FRENCH INTERN JOBS KENYA

Advertisement for the position of an
intern to teach French
Location
The school is located in Busia county,
Butula Distirct,Marachi central
location,kingandole sub-location. It is
near a town centre Murumba
market.There is water and electricity
at Murumba and neighboring
institutions.
About the position
We are a small rural school
introducing French for the first time
and will therefore require a
candidate who is enthusiastic,
outgoing, creative and patient. The
school will provide accommodation
and a stipend of 5000 Kenya shillings
for the successful intern who will also
work under the supervision of an
expert in the field. The position has
prospects for TSC employment based
on the performance and qualification
of the candidate.
Qualification
A minimum of certificate from Alliance
Francaise level 3 or Diplome in French
Should have done French in high
school
Graduates will have an added
advantage
Interested applicants should forward
their application to the principal/BOG
secretary
email:st.monica39sbty@yahoo.com
or call 0722387 327 for further
instructions by 16th April 2011.The
position starts 2nd may 2011

Adapted from www.careerpointkenya.com

SALES ASSISTANT JOBS IN NAIROBI

Life. Live it. Love it.
Fun, self-motivated, results driven
sales-assistants needed!
A new Lifestyle, Dance and
Activewear shop
located at an upmarket shopping
mall
looking to recruit dynamic sales-
assistant.
Retail sales experience preferred but
not essential.
Knowledge of various dance and
exercise, an active and friendly
personality an added advantage!
Email your CV to
anne-marie@vivo.co.ke

Adapted from www.careerpointkenya.com

AFRICAN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY JOBS

Africa Nazarene University is a
Chartered Christian University that
integrates faith with learning to
produce well rounded individuals
who are able to meet challenges of
their times. It is sponsored by the
Church of Nazarene, an international
Protestant denomination in the
holiness tradition.
Applications are invited from
qualified professionals to fill
positions of Senior Lecturer and
Lecturer in the following areas:-
Bachelor of Arts in Counseling
Psychology, Bachelor of Arts in Peace
and Conflict Resolution Studies,
Bachelor of Education and Bachelor
of Computer Science.

SENIOR LECTURER
Applicants must have completed a
Ph.D degree or its equivalent in a
teaching field. Have a minimum of
three years teaching experience at
lecturer level or demonstrate
comparable professional experience.
Demonstrate classroom skills as
evidenced by student evaluations and
peer reviews. Demonstrate the ability
to be published in one’s field
(minimum of 3 published articles in a
refereed journal or a book in ones
field). Present evidence of success in
some major non-teaching
responsibility at University or other
reputable organizations and
demonstrate ability to supervise
postgraduate students.

LECTURER
Applicants must have completed a
Ph.D degree or its equivalent with
two years of University teaching or
demonstrate comparable
professional experience.
Demonstrate classroom skills as
evidenced by student evaluations and
peer reviews. Published at least two
articles in refereed journals. Present
evidence of success in some major
non-teaching responsibility at the
University or other reputable
organizations. Demonstrate ability to
supervise postgraduate students.
Applications giving full details of age,
marital status, education and
professional qualifications,
experience, current post, salary and
other financial benefits, copies of
certificates, curriculum vitae,
transcripts, the names and addresses
of three referees (one of whom
should be present or previous
employer), should be addressed to:-

The Vice Chancellor
Africa Nazarene University
P.O. Box 53067 – 00200
Nairobi
Applications should reach the office
not later than 15th April. 2011.
Applications could also be dropped
at our Ngong Road Campus Office at
the Central Church of the Nazarene.
Note that only short listed
candidates will be contacted

Adapted from www.careerpointkenya.com

PROJECT MANAGER JOB YOUTH ENTERPRISE KENYA

Project Manager Youth Enterprises
Kenya April 2011
REPORTS TO: Program Manager –
Entrepreneurship Development
TechnoServe Kenya
GENERAL INFORMATION
TechnoServe, Inc. is an international
non-profit economic development
organization founded in
1968. Its mission is to help
entrepreneurial men and women in
poor rural areas of the
developing world to build businesses
that create income, opportunity and
economic growth for
their families, communities and
countries.

