Resource Associates is a privately owned HR consultancy firm, which operates within Kenya and serves the rest of Africa, since 2003.

Human Resource Intern

The intern will work closely with the resource persons of Resources Associates Limited and will be actively engaged in the growth and development of good customer relations with all assigned clients as well as overall business continuity and support.

Key Responsibilities

Seek out new clients and develop clientele by networking to find new customers and generate lists of prospective clients.Working closely with the client, increasingly in a consultancy role, assisting line managers to understand and implement HR policies and procedures.Interpreting and advising on employment legislationDeveloping HR planning strategies with line managers, which consider immediate and long-term staff requirements in terms of numbers and skill levelsPlanning and sometimes delivering training, including inductions for new staffSearch actively for new clients.Carry out market research, competitor and customer surveysDevelop business strategies according to the needs of the clientAny other related duties assigned to you from time to timeAn outgoing personality who has no fear of meeting and interacting with CEOs and decision     makersA results oriented person who can work with minimum supervision, resourceful and self     motivatedImpressionable, well presented and with excellent communication skillsPeople Focus: views human resource as integral to the overall business and assesses all     ideas based on their impact on the productivity and welfare of the entire staff.Industry/Occupational Intelligence: keeps pace with HR trends, labour issues, strategies,     results, strengths and weaknesses and varies own strategy accordingly.A recent graduate holding a degree in human resource related field (Business    administration) of studies.Candidates with experience in sales and marketing will have an added advantageIf you are the right candidate for this role, please send us your application letter and curriculum vita recruit@resourceassociates.co.ke. All applications should be titled - January 2015 Human Resource Intern Application. The closing date for applications is 24th January, 2015

CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya, is supported by MasterCard Foundation, was established to provide Basic Employability Skills Training (BEST) for disadvantaged youth in the society with particular focus on women to get equitable, qualitative learning and access to promising labour market oriented opportunities, savings and credit that support their pathways to safe and positive futures.

The key purpose of the organization is to assist 10,000 disadvantaged youth to make informed choices, develop labour-market oriented employability skills and access job placements, savings and enterprise development support. About the position

About the position

Successful candidates will be required to assist the organization to undertake a short term research in the month of July 2013. The research will take about two weeks. Successful candidates must have extensive experience in carrying out research and must be available during the month of July to undertake this exercise.
 To perform research on various CAP YEI Project activities.Conduct field research including informal and formal surveys.To carry our market scans as per project requirement.Prepare reports of market scans.Proven research and presentation skills.Skills to develop questionnaires and research tools.Strong methodological understandingExperience in conducting one to one interviews, group interviews and in-depth interviews. Ability to meet deadlines and handle diverse tasks simultaneously using prioritization. Strong interpersonal, leadership, and motivational skills. Excellent Presentation skills. Dynamism, creativity and flexibility. Must be flexible. Strong Research skills are essentials. Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills are must Two (2) years working experience as a researcher. Aged 26 - 33 years. Must be mature and with the right attitude. Relevant Degree/Diploma. Experience in primary data collection Strong scientific/ report writing skills. Practical experience conducting field surveys including both qualitative and quantitative dataAbility to speak and understand urban shengCan translate responses /questions from English to Swahili and vice versa Flexible in terms of time requirements Good communication skills Can work well in a team in data collection.To express interest in this opportunity, send your CV to hrcapyei@gmail.com by 12th June 2013. Cover letter should be put on the body of the email and not as an attachment.  Applicants are required to quote their current and expected daily wage.  Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Abt Associates, a global leader in research, technical assistance, and program implementation, seeks a qualified candidate for a USAID funded health project in Nairobi, Kenya. We are looking for a Finance Officer who will be responsible for providing support on the financial and administrative activities of the project.
Specific responsibilities include the following but are not limited to:Provide financial support for the development and organization of the activities of the projectUnder the supervision of the Chief of Party, assist in the preparation of budgets and revenue plans for the projectAnalyze all types of expenses and enters them correctly in the project accounting system, loading them in the appropriate Quicken categoriesFollow financial procedures for expenses, such as Check Requests, Purchase Orders, Justification Memos, and ensures the necessary approvals for each expensePrepare the payroll of project employees, assuring that all amounts and deductions are made accuratelyProvide financial and administrative support to the project’s consultantsSend all necessary reports to the organization’s Home Office: Bank Reconciliations, Cash Counts, and Advance Tracking in a timely mannerPrepare and processes check requisitions and checksMaintain the Quicken databaseOversee the administration and tracking of the project Petty Cash account, paying and monitoring of advances for trips and Expense Reports, and monthly payments for project utilities and all vendors and suppliersEnsures that periodic inventory of the fixed assets (property) of the company is conductedBe responsible for procurement administration and dissemination of office related procurement policies and guidelines. Assist in all program administration and logistics.Update staff employment agreements and leave recordsManage accounts payable such as the lease, insurance payments etc. ensuring a regular schedule of payments is adhered toMaintain documentation of organization’s compliance documents (registration, business permits etc.)Organize and analyse financial files to enable financial forecasting, steady budgetting, etc.Prepare monthly estimates for tax deductionsMinimum two (2) years’ experience in a similar capacity or administrator role.Good organizational and communication skills.Bachelors Degree (required) in Business, Finance, Management, or other relevant field.2 years of relevant professional experience in project management, contract administration, financial management, and/or program operations.Experience with USAID is a plus.Experience in accounting software – Quicken, Quickbooks preferredExperience in project implementation financial compliance a plusExcellent writing, computer, management and organizational skills.Successful track record in finance and operationsIf you are qualified for and interested this position, please send your CV and brief cover e-mail expressing your interest through dcmstudy.kenya@gmail.com

