KEMRI Executive Assistant Job in Kenya

Executive Assistant

Reference Number: EA-05-12
Category: Management and Administration
Grade: 5.1
Location: Kilifi
Country: Kenya

Summary:

To provide efficient and effective administrative and secretarial support to facilitate smooth running of the Programme's Director office and its related activities.

The position is also vital for effective liaisons between the Programme's Director office with the rest of the internal functions and externally, with the Programme's partners and stakeholders.

Reporting Lines:

The post holder will report to the Programme Director.

Key Responsibilities:

    Coordinate activities of the Director’s office by providing secretarial support services and technical assistance to ensure timely service delivery and ensure no issues are left pending.
    Maintain efficient and effective communication channels between the Directors, COO, senior management team and external customers to ensure professional interface and superior customer service.
    Proofread and draft routine correspondence, memos and a wide variety of reports on routine administrative matters for Director’s approval and signature.
    Receive and screen incoming calls, visitors, correspondence and reports; handle routine matters personally and determine and forward priority matters to the appropriate officers accordingly.
    Handle enquiries and complaints and brief the Director on issues requiring her attention and prompt decision-making to ensure customer satisfaction.
    Maintain the Director’s calendar and schedule of appointments, screen requests for meetings, and synchronize office and personal diaries to ensure that appointments do not overlap.
    Organise the filing and retrieval of files and documents in order to ensure that they are secure and accessible.
    Coordinate the preparation of both local and international itineraries for the Director, confirm travel bookings and hotel reservations and raise impress allowances.
    Maintain inventory of office equipment in Director’s office, monitor utilization of consumables and requisition for additional supplies.
    Administration of meetings i.e. taking minutes, typing and circulating them to staff as required.
    Organize legal documentations for international staff; and maintain records of the documentation (to ensure timely renewals).
    Establish/maintain systems and records (i.e. paper flow, database etc.) for project studies and publications for the programme’s research team.
    Organize international meetings for the Programme.
    Coordinate Programme’s scientific meetings – Seminars/Journal clubs
    And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time..

Skills and Competence:

Qualifications:

    A Bachelor’s degree in Secretarial Studies, Business Administration. Office Management or equivalent
    KCSE (Grade C plain and above)

Experience:

The Post holder should have:

    At least 8 years’ experience in providing support to top executives and senior management teams
    Considerable knowledge of office procedures and secretarial practices including organization, planning, records management and general administrative skills
    Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft applications

Competencies:

•     Strong planning, organisational and administrative skills
•     Strong problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
•     Strong report writing, proofreading and editing skills
•     High level of confidentiality and discretion
•     Tact, poise and excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•     Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships
•     Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and work within tight deadlines
•     Team worker, able to work in a multi-cultural environment, punctual and high integrity

Application Procedure:
Go to our Website: http://careers.kemri-wellcome.org/vacancies

To apply for this post you must be a registered user. Log into your account then go to Vacancies, view the post and click on the button: "Apply for this job".

Candidates are required to state their current/last salary.

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews.

The application closing date is 19th June 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kenya Forest Service Foresters

Foresters - Trainees:

20 KFS Grade 11.

REF: KFS/HR/MTS/02/2012

Kenya Forest Service is a State Corporation established by an Act of Parliament to sustainably manage and conserve all types of forests.

As part of the Organization’s succession planning strategy, the Management wishes to recruit young and dynamic individuals as Forester Trainees.

The successful candidates will undergo intensive management training for two (2) years in Forestry management, conservation and utilization and thereafter be posted to various assignments within KFS Headquarters and the field stations.

Requirements:

•     A Diploma with at least a Credit in Forestry Management from Kenya Forestry College or any other recognized Institution.

•     Must be aged between 22 – 29 years.
•     Must be Computer literate
•     Prior exposure (attachment) in a Natural Resource Management field is desirable.

