytic capacity of country public health institutions, linked to country-led annual and midterm health sector reviews.


Objectives



  • To strengthen the institutional linkages between GFF and Countdown to 2030, particularly with the African technical institutions part of the Countdown collaborations.

  • To facilitate active collaboration between GFF and Countdown to 2030, and uptake and use of Countdown-supported analytical outputs.

  • To strengthen the ability of the GFF to accelerate a program of work aiming to support countries to routinely estimate levels, trends and equity of coverage based on analysis of all relevant data sources.


Specific Responsibilities



  • To serve as a liaison and strengthen coordination and collaboration between Countdown to 2030 and the GFF;

  • To facilitate communication and engagement between the African technical institutions participating in Countdown and the GFF, in a manner that helps strengthen the role of in-country and regional technical institutions within the GFF country engagement model (e.g., in support of Investment Case development and monitoring, including annual review of progress and quarterly meetings to follow through on issues identified and examine and use new data that have become available in the last quarter);

  • To serve as a ‘results buddy’ for specific countries within the GFF portfolio (to be chosen from among those with active Countdown engagements) to provide support to the Focal Point-led GFF country team on issues related to data and results measurement;

  • To lead a technical workstream within the GFF on supporting countries to routinely estimate levels, trends and equity of coverage of priority interventions across the RMNCAH-N continuum based on analysis of all relevant data sources, in collaboration with the Countdown technical network; and

  • To contribute to the development of the repository of analytical tools and methods that Countdown is bringing together and to support uptake and use by GFF countries for improved analysis and use of RMNCAH-N data.


Qualifications and Experience



  • PhD in Public Health, Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology, Population Sciences or other relevant areas; a minimum of 2 years’ post-doctoral experience.

  • Strong in either quantitative or qualitative analytical skills with a good working knowledge of the other.

  • Demonstrated experiences in health research, with peer-reviewed publications on the subject will be an added advantage.

  • Strong writing skills and good record of publications which utilize defined analytical methodologies.

  • Experience in developing proposals. Evidence of previous successful grants will be an advantage.

  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to work in a culturally diverse team.

  • Experience working in sub-Saharan Africa.

  • Must be fluent in French and English.

  • The Liaison Officer will spend about 30-50% of time at the GFF secretariat in Washington DC.


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Director – Corporate at Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority ( KNRA)

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Director – Corporate at Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority ( KNRA)

Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority (KNRA) is a public entity established under Section 5 of the Nuclear Regulatory Act No. 29 of 2019, which commenced on 10th January 2020, to provide protection of persons, property and the environment against the harmful effects of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation through the establishment of a system of regulatory control.REF: KNRA/ADV/02/07/2021 

Position Category: KNRA Grade 2


Terms of Service: three (3) year renewable performance-based Contract


Duties and Responsibilities;



  1. Developing and overseeing the implementation of a dynamic corporate strategy that is able to deliver exemplary services and results as envisioned in the strategic plan;

  2. Developing the Authority’s budget and continuously monitor and evaluate its implementation;

  3. Giving oversight to the Authority’s financial affairs and advice the Authority on financial planning strategies and policies;

  4. Ensuring effective and efficient management of the Authority’s Resources including Finances and Assets;

  5. Ensuring the provision of meaningful, accurate and prompt management accounts and reports to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board;

  6. Giving oversight to the Placement Service’s human capital affairs, ensuring that the Placement Service has the right and sufficient human resource to meet its objectives;

  7. Providing oversight for effective records management operations;

  8. Overseeing performance management system in the Authority;

  9. Participating in the development and review of the Authority’s strategic plan;

  10. Ensuring compliance with labour laws, public, Public Financial Management Act, IPSAS and IFRS and ISO Standards;

  11. Reviewing the Corporate Services plans in line with the overall strategic objectives and government performance contract; and

  12. Overseeing operations of HRM, ICT and Finance & Accounting departments.


Applicant Specifications/Attributes;


In order to be considered, the applicant must:



