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

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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.

Customer Service Job in Multinational Company

Multinational
Company Customer
Service Executives
(50) Jobs in Kenya
An upcoming Multinational
company with over 56 branches
all over the world wishes to
recruit 50 Customer Service
Executives to serve in our new
East Africa office being opened in
Upper Hill Nairobi with plans of
opening another office in
Mombasa and Dar-es-salaam by
November this year.
Customer Service Executive
50 Positions

Duties and Responsibilities:
*To provide
excellent
customer service
in sales and after-
sales situations
*To respond to
general customer
inquiries and
complaints in a
timely manner
and to resolve
issues to
satisfaction of
customer based
on company
policy
*To project a
professional
company image
Accurately
respond to
questions and
assist customers
with company's
code of ethics,
registration mode,
training on right
product usage,
product codes.
Assist customers
with their billing
and payments
needs and
accepting
payments
*Sell multiple
beauty products
and accessories.
*Maintaining a
professional
appearance,
behavior, and
conduct
Effectively work
with peers in a
team focused
environment
Perform other
duties as required

Qualifications:
Minimum of a
Diploma in a
relevant field such
as Marketing, IT,
PR, Business or
related fields from
a recognized
University or
College.
The right
candidates
should also have
experience in
customer service
with excellent oral
and written
communication
skills and
demonstrated
ability to work
closely with
others.
He or she must
also be medically
fit.
Both genders are
encouraged to
apply

Skills and Competencies:
*Responsible,
trustworthy, and
personally takes
responsibility for
actions/
consequences of
all staff of
business hall
*Able to handle
and difficult
situations under
pressure with
grace and
efficiency
*Great
communication
skills, listening
skills, loves a
challenge, can
perform under
pressure with
limited
supervision
*Professional
appearance and
the willingness
and ability to work
evenings and
weekend shifts as
needed
*Pleasant personality.

Terms of Employment:
Contract, with possibility of
conversion to permanent and
pensionable terms subject to
satisfactory performance.
Other terms are negotiable,
commensurate with
qualifications and experience.

If you meet the above
requirements, send in your CV
stating your current
remuneration and day time
telephone contact to
hr@marykayafrica.com

Only those who qualify will be
contacted.

Candidates are encouraged to
check their emails often

Sales Associate Position

About the job

To be an Mfarm LTD sale associate means to be the front line of the business.

Your responsibility is to move MFarm from being Kenya’s best transparent trading platform
for hoticultural produce to the platform that everyone in Kenya is using.

Your role would be to bring our great service to people’s (suppliers and buyers)
attention; help them get started with MFARM and most importantly, ensure customer
satisfaction by continuously engaging our clients.

In your day to day operations you will be involved in prospecting new clients, pre-call
planning on sales meetings and outreaching direct sales.

About you

You have a passion for making and closing deals, you are an extrovert in nature, you love meeting
new people, you are articulate and able to identify and describe the value proposition for our product...

You have a strong understanding of creating visibility of mobile/agribusiness products in the operations
of small and medium businesses…

You are looking to be equipped with skills in a fast paced and creative environment…

Application

Send your application to jobs@mfarm.co.ke no later than May 31st 2012.

This appointment is on full-time basis.

Find out more about MFARM LTD at www.mfarm.co.ke or call us for further inquiries about the
position at 0707933993.

UNDP Amkeni Wakenya Programme Officer( Grants Monitoring) Job in Kenya

Vacancy Announcement

Independent Consultant: Programme Officer - Grants Monitoring

1. Background

UNDP Kenya and Development Partners have established a Civil Society Democratic Governance Facility under the UNDP Kenya Country Programme Action Plan known as Amkeni Wakenya.

This Facility has an objective to support the country in its efforts to uphold democratic governance,
human rights and the rule of law through enhanced empowerment of the people and strengthening of
relevant governance institutions.

Amkeni Wakenya provides support to civil society organizations working on promoting democratic governance in Kenya.

One of the ways it does this is by funding and building capacity of CSOs who meet specific qualification
criteria after various Expressions of Interest/Calls for Proposals.

2. The Task

Amkeni Wakenya seeks to engage the services of an independent consultant (Programme Officer-Grants Monitoring)
to monitor grants provided to CSOs, review narrative and financial reports submitted by grantees and support
the Facility's programmes and capacity building activities.

