Recruitment / Resourcing OfficerPurpose of the Role: To contribute to the achievement of a highly talented workforce through supporting the processes of identification, placement and retention of a highly competitive workforce through application of sound resourcing, practices. The role will also support strong talent operations that include quality probation management and proactively sourcing CVs for strong candidates who fit our current and future organizational needs.
Key Responsibility: Supporting the hiring process through application of established bank systems (policies, processes and tools) in attracting, selecting and assessing people with competitive attributes and skills. 
This includes active monitoring of man power plans for adherence and timely placement of staff to meet Business requirements.
Participate in the recruitment process through ensuring availability of updated job descriptions, involvement in the short listing of suitable candidates for interview, definition of appropriate interview tools and participation in interview process for various job levels in the organization.Preparing recruitment reports for all hiring projects undertaken.Coordinating with the security department for all vetting schedules for candidates being considered for hire.Ensure timely preparation of offer letters for successful candidates.Communicating interview outcomes to shortlisted candidates.Preparation of interview packs ahead of interviews.Support the process of competency assessment for staff undergoing competency assessment as part of bank projects or for input into promotion decisions.Timely input of recruitment reports for departmental, Manco and Board reporting purposes.Maintaining all documents originating from Resourcing Operations within staff files.

Knowledge of principles and procedures for recruitment, selection and placement functions.Interpersonal sensitivity for effectiveness in interacting and working well with others.Knowledge and effective application of all relevant banking policies, processes, procedures and guidelines to consistently achieve required compliance standards or benchmarks.Personal motivation and drive exhibited through commitment to work hard towards goals and showing enthusiasm and career commitment.Excellent organizational and time management skillsExcellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with and manage customer expectations (internal and external), and other stakeholders who impact performance.Performance Management to optimize own productivity.
Qualification and Experience Requirements
University degree- Upper second class Honours or 3.0 GPA.Relevant professional qualification in human resource management development – SHL certification highly desirable.4 years’ experience in a HR generalist role two of which should be in recruitment support in a medium organization.Proficiency in use of MS office tools.Practical experience in use of a HRIS system
Salary budget: Ksh.150,000 GrossHow to Apply: If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please send a copy of your updated resume, salary and benefits to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke with the job title RECRUTIMENT/RESOURCING OFFICER as the subject before close of business 18th Sept, 2014. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, (AKUH,N) a premier tertiary teaching hospital, is fast growing with a network of over 30 multi-site medical centers in East Africa and a state-of-the-art Heart and Cancer Centre in Nairobi.
 Manager, Capex Purchases & Contract Services
The incumbent will be responsible for preparing, the financial, placement, leasing and life cycle costing analysis for capital equipment and negotiating and procuring of the same; ensuring best terms are availed in terms of price, warranty, service, and payment terms amongst other key items. S/he would also lead the negotiation and processes for contracted services ensuring best service and maintenance contracts are in place for the Institution.
Applicants must have a degree in Business administration, Procurement, and supply chain management, or related field.S/he should have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a similar position with working knowledge of purchasing hospital equipment (Medical and non-medical), as well as preparing service and maintenance contracts.The incumbent will provide quality and efficient specialized pharmaceutical services to improve drug usage and therapeutic outcome including, but not limited to, advising physicians on issues concerning drug therapy that meets or exceeds the expectation of the patient and their relatives. S/he will provide effective pharmaceutical services to meet customer needs.
Applicant must have a Post Graduate Diploma or Masters in Clinical Pharmacy and Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy, with a minimum of 3 years working experience in an hospital pharmacy environment. S/he must be registered with Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya and have a valid Practicing License from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya.
 The incumbent will be responsible for the effective management and care of patients. S/he will also be expected to work with a team of medical staff to ensure optimal delivery of quality patient care. The area of specialization is Accident & Emergency.
Applicants should possess a Bachelors of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) or equivalent S/he must have completed internship and should be registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists Board. Preference will be given to candidates with ACLS, ATLS or PALS/EPLS training.
Applicants for all the above positions should be computer literate with excellent communication and customer service skills.
Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, email address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to,Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi.P. O. Box 30270-00100, Nairobi or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu so as to reach not later than 13th March 2013.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Job Title: Credit Controller (Contract)
The Credit Controller is responsible for chasing outstanding invoices to the company and plays a vital role in the cash-flow of the organization ensuring credit given to customers is monitored and controlled effectively.
 Chasing debt by telephone and email and reducing debtor days.Allocating payments in accordance with customer remittances.Processing and generating reminder letters and monthly statements to clients as may be agreed from time to time.Liaising with the sales and accounts receivable teams to resolve outstanding queries.Ensuring that all major accounts work to agreed order to cash cycle.Daily and month end reporting and account reconciliations.Investigating and resolving queries relating to nonpayment of invoices.Working to strict monthly and annually collections targets.To verify facts of all sales returns before passing a credit note. Ensure that all supporting documentations are duly authorized and factual before processing of a credit note while adhering to the policies and procedures of the credit department.Maintain records of all customers in a file (invoices, credit notes, remittance slips, copies of withholding VAT and any manner of correspondences with the customer) and ensure that the same is filed system and in order for ease of traceability.Ensure monthly processing deadlines are met as requiredGood team management skillsThe ability to work in a team and individuallySound decision-makingExcellent written and verbal communication skillsConfidenceGood attention to detailThe ability to work under pressure and to deadlinesConfidence using a computerCPA or a diploma in credit management will be added advantage.2-3years experience as a credit controllerPreferably a male between 28-32yrsThe ideal candidate shall have previous experience dealing with high volume calling and hitting monthly targets.Previous experience of working in a finance department with exposure to credit control will be an added advantage.Male candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Those fulfilling the requirements of the positions should email their application together with a detailed CV, indicating your availability via email to dafina@wananchi.com on the Subject line clearly indicate the position you are applying for. 