I. Primary Purpose
The primary objectives of this project
are to:
a) Increase economic prospects for
youth through skills development and
access to finance
to create: economically viable
microenterprises; self-reliant
community level economic
development projects, and;
employment opportunities
b) Improve youth voice in local,
regional, and national policy dialogue
through enhanced
advocacy capabilities and inter-ethnic
dialogue
c) Expand youth access to essential
services that are more youth-friendly
d) Establish new institutional
arrangements that can leverage
public and private resources
through youth-managed
organizations
e) Create a new approach to
empower youth through youth-
owned, youth-led and youth-
managed actions.

II. Duties and Responsibilities
1) Project management
•Work with identified Youth groups
and other stakeholders in
coordination with the lead
project implementing partner
•
On behalf of TNS, lead coordination
of project activities in Kenya with key
partners
•Produce financial and narrative
reports for partners and donor, as
required by the
contract and requested on an ad hoc
basis, and for TechnoServe
management
•Report internally and externally on
progress and status of project
activities
•Proactively identify successful
strategies and tactics, or bottlenecks
to effective
execution of the project objectives,
and raise those to the larger project
team
•Ensure adherence to project budget
•Oversee collection and reporting of
data on impact, progress and
outcome indicators
•Develop annual project plans and
project inputs into TechnoServe
country plans
•Collaborate closely with the lead
project partner and the
Entrepreneurship Program
Manager in the implementation of
business activities, including timely
execution of set
goals and deliver on all targets
•Develop and track project budget
requirements; prepare monthly
quarterly and annual
reports on prescribed projects and
businesses.
•In conjunction with the
Entrepreneurship Program Manager,
update the project
knowledge base for the industry,
keep abreast with economic and
business trends that
impact the specified business sector
and the country’s economy as a
whole;
2) Representation and
Communication
•Develop effective and strong
working relationships with partners,
identify areas of
collaboration, participate in project
planning and make regular
presentations to high-
level audiences, business owners,
donors and policy-makers
•Provide technical direction to team
members. Supplies needed
information to team on
prospective and existing businesses
and programs;
•Communicate internally and
externally with team members and
clients respectively;
•in consultation with the
Entrepreneurship Program manager,
liaise with government
agencies and consultants on issues
that promote the project.

II. Requirements
•An advanced Degree in Business,
Commerce, Entrepreneurship or a
related field.
•A minimum of 5 years experience in
business development/management,
business plan
design/execution, program design/
management
•Expertise in working with the youth
in various industries.
•in particular market development
and business development services
•Strong interpersonal/people
management skills and excellent oral
and written
communication skills a must; strong
passion for helping the needy.
•Proven project and/or business unit
management skills
•
Proven track record of developing
complex client business plans
•
Ability to develop well written,
cohesive reports that are responsive
to the needs of
partners, donors and regional
management
•
Strong private sector experience and
entrepreneurial skills;
•Strong financial analysis and
management skills
•Willingness to travel domestically
•Be in possession of a clean drivers
license with over three years driving
experience
•Qualified candidates should
submit their applications by email
(letters and CV’s
as one document- Not separate)
addressed to the Country Director.
Your
application should include your
current monthly/previous salary and
benefits,
your expected salary and three
professional referees.

Kindly email your application to
admin@technoserve.or.ke so as to
reach them by
26 th April 2011.
TechnoServe is an Equal Opportunity
Employer
Adapted from www.careerpointkenya.com

AUDIT FIRM JOBS

RESPONSIBILITIES
* Plan and Execute specific audit
engagements within specified time
budgets to accomplish the audit
engagement plan.
* Identify and profile various risks
inherent in specific audit assignment,
discuss them with the respective line
managers and jointly agree on
actions to be implemented for risk
mitigation.
* Identification of opportunities to
add value through improved
business efficiencies and
effectiveness.
* Prepare reports on audit findings
and jointly agree with line managers
on action plans to address identified
risks and control challenges.
* Maintain liaison with audit clients
(line managers) to enhance the
control environment within the
company through regular follow-ups
and consultation.
* Prepare neat, detailed,
understandable and cross-
referenced work papers to evidence
work done and for future references,
in compliance with standards for
professional practice in internal audit
* Execute audit activities to ensure
reliability and integrity of information
and effective use of company
resources and compliance with
contracts, standards and policies.
* Follow up audit recommendations
to ensure timely implementation and
action to mitigate identified risks.
* Provide consultancy services to line
managers on trends in airline
industry and best practice

JOB REQUIRMENTS
* 3 years experience in the respective
field
* Professional accounting
qualifications (CPA finalist, ACCA part
III or equivalent)
* Proficiency in IT
* Excellent communication skills
* Team player

To apply for this position send your
Cv to
recruitment@workforceassociates.net
on or before 21st April 2011
Adapted from www.careerpointkenya.com

DAIRY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT EXPERT JOB

DAIRY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
EXPERT
Location:Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with
frequent in-country travel
Start date:July 2011 (contingent upon
securing new funding)
Duration:5 years

Background Information:
TechnoServe is an international
business development organization
whose mission is to help
entrepreneurial men and women in
poor areas of the developing world
build businesses that create income,
opportunity and economic growth.
Our approach is based on hiring
high-performing people who share
our vision of private sector
solutions that create long-term
transformation in people’s lives. We
believe in hard work,
creativity, and leveraging the
dynamism of talented people. We are
committed to innovation,
learning, and results. Our global team
is drawn from world-class industry
and management
consulting firms. We are work in
nearly 30 countries in Africa, Latin
America and India.
The Livestock Growth Program (LGP)
is a comprehensive, transformative,
five-year program
that aims to increase productivity &
competitiveness of selected livestock
value chains in
Ethiopia to the benefit of
smallholders.The LGP focuses on
three value chains: (1) dairy, (2)
meat and (3) hides, skins & leather.
Role and responsibility: The Dairy
Enterprise Development Expert will
be responsible for
activities related to the creation and
implementation of value chain
development strategies. In
this senior leadership role, he/she
will work with project’s technical
teams, various livestock
related private sector actors and
service providers and livestock
related government technical
officials.
While final technical areas and
specific responsibilities will be
defined upon securing of funding
from USAID, following are the key
expected areas of focus for this
position:

•Value chain strategy
development

o Develop clearly articulated and fact-
based strategy for dairy, meat and
hides,
skins & leather value chain
interventions in collaboration with
other implementing
partners, ensuring that strategy
supports overall broader program
objectives and
goals for meat and animal, dairy and
hides, skins and leather value chains
o Lead rigorous and ongoing
industry assessments to identify new
industry and
client opportunities, with a focus on
end-market analyses
o Maintain understanding of current
global best practices related to
market-driven
value chain development and the
specified livestock value chains,
ensure that
these are shared with staff and
partners and actively incorporated
into strategies
and work streams
•Value chain intervention
planning
o Break down strategies into well-
defined work streams and ensure
that the scope
and projected impact of all work
streams are correctly defined and
understood
o Ensure that all work streams have a
detailed work plan which identifies,
prioritizes and sequences the
activities required for successful
delivery
o Ensure sufficient resources are
mobilized
•External representation
o Develop and sustain trust-based
relationships with key stakeholders,
including
otherinitiatives and interventions
o Leverage knowledge of key
stakeholders to secure buy-in to
ideas and initiatives
o Provide intellectual leadership in
helping team members identify and
develop
business and industry-wide value
chain improvement strategies
Requirements:
•Education: Masters degree in
livestock, agriculture, agribusiness,
agricultural
economics, or related field is
required.
•Experience:
o 10+ years of professional
experience in livestock sector value
chain development
with a major emphasis on: value
chain facilitation, agribusiness,
marketing and
financial services and private sector
development;
o 5+ years managing for-profit
agribusiness or value chain related
private sector
institution.
o Experience managing USAID-
funded value chain initiatives an
advantage
•
Specialized knowledge/skills:
o Excellent verbal and written
communication skills.
o Demonstrated advanced ICT skills.
o Established relationship with and/
or substantive knowledge of
international
agribusiness firms.
o Excellent problem solving and
analytical skills
o Entrepreneurial and self motivated
o Excellent communication skills in
both written and spoken English,
Amharic a
plus, but not required
o Experience with gender
mainstreaming in livestock/
agriculture projects is added
advantage.

