Mercy Corps Regional Managers (5) Jobs in Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central, Nairobi and Coast Vacancy

Regional Managers (5)

Mercy Corps has recently been awarded a 3-year program under USAID’s Yes Youth Can initiative, covering six regions in Kenya; Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central, Nairobi and Coast.

The core of this program is a Youth Innovate for Change Fund (YICF), which will be a youth-owned, youth-led and youth-managed financial facility to support local solutions for community economic development as it grows in value.

This program aims to appropriately empower Kenyan youth (15-35yrs) to strengthen their socio-economic and political stakes through youth-led and managed initiatives and institutions.

The YICF will in the first three years provide sustainable financial and skills development assistance to approximately 200,000 youth through a variety of youth-identified social and economic community development projects.

General Position Summary:

Working under the direction of the Fund Manager, the Regional Manager is responsible for the overall quality of implementation and effectiveness of the Grant and Investment fund components of YYC-N Fund at the regional level.

The Regional Manager ensures compliance with the Grant and Investment operational manuals and any other additional guiding policy under this program on sub-granting or capitalization. This position will oversee Business Officers (grants), Investment Officers and Finance Officers working within the region.

The position executes a standardized funds disbursement process that is traceable, easy to audit and in a client friendly manner.

The Regional Manager is a key function in fraud prevention and management.

Essential Job Functions:
• Provide hands-on management of regional staff, which includes Business Officers, Investment Officers and Finance Officers.. Ensure the fund operates efficiently, transparently and supports the overall objectives of YYC-N.
• Inculcate a culture and mindset of zero-tolerance to fraud within the Fund and develop and monitor a system of fraud detection and abuse of power. Promote a reputation of fair and honest dealings to all constituents.
• Work directly with Yes Youth Can – Regional Senior Management and field personnel to ensure smooth integration of the fund in respective region.
• Drive a client-friendly “front office” service delivery process based on operations manuals. Manage the business and investment officers, to ensure that grants and investment are used to supports the goals and aspirations of the Youth Bunges within the goals of the project and that all policies and procedures are followed.
• Work with the Finance Officer to ensure smooth funds disbursement schedules
• Maintain a solid, straight forward and easy-to-understand database/financial system of all the fund’s clients who are benefitting from the fund. This data base should be structured to produce on demand reports or snap shots of disbursements and repayments.
• Work with the Fund team to gradually and effectively utilize information from the data base for future strategic planning of the fund.
• Ensure proper filing of all hard copy documents and correspondence with clients.
• Oversee effective communication and conduct outreach to all of the Fund’s potential beneficiaries.
• Present monthly fund updates to the Fund’s management team
• Conduct spot-checks of field operations to ensure adherence to policies and procedures and immediately make performance improvements as indicated.
Supervisory Responsibility: Business, Investment and Finance Officers

Accountability Reports Directly To: Fund Manager

Knowledge and Experience:
• Five or more years of progressive and sound financial management experience is required. Solid experience from the private sector preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or advanced from a recognized college or university with a major study in business administration, financial management, economic development, or similar field. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience. A professional accounting training is desirable.
• Four years’ experience in private financial sector and/or sub-grants management especially under a USAID grant.
• Experience in managing fraud within the NGO, public or private sector
• Demonstrated experience and skill with budget preparation and analysis, financial reporting preparation and presentation and the proven ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports.
• Strong accounting skills and experience,
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel
• Excellent oral and written English skills
Success Factors
• Zero tolerance for fraud
• Demonstrated understanding of a business environment
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and communicate effectively with team members to ensure achievement of overall program objectives.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage diverse teams in high-pressure context
• Demonstrated ability to train, coach and build capacity of staff of varying skill, experience and aptitude levels.
• Proven ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and be accountable for results.
• Even temperament and a good sense of humor are appreciated.
• Commitment to transparency, accountability and compliance with donor, organizational and national policies and regulations.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor and characteristic to the position
Living /Environmental Conditions:

The position will be regionally based and require up to 50% within geographic territory that the Regional Manager is responsible for.

Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Staff are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should submit on or before Jan 07th February, 2012 at 4.00 p.m. a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing three professional references (including a recent supervisor) to hrkenya@ke.mercycorps.org

Applicants must clearly indicate on the email subject “Application for the position of REGIONAL MANAGER” (Include REGION of interest; CENTRAL, NAIROBI, RIFT VALLEY, NYANZA AND WESTERN).

Applications without this subject heading will be disqualified.

Please do not attach any certificates.

Qualified short-listed candidates will be contacted

The Nielsen Company Finance Director (Sub Sahara Africa and South Africa)

Do you want to be part of one of the biggest growth stories in Africa?

Finance Director, Sub Sahara Africa and South Africa

Our client, The Nielsen Company, is the world’s leading provider of marketing information, audience measurement, and business media products and services, working globally and locally with the likes of Unilever, Coca Cola, Nestle, Nokia and Proctor & Gamble as well as Time Warner and Universal Studios. Headquartered in New York, USA, Nielsen has nearly 34,000 associates and operates in more than 100 countries around the world.

The Company seeks to strengthen its leadership team by recruiting an innovative, experienced and results-driven finance business partner for Sub Sahara Africa and South Africa who will be based in Nairobi. Nielsen’s business in Africa spans over 16 countries in East, West and Central Africa and is looking to expand to an additional 20 countries in 2012.

The individual will manage the full spectrum of the finance functions across the regions including developing and executing a financial strategy to support the company’s business growth; controllership; financial planning; and will be required to build a strong talented finance team.

The successful candidate will be a key member of the senior management team for Sub Sahara Africa and South Africa and will play a key role in driving the success of Nielsen’s business in Africa.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the development and execution of the finance strategy, provide leadership, risk management and financial advise with regard to business performance, and ensure action plans are in place to meet business commitments;
• Provide strategic advice to support business initiatives and projects and assist in the execution of business strategies;
• Drive consistent improvements in financial processes and routines and ensure effective management of costs across the business;
• Accountable for all internal finance processes, controllership, owning the complete balance sheet, filing and reporting requirements within the regions;
• Develop local finance talent and pipeline plans, coach teams and ensure value add integration within Nielsen;
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting monthly, quarterly and annually on costs/revenue by cost centre and ensure regular updating of forecasts in light of changes in costs and revenue;
• Ensure timely submission of annual tax return to tax authorities within the regions and annual filing of company records with the Registrar of Companies where applicable;
• Negotiate contracts on behalf of the Company; serving as Public Officer of the Company in Income Tax matters and as Company Secretary for statutory matters; and acting as Principal Officer and Employer-nominated Trustee on the Company’s Pension and Provident Funds; and
• Lead the annual Budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning through medium term plan.Act as Business Partner to the Country Managers and other Operational Directors in aspects of proper reporting, adherence to Budgets and ensure adherence to Global Policies and practises.

Required skills and experience
• Minimum of an undergraduate degree with professional qualifications in accounting and/or financial management. Possession of an MBA or relevant Masters Degree will be an added advantage;
• A minimum of 10 years financial management experience, 3-4 of which must be at senior management/director level and preferably in a multi-national organization in the services sector;
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work at both strategic and tactical levels, within managerial/ leadership and non-managerial employee groups;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills;
• Excellent analytical skills - ability to link financial results to operational performance drivers and provide value add insights to the business; and
• Working experience with SAP/Hyperion and strong excel skills will be an added advantage.
If you believe your career aspirations match the required profile, please send your applications in confidence to ess.ke@ke.pwc.com by close of business Friday 3 February 2012, quoting reference number ESS 463.

Please provide your curriculum vitae containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of professional/academic certificates.

Include day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and addresses of three references.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

ABC Bank Operations Officer Job

Job Title: Operations Officer - Nairobi

Job Summary:

The Purpose of this job is:

To maintain operational excellence for the branch to support high standards of service delivery

To maintain prudent Cash Management in the branch to ensure that there is adequate but not excessive cash holding to firstly smooth delivery of service to customers; secondly minimise risks of loss and opportunity for revenues

Minimise losses through diligent monitoring and management of areas that pose inherent operational risks

Maintain a healthy business environment through strict compliance with Money Laundering Prevention guidelines

Task & Responsibilities
• Responsible for all operational activities in Cash, Clearing, Transfers and FX.
• Ensures that all the cash shortage/excess is immediately reported to the Retail Manager and investigations done as quickly as possible
• Managing staffing levels at the counter (Tellers) and other back-office desks
• Reconciling of all Sundry and Suspense accounts.
• Managing the Safe Deposit Lockers
• Managing security Inventory and stationery.
• Responsible for all transfers entries.
• Responsible for Inward clearing
• Responsible for Standing Instructions.
• Handling of Telephone Queries
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of bank and customer information.
• Daily checking of all the transfer vouchers and ensuring that the same are properly stitched
• Accountable to comply with the bank policy, procedures including fraud prevention internally and externally as contained in the Kenya Bankers Association Security Manual
• Manage cash holding and liaising with the Retail Manager to meet branch targets reflecting risk and non productive assets reduction in order to ensure that there is enough cash/change in the branch and any excess cash should be transferred to the Head Office for outward transmission to CBK
• Ensure that all entries are verified in the system at close of day and bring to the attention of Retail Manager any outstanding entries and arrange for insurance cover for excess over limit
• Ensure all blank forms are reconciled on a daily basis including customer cheque books held, bank drafts, Fixed deposit receipts
• Other office duties assigned by the Retail Manager
• Support business development through generation of sales leads and escalation to the Retail Manager

Job Specifications (Qualifications and training)

Qualifications & Experience
• University degree
• Professional Qualifications
• At least Diploma in AKIB (preferred)
• Minimum 4 years banking experience

Skills & Training:
• Cash Management skills
• Well-versed with operational and account maintenance KYC/AML compliance requirements
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer Service skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven planning, co-ordination and time management skills
• Well-versed with bank processes and products
• Well groomed and outgoing
• Good working relations with colleagues
If you believe you are the right candidate for the above position and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the above criteria, submit your application with a detailed CV, to HR.Dept@abcthebank.com on or before 4th November 2011.