 
Jacaranda Health aims to set a new standard for maternity care in East Africa. Our ambition is to become the largest chain of maternity clinics in the region, and a leader in innovation in maternal health services. We are combining business and clinical innovations to provide affordable and friendly maternity and reproductive health services. We are launching our first clinics in Nairobi this year, and plan for quick expansion within Nairobi and beyond.  Please visit www.jacarandahealth.org for more details.

Job Description

Earlier this year, we opened our first maternity hospital just off Thika Road on the Eastern Bypass before Ruiru. In the coming months, Jacaranda will expand substantially, adding new facilities and services as well as refining our current systems.
To achieve these goals, we will need support in a range of areas. We seek candidates for Project Associate roles across several departments: Growth and expansion: researching new locations for Jacaranda’s growth, searching for suitable properties, negotiating with landlords and property managers, and overseeing elements of construction / other setupSales and marketing: testing new sales strategies, developing new marketing materials, etc.Service offerings and clinical operations: researching the demand for new services, benchmarking against other providers, collecting information about how we can refine our operations, etc. We are open to candidates with a range of different experiences and qualifications. Project management: able to develop the key objectives to be achieved in a project, and assign realistic timelines to these stepsExternal communications: able to represent Jacaranda to external audiences (e.g., property managers, government stakeholders, community leaders) and convey our objectives and needs effectivelyData gathering: able to compile key information from other health facilities, clients, and other sources and summarize for Jacaranda managementSuccessful candidates will need to have multiple skill sets and wear many hats. We need individuals who are passionate about maternal health care, excited about working in the community, and can work independently with minimal supervision.
This position will be a consultancy or short term contract, with the possibility of converting to longer-term employment. Depending on the position, this may be a full or a part-time role. 
Interested candidates may apply by:First, complete the online form available by clicking here Jacaranda Health Project Associate Application Form or by pasting this link into your web browser: http://goo.gl/dA770     After completing the application, please also submit your CV and a cover letter to jobs@jacararandahealth.org, with the subject line “Project Associate”Only applicants that have completed the online form as well as submitted their CV will be considered. No calls please. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications received, we will be unable to confirm all submissions. Preference will be given to applications submitted by November 12, 2012.