3. Qualifications, Skills & Experience

•     A university degree in law, development studies, political science or related disciplines.
•     A minimum of 3 years' experience in project management.
•     Demonstrable experience in grants management including assessing and monitoring grants made to civil society organisations and community projects.
•     Proven understanding and knowledge of the civil society sector in Kenya.
•     Previous work with UNDP or any other UN agency is an added advantage.

4. Duration of assignment

This assignment is for a period of nine (9) months.

Application Procedure

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications complete with their current P11 form,
CV with three referees to consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us on or before 8 June 2012.

The full Terms of Reference (TOR) detailing the scope of work, required academic qualifications and years of
relevant work experience can be viewed by visiting the UNDP Kenya
website: http://www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements

National Oil Corporation Jobs

Looking for a Career in the Petroleum Industry?

National Oil Corporation of Kenya is a State Corporation founded by an Act of Parliament in 1981 with the
mandate of participating in all aspects of the Kenyan petroleum industry. National Oil is involved
in both Upstream and Downstream activities.

The Corporation is ISO certified and one of the fastest growing companies in the petroleum industry.

National Oil is seeking dynamic, highly driven and results oriented individuals to fill the following positions:

Company Secretary / Legal Manager

Ref: CSLM/05/12

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Company Secretary/ Legal Manager will provide strategic and legal
advice to the Corporation with the aim of enhancing good governance and ensuring compliance with set
laws and regulations.

Key responsibilities will include the following:

•     Drafting third party contracts and administering production sharing contracts
•     Providing legal opinions on issues affecting the Corporation
•     Handling lawsuits involving the Corporation and liaising with external lawyers
•     Liaising and communicating with the Board and Shareholders
•     Attending and taking minutes at Board meetings
•     Acting as the custodian of all legal documents, contracts and security documentation for the Corporation
•     Secretary to the Inter-Ministerial Petroleum Advisory Committee and National Fossil Fuel Advisory Committee
•   Ensuring compliance and adherence to statutory requirements, corporate policies and procedures.

Skills and Attributes:

•     Masters degree in Law, Business Administration or other relevant field
•     Bachelors degree in Law
•     Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
•     CPS(K)
•     At least 10 years experience, 3 of which should have been as a Company Secretary in a
•     busy commercial environment or law firm
•     Experience in Corporate Affairs and international exposure will be added advantages.

LPG Manager

Ref: LPG/05/12

Reporting to the Head of Sales and Marketing, the LPG Manager will take charge of the growth and
management of the LPG business.

Responsibilities will include the following:

•     Developing and implementing strategies for growing the LPG business and maintaining existing customers;
•     Ensuring that there are optimal stocking of products and accessories for the business;
•     Ensuring compliance to guidelines on Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) standards and regulations pertaining to LPG;
•     Enforcing compliance with EHS standards in all commercial outlets; and
•     Ensuring competitive pricing of bulk and packed LPG.

Skills and Attributes:

•     Bachelors degree in a business related filed;
•     At least 8 years experience, 3 of which should have been in managing LPG business;
•     Well developed interpersonal skills; and
•     Strong business acumen.

Territory Manager

3 Positions - Nairobi, Mombasa and Nakuru

Ref: TM/05/12
 
Reporting to the Retail Manager, the Territory Manager will drive sales in the retail network and
maintain the National Oil brand and standards.

Responsibilities will include the following:

•     Acquiring new business opportunities including new station acquisition within the sales territory to

    achieve set targets;

•  Ensuring optimal stocking of fuels, LPG and lubricants in all retail outlets at all times;
• Enforcing the Corporation's credit policy and ensuring compliance to EHS, operational procedures, regulations and statutory requirements in all business sites in the respective territories

• Coordinating sales promotion campaigns, customer open days and other innovative promotional initiatives within the territory in liaison with the Customer Service section

•  Receiving and attending to customer complaints and providing guidance on addressing gaps in customer satisfaction

•  Coordinating dealer and station staff recruitment and training in liaison with the Retail Training Manager
•  Inspecting works done by contractors as detailed in the performance contracts.

Skills and Attributes:

•     Bachelors degree in a business related field;
•     At least 3 years sales experience in the petroleum industry; and
•     Good negotiation skills.

