Our client, an international NGO, works exclusively in the rural areas, helping young people escape poverty by ensuring that the youth receive a quality education which is complimented by a strategy that seeks to increase incomes of the poor by breaking the poverty cycle, and increasing incomes through promoting savings.

Reporting to the Country Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for improving the quality of the country programme by:

* Providing technical assistance, direction, support and oversight to achieve total quality;
* Playing a key role in the overall leadership and direction of the organization as a member of the senior management team;
* Coordinating the design and review of the organization’s strategy and annual plans to ensure maximum impact of program activities;
* Facilitating the development and timely submission of quality project proposals to donors;
* Supporting the country team in identifying new project initiatives and writing concept papers and proposals in line with the program strategy
* Defining the Monitoring & Evaluation standards as well as key performance indicators for all programmes
* Encouraging a culture of reflection, impact measurement, and impact-evidence generation in programmes
* Vetting all programmes for quality and relevance to national policy frameworks; as well as compliance with donor requirements
* Identifying staff and programme skills gaps and recommending appropriate ways of addressing these;
* Facilitating research into what other NGOs are doing locally; determining best practice and incorporating it into the program.

Qualifications, skills & other requirements

* At least a relevant master’s degree from a recognized University;
* Minimum of 6 years demonstrated experience in designing and implementing development projects.
* Experience working with an international NGO, implementing education, enterprise, HIV/AIDS and gender programs an added advantage.
* A culture of constantly questioning the status quo and continuously improving programs.
* A proven track record of developing and managing projects which create measurable, cost-effective impact; achieving maximum results with limited resources;
* Excellent influencing and communication skills, particularly proposal writing and reporting.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to make a real change with long lasting effects in the fight against poverty in our country.

In addition, a market level remuneration will be offered to the successful candidate.

Ref No: 171/A/FN

Send your application letter and CV – do not attach certificates/testimonials and state how your experience matches the specification, quoting job ref no to hawkins.associates@khigroup.com

Hawkins Associates Ltd.
Human Resources Consultants
215, Muthangari Rd, Lavington

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In order to provide even better services to its customers, our client, one of the most recognized and respected companies in the shipping, freight forwarding, warehousing and transport business, wishes to fill the following key positions in their Mombasa offices:

Human Resources Manager Ref. No: 131/IY/FN
The successful candidate will review and update existing human resources policies, procedures and practices, develop and implement a comprehensive human resources strategy and champion change management issues.

He/she will recruit and induct staff, handle disciplinary processes, lead staff development and succession planning process and drive a performance management system.

In addition, duties will include industrial relations and effective employee communications, overseeing administrative matters and administration of employee benefits.

We invite applications from university graduates who have at least five years experience in human resource management acquired in a changing environment with best HR policies and practices. They should have a working knowledge of labour laws, ability to manage employee expectations and to build and sustain positive working relationships at all levels of the business.

Legal Officer Ref. No: 635/AW/FN
The Legal Officer will provide legal advice and guidelines to the company, formulate legal policies and practices, draft and vet legal contracts and agreements, undertake contractual negotiations and ensure that all legal matters are handled in an efficient manner.

Duties will include liaising with external lawyers, carrying out research on legal challenges, attending court cases, manage legal compliance matters and submitting reports to management.

We invite applications from LLB graduates who are Advocates of the High Court of Kenya. They should have a minimum of eight years post qualification experience mainly in handling commercial, conveyancing, civil litigation matters.

They should be honest, assertive/firm, customer-focused, result-oriented team players with effective communication, proven leadership and presentation skills as well as an ability to meet
deadlines.

The successful candidates will be offered competitive remuneration packages and the opportunity for further career development within the company.

Send your application letter and CV- do not attach certificates/testimonials and state how your experience matches the specification, quoting job Ref. No. to hawkins.associates@khigroup.com

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Our client, the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) is a state Corporation set up to regulate, supervise and develop the insurance sector in Kenya. The Authority is now seeking to fill this new position.

Head of Internal Audit and Risk Management Ref. No: 233/DX/FS

Responsible directly to the Board Audit and Corporate Governance Committee and indirectly to the Chief Executive for developing and implementing a comprehensive loss and waste prevention programme through independent, systematic and objective audit reviews as well as programmatic evaluations of business policies, systems, processes and practices.

Continuously reviews the effectiveness of internal controls and degree of compliance as well as identifying organizational risk factors in the management of the Authority.

Prepares audit reports and also makes recommendations to help improve the quality of service delivery systems as well as promoting good corporate governance practices.

Core Duties and Responsibilities
* Develop, implement and evaluate internal control framework as well as managing and profiling organizational risk factors;
* Evaluate the adequacy of internal controls by conducting protective and constructive audits of all functions
* Monitor and review procurement practices and other procedures including staff recruitment and selection process to ensure compliance with approved guidelines;
* Assess and evaluate all the Authority’s plans, projects, contracts and services to protect the Authority from risk.
* Evaluate progress and effectiveness of action taken to implement audit recommendations received from all internal & external audits;
* Monitor and evaluate the progress made in achieving performance contract objectives
* Prepare and submit written reports of findings and make recommendations for the improvement of operations.

Minimum qualifications & other requirements
* Master’s degree in business administration, commerce, accounting, finance, economics or equivalent.
* Professional accounting qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, ACA or ACMA and membership to a relevant professional body.
* Minimum eight (8) years relevant professional experience in the areas of internal and/ or external audit gained in an organization with strong internal control frameworks.
* Excellent knowledge of audit procedures, including planning, audit techniques, testing and sampling methods and tools used in conducting audits.
* Proven ability to improve operational policies and procedures, business processes, audit objectives, key management strategies.
* Proficiency in spreadsheet databases, word-processing, and presentation applications, including computerized finance, accounting, auditing, and record keeping systems and experience working with large and complex data sets.
* Well developed analytical, communication and presentation skills;
* Ability to work independently, remain focused and maintain highest integrity and objectivity.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Closing date for receipt of applications:19th November 2010

Send your application letter and CV- do not attach certificates/testimonials and state how your experience matches the specification, quoting job Ref. No. to hawkins.associates@khigroup.com

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