  1. Be a Kenyan Citizen;

  2. Be a holder of a degree in either Commerce, Economics, Business Management, Law, Public Administration, IT, Human resources management or equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya

  3. Have a minimum of ten years’ experience, five of which should have been in senior management;

  4. Must have served for at least three years as a director in a public or private institution;

  5. Be a member of a recognized professional body;

  6. Have thorough understanding of financial management, corporate affairs, human resource management and technology functions;

  7. Be of high moral character, integrity and impartiality



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Pharmaceutical Technologist II at County Government of Migori

December 24, 2021 0 Comments
Pharmaceutical Technologist II at County Government of Migori

Migori County is a county in the former Nyanza Province of southwestern Kenya. It is located in western Kenya and borders Homa Bay County, Kisii County, Narok, Tanzania and Lake Victoria to the West. The county also borders Uganda via Migingo Island in Lake Victoria.



MCPSB 323/2021


Position Summary


To manage a pharmacy and coordinate all activities of commodities management pertaining to HIV/AIDS drugs for the site


Requirements for Appointment



  1. Be a holder of Diploma in Pharmacy and Registered with Pharmacy and poison Board.

  2. Minimum 2 years of work experience post registration preferably in a HIV setting.

  3. Knowledge of and experience in commodity Management

  4. Experience on pharmacovigilance reporting.


Responsibilities


Duties and responsibilities



  1. Ensure good storage and inventory management practices are adhered to in the facility.

  2. Participate in the multidisciplinary committee to set and periodically evaluate annual department goals.

  3. Develop, review and regularly update the standard operating procedures manual for management, distributions of ARVs and related commodities.

  4. Participate in the health facility medicine and therapeutic committee (MTC) as the secretary of the medicine and therapeutic committee (MTC) or proxy to prepare circulate and file the MTC minutes.

  5. Together with other MTC members, review and regularly update health facility on medicine.

  6. Promote pharma-covigilance activities at the facility, analyze reports and ensure submission to PPB/UMB.

  7. Ensure the web ADT (or recommended pharmacy software) is in use and well maintained (incharge of the pharmacy computer)

  8. Give the ART clinical team updates on the availability and usage of drugs.

  9. Dispense ARVs and O drugs to patients in ART program.

  10. Ensure accurate use of pharmacy registers i.e. DARs,PV Tracking log

  11. Promote good pharmacy practice by providing and adhering to appropriate dispensing environment and practice: offering medication use and adherence counselling as a minimum standard of care to all patients.

  12. Ensure timely submission of monthly commodity reports to the central sites (by 5th of every month) and national mechanisms as applies to the facility

  13. Member of the pharmacy and CCC ream (active members of CQ team).

  14. Oversee pharmacy activities in the facility.




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Google Cloud Specialist at Incentro Africa

December 24, 2021 0 Comments
Google Cloud Specialist at Incentro Africa



Supporting African companies with their digital transformation using Google Cloud services, Google Workspace and Chrome Enterprise solutions. CloudWorker is an Incentro Africa initiative.


About you


With a passion for Google, you’ll go a long way with us. What else do we want from you?



  • An IT-related HBO/WO diploma;

  • 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience;

  • Strong English writing and communication skills;

  • Experience with managing and automating infrastructure on AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Azure;

  • Experience with DevOps principles is a great advantage;

  • Experience with working as a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) is a great advantage.


Knowledge of – or interest in – the following technologies:



  • HTML;

  • PHP, Java, JavaScript or Go;

  • Ansible, Terraform or Bitbucket Pipelines;

  • Docker and Kubernetes;

  • Apache and Nginx;

  • Agile and scrum.


Your career with Incentro


As a Google Cloud specialist at our Kenyan office, you’ll not only implement Google Cloud but also look for opportunities to improve workflows. After a short while, you’ll know the products inside and out and helping the customers in the best way possible.


With your ambitions and drive to get better every day, you bring energy and inspiration to the team of Google consultants that share different kinds of knowledge (example from sales to Java programming). There are many opportunities to learn and even training to become a Professional Cloud Architect or Professional Data Engineer. And last but not least: you will assist in shaping our strategy and build a close relationship with both our team in Nairobi and also with our specialists in the Netherlands.