* Applicants for this position should indicate their preferred location - Nairobi, Nakuru or Mombasa *

Terminal Operations Controller

Ref: TOC/05/12

Reporting to the Terminal Manager, the Terminal Operations Controller will be charged with ensuring
safe receipt, storage and loading of products for delivery to customers.

Responsibilities will include the following:

•     Ensuring optimum inventory levels and analyzing stock variations
•     Managing truck deliveries and ensuring that loading and dispatch of trucks is carried out fairly and efficiently
•  Liaising with the Instrumentation Engineer in carrying out modifications to existing system configuration and SCADA graphics and restoring system integration breakdown
•  Ensuring daily and monthly stocks back up is performed through the Fuelfacs
•     Implementing all procedures related to receipt of products, storage and loading of trucks
•     Implementing security procedures relating to seals, gate access and the control room
•     Ensuring the accuracy of measurement equipment is maintained through regular equipment checks and calibration.

Skills and Attributes:

•     Bachelors degree in Engineering;
•     At least 3 years experience in coordinating terminal operations; and
•     Good organizational skills.

If you believe your career objectives match any of these exciting roles, please forward your
application with a detailed CV stating your current position, current remuneration, three referees,
e-mail address and telephone contacts by 8th June 2012 addressed to:

The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Waiyaki Way, Muthangari
P O Box 40092 00100
Nairobi

E-mail: esd@deloitte.co.ke

UNDP KENYA PROJECT OFFICERS(LIVELIHOOD RESTORATION AND DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT) JOBS

Vacancy Announcements

Project Officers

UNDP Kenya invites applications to fill two project officers to support the following projects:

1. Restoration and stabilization of Livelihoods for Drought affected and Host Communities.

2. Disaster Risk Management Project for Kenya.

Background

Restoration and Stabilization of Livelihoods for Drought affected and Host Communities

UNDP together with the Government of Kenya (GOK) have developed a project as a medium term measure to support
recovery as well as build resilience of communities especially youth and women's groups affected by the drought
and to strengthen institutions responsible for recovery and disaster risk reduction work.

The intervention will address short term livelihoods economic recovery needs of youth and women while establishing
in the process the capacities and building blocks of sustainable local long-term development.

The Project Officer will provide programme management and technical support to the Restoration and Stabilization
of Livelihoods for Drought affected and Host Communities project.

Education

    A master's degree in Social Sciences, Agriculture, Development Studies, Disaster Management, Business or
Public Administration or other related fields.

Experience

1. At least 3 years of professional experience in programme management and co-ordination with government
and / or UN Agencies or NGOs with emphasis on managing livelihood or recovery projects.

2. Substantative experience in policy development and the provision of policy advice to Government in
the field of Livelihoods and Disaster Risk Management.

Disaster Risk Management Project for Kenya

The Post-Election Violence Livelihoods Recovery Project was developed to restore and expand livelihoods
opportunities for communities that were intensely affected by the post-election violence in 2007/2008.

The overall objective of the project is to contribute to the post-election violence recovery and
reintegration process through the restoration of livelihoods in affected areas.

The project is implemented in 4 counties namely Nakuru, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu and Kisumu.

The Disaster Management Project aims to contribute to the substantial reduction of disaster losses
in lives and in the social, economic and environmental assets of community.

The project supports national plans and policies for disaster management operationalisation and
capacity development at national and county levels.

The Project Officer will provide programme management and technical support to the Disaster Risk Management
and PEV livelihoods Recovery projects.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

    A master's degree in Disaster Management, Social Work, Sociology or Social Sciences, Development Studies,
Business or Public Administration, or other related fields.

Experience

1. At least 3 years of professional experience in programme management and co-ordination with government
and / or UN Agencies and / or INGOs or NGOs with emphasis on managing livelihood or recovery projects.

2. Substantative experience in policy development and the provision of policy advice to (Local) Government
in the field of Disaster Risk Management.

Application Procedure

Interested and qualified persons should apply on the UNDP Kenya e-Recruitment portal located on the UNDP
Kenya website - http://www.ke.undp.org on or before 1 June 2012.
Select "e-Recruitment Portal" under "Operations/Human Resources".

Applicants are required to fill and sign a Personal History Form (P11) Form and submit it together
with their online application

Applications received via other means will not be accepted.

Additional considerations

1. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

2. UNDP will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.

"UNDP is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns".