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Thursday, August 2, 2012

FH/Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) / WFP Urgent Vacant Positions


Fuel Efficient Cookstove Project
Urgent Vacant Positions

FH/Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) a Christian relief and development agency partnering with WFP seeks to fill the following open vacant positions for the above project at Kakuma Refugee Camp:

Job Title:            Field Supervisor
Duty Station:      Kakuma Refugee Camp
Reports To:        Project Coordinator
Contract Duration:     6 months
No. of Positions:        1
Applications closing date:     8th August, 2012

Duties and responsibilities

  • Plan and Coordinate the cook stove trainings and focus group discussions
  • Planning training activity schedules which includes Mobilization of refugees and host communities for training
  • Monitor the implementation of the activities and prepare regular progress reports, and other reporting requirements
  • Monitor and Ensure proper distribution of the stoves
  • Supervise field staff during community trainings as per the training curricula
  • Supervise to ensure that household visits are conducted and quality improvement verification checklist filled
  • Conduct the Focus group discussions as per the outlined plan
  • Ensure adoption rate of 70% is achieved
  • Hold regular meetings with the extension staff and work closely with other agencies
  • Compile project reports on a timely and accurate manner
  • Maintain proper records
  •  Ensure availability of questionnaires and that they are duly filled
  • Assesses program effectiveness in reaching established goals

Qualifications:

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Bachelors Degree Community Development or related field.
  • Past experience in the same position preferably with a humanitarian or International NGO in area of Fuel-efficient stoves.
  • Minimum 3 years working with NGO/CBO programs
  • Planning, organizing and Supervision skills
  • Training and facilitation skills  a must
  • Computer competent especially MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good command of  English and Swahili
  • Committed to serving the poor in full agreement with FH’s foundation and beliefs as expressed in FH Kenya’s Vision, Mission and Values

Job Title:            Project Assistants
Duty Station:      Kakuma Refugee Camp
Reports To:         Project Supervisor
Contract Duration:    6 months
No. of Positions:        2
Application closing date:    8th August, 2012

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensure 100% community mobilization is achieved during trainings
  • Conduct trainings and education on stove usage
  • Supervise extension workers during community trainings as per the training curricula
  • Conduct daily household visits with extension workers to monitor stove usage
  • Ensure the usage monitoring questionnaires are filled on a daily basis
  • Compile the questionnaires on a daily basis and hand over to the field Supervisor
  • Participate in special surveys and evaluations carried out in relation to the program.
  • Actively participate in designing and building capacities of the various community leadership groups
  • Monitor and review all required and relevant records at the Community level, to ensure that they are accurately prepared and submitted in a timely manner 
  • Collect all relevant data from the Field extension workers as required.
  • Prepare and submit daily reports on the program activities in the Community.
  • Under the guidance of the Project coordinator, assist in conducting regular meetings with Community leaders and implementing partners on the relevant issues.
  • Conduct focus group discussions

Qualifications / Experience (Minimum)

  • A Degree or Diploma in community development or its equivalent.
  • Past experience in the same position or in community work/mobilization preferably with a humanitarian or International NGO in area of Fuel-efficient stoves.
  • Good Interpersonal communication skills
  • Good command of  English and Swahili, ability to speak local language is added advantage
  • Training and facilitation skills
  • Report writing skills a MUST
  • A team player with good organizational skills
  • Able to communicate in English – both written and oral
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Knowledge in Computer MS word, MS Excel
  • Committed to serving the poor in full agreement with FH’s foundation and beliefs as expressed in FH Kenya’s Vision, Mission and Values


Job Title:   Extension Workers
Duty Station:  Kakuma Refugee Camp
Reports To:    Project Assistant
Contract Duration:  6 months
No. of Positions:   10
Application closing date: 8th August, 2012

Duties and responsibilities

  • Mobilize and ensure 100% attendance of the communities during the stove trainings
  • Conduct community training and education as per the training curricula and schedule
  •  Sensitize  the Communities on Energy Saving methods and cooking practices
  • Disseminates information on maintenance of Energy Saving Stoves.
  • Works as Extension Agents.
  • Conduct home visits to the designated households to ensure 70% adoption rate is achieved
  • Ensure the monitoring questionnaire is dully filled and forwarded to the Project Assistants
  • Participates in Community awareness with other Incentive workers in Block barazas, Public Barazas.
  • Ensure the stoves are in good working condition and report on any breakages
  • Work with other staff  as a Team
  • To perform any other duty assigned by the Project Assistant or his designate
  • Work in Liaison with other project partner staff in the camp

