Lions Club of Nakuru Schools

Melvin Jones Academy, Lions Primary and Nursery

Vacant Positions

Lions Club of Nakuru,an affiliate of the Lions Clubs International-the world’s largest service organization,seeks to recruit competent teachers to fill the following positions w.e.f September 2011.

1. Biology and Chemistry up to GCE Advanced Level

2. English and Literature up to GCE Advanced level

Applicants for the above two positions should:-

Possess a minimum of a Bachelor of Education degree in the relevant subjects.Have served a minimum HOD in the British System of Education.Ladies are particularly encouraged to apply

3. Computer Teacher /Instructor for Lions Nursery School

4. A Special Education Needs Teacher

Applicants for positions 3 and 4 should possess a Teaching Certificate and a Diploma in the relevant area

Interested Candidates need to apply by 21st August 2011 to :-

The administrator,
Lions Club of Nakuru Schools,
P.O. Box 12109 20100
Nakuru

Or by mail: mjlanakuru@ymail.com

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Global Image Group Ltd is looking for high powered Sales executives who can sell printing Services. This position is only open to candidates who have graduated and finished school & not currently undertaking courses. This position will be a 6 weeks probation, and successful candidates will be given an opportunity to work on a long term contract.

Weekly Target: 50,000Kshs to reach within 6 weeks

The Requirements:
1) Perfect Communication skills
2) Perfect at proposals
3) Able to create PP presentations
4) Good at cold calls
5) 10 existing corporate clients
6) Follow up of materials from client
7) 1 year experience in similar field
8) Past regular monthly sales of 500,000
9) Must be certified or have a Diploma or Degree in marketing.
10) Experience in creating marketing schedules & calendars, from point of management and organisation skills to meet material deadlines.
11) Knowledge of print media & Paper
12) Qualified in Microsoft Office

If you do meet the requirements above, email only your CV with a covering letter & your marketing qualification.

Tip: covering letter, will define how good your written English is. And is your proposal to why i should hire you.

Added Advantage:
1) Worked with advertising agencies before.
2) Past experience in space selling for print media.
3) Worked in a printing press before.

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Corporate Finance & Operating ComponentsWe are GE. We’re a global infrastructure, finance and media company taking on the world’s toughest challenges. And we are taking the strengths that have made us an industry leader and putting them to work in service of a new era of global business, with a focus on the world and the people we share it with. Through initiatives like ecomagination and healthymagination, we are developing the next generation of products and services to improve the way we use resources, impact our communities and care for each other. Join GE and you’ll discover a career opportunity of incredible diversity – across disciplines and around the globe. No other company invests in the development, training and advancement of its employees the way we do, because we believe it is our innovative thinking that is our strength, and that strength is what enables GE to make a positive impact on tomorrow, today. From jet engines to power generation, financial services to water processing, and medical imaging to turning imaginative ideas into leading products and services. GE is imagination at workAngola
Kenya
Nigeria
South AfricaThe General Counsel for SSA (Sub Sahara Africa) will lead the legal function for the company in the region. He or she will develop the strategy, set the priorities, and execute on any required actions for the legal and compliance functions and organization.Responsible for providing legal leadership and strategic legal advice and compliance leadership to the legal and business teams in the region.
Serve as main legal advisor and strategic business partner to GE’s CEO for the region. Assist in assessing the risk profiles in the region and in developing appropriate measures to address and mitigate the identified risks.
Manage a team of legal and compliance professsionals.
Act as dotted-line manager for the legal and compliance professionals of the various GE businesses operating in the region.
Structure, draft, negotiate, and close complex transactions and large-scale projects (including but not limited to sales, sourcing, licensing, services, consortium, teaming, sub-contracting arrangements or other strategic alliances)
Provide ongoing strategic and tactical advice and support on general commercial matters and transactions.
Select and supervise outside counsel on litigation, deal and compliance related matters.
Advise the GE businesses on labor & employement, regulatory, privacy, antitrust, advertising/promotional matters, as well as tender, bidding and local public procurement practices.
Provide regulatory and compliance advice, and be a motivator and energizer for a strong culture of integrity and compliance.
Create legal forms and best practices.
Work with the business teams to develop legal templates and processes for new business and commercial models.LLB, Juris Doctorate or equivalent from an accredited law school.
At least 15 additional years experience in business law at a premier law firm and/or corporate legal department.
Member in good standing with local Bar.
Extensive knowledge of law and commercial legal practice in the region.

