Oxford University Press (OUP), the largest University Press in the world, is a department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. OUP EA Ltd., a market leader in Educational Publishing, seeks to recruit an Accountant who is passionate, focused and self-d riven.
 Maintain the company’s assets recording system for all capital assetsEnsure all fixed assets are properly labelled or taggedReconcile the fixed assets register to the general ledgerPrepare timely asset management reportsEnsure stock movements are correctly picked up in the system and analysed appropriatelyCarry out stock reconciliation exercise on a daily basisPrepare monthly stock depreciation schedule and recognize any charges to the profit and loss accountPrepare bank reconciliations for all Company accountsKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesBachelor of Commerce degree — Accounting or Finance option plus CPA IIAt least five years relevant work experienceGood knowledge of SAP and SUN systems a mustHighly organized, professional and analyticalPositive attitude and sound work ethicsInterested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to send their application letters and detailed CVs to hr@oxford.co.ke not later than 7th September 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The French Embassy is looking for a press attaché, the job description being as follows: post graduate diploma (political science, journalism and/or communication), proven professional experience in press and communication, strong writing skills (French / English), and excellent knowledge of domestic politics, institutions and history of Kenya.

L’Ambassade de France recrute un(e) attaché(e) de presse : diplôme supérieur (sciences politiques / journalisme / communication), exp. professionnelle en presse et communication, qualités rédactionnelles prouvées (anglais / français), excellente connaissance du Kenya (pol. intérieure, institutions, histoire), français parlé.

Plus d’infos/ More informations: http://www.ambafrance-ke.org/spip.php?article2284 and http://www.ambafrance-ke.org/spip.php?article2288

Job Description

The Communication and Press office of the French Embassy in Kenya aims to:

- promote image of France in Kenya and to explain its position ;

- coordinate communication concerning French presence in Kenya and its action: organizing press events, publishing, updating internet site;

- maintain the link between French embassy and the Kenyan and international press: press monitoring, contacts with journalists

Duties and responsibilities

Under the authority of the First Counsellor and the Head of Press and Communication, the press attaché is implied in all the activities of the office.

Occasionally assisted by an intern, the press attaché performs duties such as:

the coordination of press events in connection with all services of the Embassy: writing press releases, organizing press conferences, inviting journalists...the monitoring of the local news: monitoring the production of press releases, writing of press telegrams / news telegram...the maintain of regular contact with journalists: good acknowledge of media, organization of meetings, selection of journalists for invitations...the management of the Internet site and of the facebook page of the embassythe work on the publications from the embassy: editing the newsletter (La Gazette du Kenya) and the brochure (France in Kenya), collection of contributions, copy desk…Post graduate diploma in the field of political science, journalism and/or communicationProven professional experience in journalism and communicationProven writing skills in French and EnglishExcellent knowledge of domestic politics, institutions and history of KenyaExcellent communication skills with fluency in Swahili, English and in French (written and spoken)Strong initiative and organization skillsStrong communication and contact skills and ability to work in a teamSoftwares: Microsoft Office, Outlook, Photoshop, Internet. The use of a website management tool and of an assisted publishing software (SPIP and InDesign) is strongly advisedAn interest for photographyWork Conditions / Salary/ Medical Cover

Work time:

Monday to Tuesday: 8.30 to 13.00 and 14.00 to 17.30Friday: 8.30 to 13.00Place: French Embassy in Kenya – Nairobi

Salary: 133 250 Kes per month, 3000 Kes monthly premium transport, 13th month salary, medical cover

Kindly send CVs and application letters by email to the following address: ambafrance.nairobi@diplomatie.gouv.fr

Applications should be received no later than 30 November 2011.

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A.I.C. Kijabe Printing Press is a Christian establishment, an affiliate of the Africa Inland Church (A.I.C.) Kenya. The company offers printing services to educational institutions, non governmental organizations and to both the Church and Para-Church organizations in Africa and other parts of the world.