•Women are encouraged to apply.
Fees and expenses: Negotiable.
Deadline for application: April 20th,
2011, However, applications will be
considered as they are
received.
Qualified candidates should mail or
email their CV/resume along with a
cover letter to:
Address:
TechnoServe Inc.
PO Box 100598
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Email:madmin@tnsethiopia.org and
hoh@tns.org

KENYA PETROLEUM REFINIRIES JOB VACANCIES

Kenya Petroleum Refineries Jobs
Vacancies

Mechanical Engineers
(2011/ME)
Brief Description:
Entry point for engineers will be as
‘Trainee Engineers’ or ‘Trainee
Technologists’ and Selection will be
based on academic achievement,
personal skills, positive attitude and
demonstration of go-getter/
leadership traits.
Young graduates with up to 2 years
post qualification experience but
with stated excellent academic
performance may apply.
Additionally experienced candidates
with knowledge in petroleum oil
refining processes and process
equipment e.g. distillation towers,
heaters, pumps, compressors, heat
exchangers etc are also encouraged
to apply and will be considered on
merit.

Education/Qualifications:
* Holder of 1st or Upper 2nd Class
Honors University degree in
respective disciplines from reputable
Universities, with superior
performance in key subjects in their
selected disciplines

Civil Engineers
(2011/CE)
Brief Description:
Entry point for engineers will be as
‘Trainee Engineers’ or ‘Trainee
Technologists’ and Selection will be
based on academic achievement,
personal skills, positive attitude and
demonstration of go-getter/
leadership traits. Young graduates
with up to 2 years post qualification
experience but with stated excellent
academic performance may apply.
Additionally experienced candidates
with knowledge in petroleum oil
refining processes and process
equipment e.g. distillation towers,
heaters, pumps, compressors, heat
exchangers etc are also encouraged
to apply and will be considered on
merit.

Education/Qualifications:
* Holder of 1st or Upper 2nd Class
Honors University degree in
respective disciplines from reputable
Universities, with superior
performance in key subjects in their
selected disciplines

Electrical / Instrumentation
Engineers
(2011/CIEE)
Brief Description:
Entry point for engineers will be as
‘Trainee Engineers’ or ‘Trainee
Technologists’ and Selection will be
based on academic achievement,
personal skills, positive attitude and
demonstration of go-getter/
leadership traits.
Young graduates with up to 2 years
post qualification experience but
with stated excellent academic
performance may apply.
Additionally experienced candidates
with knowledge in petroleum oil
refining processes and process
equipment e.g. distillation towers,
heaters, pumps, compressors, heat
exchangers etc are also encouraged
to apply and will be considered on
merit.

Education/Qualifications:
* Holder of 1st or Upper 2nd Class
Honors University degree in
respective disciplines from reputable
Universities, with superior
performance in key subjects in their
selected disciplines

Chemical Engineers
(2011/CHE)

Brief Description:
Entry point for engineers will be as
‘Trainee Engineers’ or ‘Trainee
Technologists’ and Selection will be
based on academic achievement,
personal skills, positive attitude and
demonstration of go-getter/
leadership traits.
Young graduates with up to 2 years
post qualification experience but
with stated excellent academic
performance may apply. Additionally
experienced candidates with
knowledge in petroleum oil refining
processes and process equipment
e.g. distillation towers, heaters,
pumps, compressors, heat
exchangers etc are also encouraged
to apply and will be considered on
merit.