What we offer


First, we offer a competitive salary of 80.000 – 150.000 KES (depending on your expertise). Do you have a different salary in mind, given your experience? Name it! And we’ll see what we can do.


But a great salary isn’t the only thing on offer at Incentro. There are legendary drinks. parties and last but not least, our awesome team-building activities (like on the beach in Diani)! And did we mention the lunches at the office? For us it’s natural to take good care of our people, and that’s why the team always comes first at Incentro. Your happiness is our focus.





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Marketing, Communications & Business Development Senior Executive at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC)

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Marketing, Communications & Business Development Senior Executive at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC)

PricewaterhouseCoopers is one of Kenya’s leading professional services firms focused on providing Audit & Assurance, Advisory and Tax services. Our primary strategic goal is to create value for our clients and deliver a competitive advantage to their operations. Our blend of international and Kenyan expertise is fundamental to the high quality of advice and assistance that we offer. As elsewhere in the world, PricewaterhouseCoopers in Kenya uses the benefit of its hands-on experience to provide a strong level of local understanding and support, in accordance with the international professional standards of the PricewaterhouseCoopers worldwide organisation. With over 350 employees we stand firm on our commitment to provide highly qualified professionals to assist private companies and public institutions with our first-hand knowledge and expertise-within Kenya and internationally.



 Summary


PwC is seeking to strengthen our team by recruiting a highly motivated individual in the Clients & Market Development (CMD) team.A career in Marketing, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to focus on positioning a distinctive PwC brand in the marketplace and drive long term revenue growth for the Firm.

You’ll focus on designing, developing, and implementing marketing and communication programmes to promote and sell the PwC’s brand and services.Our Sales and Marketing Operations team is client centric and strategises to distinctively position PwC’s brand in the marketplace and facilitate long term revenue growth. As part of our team, you’ll help with the team to report, maintain, and analyse data within customer relationship management systems.


To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional, our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.You will work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.


PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this level include but are not limited to:



  • Support Clients & Market Development (CMD) core portfolio at PwC Kenya (Industry / Key Accounts programme, Client Feedback, Clients Relationship Management (CRM) information, Sales methodology, Marketing events, Thought leadership, Digital and social media implementation and design

  • Work alongside CMD team members in their focus areas to ensure quality and business needs are met. Ensure adequate support and reviews are given in a timely manner as may be required

  • Develop, recommend, and discuss marketing and business development activities with the CMD and Industry and Line of Service leaders incorporating their desired outcomes.

  • Ensure quality through internal and external brand compliance, communications, website, traditional and social media, including initiatives such as thought leadership

  • Be involved in utilisation, efficient management and value tracking of the agreed KPIs of stakeholder and contractor relationships as may be needed

  • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of portfolio segment for business development sessions

  • Contribute to firmwide or regional initiatives, as may be agreed with the CMD leadership


The successful candidate will be required to have the following demonstrable skills and competencies:



  • Bachelor of Commerce or similar university undergraduate degree

  • Chartered Institute of Marketing: Diploma in Professional Marketing; or Other marketing related professional qualification

  • 3-5 years experience in professional or industry set up in marketing, communications & business development

  • Excellent written and oral communications and analytical abilities

  • Demonstrated ability to learn systems and processes that support the business, to deliver expected outcomes (systems and outcomes related to the CRM and sales methodology, Client Feedback, Brand compliance, Media management and Stakeholder collaboration including events management)

  • Leadership attributes, ownership and demonstrate the capacity for managing programmes , taking responsibility and leading others (whether direct reports or otherwise)

  • Contribute to efforts to track Return On Investment (ROI) and show mindfulness of this responsibility

  • Interact positively with members of the CMD management team, demonstrating a consistent commitment to delivering quality work, meeting deadlines and communicating effectively

  • Show a willingness to take on additional, challenging opportunities and support functions as needed


Education


Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor Degree – Commerce




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Chef at Corporate Staffing

December 24, 2021 0 Comments
Chef at Corporate Staffing

Corporate Staffing Services is a leading recruitment agency in Kenya providing complete recruitment services. In the last ten years we have been partners to local and foreign businesses looking to hire Kenyan professionals. We have recruited for diverse clients in different sectors and industries.



