Chemonics International, a U.S. based international development consulting firm, seeks qualified short- and long-term professionals for the anticipated USAID-funded Kenya Agricultural Value Chain Enterprises Project, a 5-year, $50 million dollar activity which will increase agricultural productivity in selected staple crop, horticulture, and dairy value chains.
 We are seeking specialists in the following areas:Water management , engineering, and irrigationProduction, transformation, and commercialization of staple foodsAgribusiness and marketingProcessing and value additionNutrition, gender, and youth integrationValue chain competitiveness (staple grains and legumes, horticulture, dairy)Institutional capacity buildingPublic-private partnershipsPost harvest handling and storageAgricultural financeMaster’s degree plus at least 7 years relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree plus at least 10 years relevant experienceProven track record in successful delivery of technical assistance and management/supervisory experience on large, complex development programsPrior experience with USAID projects strongly preferredUnderstanding of Feed the Future performance indicators preferredDemonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrityExcellent oral and written communication skillsFor senior positions, at least 5 years of experience designing, managing, and implementing multifaceted agricultural development, food security, and nutrition programs.Send CV and cover letter to chemonics.kenya@gmail.com by June 10, 2012. Indicate area of expertise in cover letter and subject line of email. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please. 

Attain Enterprises Solutions Ltd. is a growing software development company seeking to recruit Implementation Interns. This is a three months internship programme with no remuneration.

Education and Qualifications

Should be a CPA K (qualified candidates with no experience are encouraged to apply)or CPA Part 2 section 4 with two year experience in Microsoft Dynamic NAV 2009Additional qualifications in IT is an added advantageDuties and Responsibilities

Develop individual project plan for each client implementation, providing a framework for the proactive and successful management of issues, risks and deliverables.Continuously communicate with the client program manager and other internal stakeholders to ensure visibility to project status and issues.Provide effective phone and email communication to customers, coordinating regular status calls and other activities necessary to motivate and encourage client staff toward project conclusion.Provide training to client during implementation.Prepare weekly reports and give the latest status of their workSkills and Specifications

Should be highly motivated and energeticMust have good communication and interpersonal skillsApplications and curriculum vitae indicating day time telephone contact and email address should be sent to jobs@attain-es.com by close of business Monday 19th March 2012.

Project Manager Youth Enterprises Kenya April 2011
REPORTS TO: Program Manager – Entrepreneurship Development
TechnoServe Kenya

GENERAL INFORMATION
TechnoServe, Inc. is an international non-profit economic development organization founded in
1968. Its mission is to help entrepreneurial men and women in poor rural areas of the
developing world to build businesses that create income, opportunity and economic growth for
their families, communities and countries.

I. Primary Purpose
The primary objectives of this project are to:
a) Increase economic prospects for youth through skills development and access to finance
to create: economically viable microenterprises; self-reliant community level economic
development projects, and; employment opportunities
b) Improve youth voice in local, regional, and national policy dialogue through enhanced
advocacy capabilities and inter-ethnic dialogue
c) Expand youth access to essential services that are more youth-friendly
d) Establish new institutional arrangements that can leverage public and private resources
through youth-managed organizations
e) Create a new approach to empower youth through youth-owned, youth-led and youth-
managed actions.

II. Duties and Responsibilities
1) Project management
•Work with identified Youth groups and other stakeholders in coordination with the lead
project implementing partner
•
On behalf of TNS, lead coordination of project activities in Kenya with key partners
•Produce financial and narrative reports for partners and donor, as required by the
contract and requested on an ad hoc basis, and for TechnoServe management
•Report internally and externally on progress and status of project activities
•Proactively identify successful strategies and tactics, or bottlenecks to effective
execution of the project objectives, and raise those to the larger project team
•Ensure adherence to project budget
•Oversee collection and reporting of data on impact, progress and outcome indicators
•Develop annual project plans and project inputs into TechnoServe country plans
•Collaborate closely with the lead project partner and the Entrepreneurship Program
Manager in the implementation of business activities, including timely execution of set
goals and deliver on all targets
•Develop and track project budget requirements; prepare monthly quarterly and annual
reports on prescribed projects and businesses.
•In conjunction with the Entrepreneurship Program Manager, update the project
knowledge base for the industry, keep abreast with economic and business trends that
impact the specified business sector and the country’s economy as a whole;

2) Representation and Communication
•Develop effective and strong working relationships with partners, identify areas of
collaboration, participate in project planning and make regular presentations to high-
level audiences, business owners, donors and policy-makers
•Provide technical direction to team members. Supplies needed information to team on
prospective and existing businesses and programs;
•Communicate internally and externally with team members and clients respectively;
•in consultation with the Entrepreneurship Program manager, liaise with government
agencies and consultants on issues that promote the project.