Qualifications

  • Should be refugee registered with UNHCR.
  • MUST be a resident of Kakuma  Camp
  • Training and mobilization skills
  • I yr experience in the field or other related is added advantage
  • Able to communicate in English and Swahili – both written and oral
  • Diploma or certificate in Community development, computer will be an added advantage.
  • Work with other staff  as a Team

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications (clearly indicating their current or expected salary), updated CV with three referees, day telephone contacts to:
Human Resources Manager,
FH Kenya,
P O BOX 14978 -00800 NAIROBI,

Email address: hr_fhkenya@fh.org

or drop them at our Nairobi Office.(Life Ministry Centre, 3rd Floor Jabavu Road, Kilimani.  Next to Kilimani Police station) latest by 8th August, 2012.

Extension Workers applicants should drop their applications  and  CVs at the WFP offices in Kakuma.
These are urgent positions and applications will be shortlisted as they are received.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews within a short period of time.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ICIPE Project Officer for Biovision Project Job in Kenya


Project Officer for Biovision Project
icipe—African Insect Science for Food and Health is an intergovernmental organisation funded by governmental aid agencies,

UN organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improving health and agricultural productivity in the tropics.

icipe has approximately 350 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes located at various sites in Kenya and  Ethiopia.

icipe wishes to urgently recruit a suitable person to fill the position of Project Officer in the Biovision Project. A competitive compensation package will be offered to the right candidate.

IJob Description
i. Overall purpose of the job

To assist the Director of Biovision Project and Programme Coordinator of Biovision Farmer Communication Programme (FCP) in project proposal writing, stakeholder & partner consultations, and project implementation plans.

ii. Specific duties

  • Liaise with FCP Coordinator and project managers to ensure effective coordination and overall quality work delivery of project-related activities.
  • Monitor the delivery of project activities as per programme/project work plans in collaboration with project managers and implementing partners at various levels.
  • Create, implement and maintain a database in liaison with icipe Finance Office to monitor budget expenditures and report on expenditures quarterly.
  • Promote visibility of Biovision Project and the FCP by providing project-related information for updating the Biovision Project website.
  • Network with other like-minded organisations for purposes of lobbying and advocacy for the FCP/Biovision project.
  • Ensure adequate monitoring and evaluation mechanisms are in place to review progress and impact against implementation plans.
  • Ensure relevant reporting, communication and information sharing.
  • Perform other related duties and activities as might be assigned by the Programme Coordinator, FCP and Director, Biovision Project.

II Knowledge Required to Perform the Job

  • Knowledge of project proposal development, monitoring and evaluation
  • Good knowledge of resource management
  • Proven knowledge of Project Cycle Management (PCM) or Results Based Management (RBM) framework.
  • Effective communication skills and fluency in both oral and written English, and limited knowledge of one of the other official languages (French, German).

III Qualifications Required

  • University degree, at least masters, preferably in agriculture or environmental sciences or related fields. A bachelor’s degree with proven longer-term work experience may be considered.
  • IV Experience Required
  • At least 5 years’ experience in development, project planning and implementation activities, communications and/or editorial activities.
  • Extensive experience of networking and working in advocacy.
  • Experience of working with rural community based organisations (CBOs) and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

Reporting
This position reports directly to Director, Biovision Project.

Applications will be accepted up to 13 August 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications with detailed résumés including current salary details, names and addresses of three referees (with daytime telephone numbers), and e-mail address should be sent to:

icipehr@icipe.org
The Human Resources Department,
icipe—African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O Box 30772-00100
Nairobi, Kenya

icipe is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Cyber for Sale in Kwale


A well furnished and equipped cyber in Kwale town, coast region  with attractive income and clientele is up for sale, asking price is Ksh.300,000.

Contact 0714812955 for more info.

Serious buyers only

Columbia Global Centers Human Resources Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya


Columbia Global Centers | Africa is part of Columbia University’s global network of centers, which together aim to create opportunities in research, scholarship and teaching around the world, and expand Columbia’s mission as a global university.

Established in Nairobi in 2011, CGC Africa links the continent to Columbia’s scientific rigor, technological innovation, and academic leadership.

