The National Museums of Kenya (NMK) is a multi-disciplinary state corporation whose core mandate is identification, preservation, conservation and development of Kenya’s rich and diverse heritage. We are seeking to recruit exceptional Kenyans with strong administrative, organizational and leadership skills and extensive experience in areas of specialization to fill the positions below:

Financial Controller

Reporting to the Director General, the Financial Controller will be entrusted with planning, monitoring and implementation of the organization’s financial and accounting management strategy Duties and Responsibilities

Overall co-ordination, control and direction of the NMK’s financial resources and policies;Accounting and coordinating of budget estimates, formulating and planning;Preparing financial management and project accounts;Carrying out budgeting forecasting; ensuring compliance by use of appropriate accounting systems, standards and procedures;Maintaining statutory accounts and preparing appropriate financial reports to the management, Board of Directors, the Government of Kenya and Donors;Establishing and maintaining effective internal control systems;Liaising with Treasury through the Parent Ministry on all Government of Kenya policy matters relating to financial management;Liaising with external auditors, the National Audit office and the Controller and AuditorGeneral on financial management issues.An MBA, a university degree plus full professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCABe a member of ICPAK-KHave served in a senior Finance or Accountant position in the Public Service or a large private sector organization for a period of not less than five (5) years;Thorough knowledge of Finance and Accounting principles, procedures and practicesExperience in computerized accounting and auditing systemsExcellent communication skills.Terms: Initial appointment will be on a three-year contract, which will be renewable based on output and mutual agreement.Salary Scale: KES. 96,590 – 134,205 per month, a house allowance of KES. 40,000 per month and other incentives.

How to Apply

All applications should be clearly labeled with the name of the position applied for both on the envelope and on the cover letter and include copies of the following documents: A cover letter, detailed resume, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials, other relevant supporting documents and names and addresses of three (3) referees (include telephone contact and email).

Applications should be addressed to: The Office of the Director General, National Museums of Kenya. Hand- delivered applications should be dropped in a box marked “Applications” located at the Nairobi National Museum, main gallery security office.

Electronic applications shall be in PDF format, with the subject line being the position applied for and sent to: applications@museums.or.ke

All applications should reach us not later than Monday 5th January 2015 at 12 noon.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

The National Museums of Kenya (NMK) is a multi-disciplinary state corporation whose core mandate is identification, preservation, conservation and development of Kenya’s rich and diverse heritage. We are seeking to recruit exceptional Kenyans with strong administrative, organizational and leadership skills and extensive experience in areas of specialization to fill the positions below:

Surveyor

Ref: NMK/HR/DMSM 08/14

Reporting to the Director Museum Sites and Monuments the experienced Surveyor with a background in managing multiple sites and a high workload will be entrusted with planning and implementation of the organization survey work strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities
Carrying out topographical and cadastral surveysFacilitation in survey, registration and acquisition of titles belonging to the institutionMaintenance of land information system in the spatial databaseImprove on existing survey systems to ensure that internal operational survey work are analyzed and up to datePrepare and operationalise an annual survey plan and budgetProvide both the Board and management with regular assessment and opinion on effectiveness of NMK survey operationsBachelors degree in a relevant field plus full professional qualificationsBe a member of Institute of Surveyors of Kenya, Land SurveyorsHave training in GIS/GPS/Remote Sensing/Land Administration and managementCompetences in GIS applications software e.g. Arc GIS seriesKnowledge of Data Base Management and SQLHave served in a surveyor position in a busy environment for a period of not less than three (3) yearsGood communication skills Terms: Initial appointment will be on a three-year contract, which will be renewable based on output and mutual agreement.

Salary Grade: NM5

Salary Scale: KES. 63,782 – 91,722 per month. House allowance KES. 24,000

How to Apply

All applications should be clearly labeled with the name of the position applied for both on the envelope and on the cover letter and include copies of the following documents: A cover letter, detailed resume, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials, other relevant supporting documents and names and addresses of three (3) referees (include telephone contact and email).