Education/Qualifications:

* Holder of 1st or Upper 2nd Class
Honors University degree in
respective disciplines from reputable
Universities, with superior
performance in key subjects in their
selected disciplines

Business Systems Analyst
(2011/BSA)
Professional Area: IT

Brief Description:
Reporting to IT Manager, Business
Systems Analyst will be a key member
of a dynamic IT team responsible for
the company’s various IT and
Communications systems.
He/She will be responsible for the
administration of KPRL’s Database
Management Systems in a LAN/WAN
environment, as follows:-

* Installation, maintenance and
updating of operating systems,
database management systems and
business application systems
throughout the company’s ICT
network, ensuring optimum system
performance
*Ensuring that disciplined on-line
and off-line backup procedures
required by database management
system are implemented and
adhered to
* Continuously monitoring system
resources, performing systems
tuning, troubleshooting and
resolving technical problems
associated with business systems
* Creating and maintaining database
security profiles as required by the
company
*Analysis, design, development and
implementation of Database
Management Systems;

Specific Expertise

* Windows Server Operating System
Administration
* Oracle and SQL Relational Database
Management System Administration
* Microsoft Exchange and Outlook
* Data Center Implementation and
Maintenance
* Understanding of application
programming, database and system
design
* Proficiency in Internet, Intranet and
client/server architectures
* Project Management experience
with track record of delivering ERP
projects
* Business Intelligence and Data
Mining
* Business Analysis expertise in a
large manufacturing environment;
Personal Attributes
* Systematic and accurate work
habits
* Good communication skills, both
written and oral
* Good research and investigative
skills
*Desire and commitment to work
effectively in a team environment
* Ability to embrace change and
actively look to enhance and improve
current processes
* High level of accountability and
technical competency
Education/Qualifications:
* BSc. Information Technology or its
equivalent, with post graduate
professional studies in IT
* Oracle Certified RDBMS
Administrator
* Microsoft Certified Systems
Engineer
*At least 4 years experience on
Relational database Management
System
Closing on Apr 22 2011

Click Here to Apply Online. http://
www.kprl.co.ke/careers.php

HUMAN RESOURCE INTERNSHIP

Job Category: Human Resource,
Internship
Human Resources Internship in Kenya
We are looking for an assertive
human resources intern who will
assist in performing the following
Human Resources duties.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assisting in all aspects of recruitment.
Ensuring that all human resources
procedures are followed according to
company standards and policies
Coordinating prospective candidates,
interviewing them and administering
offers.
Referring issues, where appropriate,
to senior HR staff, administration
department etc.
Perform miscellaneous office duties
(answering phones, writing of
minutes, etc.)
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Experience:
A candidate should possess a relevant
diploma in Human resource from a
recognized institution.
Ability to operate under pressure.
The ability to work as part of a team.
Can work with minimum supervision.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of
sensitive information.
Interested candidates can forward
their CVs to
recruitment@workforceassociates.net
on or before 13th April 2011.

Adapted from: graduatecareers.blogspot.com/2011/04/human-resources-internship-in-kenya.html#more

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT JOBS IN KENYA

Executive Assistant Job in Kenya –
International Federation of Red Cross
and Red Crescent Societies
Job title: Executive Assistant
Unit/dept/delegation: Regional
Representative`s Office
Reports to: Regional Representative
Grade: 6

Purpose
The Assistant is responsible for
providing secretarial support and
office co-ordination for the Regional
Representative as required, including
handling of confidential or sensitive
information. Works closely with all staff
and co-ordinates activities to ensure
proper office
coverage