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their detailed CV with daytime contacts and copies of academic and professional certificates to the undersigned so as to reach him on or before 29th June 2012.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Deputy Director, Human Resource and Administration
Kenya Forest Service
P.O. Box 30513 – 00100 Nairobi.
www.kenyaforestservice.org

SasaHivi Media marketing/ Sales Executive Job in Kenya

Our Company

SasaHivi Media Ltd ('Sasa Hivi' means in Kiswahili 'right now') was founded in 2003 in Nairobi, Kenya by a group of long time experienced Multimedia, PR and IT professionals.

So, as SasaHivi Media Ltd as a company is relatively young, the experience brought together in it, is very sophisticated. SasaHivi Media Ltd is all about bringing the best of Technology (Media and Internet) together with the best of Culture (Design, Content creation and Publishing).

Marketing / Sales Executive

Primary responsibilities

•     Dealing with the marketing requirements of SasaHivi Media Ltd and it's clients
•     Contributing to and developing marketing plans and strategies to meet organizational objectives.
•     Implementing the company's marketing plan and executing the delivery of approved strategies.
•     Evaluating customer research, market conditions, competitor data and marketing campaigns.
•     Managing correspondence with media and advertising outlets.
•     Writing and distributing press releases.
•     Managing the production of marketing materials, involving writing and proofreading copy and liaising with designers and printers.

•     Arranging for the effective distribution of marketing materials.
•     Generating of regular marketing and sales reports to the management.
•     Selling the services and products of SasaHivi Media Ltd.

Requirements

•     Education and degree(s) in disciplines related to the primary responsibilities.
•     Experience of working in the field of marketing streaming and interactive media.
•     Creativity in developing workable solutions.
•     Ability to express in good spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
•     Attention to detail, customer-service orientation and creativity in problem-solving.
•     Ability to work in a team and to communicate in a clear way.
•     Ability to meet sales targets.

Interested?

If you feel you are the right person for this job please e-mail us your CV & work references to: jobs@sasahivi.com.

Closing date: 20th June 2012

IBM Jobs in Kenya:Africa Recruitment Leader

   
 Job Location: Kenya         
Job description
Recruitment leader for CEWA. Needs in depth knowledge of recruitment life cycle and understand candidate sourcing. Will need to communicate effectively and work with the larger team to drive results.Must be able to manage a large team in multiple locations and coach and help develop the team to strive to delivery excellence.Work closely with the Talent team and the executives in the region to hire staff

A demonstrable track record of leading a team of recruiters to deliver successful results is Required, Experience recruiting into or for the IT / consulting industry is essential & the ability to manage teams across multiple countries is highly preferred.

Required

    Bachelor's Degree
    At least 3 years experience in managing the recruitment team
    At least 3 years experience in understanding of the African Market Place
    At least 3 years experience in managing deployment of HR solution components
    English: Fluent

   

Preferred

    At least 5 years experience in managing the recruitment team
    At least 5 years experience in understanding of the African Market Place
    At least 5 years experience in managing deployment of HR solution components

   
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

For more details and Application Procedure Clink on the following link: Africa Recruitment Leader

Colour Creation Africa Account Manager Job in Kenya

Our Client, Color Creations Africa Limited is looking for an ambitious, self-driven candidate to fill the position of:

Account Manager

Basic Function:

Reporting to the Head of Sales, the Account Manager will be responsible for the facilitation of the growth of sales and attainment of monthly sales targets.

The position holder will also lead a team to set and realize sales targets in line with the objectives of the Sales Department.