II. Requirements
•An advanced Degree in Business, Commerce, Entrepreneurship or a related field.

•A minimum of 5 years experience in business development/management, business plan
design/execution, program design/management

•Expertise in working with the youth in various industries.

•in particular market development and business development services

•Strong interpersonal/people management skills and excellent oral and written
communication skills a must; strong passion for helping the needy.

•Proven project and/or business unit management skills
•
Proven track record of developing complex client business plans
•
Ability to develop well written, cohesive reports that are responsive to the needs of
partners, donors and regional management
•
Strong private sector experience and entrepreneurial skills;
•Strong financial analysis and management skills

•Willingness to travel domestically

•Be in possession of a clean drivers license with over three years driving experience

•Qualified candidates should submit their applications by email (letters and CV’s
as one document- Not separate) addressed to the Country Director. Your
application should include your current monthly/previous salary and benefits,
your expected salary and three professional referees.

Kindly email your application to admin@technoserve.or.ke so as to reach us by
26 th April 2011.

TechnoServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.technoserve.or

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Revenue Section

Cashier
Ref: UNES/R/1/01/11
2 Posts

Job Description:

Receiving and disbursement of money within the respective unit.Preparation of daily revenue and expenditure reports within the respective unit.Daily banking of revenue collected and preparing daily receipts summaries and reconciliations.Raising of Sale Invoices and posting to the books of accountsEnsuring that reports are provided to the supervisor on daily basisDiploma in Business Management or equivalentCPA II or Equivalent with 3 years experienceBe computer literatePossess good interpersonal and communication skillsUNES/University Bookstore

Procurement Assistant
Ref: UNES/B/1/01/11
1 Post

Job Description:

Responsible for the procurement of items for specific assigned UNES business units, UNES HQs and Specialized-Based Production UnitsEnsuring that procurement is done in a timely manner while ensuring value for money is attained for the units and UNES Ltd within the GOK procurement guidelinesSecretary to the Procurement Committee and ensures implementation of Procurement Committee decisionsParticipating in the preparation and evaluation of tenders, quotations and proposalsPreparing the department’s procurement plansPreparing monthly reports for submission to the Procurement Officer on purchasesInventory and stock control for specific units with proper set re-order levelsFollowing up with suppliers on purchase of goodsEnsuring quality control in consultation with user and technical departmentsPreparation of and custodian of Purchase OrdersCarrying out market and price surveysGiving feedback to both successful and unsuccessful bidders for items approved by the procurement CommitteePerform any other duties that may be assigned by the Procurement OfficerAt least a diploma in Purchasing and Supplies from a recognized institution preferably from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies.At least three years relevant experienceAbility to work under pressure without supervisionKnowledge of Public procurement rules and RegulationsComputer literateArziki Restaurants and Chiromo Conference Centre

F&B Supervisors
Ref: UNES/A/1/01/11
1 Post

Job Description:

Overseeing the restaurant operations;Supervisory duties to all F&B staff and ensuring that duties are discharged in a professional and efficient manner;Ensuring that desired customer satisfaction levels are met;Providing product knowledge to all guests;Welcoming of guests into the restaurant and conference;Implementing effective recycling initiatives /guidelines to ensure recyclable materials are discarded responsibly;Work with the Chef to ensure that high quality food is produced as per customer requirement, expectation and presentation.Diploma in Hotel Management from a recognised Institution;certificate in food & beverage management or equivalent from a recognised Institution;3 years experience as an F & B supervisor in a 3- 5 star restaurant/hotel;good communication and interpersonal skills;selling skills ;certificate in customer careComputer literate.Head Cook
Ref: UNES/A/2/01/11)
1 Post