It provides Columbia students and academics with base from which to conduct research in and for Africa, in disciplines including sustainable development, urban planning and climate change.

The Center also contributes to the fight against poverty under the umbrella of the Millennium Development Goals, and works closely with policy makers, governments, and regional and African institutions, providing them with objective, science-based advice.

The Center invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Human Resources Manager.

Purpose of role:
 Reporting to the Deputy-Director of the Center, the Human Resources Manager will be responsible for establishing and providing professional and effective human resource services.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and monitor Human Resource strategies into the organization’s overall mission and operational strategy.
  • Manpower planning and management of the recruitment process.
  • Develop and implement performance evaluation and reward systems.
  • Provide specific advice and guidance to Management and employees on a variety of Human Resource issues.
  • Develop, implement and maintain an effective Human Resources database and reporting system.
  • Lead on specific Human Resource projects.

Requirements:

  • A degree in Human Resource management or relevant field (e.g. business administration, law etc.)
  • At least 5 years relevant experience
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and establish personal credibility.
  • High integrity.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain working relationships and credibility across the organisation
  • Excellent communications skills including verbal and written communications skills in English and presentational skills.
  • Excellent organisational skills (planning, prioritization, follow up, methodical approach)
  • Attention to detail, good numerical skills and data management experience.
  • Experience in computerised HRIS systems
  • Solid understanding of tax and employment legislation in Kenya
  • Work experience in a multi-cultural setting.

To apply

Applications for this position should be sent to recruitment@cgcafrica.org no later than Wednesday, 15th August, 2012.

The CV should include contacts of three referees.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Civil Engineer Job in Kenya - Export Processing Zones Authority


Export Processing Zones Authority is a State Corporation established through an Act of Parliament Cap 517 of Laws of Kenya. Its core mandate is to promote, facilitate and regulate investments in the export processing zones. As part of its strategy to improve services, the Authority seeks to recruit a Civil Engineer to join its professional staff.

The main duties of the post will include managing maintenance works of a wide range of the Authority’s real estate, including industrial buildings, offices, roads and jetties, as well as initiating new construction projects.

The position will also oversee a range of the Authority’s municipal services, including water, sewers and sewage treatment, and facilitating approval of building plans

Job Profile

  • Plan and provide overall supervision of maintenance of the corporation’s real estate.
  • Provide plans, layouts and designs for proposed maintenance works and for new projects.
  • Prepare project cost estimates for budgeting and building purposes.
  • Prepare works specifications bills of quantities for tendering and for work execution purposes.
  • Prepare Tender documentation and contract administration.
  • Post construction evaluation of works, commissioning and hand-over.
  • Management and maintenance municipal services, including water and sewerage services.
  • Liaison with the relevant local authorities and ministry responsible for land matters for approval of building plans, and other zone development proposals of the Authority.
  • Any other duties allocated to him /her from time to time.

Person Profile

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university or institution.
  • Must be a registered engineer with the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya.
  • Have broad based work experience of not less than five (5) years in civil; structural works and operations of water and sewer systems at a senior position.
  • Experience in developing bills of quantities, cost estimates and specifications.
  • Must be conversant with regulations and by-laws of the local authorities.
  • Have knowledge of tender and contract documentation and administration.
  • Have knowledge of relevant computer applications.
  • Be a focused and self driven individual with attention to detail, and capable of working with minimum supervision.
  • Entrepreneurial and business minded individual
  • A team player.
  • Possession of a masters degree in Engineering of an MBA will be an added advantage

If you believe you are the right candidate for the position and that you can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration level, e-mail and daytime telephone contacts quoting reference number EPZA/OPS/01/07/09 to reach us on or before 14th August 2012. 

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Address your application to:

The Human Resource Manager,
Export Processing Zones Authority,
P.O. Box 50563-00200,
Nairobi

Export Processing Zones Authority is an equal opportunity employer

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Fina Bank Database Administrator / Developer and IT Officer Jobs in Nairobi Kenya


FINA BANK was originally incorporated as a Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFI) on 15th January 1986.


The company has now shifted from being an SME Bank to a preferred regional Business Bank with a strong developmental emphasis especially in growing businesses. It aims to serve the entire region in all Business sectors.