Principal Roles and Accountabilities:

•   Signing off and managing new clients
•  Responsible for account development  for existing key clients
•  Conduct market research to gain knowledge on new products based on clients needs and introducing and developing them into the market in conjunction with the Product Development Department
• Develop micro sales strategies/plans in line with the overall sales strategy/plan and implementing the same within the assigned clients and markets
•  Set the sales targets and following up on sales performance based on these targets
•  Compilation of the weekly sales reports that indicate the sales conversion rate to be reviewed by the Head of Sales
• Conduct customer surveys and give feedback

Required Qualifications and Competencies

•     Bachelor’s Degree in Sales and Marketing or any other business related course/higher diploma in sales
•     At least 4 years working experience selling and marketing a product with a proven record of meeting sales targets
• An individual with a wide network of business contacts
•     Good Client Relationship Management skills
•     Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•     Excellent people skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization
•     Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions

Interested candidates should forward their CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 16th June 2012 stating their current and expected remuneration, day time telephone contacts and addresses of three referees.

FMCG Production Supervisor Job in Kenya

Position: Production Supervisor
Department: Production
Reporting To: Production Manager
Supervises: Production Technicians and Production Staff
Job Objective / Summary
Responsible for the production operations in the factory including production plan implementation, resource
utilization and management of performance and output
Description of Duties

•     Supervision of the production process and Quality Assurance Systems
•     Requisition of production materials
•     Preparation and assignment of duties to staff in the production floor
•     Ensure that good manufacturing and hygiene practices are followed at all times
•     Participate in product development activities
•     Ensure that the Health and Safety of the workforce is enforced at all times
•     Preparation of the daily production reports
•     Carrying out online analysis of water and juice hourly
•     On line quality control checks
•     Ensuring production floor and machines are clean
•     Products that have been packaged are neatly arranged and adequate
•     Communication with relevant person from the store
•     Filing material transfer notes
•     To carry out any other duties that may be assigned to him by the Management from time to time.

Job Specifications
A detailed description of the minimum and desirable level of education, professional qualifications, experience and personal attributes.

•     University degree: B. Sc in Food Science and Technology
•     Computer literate-working knowledge of MS-Office
•     3 years progressive working experience in FMCG firm

Performance standards for this job. The minimum standards of successful job performance, in terms of quantity, quality and accuracy, time or cost.
    Quantity: Production targets must be met or exceeded
    Quality: Must be met
    Accuracy: Of utmost importance in all operations
    Time: All assignments and operations must be done meticulously
    Cost: Manage costs in production operations without compromising quality of required quantity.

Personal Traits, Qualities and Aptitudes

•     Perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
•  Accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an activity
•     Work independently and in teams
•     Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and co-operation
•     Maintain effective communication with your colleagues, both junior and senior
•     Respond appropriately to environmental and safety hazards and function effectively in emergency situations.
•   Utilize company systems effectively to ensure economical use of equipment and supplies.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke.
Please indicate current or last salary.
The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
3rd Floor, Nabui House, Westlands
Nairobi.

Graphic Designer Internship Opportunity in Kenya

Image Matters is a brand consultancy based in Nairobi Kenya.
We have an opening for an internship for a graphic designer.
 
Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in design.
• Knowledge and good grasp of design software; Abode Photoshop, Indesign,
• Corel Draw. Knowledge of Wordpress will be an added advantage.

The ideal candidate should

•   Be passionate about design with career drive and ambition to grow
•   Be able to work as a team and simultaneously be able to work with minimal supervision.
•   Be flexible and be able to adhere to deadlines.
•   Have an excellent command of English; both written and oral communication skills.

Apply to jobs@imagematters.co.ke.

Office Administrator Vacancy in kenya(Salary 35k-50k) in kenya

Our client, a manufacturing company dealing in packaging materials is looking forward to hire a personable person for the position of ‘Office Administrator to join its team.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Company’s management team and will be responsible for day- to- office clerical and secretarial duties.
Requirements

•        Diploma in secretarial studies a must  
•        A Diploma in administration will be an added advantage
•        Switchboard/typewriting skills a  must
•        Good with office machinery and IT –internet, scanners, printers, outlook and fax
•        Experience with a manufacturing firm.
•        Age -30 years and above

If qualified send CV only to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke on or before 19 June 2012, indicating the title (Office Adminstrator  Gross Salary 35k-50k) on the subject line.

Recruitment Manager
Corporate Staffing Services
3rd Floor, Nabui House, Unga Lane Westlands (Behind Unga House) Nairobi.

Real Estate marketing Job in Kenya

Real Estate Marketing Executive
One of our clients in the real estate sector seeks to fill the following sales marketing job vacancy.
Marketing Executive
We are looking for a qualified individual who will contribute effectively to maintaining the company brand and generate business from new and existing clients.
Male and aged below 28 years
A minimum of 2 years experience in real estate sales
Excellent communication skills.
A thorough technical understanding of real estate’s dynamics.
Ability to source strong leads using contacts from within the real estate industry.

Proactive and able to work with minimum supervision.
Energetic and self motivated individual who can meet targets sets.
Possess business etiquette with a strong work ethic and high moral ethics
Willing to start with a gross salary of Kshs 35k per month plus commissions
Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke.
Please indicate current or last salary.
The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
3rd Floor, Nabui House, Westlands
Nairobi.

Clearing and Forwarding Job in Kenya

The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient clearing and forwarding of consignments reducing as much as possible delays and costs relating with it.
The successful candidate should have the ability to organize the department,s work and handle all queries efficiently.
Responsibilities

•     Running the clearing and forwarding department
•     Scheduling and tracking of shipments from Origin to destination
•     Negotiating rates with carriers and providing quotations to clients
•     Development and enhancement of customer relationships
•     Development of relationships with other industry players and Government bodies
•     Provide management reports
•     Reporting to the Logistics Manager

Minimum Requirements

•     Diploma in Clearing and Forwarding or equivalent
•     At least 5 years experience in a busy reputable clearing and forwarding firm
•     Fully conversant with KRA, KEBS, Bond procedures, Clearing and forwarding procedures and  requirements

•     Ability to work under pressure
•     Excellent communication skills
•     Negotiation and problem solving skills
•     Must be customer focused and a team player
•     Priority will be given to the candidate who can come with clients and will be a huge advantage

Suitable candidates should send an application letter and resume, indicating current and expected salary by or before 15th July 2012 to logisticsman12@gmail.com.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Marketing Manager at Octopus ICT solutions

Marketing Manager
Octopus ICT Solutions is an e-Learning company located in Nairobi Kenya, Octopus, is
looking for an outgoing and entrepreneurial individual to help manage and shape our
emerging e-learning solutions.
This individual will also be responsible for marketing our IT Solutions services.
This position is hands-on and NOT an administrative management position.
As the Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for many duties as we roll out
our new applications and continue to grow our ICT solutions based business.

Key responsibilities include:
       Product Champion: Serving as a spokesperson for the product offering; Contributing to the overall vision and direction of the application; Providing product demonstrations and presentations to various customers and prospects.
   
Building Relationships: Meeting with new and existing customers and partners; Identifying new opportunities and pursuing partnerships.
   
Market Research: Gathering feedback and ideas from the user community; Investigating competitive products and determining their strengths, weaknesses, and tactics; Conducting usability studies.
   
Business Development: Working with management to further define and differentiate the product based upon research and user feedback; Helping management to develop product positioning; Working to develop a marketing strategy.
   
Marketing: Helping develop and implement product launch strategy; Working with management to develop a social media presence; Identifying and organizing trade shows and conference opportunities
   
Technology Collaboration: Working with design, production and management teams to develop new product features based on customer feedback and market research.
Requirements for this position include:

•     Bachelor’s degree in Business and Information Technology (BBIT) or Marketing with emphasis on IT
•     Solutions and products.
•     Should be comfortable representing the product in a variety of settings
•     Exceptional written and verbal skills
•     Strong IT Skills
•     Ability to work autonomously with broad direction
•     Experience with social media strategies
•     Experience using web analytic tools
•     Previous market research experience

Additional skills beneficial for this position:

•     Previous experience in education or with e-learning products
•     Previous product launch / branding / ad campaign experience
•     Previous experience with public and media campaigns
•     SEO and SEM experience

If you are interested in this dynamic and challenging opportunity, please respond with your CV, Cover
Letter and 3 Professional References to jobs@octopusict.com on or before 15th June 2012.
NB: Kindly do not send us academic certificates at this stage.
Respond with “Marketing Manager” as the subject of your email.