Job Description

To ensure that stocks used for production are accurately accounted for.To control costs of production.To ensure that high standards of hygiene and safety are maintained.To ensure efficient service delivery is maintained in the kitchen.To ensure food variety is provided and that it meets every customer’s expectation and specification.To ensure that quality food is provided and consistently maintained.To continuously develop kitchen staff by providing and proposing relevant training required.To ensure that kitchen equipment and crockery is properly maintained.To plan, directs and supervises the activities of all kitchen staff.To develop and demonstrate proper use of standard recipesTo implement and improve on procedures as per our quality manual.3 year work Experience in a busy 3 to 4 star restaurant as a head cook.Must be computer literate. Proficient in word, excel and access are key.ability to guide and supervise staffdiploma in food productionCertificate in the field of health and safety, fire training will be an added advantage.must be conversant with food and beverage cost controlStorekeeper
Ref: UNES/A/3/01/11
1 Post

Job Description:

Receiving, ordering, storing and accountingDistributing, and issuing supplies,Manage the store and supervise the movement of items purchased;Keeping records of goods received notes and invoices received from suppliers.Diploma in Supplies management;Three years relevant experience in a busy office;General knowledge in storekeeping methods and practices including maintenance of inventory records;Ability to forecast supply needs of routine items;Ability to prepare simple reports;Excellent computer skills.Procurement Assistant
Ref: UNES/A/4/01/11
1 Post

Job Description:

Responsible for the procurement of items for specific assigned UNES business units, UNES HQs and Specialised-Based Production UnitsEnsuring that procurement is done in a timely manner while ensuring value for money is attained for the units and UNES Ltd within the GOK procurement guidelinesSecretary to the Procurement Committee and ensures implementation of Procurement Committee decisionsParticipating in the preparation and evaluation of tenders, quotations and proposalsPreparing the department’s procurement plansPreparing monthly reports for submission to the Procurement Officer on purchasesInventory and stock control for specific units with proper set re-order levelsFollowing up with suppliers on purchase of goodsEnsuring quality control in consultation with user and technical departmentsPreparation of and custodian of Purchase OrdersCarrying out market and price surveysGiving feedback to both successful and unsuccessful bidders for items approved by the procurement CommitteePerform any other duties that may be assigned by the Procurement OfficerAt least a diploma in Purchasing and Supplies from a recognized institution preferably from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies.At least three years relevant experienceAbility to work under pressure without supervisionKnowledge of Public procurement rules and RegulationsComputer literateApplication with detailed current CV highlighting qualifications and relevant experience related to the position being applied for, academic and professional certificates, current gross salary and the expected salary and names of 3 referees (7 copies of each, i.e Application, CV, and Certificates) to reach the undersigned not later than January 28, 2011.

All applications must be accompanied by fully completed Personal Data Form. No e-mailed applications will be accepted. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.

UNES is an equal opportunity employer.

Head, Human Resources & Administrative Services,
UNES Limited,
P.O. Box 68241-00200
Nairobi

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Applications are invited for the position of Chief Accountant at Pabari Enterprises Ltd in Kisumu City, a leading Building and Hardware suppliers in Mid West and Western Kenya.

The Job reports to the Managing Director.

Overall purpose of the Job:

To provide effective operational financial planning, monitoring, accounting and weekly reportingTo institute and ensure effective internal control proceduresTo actively participate in debt collection, customer care /handling and satisfactionFinancial Accounting and reporting of companies activitiesEstablish new operational control proceduresProduction of statutory accountsPoint of contact responsibilities with external auditorsConsolidation of Group AccountsInvolvement in Tax PlanningFinancial planning budgeting and forecasting.Generation of accounting reports and promotion of modern accounting operations based on Sage/pastel and of critical importance is understanding of Talley 9.0 system or willingness to learn and adopt it.To head and manage the Company's Finance & Accounts Department.Degree from a recognised University, preferably in FinanceA recognized professional accounting qualification as a member of CPA(K) and/or ACA or ACCA.Having worked with Telly 9.0 software Accounting package.Minimum 2 years experience in senior financial management position.Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to work flexibly, under pressure and to meet demanding deadlines
Managerial experienceCompensation and benefits are based on the level of applicant's experience and academic accomplishment.Applications will be treated in strict confidence.

Please include a detailed curriculum vitae stating your salary progression and daytime telephone contact number/e-mail address, names and contact of three referee.

Quote reference PEL/QMS3/91 on both letter and envelope which must be received not letter than 5/11/2010 by:

The Managing Director
Questo Management Services
Human Capital Consultants
P.O.Box 1339 -40100
Kisumu.

Information received will be used for recruitment purposes only

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