Summary


Our client is in the Hospitality industry and they seek to hire a Chef. He/She will be tasked with managing the kitchen team and ensuring quality food is served to all customers.


Key responsibilities



  • Oversee all the food production, assist in daily food requirement orders, and maintenance of the highest professional food quality and sanitation standards

  • Ensure meals are produced on time, and sufficient quantities are available

  • Evaluate food products to ensure that quality standards are consistently attained

  • Maintain stock levels of all kitchen supplies

  • Ensure end of the month inventory is accurate

  • Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages

  • Approve the requisition of products and other necessary food supplies.

  • Delegate duties to kitchen staff as per the menu requirements

  • Ensure wastage is minimized by careful supervision of food preparation methods

  • Ensure proper hygienic storage methods are utilized to prevent food loss

  • Develop menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings

  • Ensure food portions are maintained and food presentation is correct

  • Provide training and professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff.

  • Ensure proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality, stock closing and organize the issuing and receiving of kitchen supplies

  • Schedule and establish a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment


Qualifications



  • Diploma/ Degree in Food & Beverage Production or a related field of study

  • Plus 2 years experience in preparation of Continental, Oriental and African dishes.

  • Proven track record of cost control including food, equipment, labor, and waste to meet the food quality goals and the hotel’s financial goals.

  • Demonstrate a real passion for menu planning and leadership.

  • Good knowledge of hygiene and sanitization regulations.

  • Need to be able to manage staff, multitask when the kitchen gets busy, have problem-solving skills, and be keen on small details.

  • Exceptional proven ability of kitchen management.

  • Ability in dividing responsibilities and monitor progress.

  • Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes.

  • Charismatic and mature individual.

  • A well-groomed and presentable individual with outstanding communication skills.



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Hotel Manager at Corporate Staffing Services Ltd

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Hotel Manager at Corporate Staffing Services Ltd

Corporate Staffing Services is a leading recruitment agency in Kenya providing complete recruitment services. In the last ten years we have been partners to local and foreign businesses looking to hire Kenyan professionals. We have recruited for diverse clients in different sectors and industries.


Summary


Our client is in the Hospitality industry and they seek to hire a Hotel Manager. He/She will be tasked with providig overall leadership and management of the hotel that include employees, facilities, operations, sales and marketing, costs, profits and budgets to improve the overall service culture and guest satisfaction.


Key responsibilities



  • Take responsibility, create and maintain good working conditions, create the climate to motivate staff to excel and maintain standards, must have a friendly positive personality.

  • Analyze financial performance, current performance relative to budgeted standards.

  • Develops accurate and aggressive long and short-range financial objectives consistent with the shareholder’s mission statement.

  • Planning, setting standards, priorities and ensuring policies, SOPs and procedures are followed.

  • Ensure maximum guest satisfaction in accordance with the hotel’s standards.

  • Executes marketing and digital, sales, and operational activities, producing results that meet or exceed the hotel’s business plan.

  • Monitors the performance of the hotel through verification and analysis of guest satisfaction systems and financial reports and initiates corrective action.

  • Maintains product and service quality standards by conducting ongoing evaluations and investigating complaints and initiates corrective action.

  • Strong business acumen with the ability to produce acceptable return on investment, aware of competition and evaluate its effectiveness.

  • Strong Food and beverage background, rooms division, conferencing, procurement, security and HR.

  • Maintains an appropriate level of community public affairs involvement.

  • Implements and maintains effective open-door communication system that crosses departmental lines in order to reach all employees.


Key Qualifications



  • Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management.

  • 3-5 years’ experience managing a hotel.

  • Hands on experience manager.

  • In-depth understanding of finance and operations.