Applications should be addressed to: The Office of the Director General, National Museums of Kenya. Hand- delivered applications should be dropped in a box marked “Applications” located at the Nairobi National Museum, main gallery security office.

Electronic applications shall be in PDF format, with the subject line being the position applied for and sent to: applications@museums.or.ke

All applications should reach us not later than Monday 5th January 2015 at 12 noon.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.  

National Researcher | ReliefWeb Skip to main content Labs Blog Mobile About Us Help LoginRegister HomeUpdatesCountriesDisastersTopicsOrganizationsJobsTraining Print10 Sep 2014National ResearcherJobfromSamuel Hall Consulting—Closing date: 22 Sep 2014 Download PDF (115.87 KB)

Samuel Hall Consulting

Vacancy Announcement:National Research Assistant

Position Title: National Researcher, Kenya

About Samuel Hall

Samuel Hall is a research consultancy that specializes in public and private sector consulting, socio-economic research and aid and development analysis. Established in Afghanistan in 2009, Samuel Hall is a field-based organization with offices in Kabul, Nairobi and Dubai.

We work primarily with humanitarian and development partners, donors, private sector partners and academic institutions**. Our areas of expertise** include monitoring and evaluations; economic development; migration and displacement; governance and rule of law; education; urban studies; and marginalized communities.

Our teams of field practitioners, academic experts and local interviewers have years of experience conducting evidence-based research. We use our expertise to balance the bottom-up [people’s needs] and the top-down [policy needs] requirements of development, enabling us to:

Acquire a firm grasp of the political and socio-economic context,Design data collection methods and statistical analyses,Apply cross-disciplinary knowledge to provide integrated solutions,Recommend strategies for humanitarian & development practitioners.

Samuel Hall was created to bridge the gap between the academic world of research and the practical ground of implementation in the humanitarian and development fields. Over the years we have built a team an interdisciplinary team of researchers with impeccable academic backgrounds in political science, economics, sociology, international development, anthropology, archaeology and philosophy, and first-hand experience of operating on the ground in challenging and demanding environments. Our staff members and associate experts are able to demonstrate:

University-level qualifications - Ph.D. and Masters levels from leading universities in North America, Europe and Asia (Harvard, Cornell, Oxford, LSE, UCL, King’s College, Ecole Normale Supérieure, Sciences Po, etc.)Sector knowledge acquired through continuous partnerships with academic experts in Political Science, Economy, Justice, Health and MigrationField experience acquired through more than five years of prolonged contact with stakeholders from national capitals to remote villages in (post-)conflict settings.

We are looking for capable, dedicated and experienced researchers to support our work in East Africa, based out of Nairobi.

Job Description

The national researcher will assume all responsibilities of the project cycle, from A to Z, with the assistance, support, and overall guidance of their Project Manager. This will include the design of the research methodology and tools, coordination of the research team members, relationship with the client, fieldwork and travels to provinces, analysis and report writing, presentation to the client as needed.

The research assistant may be required to work on several projects simultaneously. Projects cover private and public sector research, evaluation of humanitarian and development programs, as well as more strategic consulting services to assist practitioners and policy makers in improving their programs in East Africa.

RequirementsAdvanced University / minimum Master’s degree in Social SciencesProven experience working in research in East AfricaProven experience work on at least one of Samuel Hall’s areas of thematic expertise (M&E, migration and displacement, economic studies, governance and rule of law, education, urban studies, protection & marginalized communities)Strong interest in supporting the policies and operations of humanitarian and development actors through field-based researchStrong English report writing skills, fluency in KiSwahili and knowledge of Somali a plusand, prior experience.

Duration: 3 months renewable contract leading to a 12-month contract.