Recruitment is on-going until the position is filled.
 Disclaimer: Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements stated above need not apply.

Job Title: Credit Controller (3 Months Contract)
The Credit Controller is responsible for chasing outstanding invoices to the company and plays a vital role in the cash-flow of the organization ensuring credit given to customers is monitored and controlled effectively.
 Chasing debt by telephone and email and reducing debtor days.Allocating payments in accordance with customer remittances.Processing and generating reminder letters and monthly statements to clients as may be agreed from time to time.Liaising with the sales and accounts receivable teams to resolve outstanding queries.Ensuring that all major accounts work to agreed order to cash cycle.Daily and month end reporting and account reconciliations.Investigating and resolving queries relating to nonpayment of invoices.Working to strict monthly and annually collections targets.To verify facts of all sales returns before passing a credit note. Ensure that all supporting documentations are duly authorized and factual before processing of a credit note while adhering to the policies and procedures of the credit department.Maintain records of all customers in a file (invoices, credit notes, remittance slips, copies of withholding VAT and any manner of correspondences with the customer) and ensure that the same is filed system and in order for ease of traceability.Ensure monthly processing deadlines are met as required.Good team management skillsThe ability to work in a team and individuallySound decision-makingExcellent written and verbal communication skillsConfidenceGood attention to detailThe ability to work under pressure and to deadlinesConfidence using a computerCPA or a diploma in credit management will be added advantage.2-3years experience as a credit controllerPreferably a male between 28-32yrsThe ideal candidate shall have previous experience dealing with high volume calling and hitting monthly targets.Previous experience of working in a finance department with exposure to credit control will be an added advantage.Those fulfilling the requirements of the above positions should email their application together with a detailed CV, indicating your availability, expected and current salary via email to dafina@wananchi.com on the subject line clearly indicate which position you are applying for.

Till position is filled.

Disclaimer: Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements stated above need not apply.

Infinite Insight is a young dynamic research agency based in Nairobi, Kenya, and operating throughout Africa.

We are looking for a young dynamic, knowledgeable person who is progressive and inquisitive about all areas of IT.

The person must have proven skills in programming & macros. Must be fully familiar with Microsoft Access, MYSQL & HTTP. Knowledge of open source software and website design is also required, as is the ability to offer general hardware & software IT support.

Qualifications and experience to back this up is also required.

If you fit this description, please forward a CV which specifically outlines details of the work/ projects in these areas that have been undertaken.

Anyone not meeting these requirements needn't apply.