  • Must possess excellent leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage subordinate executives and managers in various roles and responsibilities.

  • Sound business acumen, with a strong F&B background

  • People skills and emotional intelligence.


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Navision Technical Consultant at Corporate Staffing Services Ltd

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Navision Technical Consultant at Corporate Staffing Services Ltd

Corporate Staffing Services is a leading recruitment agency in Kenya providing complete recruitment services. In the last ten years we have been partners to local and foreign businesses looking to hire Kenyan professionals. We have recruited for diverse clients in different sectors and industries.


Summary


Our Client is an IT Solutions firm based in Nairobi and they seek to hire an experienced Navision Technical Consultant to take the lead consultant role within the application delivery team for Dynamics NAV, provide effective delivery of consultancy, through quality implementation and delivery as well as knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV products and services.


Responsibilities:



  • Managing client’s Data with efficiency and professionalism during migration

  • Training Users on the functionality of enterprises application.

  • Creating /Developing Dynamics NAV and other Enterprise Applications

  • Integrating Enterprise Applications to other systems within or outside the enterprise.

  • Ensuring Enterprise applications are bug-free

  • Supporting Enterprise application clients

  • Research and developing (RD) Enterprise systems that are future-oriented.

  • Formulating System processes based on client requirements.

  • Advising clients on the based practices in the financial industry.

  • Constant improvements of the existing applications to make them keep up with growing client needs.

  • Ensuring Enterprise applications are secure and protected against fraud.

  • Controlled sharing of enterprise code and protection of company’s intellectual property.

  • Provide expertise in both technical and financial processes when needed.


Key Qualifications.



  • Degree in IT, BBIT, Business Information System or equivalent

  • Minimum 5 years experience in Dynamics NAV consultancy .

  • Experience with Microsoft 365 Business Central.

  • NAV certification

  • Strong understanding of Microsoft Dynamics NAV and its modules.

  • Experience in providing pre-sales demonstrations.

  • Experience in working on full life cycle implementations across multiple versions of Dynamics NAV.

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to create high-quality functional documentation and strong requirements gathering skills.

  • Understanding of Microsoft SQL Server.


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Loading Clerk at Corporate Staffing Services Ltd

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Loading Clerk at Corporate Staffing Services Ltd

Corporate Staffing Services is a leading recruitment agency in Kenya providing complete recruitment services. In the last ten years we have been partners to local and foreign businesses looking to hire Kenyan professionals. We have recruited for diverse clients in different sectors and industries.



Summary


Our Client in the Logistics industry is seeking to hire a Loading Clerk responsible for assisting in a variety of duties, including receiving, unloading and loading trucks, fulfilling purchase orders, and keeping warehouse stocked with essential equipment.


Responsibilities:



  • Record accurate information on loadings.

  • Ensure trucks are furnished with all requisite documents on time.

  • Ensure fleet availability to meet all orders by scheduling and forecasting..

  • Communicate with transporters and ensure trucks arrive on time at the loading site.

  • Oversee goods loading to ensure correct specs are loaded on the trucks.

  • Forward loading report to the head office team on daily basis.

  • Screening and analyzing acquired data to be able to take necessary measures to reduce operational cost.

  • Take part in activities to keep up with the trend in the industry.

  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

  • Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers.


Key Qualifications.



  • Diploma or equivalent in purchasing and supplies management.

  • Minimum 2 years of experience.

  • Basic understanding of warehousing, principles and procedures.

  • Experience in stock control and dispatch planning.

  • CIPs is an added advantage.

  • Very good communication and organization skills.

  • Good knowledge of MS Office.

  • High energy and enthusiasm.