SAIDIA Project Data Clerk Job

Project Data Clerk
Position Identification:
Department  : Programs
Job Title : Data Clerk, SAIDIA project (Ref.2012/DC/44)
Reports To : Program Manager, Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability
Duration : 1 month

Background Information
Support and Assistance To Indigenous Implementing Agencies (SAIDIA), is a US President’s
Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funding initiative composed of two member
organizations, both working hand-in-hand with the GOK and in close collaboration
with sixteen indigenous organizations that were selected as implementing sub-grant
partners.

The program implements eleven service areas namely Palliative Care, Basic Care and
Support, OVC, Health Systems Strengthening, Abstinence and being faithful and
Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS,  ART Services, TB/HIV,
and Testing and Counseling.

The overall program strategy is to develop and reinforce capacities among the sixteen
indigenous sub-grant partners in improving HIV prevention, treatment, and care and
support services to marginalized people in the four provinces of Kenya namely Central,
Eastern, Nairobi and Rift valley.

Beyond providing anti-retroviral therapy, the program is strengthening in-country
technical expertise, building capacity of indigenous umbrella organizations to
support ART, developing locally appropriate models of care, and applying evidence-based
practices to improve care and treatment as well as maintaining a clear and precise data.

Purpose

•     Reporting to the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, and working closely with the
•     Health team, the Data Clerk will maintain up-to-date KePMS database.
•     S/he will receive, review and enter data from partner staff into SAIDIA database  monthly and share with program team for review.

Responsibilities 

•     Receive project data from CRS and partner staff
•     Review and validate data sent from the field and support project and partner staff in preparing data for entry to the system.
•     Enter data from partners into KePMS in line with CDC guidelines and according to  data calendar
•     Analyse KePMS data and share with project team during project meetings

Expertise Required

•     At least grade C Plain in KCSE
•     A Diploma in Information Technology, Health Records or other relevant field
•     Computer proficiency in databases and spreadsheets
•     At least 1 year experience using KePMS
•     Proficiency in data analysis software such as SPSS, Epi Info will be an added advantage.
•     At least 1 year health data entry experience and familiarity with Ministry of  Health HMIS
•     Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•     Working knowledge of CDC and PEPFAR data requirements

Working Relationships
Internal: Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability Program Manager, SIADIA CoP,
Project Officers.
External: Implementing Partners, NGOs/Consortium members working with HIV and AIDS unit.

Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for
and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact
information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by 12 noon,
Wednesday  June 13, 2012.
Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org

Note:  Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on
the ‘email subject’ .
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

I choose Life - Assistant Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Job in Kenya

I Choose Life – Africa (ICL) is one of the leading Non-Governmental
Organizations that has contributed greatly to HIV prevention efforts
among the youth in Kenya today.


The organization has programs in over 100 institutions (University,
tertiary institutions and high schools) across Kenya and reaches over
1 million youth annually with behavior change communication messages.

ICL’s vision is to see ‘AN AIDS free Africa. Her goal is to contribute
to the Kenya National AIDS Strategic Plan III. ICL’s mission is to create
a movement of caring communities among youth that make responsible and
informed choices with regard to Life and HIV & AIDS through prevention,
care and support and mitigation of socio-economic impact.

The organization’s programs are anchored around four pillars: Sexual
and Reproductive Health, Economic Empowerment, Academic and Career
mentoring and Leadership and Governance (SEAL).

We invite applications for the following position;



Assistant Monitoring and Evaluation Officer


1 Position


Ref: AM&E/HR/2012


We are seeking to recruit an Assistant Monitoring & Evaluation Officer who
will be responsible of ensuring effective management of the project  design,
monitoring of its implementation of the project resources and activities
in order to ensure that they timely, cost effective and sustainable,
compiling of project monthly reports and conducting evaluations of the project.


Main Responsibilities:
Planning

•     Plan projects in consultation with the Project Manager in order to accomplish its goals within  constraints such as time, cost and agreed quality standards 
•     Schedule tasks, deadlines and milestones for all stakeholders and resources
•     Create Project and departmental work plans
•     Create detailed chart of milestones for all Project Outputs
•     Develop and maintain relevant database of data and serve as a hub of data that may be required by the engaged Auditors and or other stakeholders
• Evaluation, Reporting & capacity building:

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• General Monitoring and Evaluation on assigned projects
• Participate in the Design, data collection and analysis of surveys and routine data
• Support end of Project Evaluation focusing on M&E aspect of projects close out
• Participate in innovative and standardized research
• Spearhead and coordinate the development and timely submission of monthly  reports for the donor, as well as other required reports by synthesizing the project activity reports from all the project activities.
• Track progress of Project implementation and make recommendation to the Management
•  Synthesize, analyze data and write summary reports by program based on the M&E  results and provide a monthly M&E report to the project manager
• In accordance with donor requirements, create or maintain procedures for capturing and publishing monthly, quarterly, and annual project reports
•  Ensure evaluations of trainings and outreach activities are conducted and reports written and submitted to the Project Manager and the relevant persons
• Participate in the training of Healthy Choices facilitators and Family Matters Programs
• To work closely with M & E colleagues to design activities to strengthen the capacity of ICL staff in Project M&E methodologies through provision of technical support e.g. skills assessment, training and appraisals. Hence, the
• M& E Officer will be expected to conduct internal capacity-building programs  for ICL staff on Monitoring & Evaluation.
•  Execute M&E activities included in the Annual Work Plan, with particular focus on results and impacts as well as in lesson learning.

Proposals

•    Grant proposal writing

•     Work with the Project team to estimate costs & budgets

Partners Management

•     Obtain, discuss and follow-through with feedback from Head office and partners
•     Work with head office and Partners to keep project focused within scope
•     Ensure Partners’ expectations are met and exceeded in terms of quality of  product and service delivered.

Required Qualifications, Competencies and Skills

• Bachelors Degree in Statistics, or other related fields
• Minimum two (2) years experience with participatory monitoring and evaluation which may include designing and conducting survey exercises, data collection (key stakeholder interviews, focus groups, surveys, and secondary data analysis techniques), and data management
• Training in Public Health would be an added advantage
• Experience in donor-funded projects
• Demonstrable experience in performing statistical analysis and interpreting results correctly
• Excellent command of computers and statistical software, especially experience with MS Access and SPSS or STATA. Ability to manipulate large data sets.
• Ability to work independently and to take initiative
• Service-oriented attitude towards work-- providing positive and timely feedback to colleagues and staff of partner institutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, including the ability to present materials in meetings and at conferences and to write project documents (including evaluation design plans, results frameworks, data collection and data analysis plans, and progress reports)

Application and contact details:-


If you feel you are the right candidate, please send your CV and cover
letter quoting your current and expected salary to hr@ichooselife.or.ke to
reach us on or before 22nd June, 2012.


The subject line of your application should be ‘Assistant Monitoring and
Evaluation Officer’. 


Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.


I Choose Life Africa is an equal opportunity employer.

Solar Sales Person Job Vacancy (Salary 60K)

Company based in Nairobi requires Sales Person – Solar
Candidate MUST be aggressive, strong personality and
passionate about sales.

• Minimum 3 years experience in a Technical / Solar field.
• Diploma /Degree in Sales and Marketing.

Salary: Ksh.60, 000 plus commission depending on volume.
Deadline: 14th June 2012

Applications:
Please send an up to date CV, stating your current salary,
accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to:
lynette@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit Recruitment & Training, Rhino House,
Karen Road, Karen.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.
Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job

Software/Application Developers Jobs in Kenya

Software/ Application Developers

Category: Information Technology & Telecoms
Location: Kisumu, Kenya
Employment Type: Full- time
Summary:   Description:
Department: Technical
Reports To: Lead Developer

The Company

A leading software development company in Kisumu is recruiting results oriented software
developers/ application developers

Job Objective:

To provide rapid application development and deployment of mobile applications,
software customization of these applications as per client requirements,
integration and testing and client support.

Duties and Responsibilities:

    Develop and deploy software / mobile android applications based on client requirements
    Provide technical support to clients

Skills and Competencies:

•     Proficiency in computing with strong programming background.
•     Tech- savvy ability to keep up-to-date with new and emerging technologies
•     Innovative
•     Willingness to learn

Requirements:

Education/Experience:

•     Fresh graduates in a Bsc. Computer Science/ IT/IS/ Engineering preferred.
•     Diploma holders with strong programming background may also apply.

Qualified candidates should send their application letters, degree or diploma certificate
and CV’s quoting relevant skills and experience to Mobile.dev.ksm@gmail.com.

Indicate the most recent software/ mobile application(s) that you developed, you will need to
provide a demo of application during the interview process.

Kindly include names of three referees and a daytime telephone contact.
Deadline for applications is Tuesday June 12, 2012.

Interviews will be held in the same week.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Accountant Job Vacancy in Kenya-Multinational Distributor for Nokia Corporation in Kenya

 Accounting Jobs in Kenya
Position: Accountant

Company Profile: Our Client is a multinational distributor for Nokia Corporation with presence in
East, Central and West Africa and Dubai.

Job Role: Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain
record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities
within an organization.

Duties and responsibilities:

•     Maintaining proper and up to date books of accounts in QuickBooks software ensuring validity, completeness and accuracy,

•     Computing and timely submission VAT, PAYE, NSSF and NHIF, (familiarity with requirements and deadlines)

•     Processing payroll considering statutory deductions, advances, loans, allowances and other deductions,

•     Generating monthly comparison financial reports like trial balance and discuss areas of concern with management based on current financial status of the company

•     Creating and adjusting current financial budgets accordingly in light of previous months’financial performance of the company,

•     Reviewing bank statements, verifying entries and posting bank interests and charges while identifying need to effectively manage bank charges

•     Managing petty cash ensuring validity, accuracy and completeness

•     Maintaining receivables and payables ledgers observing credit limits and determining credit worthiness of customers

•     Filing and safely storing company documents and receipts for future reference

•     Maintaining asset register and ensure company assets like motor vehicles are safe and used for the intended purpose

•     Preparing and availing accounting records and asset register for audit purposes

•     Performing any other duty as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications

•     Preferably a CPA (K) Finalist or Relevant Degree.
•     5 years Accounting Experience
•     Excellent communication skills both written and spoken
•     Working knowledge of basic computer packages
•     3 years working knowledge in Tally Accounting Package.

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

More accounting jobs in Kenya right here at soaringblackeagle

Management Trainee(Finance and Underwriting), Underwriting Executive and Assistance reinsurance Manager Jobs in Kenya

Vacancy Announcement

We are looking to fill the following positions:

1. Assistant Reinsurance Manager

2. Underwriting Executive

3. Management Trainee – Finance

4. Management Trainee - Underwriting

Only candidates with BOTH the relevant academic/professional qualifications AND
relevant work experience need apply.

Applications shall be processed on a first-come first-served basis.

A very competitive compensation package is in store for each of the successful candidates

How to apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents we are looking
for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward an application letter and a copy of your updated CV to kaziafrica2012@gmail.com for consideration.

African Re Accounts Assistant Job In Kenya

African Reinsurance Corporation
Societe Africaine De Reassurance (Africa Re)An International Financial Institution with Headquarters in Lagos (Nigeria), five Regional Offices in Casablanca (Morocco), Nairobi (Kenya), Abidjan (Cote d’ivoire), Port Louis (Mauritius), and Cairo (Egypt), as well as a subsidiary company in Johannesburg (South Africa), a local office in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and a Retakaful company in Cairo (Egypt); owned by 41 member
States of the African Union (AU), the African Development Bank (ADB), the IFC
(International Finance Corporation), the DEG (German Development Financial Institution),
FMO (Dutch private sector financing company), PROPARCO (subsidiary of the Agence Francaise
de Development) and 107 insurance and reinsurance companies across the African continent,
invites applications from suitably qualified individuals who are nationals of Africa Re member
States to fill the following position:

Accounts Assistant – Technical

A. Basic Salary

    Range KSH723,398 – KSH864,058

B. Main Duties

    Responsible to the Accountant on the processing of all reinsurance technical statements,
ensuring proper follow up on collection of balances and closely monitoring the development of debtor balances.

C. Minimum Qualifications & Experience

•     First degree (or equivalent) in relevant disciplines.

•     Three years of experience of which at least two years must be relevant work experience.

D. Competencies Competencies – Technical

•     Good skill in business software tools: Word, Excel etc.
•     Basic knowledge on all classes of business.

Competencies –Behavioral

•     Reliability
•     Discipline
•     Punctuality
•     Good relations with cedants
•     Cordial relationship with colleagues & outsiders
•     Bilingualism (English/French) – would be an added advantage.

E. Other Requirements

    Membership of relevant professional bodies would be an added advantage.

F. Additional Requirements For Candidate For This Position

Applicants must be:

    At least 21 years and not more than 30 years old.

G. Other Information

    Other conditions of service are competitive and comparative to what is
obtainable in similar organizations.

H. Procedure:

Application together with detailed CV should be sent to the Regional Director,
Africa Re through the following address:

The Regional Director
African Reinsurance Corporation OR

Email: nairobivacancy@africa-re.com
Africa Re Centre
P O Box 62328 00200, Nairobi

Closing date for submission of applications is three (3) weeks from the date of advert. 

Symphony Administration Supervisor Job in Nairobi Kenya(Kshs 35K +Benefits)

Symphony is the largest IT Solution entity in East and Central African region,
representing premium hardware, software and service brands including IBM,
GE, Oracle, Sage, eRI, among others.

Symphony Kenya is looking for a man to join our dynamic team, in the following position:

Administration Supervisor

Reporting to the Group Chief Accountant this man will handle the day to day operations of
the Admin Department –supervising a team of 21+ employees comprising drivers, receptionists,
messengers, cleaners and watchmen to ensure and achieve the company’s objectives of
efficient delivery and receipt of goods, hospitality, cleanliness, security, maintenance
of the fleet of company vehicles and well-maintained office equipment and automated systems
i.e. fire equipment, elevators etc. .

This is a Mid-Level position. 

Gross salary of  KShs 35,000/= per month + benefits.

Key Skill areas

•     Must be fluent in written and spoken English
•     Ability to perform under pressure with little supervision
•     Ability to handle emergencies even at night time, when necessary

Qualifications and Experience:

•     Business Administration degree
•     Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
•     At least 2 years of relevant experience in similar Administration role

How to apply

If you believe you have what it takes to handle this challenging position, kindly apply preferably by
email, with a short covering note on your suitability. 

Attach your CV with copies of relevant certifications to your application to reach
the Director – Human Resources, not later than 16th June, 2012.

E-Mail: hrd@symphony.co.ke.

Director – Human Resources
Symphony Place, Off Waiyaki Way, Westlands,
Nairobi, Kenya

P.O. Box 14201, 00800
Tel:  +254 - 4455000,

Mobile: 0716-793 954,
HRD@symphony.co.ke


Kindly contact the HR Department on 20th June, 2012 to find out if you have
been short-listed for the position.