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Our client a leading software development company specializing in mobile solutions is looking for Software Developers to work on a contract basis in Nairobi. The company employs bleeding edge technologies in producing both corporate and mass market solutions.
If you strongly believe you got what it takes for this position, then send us your application and resume to: careers@kcr-hr.com

Key Technologies

J2EE technologies - JSP, Servlets, Hibernate.Java application servers - Glassfish or otherJ2ME and any other mobile programming knowledgeIDEs: Eclipse, Ant, Wireless ToolkitDatabase Development: Postgres / MySQL. Oracle a plus.XML/XSLTUMLSome networking knowledgeBasic Internet security including SSL, certificates and keysWorking with open source frameworks such as Spring and HibernateVersion controlVarious testing methodologies and frameworks e.g. JUnit for Unit TestingHTML/DHTML, CSS, Javascript / AjaxLinux or Unix experience strongly preferred. Deliver high quality software with an emphasis on standards compliance and use of industry best practicesSoftware to be primarily developed on LinuxEvaluates hardware or software product alternatives and makes recommendations Work closely with other team members to ensure consistency in coding standards and approaches, and to optimize any synergy and re-use opportunities Develop detailed specifications, create and review code and assess impact on other applications Documentation of design options and solutions according to System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology. Ensure that solutions adhere to development best practices and architectural principles. Apply analytical skills to resolve problems and deliver viable solutions. Anticipate obstacles and execute proactive approaches to issues.Active participation in issue resolution. College or University degree in IT-related field.0 to 2 years experience.Knowledge of Object Oriented Analysis and Design methods and techniques including MVC.Demonstrates solid communication skills, both written and verbal.Demonstrates good leadership skills and independence.Knowledge of GSM networks an asset.We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive selection of benefit options.

Our client a leading software development company specializing in mobile solutions is looking for Software Developers to work on a contract basis in Nairobi. The company employs bleeding edge technologies in producing both corporate and mass market solutions.
If you strongly believe you got what it takes for this position, then send us your application and resume to: careers@kcr-hr.com

Key Technologies

J2EE technologies - JSP, Servlets, Hibernate.Java application servers - Glassfish or otherJ2ME and any other mobile programming knowledgeIDEs: Eclipse, Ant, Wireless ToolkitDatabase Development: Postgres / MySQL. Oracle a plus.XML/XSLTUMLSome networking knowledgeBasic Internet security including SSL, certificates and keysWorking with open source frameworks such as Spring and HibernateVersion controlVarious testing methodologies and frameworks e.g. JUnit for Unit TestingHTML/DHTML, CSS, Javascript / AjaxLinux or Unix experience strongly preferred. Deliver high quality software with an emphasis on standards compliance and use of industry best practicesSoftware to be primarily developed on LinuxEvaluates hardware or software product alternatives and makes recommendations Work closely with other team members to ensure consistency in coding standards and approaches, and to optimize any synergy and re-use opportunities Develop detailed specifications, create and review code and assess impact on other applications Documentation of design options and solutions according to System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology. Ensure that solutions adhere to development best practices and architectural principles. Apply analytical skills to resolve problems and deliver viable solutions. Anticipate obstacles and execute proactive approaches to issues.Active participation in issue resolution. College or University degree in IT-related field.0 to 2 years experience.Knowledge of Object Oriented Analysis and Design methods and techniques including MVC.Demonstrates solid communication skills, both written and verbal.Demonstrates good leadership skills and independence.Knowledge of GSM networks an asset.We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive selection of benefit options.

IRE Contract Editor

Longhorn is looking for a graduate teacher in Islamic Religious Education to help in editing some urgent primary school work.

Knowledge of the history and current trends in the faith in Uganda will be desirable.

Contract Time: Immediate to 10th May 2012.

Graphic Designers

Experienced graphic Designer- free to work day and late evening/night. 25K and overtime.

Fare provided when working late.

Contract Time: Immediate to 10th May 2012.

Terms of Reference

Security Advisor (Four months contract)

About us

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent child rights organization. We’re outraged that millions of children are still denied proper healthcare, food, education and protection and we’re determined to change this

Background Information

Since September 2011, Save the Children, Kenya Programme has been facing new security challenges due to a serious deterioration of the security situation, especially in the North Eastern Province bordering Somalia.

This deterioration has been marked by the kidnapping of foreigners and international staff working with INGOs. Further, more Information available on security incidents in NEP revealed increase in criminal activity and more recently in incident related to conflict.

The Kenyan government launched an operation against Al Shabaab (AS) inside Somalia to secure protect/secure the Kenyan-Somalia border.

Threats of retaliation on the Kenyan territory and Kenyan forces including attacks in Nairobi and North Eastern Province have increased.

The deteriorating security situation in Kenya is expected to continue during 2012, which will sustainably affect SC operations for the coming future.

Job Purpose:

The incumbent will mentor Safety and Security Manager and make strategic recommendations to improve the security management system.

S/He will advise on revised security measures, train and coach all staff involved in security management on both field and Nairobi levels.

Key responsibilities:

Review with the Security manager the Country Office (CO) global security management system and provide recommendations (to the Country SMT and the Regional Security Advisor) on improvement of the system;Together with the security manager, assess the country security plans and suggest revision in light of the current Kenya operating environment; Together with the security manager, visit all field locations where possible, review local security plans and security management systems, suggest revision in light of the current Kenya operating environment;Support the Security manager in organizing specific security management trainings for the Area managers;Support the Security manager in organizing personal safety and security trainings for staff deployed in the field;Review with the Security manager, the Director of Operations and the Director of Program Quality, the adequacy of the CO program strategy with the current operating environment;Make recommendations on all security management systems throughout the programme;Provide coaching, advice and support for all staff involved in security management, at Nairobi and field levels;Ongoing advise and daily support to the security manager;Provide coaching and advice to the Security Manager on relations with the SMT;Provide guidance to the Security manager on reference and tools which are currently in use in the wider security community;Support Security Manager in undertaking Security Risk Assessments. A bachelors degree in security /safety management with at least three years experience at a senior management level with a significant NGO in complex operating environment;Experience in designing and delivering security trainings (certified trainer will be an asset);Experience of coaching/mentoring;2 years of experience in a Humanitarian or Civil Emergency servicesStrong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to clearly convey informationTeam player with strong planning, organizing, analytical, facilitation and coordinating skillsProactive, innovative and able to initiate actionProven presentation and facilitator skillsProficiency in computer application;MS OfficeApplication process:

If you meet the above requirements, please send your detailed CV together with a cover letter and current contacts of three referees including immediate supervisor addressed to:

Human Resources Director,
Save the Children, Kenya Programme
email: jobskenya@scuk.or.ke

not later than 15th March 2012.

Quote the job title on the subject line.

“Candidates from North Eastern Province are strongly encouraged to apply”

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Save the Children recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal employment opportunities and the protection of children from abuse.

Our client a leading European contractor requires a Contract Manager to work on a large construction of a dam project in Ethiopia.
Project:
A large HEPP project in Ethiopia. At over 145m tall and 1800m wide the project has a construction value of around $4.8 billion and is expected to take nearly 4 years to build. When completed the dam will be largest hydroelectric power plant in Africa and the reservoir will be one the continents largest.

Job Role:
The position is expected to reside permanently in the job site and refers to the Project Management. The Contract Manager is responsible of the contractual administration of the contract and of the proper and timely preparation of contractual correspondence form Contractor to Employer and/or Employer's Representative. He is responsible to manage the Quantity Surveying Department and provide guidance and assistance to the Chief Quantity Surveyor for the preparation of monthly statements and for possible variation orders. He is also responsible of the contractual administration of project subcontracts and of the timely and proper verification of related monthly statements. The candidate shall have a minimum 25 years overall work experience of which at least 12 in similar role and possess at least one previous experience in a large earth dam construction project and, possibly, also in a roller compacted concrete dam.
Requirements:
Must speak, read and write Fluent English
25 years experience.
BSc in Civil Engineering

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The Company:

Swissport has been operating in Kenya since 1997 with great success, and currently serves 20 airline customers, handling nearly 4,000 flights a year.

Swissport believes in quality customer orientation that delivers top-class service on all levels. Every employee is expected to "live our corporate values": after all, the culture of any company will be evident in its employees' attitude to their customers.

Our three main cornerstones are:

People: We show respect towards people and their values by working with enthusiasm and enjoyment. We do not compromise on safety.

Professionalism: We are pioneers and want to creatively explore new options. We focus on achieving sustainable results.

Partnership: We strive to exceed the expectations of our customer and keep the promises we make. We deliver excellent service: at any time, at any place.

We are currently seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the positions of Receptionist / Front Office Administrator (6 Month Contract) based at the Swissport Corporate Offices next to the JKIA, Embakasi.

Interested candidates should have the following qualifications:

Role & Responsibilities:

Reception desk duties - Switch board operation, answering the phone, screening and directing calls. Tidy and maintain the reception area.Maintain Registers – receiving and sorting incoming mail and deliveries, official documents and staff correspondence.Customer Service – Offer a friendly reception to all visitors and members of staff entering the Corporate Office. Direct persons to correct destination.General Administrative / Clerical Support to the Management Team – Job holder will also be required to carry out other various administrative duties for the rest of the Management team based at the Corporate Office.Organizing Meeting / Training Venues & Facilities – maintain a calendar for the Bookings of Meeting Rooms, Board room and Training rooms. Ensure that catering arrangements are made for the meetings / training sessions.Coordination of general maintenance of office equipment - photocopiers and telephones.Maintain an adequate inventory of office consumables – Pending prior approval carry out the ordering of sugar, milk, detergent etc.Good verbal and written communication SkillsProfessional personal presentationIntegrity & reliabilityCustomer Service OrientationAttention to detailPlanning and OrganizingMinimum High School Certificate / O’ Level (Mean Grade C+) - EssentialDiploma in Secretarial / Front Office / Customer Services- DesiredSecretarial Skills – Desired.Graduates from reputable Aviation Schools who have covered courses in Customer Services are also encouraged to apply.If you believe you have the matching skills, experience, educational background mentioned above and you would like to be a part of the Swissport team, we would like to hear from you.

Closing Date: On or before July 17, 2011 - Due to the immediate need to fill this position urgently successfully shortlisted candidates may be contacted for an interview before the closing date

Applications together with the relevant certificates and a recent passport sized photo should be forwarded by email to:

hr@swissportkenya.co.ke

or through post to :

The Human Resource Manager,
Swissport Kenya/Airside Limited,
P.O. Box 19177, Nairobi.

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The Danish Refugee Council has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa region since 1997.

The DRC Kenya Program seeks to fill the following positions:

Based in Dadaab Refugee Camp

Responsible for the design, development and maintenance of electrical systems and components on all site constructions done by DRC.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills Required:
* Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or related field from a recognized institution
* At least 3 years experience in preparation of electrical drawings and bills of quantities
* Experience in electrical fitting installation in commercial and residential buildings, wiring, testing and repair
* Excellent communication skills, and fluent in spoken English and Kiswahili
* Team player with proven commitment to accountability practices
* Stable and robust character with proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
* Previous experience working in the Dadaab region or similar challenging environments is preferred Based in Dadaab Refugee Camp

Responsible for the management of costs relating to building and civil engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures.
Qualification, Experience & Skills Required
* Higher National Diploma in Quantity Survey
* Basic Diploma in Building Construction or Civil Engineering
* At least 3 years experience working in a quantity survey firm
* Previous experience in preparation of bills of quantities
* Conversant with all aspects of quantity survey practices and procedures
* Good command of computer programs and applications including WINQS
* Decisive individual with ability to prioritize and multi-task
* Possess excellent communication and negotiation skills
* Previous experience working in the Dadaab region or similar challenging environments is preferred
Based in Dadaab Refugee Camp

Responsible for the planning, coordination, supervision and implementation of all administrative functions for project support in the Dadaab camp.
Qualification, Experience & Skills Required:
* Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from a recognized institution
* Minimum 3-5 years management experience at senior level in refugee or related fields
* Possess excellent financial and personnel management skills
* Fully proficient in Ms Word and Excel spreadsheets
* Ability to establish and implement sustainable office systems
* Knowledgeable on security systems and procedures
* Strong planning, organization and problem solving skills
* Strong communication (written & spoken) and interpersonal skills Based in Dadaab Refugee Camp

Provide technical support and be the main point of contact for IT related issues in the Dadaab Office

Qualifications, Experience & Skills Required:
* Degree in IT or related field from a recognized institution
* At least 2 years experience working in an IT support environment
* Experience of working with networked computing systems/windows TCP/IT networking experience
* Knowledge of and competence in Microsoft operating system and office suite
* High level of hardware trouble shooting experience
* Quick in learning new systems
* Demonstrate a customer-focused, motivated and pro-active approach to work
* Excellent communication skills, and fluent in spoken English and Kiswahili Please note that all the above positions are on a 5-month contract with possibility of extension.
Applicants are invited to submit their applications which should include a 1-page cover letter clearly stating their qualifications and an updated CV.

Applications to be sent to drcjobs@drckenya.org clearly indicating the position applied for as the subject heading.

Deadline for receiving applications is Wednesday, July 20th, 2011.

Introduction

A commercial agency would like to recruit young self motivated sales personnel for its retail self drives.

The assignment would initially be undertaken in Nairobi but would later on be rolled out into other regions.