Significant, sophisticated transactional experience and domestic and international contract drafting and negotiations, including joint ventures, licensing of technology and sales of capital goods and related services; understanding tender, bidding and local public procurement practices, knoweldge of financial services.
Understanding and interest in business and business issues, familiarity with finance and a capacity to understand standard financial metrics, an understanding and interest in the economic and political market within the region.
Ability to resolve legal issues quickly and effectively and ability to make on the spot risk calls; Ability to cope with pressure and multiple deadlines contemporaneously.
Proven team leadership skills.
Able to prioritize conflicting demands from multiple business clients in an extremely fast paced environment.
Strategist, who is able to prioritize multiple tasks on hand while still paying attention to detail
Able to interface effectively with all levels of the organization; ability to build excellent working relationships within a matrix environment (both cross-functionally and globally).
Strong oral and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Fluency (oral/written) in English.
Ability to work well independently and in a team setting.

  

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Undugu Society of Kenya (Undugu) is a non-governmental organization that works towards the empowerment of children living and working on the streets, vulnerable youths and poor marginalized rural and urban communities.

Undugu achieves this through capacity building, access to education and training, lobbying and advocacy for change of laws and policies, and creation of linkages aimed at reducing poverty.

Undugu Society seeks to recruit an Assistant Director - Programs.
The Assistant Director - Programs is effectively the head of program interventions.

He/She will provide technical program leadership, management and coordination of all programs implemented by the organization.

A Bachelors degree in social sciences, education or related field. A Masters degree in a development field is also a must.
Minimum 5 years experience in a similar position in the NGO sector. Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesSpearhead the program strategy development and implementation.
Deputize the Executive Director
Ensure optimal resource management within all program interventions.
Member of the Management Committee, which sets organizational strategy and policy for the organization. Must be a strong team player with good people management skills.
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate in both English and Kiswahili languages, both oral and written.
Must have excellent proposal writing, report writing and fundraising skills.
Must also be good at whole project cycle tasks, i.e. planning, implementation, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, reporting and general program management.
Ability to work and perform under pressure.
Good computer skills particularly Word, Excel and Access.
Creative thinker, self starter and a self motivated person.
Must have excellent networking skills
Must have strong organizational skills Operationalize Undugu’s ‘niche’ areas of children and youth, education and training and community empowerment.
Lead in the development of the organization’s program portfolio in collaboration with the Executive Director, Program Managers/coordinators and program officers.
Develop and ensure the implementation of the program strategy in line with the corporate strategy.
Provide technical support, write proposals and fund raise for the program
Manage the overall program planning, monitoring and reporting.
Oversee the management of overall program budget under the direction of the Executive Director.
Advocate and represent the program at the highest level on matters of child rights development as delegated by the Executive Director.
Liaise and network with relevant Undugu partners and collaborators to improve Undugu’s visibility, coordination of activities and promotion of shared advocacy agenda.
Manage staff performance and development in the program section.
Account to the Executive Director on the delivery of strategic program objectives and regular reporting on monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Familiar with Children’s Rights, Human Rights, Youth development issues.
Experience with Child Protection issues.
Desire to work with the poor and have a passion for defending the rights of children and the disadvantaged in society.
Experience in managing multiple donor relations Accountability.
Supervision: Works independently with authority from the Executive Director, within strategy and policy guidelines.
Decision Making: Makes decisions with regards to work responsibilities and is accountable for them.
Responsibility over data or information: Has access to information within the program and is responsible for program data generation and management.
Responsibility over assets: Overall responsibility for program budget and all assets in the program.
Responsibility over staff: All staff in the program section; immediate supervision of all senior managers in the program including all Program Managers, Coordinators and officers. Terms and condition of serviceThe successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package in accordance with the terms and conditions of service of the organization.
Undugu is an equal opportunity employer.Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should send a soft copy of application letter and detailed CV (3 referees required) to hr@undugukenya.org by 5pm on 05th August 2011.(Extended).