Our Bank is seeking to recruit highly driven and motivated professionals to fill the following positions:


Database Administrator and Developer 


One position (1)
Ref: HR/DBA/001

Main purpose of the role

  •  Reporting to the Team Leader Databases and Systems, the jobholder will be responsible for analyzing our Bank’s business and technology environment. 
  • The job holder will administer the Bank’s Databases as well as develop software applications that enhance efficiency in the Bank operations.

IT Officer 


Two positions (2)
Ref: HR/ITO/001

Main purpose of the role
Reporting to the Team Leader Networks, Infrastructure and Security, the jobholder will be responsible for administration and management of our Bank’s network infrastructure, e-mail, intranet, internet, LAN, WAN, network security, SWIFT, MICR system, Clearing, CBK returns system & RTGS.

For full details on the positions and our Bank, please access our Website; www.finabank.com

If you believe you are the right candidate for any of the above positions and can clearly demonstrate your ability, please submit your application to jobs@finabank.com with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, quoting the reference number on the subject field and the position you would like to be considered for to reach us on or before 3rd August 2012 addressed to the;

Head of Human Resources,
Fina Bank Limited,
P.O. Box 20613-00200,
Nairobi.

Travel Agency for Sale


IATA accredited. Corporate travel sales of Ksh.8 m/month; can grow in short term to Ksh. 20 m/month on existing client list with increased working capital.

Excellent business opportunity for local and foreign investors.

To consider: outright sale, debenture or partial sale.

To express interest and request for information memorandum, contact: travelagent64@gmail.com before 15 August 2012.

Kenyenya Teachers Training College: Vacancies


Kenyenya T.T College seeks to recruit competent persons for the following positions;

1. Accounts Clerk

  • Minimum National Certificate examination
  • At least c plain mean grade In KCSE
  • At least c plain in mathematics and English
  • At least 3 years’ work experience in an educational institution

2. Cateress

  • Must have trained in catering, institutional management and housekeeping
  • At least C plain in KCSE
  • Minimum 3 yrs experience

3. Procurement Officer

  • At least Diploma in Purchasing & Supplies
  • Experience in an educational institution is an added advantage

4. House Keeper

  • Trained in Catering and home management
  • At least C- in KCSE

5. Nurse

  • Trained nurse
  • 3 years’ experience

6. Library Assistant

  • Certificate in librarianship
  • At least C plain in KCSE
  • 2 years’ experience
  • All the above must be computer literate.

 7. Head Cook

  • Must have passed CPE
  • 1 year basic training
  • 5 years’ experience

Applications along with copies of academic and professional certificates, an up to date CV and current telephone numbers should reach the college before 16th August 2012. 

Letters should be addressed to:
 The Chief Principal, Kenyenya TTC
P. O Box 166 Kenyenya

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Kenya Rainwater Association Programme Officer, Information Officer, Project Accountant, Technical Officer and Technical Assistant Jobs


Kenya Rainwater Association
Employment Opportunities

1. Programme Officer / Project Administrator
 Qualifications (experience) in related fields – Masters (2yrs) and Bachelors (5yrs) with NGO background

2. Information Officer
 Qualifications (experience) in related fields – Bachelors (2 yrs), ICT, journalism, media & development work

3. Project Accountant
 Qualification; At least CPA II with 4 yrs experience working with donor-funded projects and application of Quickbooks

4. Technical Officer
 Qualifications (experience) in Engineering (rainwater harvesting related) and rural development – Masters (2 yrs), Bachelors (5yrs), Diploma (10yrs) with NGO background

5. Technical Assistant
Qualifications (experience) - Bachelors (2yrs) and Diploma (5yrs) in Water or Engineering and relevant field experience

If you are qualified and have adequate experience, send your CV via email to gharp@wananchi.com, with position you are applying for as the subject by 15th August.

Only pre-qualified applicants will be contacted.

Lions Property Management Limited General Manager Job in Kenya


Lions Property Management Limited is a Kenyan company based in Nairobi, Kenya. 
Our core vision is to become the premier real estate services company in Kenya that never disappoints its clients and always delivers its services in an honest, courteous, reliable, innovative, and efficient manner.

We are looking for a General Manager to lead and develop this company and more so:

  1. Property Sales/Buying
  2. Property Management
  3. Property Valuations

The position calls for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and a hardworking individual with the following qualifications:

  • A Bachelors Degree.
  • Sales and Marketing experience.  
  • The candidate MUST be aggressive, with a strong personality and passionate about sales.
  • 3 years in Property Sales/Buying, Letting, and Management
  • Track Record in Property Sales and Team Leadership
  • Strong Leadership Skills
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Team Player
  • Ability to Work with minimum supervision.
  • Property valuation experience will be an added advantage

How to apply
Please send your applications online to  simon.nganga@lionsproperties.co.ke.