This is a career start for self driven sales personnel with good growth potential and rewarding experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

Selling in to retail outlets Keeping good route to market recordsKeeping good trade records Able to negotiate with trade on new outlet opening.Reconciliation with tradersPutting up point of sales materials Good interpersonal and communication skills.Self-motivated and flexible to work with negligible supervision.Tenacious work attitude.Should have negotiation skills to deal with different kinds of customers.Highly innovative and proactive.Capable of agile cogitating to give quick and accurate response to questions.Should be able to work as a team member.Interested candidates should forward their CVs to the following email address: salesexec@ict.co.ke

Deadline: 6th July 2011

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We’re an exciting start-up developing a new and exciting product for
the East African market. We’re in search for the most talented
developer we can find for an initial 30-day project.

You should be intimately familiar with the following programs;

- PHP, MYSQL, Joomla or similar CMS
- Familiar with SEO
- Graphic design experience preferred but not required

You will have carried out three or more demonstrated projects using
similar languages/technology and will need to provide evidence of the
same.

Respond via email with a your cover letter, resume and portfolio of
projects completed. Selected candidates for the interview will be
required to develop a small web application on the day of the physical
interview.

*** Only Nairobi candidates need apply
*** You should be available for the project in a week’s time for the
next 30 days
*** In your cover letter, state your expected compensation for the 30 days.
*** Employment type: Contract
*** Contract type: Contract

Email – jobconfiential254@gmail.com

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Position Title: Manager – Contract Governance
Reports To: Vertical Head – Commercial Contract Governance – Strategic Partners
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

JOB PRPOSE
* To handle the circulation of all contractual communication with OPCO’s relating to all strategic partners.
* To be part of the team managing contractual adherence and milestones with Strategic Partners.
* To co-ordinate the documentation control for all contractual reconciliations and requirements.
* To ensure payment, as per the contractual requirements, for the related arrangements by ensuring compliance to Accounting / Tax / Delegation of Authority (‘DOA’) / Regulatory and Statutory notifications / norms.
* To handle the inter-departmental communication for all recon / deliverables.

EXPECTED END RESULTS MAJOR ACTIVITIES

* Ensuring smooth payments & timely resolution of reconciliation issues with Strategic Partners.
* Periodic reconciliation with Partner SOA.
* Co-ordination with OpCo’s / Partners for resolving reconciliation issues between vendors and Opcos..
* Availability of timely information related to reconciliation & reporting for strategic Partners.
* Regular follow up with OpCo’s for calling information as & when required.
* Keeping data into specified formats and ensuring duly updated records are readily available.
* Ensuring all contractual compliance as per the agreed timelines / responsibility matrix
* To document the deviations and delays with regard to contractual deliverables.
* Timely payment & smooth process flow of documents for payments to strategic Partners
* To be closing the invoice register and other delivery related documents post closure of the monthly / quarterly reconciliations.
* Communication with OPCO’s for documentation related to contractual reconciliations / fulfilment.
* Ensure timely closure of the documentation flow required for recon.
* Monitor and ensure documentation completion with Finance / Network.

Education, Skills & Knowledge:

The ideal candidate will:
* Professional Degree in Finance / Operation/ Business Management.
* Have 3-5 years post qualification experience
* Have knowledge and understanding of basic contracting terms.
* Have exposure in financial reconciliation
* Have basic knowledge of current laws relating to commercial transactions in Kenya and sub-continent.
* Have exposure to an ERP environment, Oracle, Ms Excel and Ms Access
* Preferably have a background in telecom or service industry

Personal Characteristics and Behaviours
Ideal candidates should have:
* Good inter personnel skills
* Cross functional appreciation
* Business and commercial acumen
* Ability to align the systems to business needs

APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications on e-mail, together with the latest copy of CV, day time telephone number and details of their current remuneration to: recruit@idp-ea.com so as to be received on or before Wednesday 13th April 2011. Do not attach any scanned documents please.

To View this opportunity, please visit our website on http://www.idp-ea.com/featured-jobs/

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Position Title: Manager – Contract Governance
Reports To: Vertical Head – Commercial Contract Governance – Strategic Partners
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

JOB PRPOSE
* To handle the circulation of all contractual communication with OPCO’s relating to all strategic partners.
* To be part of the team managing contractual adherence and milestones with Strategic Partners.
* To co-ordinate the documentation control for all contractual reconciliations and requirements.
* To ensure payment, as per the contractual requirements, for the related arrangements by ensuring compliance to Accounting / Tax / Delegation of Authority (‘DOA’) / Regulatory and Statutory notifications / norms.
* To handle the inter-departmental communication for all recon / deliverables.

