Kenya Commercial Bank Head, Institutional Banking Job Vacancy

Kenya Commercial Bank, renowned for its diversity and growth in the Region is currently strengthening its support for group operations and business with the aim of maintaining Best Practice whilst also responding to the growing Business needs to support internal and external Customer Service delivery objectives and increase shareholder value.

To this end the following challenging positions have arisen and candidates with the requisite competencies and qualifications described below are hereby encouraged to apply.

Head, Institutional Banking 
Job Ref CORP 14/2011

The Position
Reporting to the Director, Corporate Banking, the Unit Head, Institutional Banking, will be responsible for leading relationship and support teams in driving profitability growth and building customer relationships that enhances service excellence and customer loyalty.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop market and monitor Corporate Banking liability and relationship of the portfolio with the aim of ensuring the Bank remains competitive and keeps track with the dynamic Corporate Banking environment.
• Retain existing customer base and market for new business to grow portfolio
• Develop, market and monitor Corporate Banking liabilities portfolio with the aim of ensuring the Bank remains competitive and keeps track with the dynamic Corporate Banking environment
• Grow the Bank’s Market share through the delivery of innovative Corporate Banking products and services through the product/service matrix

Handicap International Rehabilitation Technicians (Dadaab Camps and Outskirts) Jobs in Kenya

The Organization
Handicap International is an independent and impartial international Humanitarian organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster.
Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.


Job Context
All camps exist since 1992, put in place to respond to the onset of the civil war in Somalia.

They are planned to host 80.000 persons and are by exceeding its capacities. Mid of July statistics of

Carbon Zero Kenya Data Entry and Upload Officer Job Vacancy (KShs 46K)

Job Title: Data Entry and Upload Officer
Based at: Nairobi, Kenya
Salary: 46,000KES Gross
Position reports to: Head of Data upload and Evaluation

Job Purpose Summary:
To support the implementation of energy efficient stove project s in Kenya, following Gold Standard and CDM protocol as required through data entry and upload.

Specifically, the DE Officer will screen all Carbon Zero Stove GPS pictures for quality, rename them accordingly and upload them to the relevant online database.

S/he will also ensure all distribution sheets are filled and uploaded as well as scanning and uploading of all carbon transfer forms.

The DEO will also be responsible for filing and storage of all project data (hard copies) and backup and storage of all other project data (soft copy). S/he will also with other relevant data as requested by the Country Projects Coordinator and/or the UK.

Responsibilities and accountabilities:

Main responsibilities
1. Uploading GPS images of stoves

• Receive all picture taken by field staff and screen them for accuracy, quality and GPS coordinates as per company standards and procedures
• Renaming and editing the images according to the serial numbers
• Uploading the images to the Carbon Zero Federation (CZFED)

Carbon Zero Kenya Manufacturing and Logistics Officer Job Vacancy (KShs 90K)

Job Title: Manufacturing and Logistics Officer
Salary: 90,000KES Gross
Based at: Mombasa, Kenya with travel
Position reports to: Construction and Logistics Coordinator

Job Purpose Summary:
To support the implementation of energy efficient stove projects in Kenya, following Gold Standard and CDM protocol as required.

Aspects of the role shall include supporting the Construction and Logistics Coordinator, Stove Development Coordinator and Community Projects Officers in manufacturing and delivery of stoves to the various project areas.

Responsibilities will be to implement, manage and oversee the day to day quality control procedures at the company’s key supply chain partners in Mombasa, thus ensuring delivery of stoves according to set deadlines and delivery schedules.

To assist in extending this supply chain by working with potential new partners as directed from time to time by the company.

To facilitate and accompany visits by the company’s clients, investors and employees to our supply chain partners as required from time to time. To handle all import/export duties that may arise in line with the company’s development/growth strategy.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

1. Production Monitoring and Stock Control – Mombasa Supply Chain

• Manage, monitor and guarantee Mombasa supply chain in order to maintain delivery schedules that meet the stove build requirements.

Inspector / Cargo Surveyor Job in Mombasa Kenya

An International Organisation with offices in most major towns in the country is looking for an Inspector / Cargo Surveyor for its Mombasa office to fill the position urgently.

Qualifications & Experience:

• The Inspector / Cargo Surveyor shall hold KCSE C+ and above or equivalent qualifications with a mean of C+ in Mathematics and English and at least 3 years relevant experience or graduates ¡n a relevant field from a recognized institution with a minimum of one year relevant experience.

In addition to the above, applicants should possess the following:

• Good technical knowledge, skills and experience in Agricultural commodities management.
• Be honest and performance driven, able to work long hours and meet tight deadlines and targets.
• Team player, with good interpersonal, communication, public relations and sales skills.
• Be ethical and of high integrity.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 : 2008 will be an added advantage

Terms of Employment:
This is a permanent position and attractive remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.

If you meet the above requirements, send in your CV stating your current remuneration and day time telephone contact to: inspector.surveyor@gmail.com latest by 21st October, 2011.

Candidates not meeting the above requirements need not apply.

Director of Finance and Compliance Job Vacancy in Nairobi: Kenya Episcopal Conference - Catholic Secretariat

The Kenya Episcopal Conference - Catholic Secretariat announces the vacant post of Director of Finance and Compliance

The Kenya Episcopal Conference has recently been awarded a grant by the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for HIV & AIDS Care and Treatment in hospitals within Nyanza Province.

The KEC advertises for the position of Director of Finance and Compliance based in Nairobi with frequent travel to Nyanza Province.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall control and oversight in all financial, compliance and administration aspects of the program.

Service Advisor Job in Nairobi Kenya - Heavy Commercial Motor Company

A leading heavy commercial motor company in East Africa is seeking to employ a Service Advisor for its Nairobi operations.

She / he shall be responsible for the daily operations of the Service Reception ensuring that the customer needs and expectations are met through the management of the Workshop Business Process, from customer enquiry through to completion of the invoice and follow up.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide the initial fault diagnosis to the customer, and schedule any required work with the Workshop Planning System.
• Manage quotation process, including checking customer credit rating.
• Maintain open communication between the customer and workshop, to ensure the Technician has the right information to correctly diagnose problems and that the customer requirements and expectations are met.

UNDP Kenya Short Term Consultancy Re-Advertisement

1. Background
The UNDP Service Contract (SC) modality is intended to support the engagement of personnel to service development projects and to provide non-core services where outsourcing is not a viable and/or feasible option.

The SC modality is distinct in nature, with finite functions and limited services that are directly related to the execution of such projects or service areas.

The UNDP has developed a Handbook on Setting Remuneration for Service Contract Personnel (“the Handbook”) that delegates to UNDP Resident Representatives full responsibility and accountability to collect and analyze data locally to create and update Service Contract remuneration scales.

IFC Short Term Consultant – Senior Investment Climate specialist Based in Nairobi, Kenya Job Vacancy

International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries.

We create opportunity for people to escape poverty and improve their lives. We do so by providing financing to help businesses employ more people and supply essential services, by mobilizing capital from others, and by delivering advisory services to ensure sustainable development.

IFC is recruiting:
Short Term Consultant – Senior Investment Climate specialist
Based in Nairobi, Kenya

The Investment Climate Advisory Services team is looking for a Short Term Consultant (STC) to be located in Nairobi.

The STC will be expected to:

• Develop and implement reforms in the upstream regulatory and business environment for the power sector (grid and off-grid) in the following topics;
• Removing constraints/entry barriers
• Economic Regulation
• Licensing

Kenya Institute of Social Work Principal Job Vacancy

The Kenya Institute of Social Work ¡s looking for a dynamic and result oriented individual to head one of the Branches of this premier institution

We are looking for:

• A mature person.
• A Bachelors or Masters degree ¡n Education/Business Administration.
• Strong management, marketing and leadership skills
• Strong inter-personal skills.
• Highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.
• Excellent computer application skills.

Application should include, a detailed CV, copies of certificates, email address, telephone contacts and names of three referees and addressed to:

The Director,
Kenya Institute of Social Work,
County House, 3rd Floor,
P.O. Box 57961- 00200 Nairobi

Cell: 0713 844333/ 0724 772878

Email: Director@kiswcd.co.ke

Closing date ¡s 14th October, 2011.

Inmobia Project Manager (French Speaking Countries) and Regional Sales Manager Job Vacancies

Due to our rapid expansion across the African continent we seek to recruit suitably qualified, enthusiastic and highly dynamic people for our African Headquarters in Nairobi.