ABC Bank Credit Analyst Job in Nakuru,

Job Title: Credit Analyst - Nakuru

Job Summary

To provide operational support on credit issues at the branch and assume accountability for the business transactions across a specific portfolio of clients.

Tasks & Responsibilities
• Assist the Branch Manager with product knowledge, sales research, customer relationship development and research into solutions to meet customer’s needs.
• Being 100% available to client and first point of contact for transactional products and credit related aspects.
• Develop and maintain credible relationships with clients at appropriate levels through reliable, proactive service delivery and skillful application of specialist knowledge
• Keep clients up to date with bank changes influencing them e.g. rate moves, also following up on requests initiated by clients to provide timely feedback.
• Continually liaise with interrelated areas of the bank, e.g. Credit regarding routine aspects and changes to customers needs or conditions
• Establish diverse network internally and externally and utilize it to facilitate better outreach to meet clients expectation
• Reinforce teamwork between self and other Branch Staff and clearly understand the complementary roles this provides towards growth of business.
• Listing of potential customers within the existing business customers where more business prospects exist within the portfolio.
• Be aware of ABC Bank strategy and how Retail Banking Unit objectives support the strategy
• Understand clients industry and business vis-à-vis the internal and external factors affecting the long term viability of the business and industry
• Possess Up to date knowledge of the market forces, the activities of the competition and their impact on Retail banking with our clients.
• Utilize broad range of information e.g. clients financial and business trends and patterns, information management systems, networks to facilitate selling opportunities and proactively identify opportunities and threats to clients and bank.
• Understands and conforms to ABC’s risk policies and procedures.
• Study and understand risks associated with SME and business clientele in terms of credit and operations.
• Learn to balance the risks inherent within certain clients and act in a manner which is of long term benefit to the bank and the client.
• Arrears-monitoring all accounts in arrears and calling the customers to regularise the accounts.
• Security Documents-For existing customers ensuring that the bank holds valid securities as per the approvals and following on any due insurances, maintenance of security documentation until they are fully under the control of Centralised Securities.
• Liaising with the relevant departments for new borrowings to ensure perfection of the securities has been done before disbursement.
• Following up and monitoring any expiring limits to ensure that customers are informed on time before limits fall off the system.
• Manage the day-to-day portfolio of the Branch under the BM’s guidance.
• Preparing CLPs for existing business. These CLPs to be reviewed by the BMs before being submitted to Credit Department.
• Making appointments especially when reviews of facilities are due and giving leads to the head of Retail Banking to enable them book more business.
• Primarily responsible for preparation of ICERs and TOD / EOL requests under the instructions of the BM.
• Primarily responsible for calling for all relevant customer information required to undertake renewal of existing facilities and any other (new business) requests for facilities.
• The targets on preparing of these CLP’s when all documents have been presented are as follows.
1. Asset Finance 2 working days
2. Renewal of Existing facility and back-to-back facilities 2working days.
3. New CLP –TL & OD 3days
• Primarily responsible for customer query resolution as regards ABC operations.
• Primarily responsible for update of client information in the Bank’s systems.
• Jointly responsible with the BM for analysis and commenting on financial figures provided to the Bank by the customers. These financial figures include audited accounts, management accounts, debenture figures etc.
• Jointly responsible with the BM for monitoring customer adherence to terms and conditions of offer letters and any financial covenants agreed with the Bank.
Job Specifications (Qualifications)

Qualifications & Experience:
• Business related diploma or degree, CPA(K), AKIB
• Banking experience specifically within the branch network
• Six months experience within credit environment
• Has conceptual understanding of business mission and strategy, as well as performance implications of the strategy with regard to market success
• Knows and understands the best operating practices specific to the business
• Relationship and principles of credit management and practice
• Team goal structuring and planning skills, knowing how to leverage the expertise of the team.
• Excellent Financial analysis knowledge
• Computer literacy
• Excellent Lending skills
• Excellent Trade finance knowledge
• Excellent Marketing / sales knowledge
• Clear understanding of ABC Bank’s product range(benefits, limitations, profitability)
• Credit policy understanding, policies, processes and procedures
• Sound banking knowledge
• Ability to cross-sell and identify opportunities.
• Maintain clear understanding of the budget and the target setting process within Business Banking Unit.

Skills and Training:
• Clear verbal and writing ability
• Analytical and able to communicate research findings
• Able to conduct presentations, negotiate on a one to one basis with clients
• Attuned to all possible sources of useful information
• has conceptual understanding of strategic business plans and trends
• Business acumen and financial skills to manage own performance
• Enjoys complex and abstract issues
• Listens with keenness to others’ problems
If you believe you are the right candidate for the above position and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the above criteria, submit your application with a detailed CV, to HR.Dept@abcthebank.com on or before 4th November 2011.

National Police Service Commission Chairperson and 5 Members Job Vacancies

Republic of Kenya

The Selection Panel for the Nomination of Chairperson and Members of the National Police Service Commission

Declaration of Vacancies

Pursuant to the provisions of Article 246 (2) (a) of the Constitution and Section 5 of the National Police Service Commission Act, 2011 (No. 30 of 2011), the Selection Panel invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the positions of a Chairperson and five (5) Members of the National Police Service Commission as shown below.

A. VAC. No. 001/2011

Chairperson, National Police Service Commission

Article 246 (2) of the Constitution and Section 5 (1) of the National Police Service Commission Act, 2011

No. of Vacancies: 1

For appointment as Chairperson, National Police Service Commission, a person should:

i. be qualified to be appointed as a High Court Judge in Kenya pursuant to the provisions of Article 166 (5) of the Constitution;

or

ii. possess a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;

and

iii. be a citizen of Kenya;

iv. meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;

v. be a person of integrity who has served the public with distinction

vi. Not be and has not previously been a member of the National Police Service.

B. VAC. N0. 002/2011

Member, National Police Service Commission (Retired Senior Police Officers)

Article 246 (2) (a) (ii) of the Constitution and Section 5 (2 and 3) of the National Police Service Commission Act, 2011

No. of Vacancies: 2

For appointment as a member, National Police Service Commission under this category a person must:

i. be a citizen of Kenya;

ii. hold a degree from a university recognized in Kenya

iii. be a retired police officer either in the Kenya Police Service or Administrative Police Service.

iv. have held the rank of Senior Superintendent of Police or above; and

v. meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;

C. VAC. N0. 003/2011

Member, National Police Service Commission

Article 246 (2) (a) (iii) of the Constitution and Section 5(4) of the National Police Service Commission Act, 2011

No. of Vacancies: 3

For appointment as a member, National Police Service Commission under this category a person must:

i. be a citizen of Kenya;

ii. hold a degree from a university recognized in Kenya.

iii. have had at least ten years’ experience in any of the following disciplines:-

a) finance and administration;

b) economics;

c) human resources development and management;

d) public administration;

e) labour laws;

f) economics;

g) law;

h) human rights;

i) ethics and governance;

j) mediation and consensus building; and

k) change management.

iv. meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and

v. have had a distinguished career in his/her respective field.

Disqualification Criteria

A person shall not be qualified for nomination as a Chairperson or Member of the National Police Service Commission if the person—

i. is or has been, at any time within the previous five years, a member of Parliament or a county assembly;

ii. is a serving State officer;

iii. is a member of a governing body of a political party;

iv. is an un- discharged bankrupt;

v. has been convicted of a felony; or

vi. has been removed from office for contravening the provisions of the Constitution or any other law.

Interested applicants are requested to note that:

i. The names of all applicants and those shortlisted for each post shall be published in the print media after the closure of the advert.

ii. The salary and benefits for these positions shall be determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

iii. The chairperson and members of the Commission will be appointed for a single term of six (6) years and are not eligible for re-appointment.

Mode of Application

i Candidates may apply manually or electronically (online).

ii. All applications should be submitted together with detailed curriculum vitae, a copy of ID/Passport, copies of academic certificates, testimonials and any other relevant supporting documents.

iii. Manual applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked: “Application for Chairperson, National Police Service Commission, Vac. No. 001/2011”

or

“Application for Member, National Police Service Commission- (Retired Senior Police Officers) Vac. No. 002/2011”

or

“Application for Member, National Police Service Commission, Vac. No. 003/2011”

and addressed to:

The Chairperson
National Police Service Commission Selection Panel
Public Service Commission of Kenya
P.O. Box 30095 – 00100 Nairobi

iv. Online applications may be submitted via e-mail to: npscselectionpanel@publicservice.go.ke.

Note

i. Shortlisted candidates may be required to submit additional information.

ii. The National Police Service Commission Selection Panel shall conduct public interviews of the shortlisted candidates.

iii. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Duly filled applications should be received on or before 15th November, 2011 (latest by 5.00 p.m.)

Hassan Omar Hassan
Chairperson
National Police Service Commission Selection Panel

Chief Financial Officer, Chief Credit Analyst and Internal Controller Jobs

Our client large multinational financial organization based in Nairobi (Kenya) seeks:

1. Chief Financial Officer

Responsibilities and duties
• Work with the CEO on the strategic vision including fostering and cultivating stakeholder relationships
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in similar or comparable functions.
• Prepare and monitor the budgets
• Participate in developing new business, specifically: assist the
• CEO in identifying new funding opportunities,

Competencies and skills
• Excellent accounting knowledge including US GAAP
• Good knowledge of corporate finance and experience in fundraising, transaction structuring
• International business exposure and experience at senior management level

2. Chief Credit Analyst

Responsibilities and duties:
• Set up and Manage a portfolio of guarantees and facility administration
• Strategy planning, reporting and analysis of the portfolio.
Competence and skills:
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in bank financing and business development (specifically SME), including 4 years in a management role.
• Sound understanding of and broad experience in facility administration procedures, debt securities, credit documentation and credit risk management practices.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of insurance, guarantee and bonding facilities.

3. Internal Controller

Responsibilities and duties
• To determine the adequacy of the institution’s systems of internal control and the degree of compliance with internal controls, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Plans and conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits in compliance with internal auditing standards

Competence and skills
• Deep knowledge of region and global trends in the financial markets as well as an understanding of the key macroeconomic drivers
• Good accounting knowledge including US GAAP
• At least 4 years experience within the audit, financial sector.
• Reporting to the CEO and functionally to the Board of Director.

All applicants must be multi-lingual (completely fluent in French and English)

All pertinent candidates to apply through CVhg@africsearch.com before Monday 7th November 2011

Please indicate the reference and position for which you are applying.

Interconsumer Products Limited Management Accountant Job

Interconsumer Products Limited, a fast growing manufacturing company and a major player in personal care; hair and beauty consumer products with presence in over 10 African countries wishes to strengthen its operation by recruiting an additional associate as part of its expansive penetration program.

Management Accountant 

Job Summary

Reporting to the Finance Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for analysing and reporting on key financial data within the organisation ensuring that managers receive timely, accurate and relevant information..

Key Deliverables 

• Ensuring Production of timely and reliable management information reports on a monthly basis for decision making
• Developing and controlling a centralized accounting system to ensure that accounts are effectively managed.
• Investigating variances against budgets and providing analysis of differences.
• Performing month end for Accounts Payable, VAT, Fixed Assets and general ledger in the finance system.
• Managing and maintaining product costs and profitability for company manufactured goods
• Co-ordinating the external audits and responding to audit queries and other co-corporate compliance matters
• Facilitating preparation of annual budgets and cash flow forecasts in the strategic planning process.
• In liaison with the Finance Director developing, training, motivating and evaluating departmental staff to achieve highest levels of performance

Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor of Commerce Finance Option/Accounting or Bachelor of Business Administration
• 3 Years’ working experience in a manufacturing environment
• CPA (K)/ACCA
• ICPAK Membership

Interested and qualified applicants who wish to be considered for the positions are invited to direct their applications to:hr@interconsumer.co.ke 

So as to be received latest by 27th October ,2011 attaching a detailed CV stating your age, education, professional qualifications, experience, current remuneration, names, telephone and e- mail contacts of three referees. 

Payables Accountant. Job - Beverages Company

A company dealing with importation and distribution of beverages throughout Kenya wishes to recruit a highly proactive, self driven individual to fill the position of Payables Accountant.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for.
1. Raising Cheques to suppliers upon receipt of duly approved purchase requests or invoices due for payment, reconcile the payments to purchase ledger and suppliers statements.
2. Verification of all supplier invoices before posting into the Accounting system and ensuring that all supporting documents have been obtained and invoices authorized before payments are processed.
3. Corresponding with local suppliers and reconciling their account balances against the creditors’ ledger.
4. Managing petty cash and preparing financial reports which include suppliers ageing analysis, treasury report etc.

Person Specifications:
• A University degree in Finance or Accounting.
• A qualified Accountant with CPA (K), ACCA or CIMA.
• Minimum of 3 years continuous experience as a payables Accountant.
• Possess excellent reporting, organization skills and unquestionable integrity
• He /she must be self driven with a “can do” attitude and passion to achieve results under minimum supervision.
• Computer literate and able to produce and present financial reports.

Qualified and interested applicants may send their applications and CV’s to the following address so as to be received latest by 18th August 2011:

firmrecruits@gmail.com

Cashier Job Opportunity

Job title: Cashier

Job holder: reports to Shop Manager and Assistant Shop Manager

Age: 19- 35 years

Gender: Male / Female

Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities
• Handles customer queries on prices and discounts offered
• Receive and process cash, check and charge/credit payments
• Provide change and receipts
• Bag or package purchases
• Count money, sort charge slips and balance monies
• Responsible for daily reports on the purchases for the day.
• Accountable for the cash sales made.
• Give advice on performance of the shop depending on the monthly sales.