EXPECTED END RESULTS MAJOR ACTIVITIES

* Ensuring smooth payments & timely resolution of reconciliation issues with Strategic Partners.
* Periodic reconciliation with Partner SOA.
* Co-ordination with OpCo’s / Partners for resolving reconciliation issues between vendors and Opcos..
* Availability of timely information related to reconciliation & reporting for strategic Partners.
* Regular follow up with OpCo’s for calling information as & when required.
* Keeping data into specified formats and ensuring duly updated records are readily available.
* Ensuring all contractual compliance as per the agreed timelines / responsibility matrix
* To document the deviations and delays with regard to contractual deliverables.
* Timely payment & smooth process flow of documents for payments to strategic Partners
* To be closing the invoice register and other delivery related documents post closure of the monthly / quarterly reconciliations.
* Communication with OPCO’s for documentation related to contractual reconciliations / fulfilment.
* Ensure timely closure of the documentation flow required for recon.
* Monitor and ensure documentation completion with Finance / Network.

Education, Skills & Knowledge:

The ideal candidate will:
* Professional Degree in Finance / Operation/ Business Management.
* Have 3-5 years post qualification experience
* Have knowledge and understanding of basic contracting terms.
* Have exposure in financial reconciliation
* Have basic knowledge of current laws relating to commercial transactions in Kenya and sub-continent.
* Have exposure to an ERP environment, Oracle, Ms Excel and Ms Access
* Preferably have a background in telecom or service industry

Personal Characteristics and Behaviours
Ideal candidates should have:
* Good inter personnel skills
* Cross functional appreciation
* Business and commercial acumen
* Ability to align the systems to business needs

APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications on e-mail, together with the latest copy of CV, day time telephone number and details of their current remuneration to: recruit@idp-ea.com so as to be received on or before Wednesday 13th April 2011. Do not attach any scanned documents please.

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Background

Kairos Consumers is a global consumer research and consulting company based in Chicago, IL. Currently, Kairos Consumers is recruiting qualified contract analysts in Kenya.

Kairos Consumers is working only on adhoc (rather than syndicated) projects therefore the positions are for a contract basis only. Preference is given to contract analysts that are located in key urban areas in Kenya where research is to take place.

Job description

Reporting to one of our regional managers, a contract analyst would be involved in various (or all) stages of the research process, which might vary considerably from one project to another.

Job responsibilities might include personal visits to stores, gathering information from secondary trade sources or from trade surveys, reviewing activity by demographics and/or psychographics (including online behavior), report writing and analysis.

A contract analyst should be able to balance multiple tasks as well as think in both an analytical and creative manner.

Qualifications must include:

Fluent written and spoken English as well as fluency in the local national language Availability to work 25 – 40 hours per week depending on the project Research experience Strong numeracy and analytical skills Global expertise is a must; international work or living experience is ideal PC or laptop ownership and access to high speed Internet (ideally at home) plus Skype account Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint Ability to work from home Strong work ethic: adherence to strict deadlines is necessary…deadlines cannot be changed Strong attention to detail Other skills of value include:
Experience with web analytics Quantitative or qualitative consumer research experience Experience in marketing, strategy or advertising Ability to think subjectively – in addition to objectively – based on existing research i.e. clearly share opinions and assessments relating to Kenya. The time commitments vary significantly from one project to another i.e. from1 day to over 4 weeks.
Contract analysts will be paid within 30 days of work completion, ideally via PayPal. Application

To apply please send your resume to Maria Tsigoni at mtsigoni@kairosconsumers.com with a covering letter.

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International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF) International Development and Relief Foundation is a registered Canadian charity, dedicated to empowering the disadvantaged people of the world through emergency relief and participatory development programs based on the Islamic principles of human dignity, self-reliance and social justice. For over twenty-five years, IDRF has successfully implemented relief and development projects in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and the Americas.
Position Overview:

The IDRF Health Project Manager will undertake a month-long feasibility study for provision of health services in the Kisumu area. This will be followed by initial implementation of a year-long project to provide support to sustainable primary health care by means of a targeted health centre. The successful candidate will be an excellent writer and researcher with proven skills and experience in health services management, and preferably some background in community development, as well as sound excel skills. IDRF does not have an office in Kisumu so the postholder will work from her/his home office, at least for the initial months of the contract. Please note that a current Kisumu resident will be preferred and IDRF cannot pay relocation expenses. This is a full-time post of not less than forty hours per week.
IDRF is a Canadian-based organisation and the postholder will be the IDRF representative on the ground, working closely and cooperatively with local health networks including government and civil society organisations. Please do not apply for this position unless you currently are legally able to live and work in Kenya.