Clearly indicate the position applied for and your minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

Only serious candidates who meet the above profile need apply

Banking and Hotel Management Positions



Job Ref : 5430
Job Title : Transactional Banker (Leading multinational Bank) Attractive Salary
Remarks
To Manage client relationships and to maximise cross-selling revenues and client profitability while providing effective client support and relationship development to Global Transaction Banking products.
Full job/person profile is available on Manpower Services website:
http://www.manpowerservicesgroup.com

Job Ref : 5431
Job Title : Country sales Segment Head (Leading multinational Bank) Attractive Salary
To develop, execute and manage the sales segment strategy for selling working capital solutions to a portfolio of clients.
To manage the sales team executing this strategy.
Full job / person profile is available on Manpower Services website:
http://www.manpowerservicesgroup.com

Job Ref: 5432
Job Title : Transaction Banking Product Management (Leading multinational Bank) Attractive Salary
Maximize short and long term shareholder value by creating and implementing both a 3-year strategic product roadmap for Cash & Trade products in country as well as an annual operating plan that will enable the business, from a product perspective, to exceed all financial and non-financial goals.
Full job /person profile is available on Manpower Services website:
http://www.manpowerservicesgroup.com

Job Ref: 5433
Job Title : Hotel Manager (Western Uganda /Mbarara) Attractive Salary
Utalii Hotel Diploma holder with a minimum 2-3 years hands on hotel management experience.

Job Ref: 5434
Job Title : Hotel General Manager (Nairobi) Attractive Salary
For an upmarket hotel at a strategic location.
Utalii trained hotel management.
Degree /Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 4 years hotel management experience.

Job Ref: 5435
Job Title : Sales Manager (Motor Company) Attractive Salary
For a young motors group selling high quality imported buses.
Vehicle sales experience required
Apply before 11.am, Friday, 3rd August, 2012.

Apply online only to manpowerkenya@kenyaweb.com. All others apart from Sales manager Motor Company should apply before 10am, 8th August, 2012.

Disclose current or past salary. Failure to disclose could disqualify your application.

CTC International Operations Manager Job in kenya


Operations Manager

CTC International is a non-profit that does work in Maai Mahiu with offices in both Kenya and the United States.

CTC’s initiatives focus on education, environment, economy, health and community development that directly impact the community as a whole.

CTC’s programs are delivered through local relationships, providing the empowerment necessary to make lasting changes.

The LIFE Line division of CTC creates handmade personal items such as canvas bags, bracelets and other items.

These items are sold in stores throughout the United States and all proceeds go to support programs in Maai Mahiu.

The operations manager will be responsible for managing most of the Kenya side operations for the entire LIFE Line division.

Responsibilities:

  • Overseeing the entire production process, ensuring that production goals are being met.
  • Develops and recommends process improvements for manufacturing.
  • Making sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Oversees the planning and execution of production and materials handling at a location; ensures that adjacent processes are smoothly and continuously running, materials waste is    minimized and delivery schedules are consistently met
  • Ensures that process and quality controls are consistently observed and that outgoing products meet or exceed specific component standards
  • Managing inventory of raw and finished goods.  This includes weekly audits and submitting purchasing request for new materials when necessary
  • Creating and maintaining reports on production, costs and inventory on a daily basis and sending these reports to management.
  • Maintain communication with the US staff to ensure all parties are fully informed
  • Supervise the development of business strategy for the LIFE Line/Sewing School
  • Strategize on Kenya Market Development of the LIFE Line

Core Competencies:

  • Knowledge of company products, competitors products and product standards
  • Ability to execute plans/projects through others
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to compose business, financial and accounting reports
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Documents and other basic computer applications

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • Computer proficiency
  • Business experience
  • Design and/or product development experience

Interested candidates are invited to email their cover letter and CV to teesa@ctcinternational.org by 8th August 2012.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

ICAD Part Time Lectures/Trainers/Facilitators Jobs in Kenya


Part Time Lectures/Trainers/Facilitators

Do you have the passion to help build our Brand New Counties!