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Head of People at SunFunder

December 24, 2021 0 Comments
Head of People at SunFunder

SunFunder is a mission-driven solar finance business based in Nairobi unlocking debt capital for solar energy in emerging markets, where over 2.2 billion people live without access to reliable energy. We offer borrowers a deep solar market expertise, an efficient due diligence process and strong customer partnerships, while simultaneously providing investors with diversified, high-impact, fixed income debt offerings of emerging market solar investments. We are proud to have unlocked over $135 million through our blended debt funds and deployed $82 million to 46 solar companies and projects. In doing so, we have helped over 7 million people with access to clean, reliable energy while 611k tons of CO2 is mitigated annually


Summary


This role will be responsible for the core of our business: our people! For this key strategic role, we seek a dynamic self-starter who is committed to our values, passionate about nurturing a thriving work environment, and as fired up about developing our (40 person) team’s individual and collective talent as solving the global climate crisis. You will help us attract, retain and develop the great talent needed to fulfil our high impact and ambitious mission to pioneer and scale clean energy and climate investments in underserved markets. This role is well-suited to an exceptional people-centric leader with 10+ years professional experience in early stage and fast-growing enterprises who may have had a non-traditional route into a professional HR and people strategy role.



Responsibilities


The core responsibilities are to lead strategic thinking and operational execution of our people function including but not limited to:



  • Recruiting and Onboarding: Manage SunFunder’s recruitment process to ensure we continue to hire top talent who are excellent stewards of our culture as well as exceptional individual and team contributors.

  • Organisational Design: Partner with Leadership and Management Teams to ensure our organisational growth and strategic priorities are anticipated, identified and appropriately staffed to deliver success.

  • Culture & Employee Retention: Champion our values-based culture by exhibiting them in all that you do. Be a voice, advocate and role model for work life balance and staff welfare, supporting both managers and team members to look after themselves in service of doing our best work.

  • Internal Communications: Be a bridge from the Management and Leadership Teams to the rest of the team to communicate key organisational, staffing and culture and staff event-related items and decisions.

  • Performance Management: Lead the process to assess and redesign our performance management framework – including the supporting HR software system (in partnership with our IT team) – to ensure all team members are clear on what is expected of them, how they are progressing against functional and professional development goals and what else is required for them to grow. Partner with Managers to ensure they feel supported in hosting effective, timely performance and developmental feedback conversations including management of underperformance.

  • Resources: Eventually take ownership for the HR budget ensuring all strategic, training, new hires, internal learning and development goals are planned and appropriately budgeted for. This includes management of HR-related allowances and team retreats.

  • Learning and Development: Lead and be central hub for all aspects of learning and development across our team. From stewarding the execution of existing programs to partnering with experts to deliver targeted, technical and leadership development offerings for our team; to developing the next phase of our career pathways ensuring all staff are supported on professional development plans to grow both at SunFunder and in their careers overall.

  • General HR Policies & Procedures: With guidance from our General Counsel and external counsel, own and implement our HR policies, procedures, processes and programs based on local legislations and best practices in all our countries of operation.

  • Compensation and Benefits: With support from our finance team, oversee employee benefits in each country, ensuring equity across locations and making sure these are always up to date and understood by staff.




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Senior Consultant (French Speaking) at Instiglio

December 24, 2021 0 Comments
Senior Consultant (French Speaking) at Instiglio

We are a group of passionate individuals working together under one shared goal: to ensure that every cent spent to alleviate poverty has the greatest possible impact on the lives of the 2.4 billion men, women, and children afflicted by it. Our mission is to empower leaders in the social, public, and private sectors to improve the impact of social programs in developing countries by tying funding to results. You can read more about what each of us contributes to our mission here.



THE ROLE


You will gain expertise in developing components of RBF instruments while playing a leading role in our projects, building a thorough understanding of different design choices, independently assessing tradeoffs, and making recommendations for our technical designs.


You will guide stakeholders and clients through difficult yet important adaptations of their practices, translating complex concepts into easy-to-understand insights. You will build rapport with clients by understanding their needs and adding value to their mission. Within the team, you will work directly with our project managers and leads to deliver high-quality services and will eventually have the opportunity to lead teams. The tasks may include:



  • Leading and overseeing the development of technical components of RBF instruments from scratch, with a command of all dimensions of RBF, including economic concepts.

  • Leading the creation of proposals and client deliverables, articulating technical concepts in an eloquent and accessible manner.

  • Managing project budgets and contracts with clients and subcontractors, anticipating issues, and proactively addressing them.

  • Planning, delegating and overseeing tasks to effectively and efficiently achieve the best results within the team.

  • Proposing, structuring, and overseeing data analyses to draw actionable insights/hypotheses.

  • Preparing and delivering clear and effective presentations to stakeholders in the public and private sectors.

  • Actively improving our RBF services and our delivery systems.


Requirements 


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS



  • Experience: At least 6 years of experience, including 4 years of relevant work experience in international development and/or in the public sector.

  • Education: Master degree or equivalent in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business, or related fields.



  • Language skills: Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English – C2 and professional working proficiency in French – C1


Skills



  • Proven track record in team, project, and stakeholders management.

  • Ability to work well with people from different backgrounds and build trust.

  • Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and structured thinking skills.

  • Ability to develop complex analytical frameworks and have exceptional working proficiency of the most common analytical principles to give structure to the analysis


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS


Experience:



  • Demonstrated experience in RBF and/or Performance Management.

  • Working with governments and government agencies.

  • Work experience in consultancy.




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Submit CV’s – Latest Recruitment at County Government of Migori

December 24, 2021 0 Comments
Submit CV’s – Latest Recruitment at County Government of Migori

Migori County is a county in the former Nyanza Province of southwestern Kenya. It is located in western Kenya and borders Homa Bay County, Kisii County, Narok, Tanzania and Lake Victoria to the West. The county also borders Uganda via Migingo Island in Lake Victoria.


County Government of Migori seeks to employ competent personnel to fill the following vacant positions:


1. Office Assistant / Human Resource Officer 


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2. Pharmaceutical Technologist III 


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3. HTS Counsellors


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4. Project Accountant


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5. Fire Men


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6. Fire Women 


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7. Deputy Director Natural Resources And Forestry Development 


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8. Deputy Director of Environment, Climate Change And Disaster Management


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9. Clinical Officers 


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10. Adherence Counsellors 


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11. Pharmaceutical Technologist II


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Director, Engineering at Wikimedia Foundation

December 24, 2021 0 Comments
Director, Engineering at Wikimedia Foundation

The Wikimedia Foundation is the nonprofit that hosts Wikipedia and our other free knowledge projects. We want to make it easier for everyone to share what they know. To do this, we keep Wikipedia and Wikimedia sites fast, reliable, and available to all. We protect the values and policies that allow free knowledge to thrive. We build new features and tools to make it easy to read, edit, and share from the Wikimedia sites. Above all, we support the communities of volunteers around the world who edit, improve, and add knowledge across Wikimedia projects.


Summary


Reporting to the VP of Product, you will be a key member of the Foundation’s team and an active participant in strategic decision-making for the Product department. You will play an active role in supporting the sustainability of the Wikimedia movement. As one of three Directors of Engineering in the Product department, you will lead a group of engineering managers across multiple teams.  You will also collaborate with Product Managers, other Directors of Engineering and our volunteer communities as you help shape a better future for the Wikimedia projects.


The Product department is responsible for delivering user-facing experiences for readers, editors and other participants in the suite of products, as well as specific engineering functions needed to execute on delivery.


You are responsible for:



  • Fostering an equitable, inclusive, and supportive team environment and coaching your reports in the same

  • Supporting and mentoring engineering managers and software engineers in their career development

  • Delegating outcomes rather than tasks to truly empower others to solve problems

  • Representing engineering expertise, opportunities and constraints within the organization and the Wikimedia communities

  • Participating in hiring high-quality, diverse teams that are inclusive to people of all backgrounds

  • Identifying opportunities to improve engineering processes and culture

  • Set technical strategy in collaboration with other engineering and product partners

  • Own delivery of technical and product roadmaps for your area of oversight

  • Budgeting, staffing, and expense management


Requirements


Skills and Experience:



  • Deep experience in leading engineering teams and mentoring engineers

  • Experience leading engineering teams in delivering consumer-facing web platforms at scale