1. Marketing Manager

Overall Responsibilities:

Identifying new business growth opportunities and effective implementation.Direct the expedition of correspondence, credit collection as per company policy.Prepare and submit appropriate market intelligence report on a timely basis.Primary responsibility for assessing marketing opportunities, competitive analysis and understand customer needs.
University Degree in Marketing or Business related.Diploma in Business Management/Marketing will be an added advantage.Proficient PowerPoint, Word and Excel Skills.More than 3 years experience in Management.Clean driving licence.Committed Christian.Excellent communication/negotiation skills.Age: Not more than 40 years.2. Operations Manager

Overall Responsibilities:
Manage the process of the company to ensure all finished products meet the Standards and specifications of all customers.Be able to budget and manage budgets effectively.Distinctive problem solving and analysis skills, combined with impeccable business judgment and ability to communicate with clients.University Degree in Marketing or Business related.Diploma in Business Management will be an added advantage.More than 3 years experience in Management.Proficient PowerPoint, Word and Excel Skills.Clean driving licence.Committed Christian.Excellent communication/negotiation skills.Age: Not more than 40 years.All interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs and copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials not later than 29th July 2011 to:

The General Manager
A.I.C. Kijabe Printing Press
P O Box 40 – 00220, Kijabe

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Org .Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. This post is located in the Press and Media Unit, Office of the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

The incumbent's main functions will include:
1. Providing leadership and direction in the development and implementation of a comprehensive high profile international media strategy to further the corporate image of UN-Habitat as a lead agency in the implementation of the Habitat Agenda; developing and implementing major public media strategies around substantive campaigns and projects for international and regional dissemination to targeted audiences and the general public.

2. Acting as official lead spokesperson and, in the absence of the Executive Director, representing UN-Habitat in interviews and other media related activities.

3. Providing advice to the Executive Director and Management on strategic issues concerning media and public relations policy.

4. Conducting sensitive political liaison work; creating and maintaining high level communication contacts with a range of actors including the broadcast media, the press, governmental agencies, international institutions, non-governmental organizations and diplomatic missions.

5. Supervising, coaching, mentoring and evaluating staff; participating in recruitment and selection of new staff and in the development of training programmes.

6. Managing all press and media relations of UN-Habitat, including preparation and dissemination of press releases and media kits, organization of press conferences and media forums.

7. Representing the Organization at international conferences and national meetings concerned with media.

8. Contributing to the Section’s reports, work programmes and budgets to ensure the smooth running of the press and media work.

9. Within delegated authority from the Executive Director, design and implement fund-raising strategies for Press and Media activities.

Competencies

Professionalism: (i) Advise on and effectively manage high profile and sensitive communications challenges, (ii) develop and manage a sizeable public information programme for a discrete unit, and to direct others in the execution of the total programme, (iii) build an effective communications strategy and programme based on an assessment of different communications environments, (iv) adapt and be innovative as new communications challenges arise and (v) develop sophisticated, worldwide media campaigns with excellent promotional and publicity techniques.

Planning and Organizing: Demonstrated planning and organization skills to effectively develop unit work programme and ensure timely delivery of results.

Communication: Highly developed communication (spoken, written, public speaking and presentational) skills, including ability to present and defend difficult positions to senior officials.

Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; drives for change and improvement; shows the courage to take unpopular stands if required; provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

Vision: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organization's strategy and the work unit's goals; generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction.

Education

Advanced university degree in International Relations, Political Science, International Development, International Communications or Journalism. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in journalism, communications or public relations, of which at least five at the international level which should have involved political judgement, successful management of public information communications. Familiarity with or good knowledge of the UN system and experience with an international organization desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English required. Working knowledge of French and Spanish desirable.

United Nations Considerations

The United Nations shall place no restriction on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Assessment Method

Competency-based interviews and technical test.

Special Notice

Staff members are subjected to the authority of Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

Have you made at least two lateral moves during your UN career? If so, please provide further details in your PHP and Cover Note.

All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided.

If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists, please send an email to recruitment@unon.org, quoting the job opening number in the subject header of your email.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.

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