Key Competencies: Good Customer Service

Occupational Skills: Computer skills

Personality Traits
• Honest
• Reliable
Preferred Professional Qualification: Computer Packages

Number of years of Experience:
• At least 1 year experience
• Experience in a bookshop will be an added advantage
Preferred Educational Qualification: 'O' levels

Interested candidates who meet the above minimum requirement s can apply to

E Mail: recruitment@careerdirections.co.ke or cvs@careerdirections.co.ke

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Peace and Development Forum Youth Development Coordinator and Finance and Administration Officer Jobs in Nakuru

Peace and Development Forum (PDF) is a not- for profit consortium of over 200 youth self-help groups in Central Rift Valley.

With its head office based in Nakuru, PDF through partnership with Mercy Corps, an international NGO is currently implementing a local empowerment and peace building program in Nakuru and Molo districts- LEAP II.

The over-arching goal of LEAP II is to strengthen the ability of local, district, and provincial structures to address the root causes of post-election violence and promote sustainable peace and reconciliation.

PDF is working in partnership with Mercy Corps to contribute to this goal through supporting youth integration and addressing a key cause of violence through youth leadership training, small scale cash-for-work community reconstruction projects, and income generation activities.

Peace and Development Forum (PDF) is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following vacancies to be based in Nakuru with extensive travel in Molo district.

1. Youth Development Coordinator (YDC)

The youth development coordinator will work closely with PDF to coordinate and ensure the effective management and implementation of the LEAP II program activities.

Successful candidate must meet the following minimum qualifications:
• Must be a Kenyan aged 20 – 35 years
• Holder of Bachelor’s degree in community development, social studies or an equivalent
• More than two years experience in community development required
• Strong community mobilization and training skills
• Commitment to working with the youth and communities of diverse cultures
• Willingness to work in all kinds of environments and people in target areas
• Ability to adjust to flexible work schedule and adapt to project work tasks
• Excellent organizational and report writing skills
• Ability to maintain on-going and frequent communications with project team
• Highly responsible about meeting deadlines
• Fluent in English and Swahili
• Non-judgmental, open-minded, conflict and culturally sensitive
• Other duties as assigned
• Must be ready to assume work immediately

2. Finance and Administration Officer

The Finance and Administration Officer will work closely with PDF to ensure optimal financial management for the organization.

Successful candidate must meet the following minimum qualifications:
• Maintain custody of the office cash fund and make daily payments of approved transactions
• Prepare cash payment vouchers and ensure that all cash transactions are fully and properly documented
• Review expense reports (travel expense reports and operational expense reports) for accuracy and completeness and ensure that expense reports have been fully approved before payment
• Perform daily cash count
• Record payment vouchers daily in the cashbook
• Prepare checks or wire transfer requests based on fully approved document
• Prepare bank payment vouchers and ensure that all bank transactions are properly and fully documented
• File all cash and bank vouchers and maintain voucher filing system such that files are updated, complete and safeguarded
• Preparation of the funding request.
• Preparation of Financial reports incompliance with donor requirement.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to PDF and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission
• Successful candidate must be ready to assume work immediately
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Experience:
• Two or more years of bookkeeping, banking or cashiering experience preferably in NGO.
• A degree in accounting and CPA part II.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel
• Accuracy in the processing of cash transactions, mathematical aptitude and attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written English skills
• Knowledge and experience in preparing financial reports
Success Factors

A clear understanding of finance and procurement ethics as well as willingness and ability to enforce compliance with PDF and donor requirements is essential.

A high level of personal integrity, honesty and transparency in all cash handling is absolutely essential. The ability to interact effectively with national staff members is required.

A demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities is necessary.

If you think you are the one we are looking for, please send your cover letter specifying the position you are applying for, updated CV, salary scale and three referees and their contacts by either Post, Email and or hand delivery to:

The National Coordinator
Peace and Development Forum (PDF)
P.O. 18238- 20100, Nakuru

Or Email: pdf@pdfkenya.org

or Drop them at Prestige Mall 3rd Floor Room 309, Nakuru.

To reach us on or before 4:00 pm March 8th 2011

Internal Auditor, IT Admin, Payroll Admin, Audit Clerks and Admin Clerks Jobs

Internal Auditor: CPA (K) four years’ experience in Audit preferably in co-operative movement.