The Institute for Capacity Development (ICAD) is the Consulting and Executive Training division of KCA University and is recruiting Part-Time Consultants and Lecturers to help support our training and certification programmes that target our brand new Counties.

For the last 12 years, ICAD has offered management, consultancy and business skills training to local and international professionals in the industry, public service, and non-governmental organizations.

ICAD partners with organizations to improve technical skills, capacity, and business performance.

ICAD would like to recruit, highly motivated, and suitably qualified lecturers that are well versed in modern techniques of adult education including experiential learning.

Candidates should be specialised in at least one of the following:-

  • Communications and public relations
  • Administrative Law
  • County Governments Organizations and functions
  • Leadership and Public Management
  • County Governments Financial Management and Control

Seminars/ Classes will be offered on part time basis in the following towns:

  1. Mombasa
  2. Garissa
  3. Wajir
  4. Meru
  5. Embu
  6. Kitui
  7. Machakos
  8. Nyeri
  9. Murang’a
  10. Nakuru
  11. Narok
  12. Eldoret
  13. Kericho
  14. Kakamega
  15. Bungoma
  16. Siaya
  17. Kisumu/Nyando
  18. Migori
  19. Kisii
  20. Nairobi
  21. Malindi


Qualifications
  • Undergraduate qualifications with a relevant specialization as mentioned above or,
  • Those pursuing Masters or PhD programs and are at an advanced stage of their studies and  
  • Substantive understanding, and experience in teaching and supervising mature students

In your cover letter please expound on how your experience specifically meets our stated requirements.

Interested candidates should submit their application in confidence to:
The General Manager
Institute for Capacity Development (ICAD) - KCA University
Eco Bank Towers, 9th Floor
P.O Box 56808 – 00200
NAIROBI
Email: icad@kca.ac.ke

All applications should in the subject line indicate

  • preferred course,
  • location(County City/Town)
  • Preference (weekend /evening/week day),
  • and must include an updated CV, and copies of academic and professional certificates. 


The deadline for receiving applications is 6th August, 2012. Please note that only email applications will be accepted.

Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.

Please Note:
Interested candidates should be residents of the mentioned towns or be in a position to easily access the town of choice

ICMAS Theatre and Ward Nurses Jobs in Kenya


International Centre for Minimal Access Surgery (ICMAS)
ICMAS in Nairobi, Kenya is committed to provide continuous medical education for surgeons and various support staff in the region to acquire high quality training in various modalities of endoscopic surgery.

The Centre undertakes Major and Minor Laparoscopy surgeries as day cases.

We are looking to fill the following positions:

Theatre Nurse (2)


Key Responsibilities:

  • To assist in ensuring  smooth running of a laparoscopic theatre , while maintaining good care  of laparoscopic  Equipment/ instruments
  • To ensure the theatre team maintains aseptic technique, infection control measures and patient safety as per laid down guidelines.
  • To scrub and circulate for cases

Job Requirements:

  • KRCHN, KRN, KRM/M , BSCN In nursing or Diploma in theatre nursing an added advantage
  • Excellent knowledge of  Peri-operative nursing
  • Certificate in BLS
  • 3 Years relevant experience in similar position in operating room.
  • Must be registered with the nursing council of Kenya with a valid working license

Competencies/ Personal Attributes:

  • Demonstrate excellent understanding of care and use of laparoscopic instruments and equipments
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Team leader
  • Team player
  • Computer literate
  • All round nurse in peri-operative nursing with ability to work with minimal supervision

Ward Nurse (1)

Key Responsibilities

  • To admit and prepare patients for surgery.
  • To take care and monitor patients efficiently after the different types of surgeries
  • To give health  discharge education to patients
  • To safely assess patients and do nurse led discharges accordingly

Job Requirements:

  • KRCHN, KRN, KRM/M , BSCN In nursing or Diploma in theatre nursing an added advantage
  • Excellent knowledge of  Peri-operative nursing
  • Certificate in BLS
  • 3 Years relevant experience in similar position in operating room.
  • Must be registered with the nursing council of Kenya with a valid working license

Competencies/ Personal Attributes:

  • Demonstrate excellent understanding of care and use of laparoscopic instruments/equipment
  • Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Team leader
  • Team player
  • Computer literate
  • Competency in Post anaesthesia care

Interested candidates should provide a detailed CV, including present position, current remuneration, names, addresses, and phone contacts of three professional referees, copies of professional/educational certificates to: info@laparoscopyicmas.com by 06th  August 2012.