Please do not post or hands deliver any application materials to Undugu Society of Kenya.

No hard copies will be considered at this stage.
Undugu is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

I know most of you have a problem writing cover letters (and CV's) going by the daily emails we get. Here is a cover letter i did for a soft engineer. The cover letter has a bonus in that it addresses the all important question of where to put the salary requirement as requested by many employers.

Date

Dear (Employer),

REF: Job Application: Senior Software Engineer: Ref 02368

In response to your job posting for a soft Engineer, I have attached my CV for your review.

My background includes 7 years of C++ programming in a high volume transaction environment. I have a passion for coding and produce high quality code, of which I am very proud.

Most recently, my experience has been in the financial services industry and specifically Banks, producing systems to assist Financial Services clients maneuver the tricky world of portfolio planning and portfolio allocation. I am confident that my experience would be an asset to your organization.

I would like to schedule a time to discuss my qualifications and see how they fit with your needs for a Senior Software Engineer. Please do not hesitate to contact me to arrange a time. I am available by phone at XXXXXX or via email at bob@dash dash.com

I look forward to your response.

Signed.

Kimani xxxxx

As requested, my salary history is:XYZ Ltd: starting salary K'sh 80,000 current salary: K'sh 97,000+ Medical Cover
XYZ Software: starting salary K'sh 60,000 ending salary: K'sh 72,000

Reporting to the MD, the incumbent will be in charge of the Finance function at the company and will be responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspects of company operations. Prepare, update and implement financial policies and strategic plans within the framework of the company’s overall strategic plan and provide guidance in the company’s financial and capital plan

Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
Advice the MD on all financial matters and guide the Heads of Department in the preparation of budgets
Design and implement systems and controls for monitoring and managing financial processes and procedures
Analyze and forecast critical financial performance indicators such as cash flow, cost controls and actual figures against budgets / targets. Convey these analyses to the MD and recommend on corrective actions where needed
Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities for the company.
Oversee the prompt preparation of monthly management accounts.
Mentor and build the capacity of staff in the department and identify training needs
Ensure that annual statutory accounts are prepared in accordance with relevant regulations and international standards and are completed within set timelines; interact with external auditors, and third parties, including statutory organizations to ensure that the company meets its statutory obligations;
Ensure that both the Company and the Company companies have ERP systems, templates and performance measures sufficient to provide timely and accurate management accounts and to allow the business to accurately monitor performance on a continual basis.
Analyze and review aged accounts, accounts receivable and make recommendations for improvement
Develop and implement finance, accounting, billing, and auditing procedures.
Ensure records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Competencies and ExperienceA Bachelors degree in Finance or Commerce with an Accounting Option
Be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant
A minimum of 3 years postgraduate relevant experience with financial management experience
Experience of implementing and using advanced management information / ERP systems and producing detailed KPI reporting for stakeholders).
Must show strong financial acumen, drive, strategic vision, inspirational leadership qualities, and proven capacity to manage multi-discipline teams
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good leadership skills and a team player with proven track record of integrity
Knowledge/understanding of computer packages and computerized accounting systems
Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
Ability to monitor cash flows and trends.
Expert negotiation skills, persuasiveness and the ability to influence people positively
Analytical skills and ability to identify areas of development to recommend and implement systems, policies & procedures to ensure optimization of the procurement function
Please send your online application to:Head of Recruitment
Xantia Consulting Group

Email: recruitment@xantiaconsulting.com by 5th August 2011