Responsibilities:

Design, research and write feasibility study that will provide recommendations to IDRF for the implementation of the project
Develop and maintain excellent relations with all stakeholders – community, government, civil society, etc.
Representing IDRF, as and when required, by participating and presenting in pertinent meetings and conferences
Providing regular updates on project progress to IDRF
Preparing financial and narrative reports according to IDRF requirements
Keeping IDRF informed of successes, challenges, and lessons learned during project preparation and set-up
Undertake a thorough needs assessment of the selected medical facility, looking at personnel and equipment requirements
Where necessary, support the selected medical facility with staff training, capacity building and materials development
Motivating and mentoring assigned staff, consultants, volunteers as applicable
Leading formal and informal project monitoring on an ongoing basis
Ensuring project compliance with IDRF and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) protocols and procedures
Providing technical support and assistance to the start-up procedures of the project (logistics, community outreach, procurement, etc)
Where appropriate, assisting in the preparation, implementation and documentation of needs assessments amongst intended beneficiaries and other stakeholders
Identifying and disseminating best practices and new technical strategies and approaches in areas of expertise
Oversight of project finances

Required Skills/Experience:

Knowledge of managing project budgets and expense reporting templates
Demonstrated experience implementing and managing health projects and preferably, international development programs
Ability to coach, mentor and develop technical capacity
Awareness of, sensitivity to, and experience in working with multicultural groups
Ability to develop productive working relationships with counterparts
Proven management skills with the ability to multi task
High level of ability in Excel
Strong verbal, written, presentation and computer literacy skills
Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
Willingness and ability to live on a local salary ($500 per month plus expenses)
Building networks amongst key stakeholders
Proven commitment to gender equality and community empowerment

Please note that due to the urgent nature of this appointment, applications will be dealt with on an ongoing basis.

Please put 'Kisumu Health Project Manager Application" and your full name in the subject line of your email application.

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Our client is the world’s principal supplier of mobile networks with majority of commercial mobile broadband network operators choosing them as their vendor. Their network solutions include, radio access network, core network solutions; microwave radio and optical fiber solutions, among others.

The company also offers a range of mobile devices, including those supporting multimedia applications and other personal communications services; they have products for special applications within the enterprise, cable, mobile platform and power module markets.

The company is looking to fill the position of Contract Managers – Legal to provide accurate contractual information coming from signed contracts; identify and mitigate potential contractual and commercial risks; keep track of non-contractual services and deliveries supplied so as to generate add – on sales.

Key Responsibilities
* Responsible for Contractual Legal aspects, Change Management & Variations as well as the formulation of commercial conditions and clauses
* Review and provide explanation on contractual terms in existing and / or proposed customer contracts and agreements. Plan against applicable directives and the offered prices and scope.
* Perform preventive and curative risks analysis & mitigations; analyze and assess potential contractual and commercial risks including proposal to mitigate risks
* Be the guardian of Contractual scope and SLAs for Managed Capacity and Services monitoring the terms, conditions, responsibilities, deliverables, obligations, liabilities, KPIs, approvals and reconciliation processes, among others.
* Prepare and submit reports to the Head of Contracts Management, escalating any major issues. Provide Compliance Statement for the Customer Contracts.
* Advise Head of Contract Management and Key Accounts Managers on commercial contract matters and support/participate in contract negotiations.
* Advise on correct contract type and appropriate contract template in conjunction with Market Unit and/or Customer Legal’s.
* Manage Contracts FAQ and support Accounts and Projects teams with daily questions & answers around signed Contracts.
* Co-ordinate necessary activities with Customer Contract to ensure quality as well as proper handing over of contracts. Ensure that final signed versions of contracts are securely stored.
* Preparation and execution of training to sales teams regarding contract management.

Educational Qualifications and Experience
* Degree in Legal studies/ Business Administration or a related field.
* Training in Telecommunications Engineering is an advantage
* At least 6 years of experience in Legal / Contractual activities, possibly in Technical Contract Management
* Proven experience and record in Contracts Management & negotiations
* Good sales and financial knowledge
* Solid experience in Bid, Risk and Contract Management
* Sound Technical (Telecommunications, GSM) knowledge and understanding is an added advantage.
* Analytical and strategic mind
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

How to apply:
Send your application including a covering letter and detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by Friday, 26th November 2010.

Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Web: www.adeptsys.biz

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