Project Manager – French Speaking Countries

Job description:
You will be interacting with our customers, our sales team and our technical team.
As part of our dynamic project team you are responsible for handling assigned projects and ensure delivery to our customers.
On a daily basis you coordinate tasks involved in the projects and find solution so we meet deadlines.
Together with the sales team, you are responsible for delivery to our customers.

Skills & background:

• Bachelor’s degree, min. diploma in Project Management and/or Marketing
• Must be fluent in written/spoken French and English

College Accountant Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

A leading medium size tertiary training institution is interested in recruiting a suitably qualified person for the position of College Accountant.

The College Accountant will report to the Director in charge of Finance and have the overall responsibility for the institution’s finance and accounting operations.

We are looking for a young energetic person preferably aged between 28 and 32 years with the following profile:

• A good first degree in business, commerce or related field
• Full qualified CPA or ACCA
• Proficiency in use of accounting software like Tally and Quick Books

Institute for Security Studies (ISS) Office Director (Nairobi Office) Job in Kenya

The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is an independent, non-profit applied policy research organisation with a focus on human security in Africa.
Its mission is to conceptualise, inform and enhance the security debate on the continent.
The ISS has offices in Addis Ababa, Cape Town, Nairobi and Pretoria, with a Head Office located in Pretoria.

Office Director - Nairobi Office

• The successful candidate will provide overall management and oversight to the Nairobi office on all matters including programme delivery, financial and human resources management, general administration and fundraising.
• S/he will work in collaboration with a team of Project Leaders and staff members, and provide oversight and support to project management, fund-raising and donor relations.
• S/he will be responsible for the overall financial and administrative management of the office, ensure effective human resource management relating to staff performance, grievance and disciplinary matters, and manage a team of finance and administrative staff.

Mechanical Engineer and HR / Industrial Relations Officer Jobs in Kenya - Multinational Company

These positions exist in the subsidiary of a Multinational Company which is a market leader in the Region in the manufacturing and marketing of consumer durables.

Mechanical Engineer
The mechanical engineer will work closely with the General Production Manager and will handle detailed technical and practical engineering functions.

These will include planning and execution of extensive repairs, preventive maintenance and overhaul work for a wide range of production machinery, plant and equipment and the introduction of new technologies to the organization.

In addition, training and staff development will form an integral part of the job.

Applications are invited from Kenyan citizens who hold an Honours Bsc. degree in mechanical engineering.

Candidates should have a minimum of seven years plant maintenance, part of which should have been acquired in a leadership role.

Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA) Kenya Programme Officer Job Vacancy

Kenya Programme Officer
Complementarity Project
Search Closes: November 1, 2011


Send resume and cover letter to jobs@osiea.org


We seek a dynamic, creative and committed programme officer to lead our complementarity project in Kenya.
The project seeks to strengthen domestic accountability for international crimes arising from the post election violence, including through strategic litigation.


This is a joint project of the Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA) and the Open Society Justice Initiative (OSJI).


The position reports to the OSIEA Kenya Programme Manager and the OSJI Director of Litigation and OSJI Project Director, Complementarity.


The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA) promotes vibrant, tolerant democracies in the region by awarding grants, developing programs, and bringing together diverse civil society leaders and groups.


The Open Society Justice Initiative (OSJI) uses law to protect and empower people around the world through litigation, advocacy, research, and technical assistance.


Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision to develop and implement a program to promote complementarity in Kenya, including through strategic litigation, policy analysis, and law reform

Assistant Fund Manager Job in Kenya with Leading NGO - CIDA

The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is seeking to contract an Assistant Fund Manager for its Democratic Governance Fund (DGF)


The responsibilities include:

• Financial Administration Support: Assist the DGF Fund Manager in the management of the DGF budget and the overall financial management of DGF sub-projects in accordance with CIDA’s policies, guidelines and tools;
• Assist the Fund Manager in the preparation of agreements with partner organizations and contracts with service providers;
• Follow-up and liaise with partner organizations to obtain all required documentation such as reports, invoices, etc;

Concern Worldwide Water & Sanitation (WASH) Project Officers Jobs in Moyale and Marsabit Kenya

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Kenyan nationals for the following position:
Job Title: Water & Sanitation (WASH) Project Officer 
2 Positions
Moyale and Marsabit
Contract Duration: 6 months


Job Summary: Reporting to the Nutrition Project Manager (Moyale or Marsabit), the position holder will be responsible for the implementation of the WASH activities linking with the nutrition intervention as well as capacity building of Community health workers.