  • Excellent technical acumen in order to participate in technical and architectural strategy

  • Demonstrated ability to balance competing interests in a complex technical and social environment

  • Experience collaborating with product and design counterparts to set aligned strategies and deliver on goals

  • Proven success at all stages of the engineering process and product lifecycle, leading to significant, measurable impact

  • Experience building, managing, and leading intentionally diverse, inclusive, international and remote-first engineering teams


Qualities that are important to us:



  • A passion for people development, team culture and the management of ideas

  • A desire to make meaningful contributions to knowledge equity, free culture, and open access

  • Clear communication in both synchronous and asynchronous channels


Additionally, we’d love it if you have:



  • Fluency in one or more regional languages of Africa or Asia

  • Experience as a professional or volunteer in open source of open knowledge communities

  • Spent time having lived or worked outside your country of origin

  • Experience as a member of a volunteer community

  • Experience with products backed by machine learning, especially human-in-the-loop capabilities

  • Experience with native app delivery for Android and iOS / iPadOS


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Human Resource Business Partner at PwC Careers Africa

December 24, 2021 0 Comments
Human Resource Business Partner at PwC Careers Africa

Our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. By listening to you and understanding your vision, we can help you overcome the challenges you face. Whether you are a large global organisation, a government body or a family-owned private business, we have the experience and expertise to help you.

Our expertise is backed up by a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 250,000 people committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services. Our strong global network enables us to collaborate across the world. We combine this knowledge and expertise with our in-depth understanding of African operating environments to offer our clients tailored advice and services. By tapping into our global network, we can connect you with the right people at the right time. So whether you are looking to keep track of the numbers, make tax simple or need help adapting to changing operating environments, we can assist.


Line of Service:  Internal Firm Services


Specialism :  IFS – Human Capital (HC)


Management Level :  Manager


Job Description & Summary


We are seeking to strengthen our Human Capital team in Kenya by recruiting a highly motivated individual for the position of a Human Capital Business Partner to support the Assurance Line of Service. The person should have eight to ten years of experience in a human resource operations role with two to four of these at a managerial level.


The key responsibilities of the Human Capital Business Partner will be to:



  • Be part of the Human Capital team in delivering the Human Capital strategy and the PwC People Experience

  • Develop a comprehensive HC strategy aligned to the business’ long term strategy and design relevant programmes / initiatives / road map to operationalize the HC strategy.

  • Be a trusted advisor to the leadership in the various human resource deliverables around talent acquisition, development, performance management, people engagement, onboarding & off-boarding, employee wellness & welfare

  • Support the Line of Service in implementation of the action plans from the employee engagement survey through relevant staff & leadership engagement.

  • Strategic partnering with the business on resource planning to ensure that we source for sufficient numbers of skilled people to deliver business goals

  • Support the business in retaining the right people and skills to optimize business performance and efficiency

  • Coordinate the implementation of the Learning and Development (L&D) activities for the technical & non-technical business skills for the Line of Service

  • Delivery of leadership & staff training on respective human capital areas – onboarding, performance management & coaching, business skills training etc.

  • Ongoing engagement with Line of Service leaders and managers to ensure consistent and quality support for our people

  • Grow and maintain relationships with the business leaders, staff and external stakeholders and provide support on employment legislation matters and policy issues including policy development and review to ensure compliance with employee legislation and best practice trends

  • Preparation and analysis of HR management reports regularly as and when required by the business


The successful candidate will be required to have the following demonstrable skills and competencies:



  • Degree in Social Sciences with a post graduate diploma in Human Resource Management

  • Possess an IHRM practicing certificate

  • Minimum of 8-10 years in a HR generalist role a minimum of 2-4 of these at a managerial level

  • In-depth knowledge of employment legislation, human capital best practices and policy development experience

  • Excellent time management & organization skills

  • Demonstrable facilitation skills

  • Proactive and high level of initiative

  • Good IT skills and experience in working with HR management systems & tools

  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills


Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No


Government Clearance Required?

Yes


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