Applications received after the closing date shall not be accepted.

French Speaking Area Manager Job in Kenya


French Speaking Area Manager (Food Security)
Our client focuses on the area of emergency response and disease control and is committed to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), with a presence in Africa, UAE and the US.

The Area Manager for Food Security is responsible for growing the business of the Food Security Unit in assigned West African Franco Phone speaking countries.

The position reports directly to the Regional Director, Food Security.  The Role is based in Kenya with frequent travel to West Africa

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Create and maintain strong relationships with new and existing stakeholders as well as maintaining their database
  • Selling of agricultural products to both farmers and distributors of Agricultural inputs.
  • Provide training and continuous support to stakeholders
  • Generate new business, identify and develop new accounts, development and expansion of long-term customer relationships
  • Prepare objective driven travel plans, execute and report with detailed analysis of travel visits with a proposed way forward
  • Monitor and analyse market trends
  • Prepare monthly reports on the performance of distributors against set targets
  • Responsible for receiving requests, issuing quotes, securing order, coordinate final delivery and secure timely payment
  • Implement  the organisations’ Food Security strategy
  •  Meet the budgeted revenue/targets and business plan for the entire Food Security portfolio; develop and implement initiatives to achieve revenue targets in the assigned area
Requirements
  • Degree qualifications in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business Management or business related studies required. Masters degree will be an added advantage
  • Must be fluent in Written and spoken French and English
  • Sales experience of more than 4  years field and technical experience with agribusiness development, or entrepreneurship  is required
  • Sales experience must be (either or of) :
  • Agricultural equipment
  • Farm inputs e.g. seeds, fertilizers etc
  • Pesticides and other agricultural chemicals

Graphic Designer Job in Kenya

Our client; a well established firm is looking for qualified candidates to fill the following vacancy:

Graphic Designer

Desired skills & experience:
  • Degree, Higher National Diploma in Graphic Arts
  • Well-rounded graphic designer who can demonstrate a combination of strategic, conceptual and design skills
  • 2  years relevant experience in graphic design
  • A good understanding of traditional graphic design/print, advertising and copywriting
  • Several examples of projects which demonstrate conceptual and creative thinking
  • A good understanding of email, social media, mobile and current digital technologies
  • Able to develop simple and elegant design approaches
  • Able to collaborate actively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Must be organized and able to act independently
  • Must be proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign (Apple Mac hardware/software)
  • Some knowledge of HTML/CSS, AutoCAD,Dreamweaver and Microsoft Office will be an added advantage
If you are an enthusiastic Graphic Designer, with a strong portfolio, full of fantastic creative work, then please apply as soon as possible.

All qualified candidates should send their applications including three referees, CVs and expected remunerations on or before 6th August, 2012 to info@ardenafrica.com

The candidates should indicate the position applied for in the subject line.

Human Resource Officer Job in Kenya


Our client; a well established firm is looking for qualified candidates to fill the following vacancy:

Human Resource Officer

The preferred candidate should possess the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource management from a recognized university
  • Post graduate diploma in Human Resource management from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
  • At least 2 years working experience in a relevant managerial position.
  • Experience in HR and administration management and leadership, staff supervision.
  • Team player , strong leadership and good management skill
  • Self motivating, working under pressure to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications
  • All candidates should have good knowledge of Kenyan labor laws and industrial relations practices

All qualified candidates should send their applications including three referees, CVs and expected remunerations on or before 6th August, 2012 to info@ardenafrica.com.

The candidates should indicate the position applied for in the subject line.

Mara West Camp Assistant Safari Camp/Office Manager Job in Kenya


Assistant Safari Camp/Office Manager:

  • Must have a minimum of 8 years experience working in tourism/office management
  • Fluent English communication skills: oral and written
  • Flexible, a team player and mature
  • Willing to live in the Masai Mara for extended periods of time

Preference will be given to candidates already residents in Kenya who are legal to work

If you meet the above qualifications, please send an up-to-date CV stating your current position and salary, accompanied by at least 3 references’ telephone numbers/email addresses to; andrewaho@gmail.com

Deadline: September 15, 2012

Cyber Cafe on Sale in Mombasa


There is a Cyber Cafe on quick sale in Mombasa Tudor Estate.
Strategically located and has been operational for 5 years running.

For a quick deal call 0725 837 705