I.T. Administrator:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering
• Certificate in MCSE and CCNA
• Knowledge of MSSQL 2005 and above
• Minimum three years’ experience in a busy ICT environment
Payroll Administrator:
• At least CPA II
• Minimum three years’ experience in payroll administration
• Human Resource Diploma will be an added advantage
Audit Clerks:
• CPA Section 1 or 2
• Computer literate
• Minimum three years’ experience in auditing
Administration Clerks:
• Diploma in Business Administration
• Minimum three years’ experience in administrative matters
Apply the above positions through

DNA/900
P.O. Box 49010 - 00100,
Nairobi

Deadline: 18th March,2011

Housing Finance Relationship Manager - Construction & Project Finance Job

Opportunities in the Mortgage Industry

Housing Finance (HF), Kenya’s largest and leading mortgage company with country wide operations has exciting opportunities for talented, dynamic, self-driven and result oriented individuals with a commitment to performance excellence.

Relationship Manager - Construction & Project Finance

Reporting to the Head of Project Finance, the Relationship Manager’s main role will be to build business opportunities from existing customers and prospecting for new customers [real estate developers] to ensure supply of property to HF’s Volume battle and to prospective customers.

The successful applicants will be responsible for the following Key Result Areas:
• Proactively identify business opportunities by interviewing and negotiating with prospective customers to understand their unique needs and offer them suitable financing solutions
• Carry out the necessary due diligence on customers, negotiate with clients and prepare appraisal papers to support proposals for deal origination.
• Build and maintain a deal distribution channel/ pipeline for construction and Project Finance business.
• Maintain relationships and manage expectations to ensure Customer Satisfaction and loyalty.
• Provide information on property trends and investment opportunities to HF’s management and various stakeholders as may be required.
• Prepare and submit relevant reports for accurate decision making by various stakeholders
The ideal candidates should possess:
• Degree from a reputable University in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Land/Building Economics, Economics, Finance, Banking or Business Administration
• Professional qualification in a business related field (e.g. AKIB)will be an added advantage
• At least 3 years’ experience in the banking environment of which 2 should be in a Relationship Management
• Experience in the real estate industry preferably in a banking institution will be an added advantage
• Strong analytical skills (emphasis on financial analysis and projections)
• Good Credit appraisal skills
• Ability to collect data in trends and investment opportunities in real estate sector.
• Computer Literacy: Excellent ability to use MS Office applications with emphasis on excel spreadsheets.
• Demonstrate a good track record in sales.
• Demonstrate good planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrate good Persuasion and Negotiation skills
• Demonstrate excellent Business Presentation skills
• Demonstrate excellent Interpersonal skills

To apply, please send your application letter and detailed CV indicating your qualifications and experience to:

Change & Strategy Director
Housing Finance,
Rehani House, Kenyatta Av/Koinange St
P.O. Box 30088 GPO 00100
Nairobi.

Applications should be sent via e-mail to human.resources@housing.co.ke on or before 11th March 2011.

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Career Opportunities in Micro-Finance Industry

A leading and fast growing MFI which provides structured finance is seeking to recruit an experienced, result-oriented and a professional of impeccable character to fill the following position.

1. Credit Manager

Reporting to the CEO the successful candidate will be responsible for planning, directing and controlling the operations of the credit department

Minimum Requirements:
• Holder of Bachelors degree in a business related field. Professional banking qualifications will be added advantage.
• 5 years experience, 3 of which should be in Credit Administration or Credit Risk Management.
• Knowledge of lending products and ability to lead teams to deliver business results
• Must be self-driven; possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organization and negotiation skills.
2. Product Managers

The position requires a mature, result oriented, highly qualified and an experienced professional.

Minimum Requirements:
• Holder of Bachelor’s degree in marketing or business related field.
• At least 7 years of field experience in product development and must be Innovative, creative and results oriented
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills and ability to execute business plans and concepts effectively
• Ability to conceptualize research and evaluate new ideas objectively from a market and financial standpoint.
• Knowledge of sales, marketing and capacity building

3. Branch Manager

The position requires a mature person, who is self motivated and has the drive to grow business at branch level.

Minimum Requirements:
• Be a holder of Bachelors degree in Business related field
• At least 5 years’ managerial experience in the banking industry
• Knowledge of operational procedures and legalities relevant to branch operations
• Strong selling, communication, presentation skills and ability to lead teams and deliver business results

4. Accountant

The position requires a mature, result oriented, highly qualified and professional with a broad
experience in finance and accounts.

Minimum Requirements:
• Must be a qualified Public accountant (CPA) K. A bachelor degree in accountants or Finance will be an added advantage.
• At least 7 years of field experience in accounts and finance. Experience in audit will be an added advantage
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, specifically proficient in developing various management reports through analytical modeling in Excel.
• Must have ability to make sound judgments using the principal of accounts and must be conversant with IFRS and IAS.

5. Cashiers

The position requires an honest, quicker learner and a person of high integrity.