Starting date: October 2014 (exact date TBC)

Location: Nairobi with potential project related travel in East Africa

Monthly salary: TBD based on profile and past experience

How to apply:

If interested, please send:

A cover letter, 2 writing samples, 3 references and your CV to: development@samuelhall.org

Job ID: #690256 Training categories: ManagementMonitoring and Evaluation Country: Kenya Organization: Samuel Hall Consulting Theme: CoordinationGenderProtection and Human Rights Job years of experience: 0-3 years Job type: Job HomeUpdatesCountriesDisastersTopicsOrganizationsJobsTraining About Us Help ReliefWeb Informing humanitarians worldwide. A service provided by

ReliefWeb has been the leading online source for reliable and timely humanitarian information on global crises and disasters since 1996.
Learn more about ReliefWeb

API update: Two new features to make humanitarian tools more useful

Earlier this year we officially launched the ReliefWeb API (v.1.0) . The API allows web developers and tech-savvy humanitarians access to over 17 years’ worth of carefully selected and curated...

Visit the blog Connect With ReliefWebReceive news about us Related Sites Submit Content

Share information through ReliefWeb to better inform humanitarians worldwide.

How to submit content Tools API - Real-time data stream to power next-generation apps. Location Maps - Country maps for your reports and presentations. Humanitarian Icons - Ready-to-use symbols and icons. Free download. RSS - Subscribe to information finely tuned to your needs. Support & Feedback Forum - Get answers and help us improve ReliefWeb.

The Kenya YMCA National Training Institute (KYMCA NTI) was established in 1966 as YMCA Crafts Training Centre with the aim of providing vocational training to young school leavers. In 2005, it was rebranded to National Training Institute and its programmes reviewed so as to meet the emerging students, industry and business needs.

The KYMCA NTI is seeking to recruit a Principal to head the institution situated in Shauri Moyo.

Job Purpose

To work with the governing body to plan and implement significant process of change, that will align strategic and operational plans with a new structure of governance and accountabilityTo work with the task force to further develop the vision and strategy to take the institution forward to achieve excellence in all areas.To provide inspiring leadership to enable the institution achieve its short term and long term objective upholding and promoting the values and reputation of the institution.Description of Duties and Responsibilities
To provide inspiring leadership for the institution  ensuring that all staff are working in collaboration to achieve the highest results for learnersEnsure that the appropriate targets are set and agreed through the institution in order to achieve the agreed short term plans, that performance against these targets is monitored and that the institution meets these targets.Foster positive internal and external communication ensuring staff is made aware of developments and decisions of the task force.Be an outstanding ambassador for the institution promoting and represent the institution it at local, regional and international level.Ensure that overall management, internal organization and discipline of staff and learners are consistent with agreed policies and that they are applied fairly.To provide strategic leadership for the institution to achieve its mission, priorities aims and developing a vision.B. Financial and Resource ManagementTo be the institution ’s accounting officerTo be responsible to the governing body for the preparation of annual estimates of income and expenditure and the efficient and effective management of resources in line with approved budgets.To ensure there is proper and effective operation of financial planning and management controlsTo ensure the institution continued solvency and good financial health of the institution Ensure that information system are in place to provide timely robust data to support the management of the institution To ensure the assets of the institution are maintained in proper order to avoid deterioration in value and ensure and promote further development to support the institution’s objectives.Ensure the repair, stocking of labs and the library and maintenance of all the institution’s resources and facilities for promotion of teaching and learningTo promote and facilitate the innovation and development of the curriculum to ensure the institution delivers an outstanding range of education and training opportunities.To ensure that high quality standards are set and achieved for all programmes and promote practices that support learners.Facilitate curriculum development of courses that are relevant to market needs.Facilitate the growth of NTI programmes and authority to award own certification. Masters Degree level qualificationEvidence of training with leadership focusEvidence of entrepreneurial skills required in managing a technical institutionAt least 10 years experience in education management of a technical institutionDesired Skills and CompetenciesStrong decision making skills including willingness to confront top management issues when necessaryThe ability to analyze solve problems and implement change with successful track record of managing and delivering changeThe ability to communicate a vision show how it can be achieved and inspire others to embrace it and successfully take it forwardAn awareness and understanding of relevant legislation and regulation as it applies to educationInterested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and CV by 4th July 2014 via e-mail to applicants@africaymca.org. Please indicate the position applied.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.