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

External Relations
Assist in the management of external
relations and organize accreditation of
International SoL and delegates with
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in close
cooperation with the Administration
Manager.
Support the management of relations
with diplomatic corps, UN agencies
and other Non Government
Organizations.
Develop and maintain databases for
all external relations in Nairobi.
Arrange and participate upon request
in representative duties.
Develop presentations in PowerPoint
and other softwares for external
relations in cooperation with the
External Relation Unit.
Secretarial Assistance
Assist the RR in the daily tasks such as:
Provide various duties including
management lf the RRs diary; receive
and screen requests for meetings,
drafting letters/faxes and other
correspondence, drawing up
programmes for selected visitors to
the
Regional Delegation.
Receives and screens communications
to the RR including telephone calls
and e-mail messages and provide
assistance using independent
judgement to determine those that
require priority attention;
prioritise, channel and facilitate
communication between department
heads.
Ensure presentation of daily mails and
documents for signing before midday
for distribution on the same day.
Maintain chronological files for all
outgoing/incoming mail/faxes/
documents from the RRs office.
Follow up on administrative tasks and
organize meetings for the RR.Oversee
travel and accommodation
arrangements for the RR, in liaison
with the Travel Officer.
Manage RRs mail in his/her absence
and as per instruction-ensuring
messages are referred or acted upon.
Build and maintain a standard filing
system.
Prepare and maintain selected
budgets under the office of the RR.
Meetings and Workshops
Take minutes of meetings as agreed.
Act as logistic and administration
support for Management Meetings,
Movement meetings, RC-NET meetings
and other senior management
meetings.
Assist in cooperation with the PACT.
Facilitate RRs meetings, assist in daily
routines, and ensure well organized
RR office facilities.
Undertake special projects as assigned
by the RR.
Duties applicable to all staff
Actively work towards the
achievement of the Federation’s goals.
Abide by and work in accordance with
the Red Cross/Red Crescent
principles.
Perform any other work related duties
and responsibilities that may be
assigned by the line manager.
Target Profile
Education and Experience
University degree or diploma in
Business Administration
5-10 years secretarial experience,
atleast 3years in an Executive
Secretarial role.
Certificate in Secretarial/Management.
Skills and Knowledge
Practical knowledge of computers
(Word processing, spread sheets,
word processing-mail)
Experience in supporting staff.
Experience in office management
principles and procedures.
Experience in filing and archiving in
large organizations.
Experience in problem identification
and solution.
Experience in Customer Service
Operation.
Experience in Managing small budgets
and petty cash.
Discrete and diplomatic behaviour.
Languages
Fluency in English. Knowledge of
French is a plus.
CHARACTER QUALITIES
Able to work in a team under pressure
High degree of integrity, discretion,
and personal conduct
Flexible and adaptable to changing
working conditions
Self-motivated with good judgement
and initiative
Advanced verbal and written
communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
High level of attention to detail
Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
sensitive to cultural diversity
Ability to work extra hours
Submission of applications:
Applications in sealed envelops clearly
marked ‘Executive Secretary’ should be
submitted to the
Human Resource
Office, East Africa Office, International
Federation of Red Cross and Red
Crescent Societies,
P.O. Box 41275–00100,
Nairobi
or email address
zonehr.easternafrica@ifrc.org to be
received not later than 13th April
2011.
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.

Adapted from graduatecareers.blogspot.com/2011/04/executive-assistant-job-in-kenya.html#more

MOTION PICTURES MARKETING INTERN JOBS IN KENYA

Do you want to develop a career in
Marketing?

INTRODUCTION
Motion Pictures is a young Outdoor
Advertising Company which is causing
ripples and excitement in the
marketing scene with blazing
concepts .
We are in a hurry to grow , and are
looking for similarly hungry interns
looking for exciting opportunities to
grow and develop their careers .
We are looking for competent Sales &
Marketing interns with the potential to
become full
time Marketing Executives for Motion
Pictures Ltd.
Roles & Responsibilities
You will be expected to have a deep
understanding of the local Advertising
market within the first 6 months, in
addition to having established a wide
network of key contacts within the
industry .
We shall in turn develop you to
become the chief Brand Ambassador
for the company. You shall play a key
role in strategy formulation ,
achievement of sales targets, all
aspects of client liaison ,
business development, and customer
service amongst others .

KEY COMPETENCIES

Good leadership & management skills
Effective communicator & good
interpersonal skills
Good Team player with contagious
energy
Aptitude to build & sustain strong
client relationships
Trustworthy & Reliable
Well groomed & self image conscious.
Highly Computer literate conversant
with Business software packages
Qualifications
B .Com or any other business related
degree .
Higher diploma in Business Studies
shall be considered if coupled with
relevant industry experience
Experience in the Advertising Industry
preferable but not mandatory
Apply in confidence stating why we
should consider you for this position.
Attach an updated CV , Testimonials
and include day -time telephone
contacts .
Both male and female candidates are
encouraged to apply to
info@motionpictures. co.ke by 8 th
April 2011

Adapted from: graduatecareers.blogspot.com/2011/04/motion-pictures-marketing-interns-jobs.html#more