The WASH Officers will work closely with District WASH Officer (DWO) and District Public Health Officers (DPHOs) to assess and report on WASH situation in Health Centres, schools/feeding centres, drought-affected communities and identify options for repair or provision of necessary WASH infrastructure; provide planning and technical support for training of Community Health Workers on hygiene promotion; link WASH activities with Nutrition interventions and support planning and monitoring of Rapid Hygiene Promotion campaigns among other duties.

Deputy Director Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya for Leading International NGO - PSI

Deputy Director Research & Metrics Department -  Population Services International (PSI) - Kenya
Reporting to: Country Representative

Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization, operating in more than 60 low and middle income countries.  PSI-Kenya creates demand for essential health products and services by using private sector marketing techniques and innovative communications campaigns. On the supply side, PSI-Kenya works with the commercial, non profit and public sectors to increase access to these products and services to low income and vulnerable populations. With a bottom-line orientation that is rare among non-profits, PSI-Kenya markets products and services for malaria, family planning, maternal and child health, and the prevention of AIDS and other diseases.  
PSI-Kenya Research & Metrics aims to improve the performance of PSI-Kenya interventions through multi-disciplinary research on populations and markets and enabling evidence-based decision making.

TechnoServe Country Director, Tanzania Job Vacancy

Country Director, Tanzania
Reports to: Regional Director for East Africa
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Travel: Moderate travel within Tanzania and internationally

TechnoServe Background: 
TechnoServe is an international, non-profit economic development organization founded in 1968 out of a conviction that a vibrant private sector is an essential foundation for economic growth and poverty reduction.

TechnoServe undertakes targeted, catalytic technical assistance and other programming to increase the competitiveness of entrepreneurs, businesses and industries that in-turn provide sustainable employment, inclusion of the poor and increased incomes.

TechnoServe operates in 25 developing countries with over 900 employees. A substantial portion of our work is in agriculture, enhancing farm productivity and commodity quality and addressing gaps in processing and other agribusiness capacities.

Our programs increase smallholder access to new technologies, aggregation and storage mechanisms, markets, critical information and finance.

TechnoServe also undertakes structured programs to identify and support high potential entrepreneurs in various sectors through leadership mentoring networks, formalization support, access to capital and development of sustainable business services such as accounting, finance, marketing and human resource management.

Program Description:
TechnoServe Tanzania is an emerging flagship platform working with more than 100,000 direct beneficiaries to help them improve their incomes and livelihoods.

Our 150+ staff work across multiple value chains - including staple crops such as maize, rice and cassava, and cash crops including coffee, cocoa, cotton and tomatoes, among others - to help farmers shift from subsistence to commercial enterprise by improving productivity, establishing farmer-owned enterprises and creating market linkages with reliable buyers in local, regional and international markets.

In addition, our teams work with many of Tanzania’s agro-processors to increase the growth of their businesses and strengthen the agro-processing sector overall with technical assistance and business advisory services.

Primary Purpose & Function:
Lead all aspects of TechnoServe’s operations in Tanzania to achieve sustainable economic development in a cost-effective manner.

Impact: Strategically select areas of work, partnerships and methodologies that most effectively contribute to

Manager National Branding Job Vacancy - Brand Kenya Board

Are you patriotic and passionate about Kenya?
You are what Brand Kenya Board is looking for.

The Board, which is mandated to manage the county's image both locally and internationally, wishes to strengthen its marketing team by hiring valued talent to fill the position below:-

Manager National Branding 
1 Position
Ref: BKB/HR/MNB/03/09-2011
Reporting to the Director Marketing, the Manager National Branding will be responsible for managing the key pillars of the Kenya country brand namely; citizens, culture, tourism, public service, towns and cities.

The position holder will advise the Board on how it can leverage on public goodwill to enhance the attractiveness of Kenya as a choice destination for trade, tourism and FDI.

Key responsibilities and duties:
The job holder will;

• Identify and prioritize Kenya's marketing and branding needs;
• Develop both short and long term branding strategies to address the identified needs
• Co-ordinate various marketing initiatives for Kenya in partnership with government agencies, the