Minimum Requirements:
• A graduate with good grades/Diploma in business administration with relevant experience.
• Must have worked for a minimum of 3 years in similar position in a Bank or a Microfinance institution
• Ability to make payments efficiently.
• Good analytical skills, keen to details and strong numerical skills with excellent customer service skills
• Computer skills including the use of MS office.

6. Receptionist

The person will be the face of the organization and therefore will handle all the incoming visitors and organization telephone calls.

Minimum Requirements:
• A diploma in Business Administration/management from a reputable institution
• Must have worked for a minimum of 2 years in similar position in a busy organization.
• Must be confident, eloquent and able to multi-task with excellent communication and public relations skills.
• Computer skills including the use of MS office.
Send your cover letter and CV to the undersigned not later than 11th march 2011 with 3 professional referees stating current and expected remuneration.

The Human Resource Manager,
P.O. Box 49387 - 00100, Nairobi.

Applicants who will not have heard from the company by 11th April 2011 should consider their applications not successful.

EAPCC Head of Financial Management, Procurement Manager, Engineers, Integrity Assurance Officer and Sales Representatives Jobs

Exciting Career Opportunities - Join a Leading Manufacturing Company

East African Portland Cement Company Limited (EAPCC) is a leading cement manufacturer, situated in Athi River about 30km from Nairobi, and pioneered the manufacture of cement in East Africa in 1933.

Having started as trading company importing cement, it has grown over the years and now produces about 1.3 million tons of cement per annum.

The cement manufactured by East African Portland Cement Company, is sold under the brand name Blue Triangle Cement and has been instrumental in the regions social-economic development as virtually all spheres of development have benefited from the use of Blue Triangle Cement.

The Company intends to fill the following vacant positions within its establishment.

1. Head of Financial Management
Ref: EAPCC/HFM /23/FEB/11

Reporting to the Managing Director the Head of Financial Management will be responsible for providing strategic leadership in financial management, policy formulation and provision of timely financial information to aid management decision making.

Specific responsibilities will include:-
• Oversee all the corporate financial accounting and reporting activities.
• Ensure effective internal controls , procedures and guidelines to secure company assets
• Budgeting and strategic planning to ensure optimum results for shareholders and other stake holders.
• Management of the company’s cash resources to ensure solvency and cash availability at all times.
• Work closely with the executive management team advising them on the likely financial consequences of all proposed causes of action.
• Ensure financial and other reporting systems are maintained in compliance with the legal requirements.
• Ensure assets controls and tracking to ensure optimum utilization.
• Advising and investing in assets to ensure maximum returns.
• Attending and participating in all board committee meeting and annual general meetings to provide information and advice.

Qualifications and Experience
• Holder of a University Degree in accounting or other business related fields.
• Holder of professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Masters in Business Administration in Finance will be an added advantage
• At least 10 years relevant working experience in a busy accounting environment 5 of which should be in senior management position.
• Experience in manufacturing industry will be an added advantage.
• Excellent understanding and experience in computerized accounting system.
• Good understanding of IFRS and preparation of financial statements.
• Unquestionable character and integrity.
• Good team player, self motivated and innovative.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

2. Procurement Manager
Ref: EAPCC/PM/23/FEB/11

Reporting to the Managing Director the Procurement Manager will be responsible for timely sourcing of goods and services to support the business and ensure compliance with the Public Procurement & Disposal act, standards and other regulations.

Specific responsibilities will include:-
• Develop and implement procurement strategic plans.
• Formulate, implement and continuously review procurement policies and procedures in line with the Company’s business objectives.
• Liaise with Heads of Department to develop and implement annual procurement plans.
• Control purchase of goods and services to ensure compliance with the Public Procurement & Disposal Act and Regulations.
• Organize and coordinate market price surveys and benchmarking for goods and services to ensure competitive purchases.
• Ensure competitive selection of contractors and suppliers of goods and services through the tender committee.
• Develop strategic relationships with key suppliers to monitor and review their performance.
• Provide leadership to the procurement team and monitor their performance.

Qualifications and Experience
• Holder of a University Degree in business related fields.
• Professional qualification in Purchasing and Supplies.
• Masters in Procurement and Logistics Management will be an added advantage
• At least 6 years relevant working experience in Purchasing & Supply Chain management 3 of which must have been in a managerial position.
• Excellent understanding of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act.
• Unquestionable character and integrity.
• Good team player, self motivated and innovative.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

3. Reliability Engineer
Ref: EAPCC/RE/23/FEB /11

Reporting to the Engineering Manager the Reliability Engineer will be responsible for ensuring availability and reliability of the production equipments and machinery.

Specific responsibilities will include:-
• Develop effective spares planning and maintenance schedules.
• Design effective plant inspection programs
• Put in place predictive maintenance system
• Liaise with the Maintenance, Process and Stores to develop effective spare replenishment systems.
• Interpret inspection reports and develop execution plans
• Carry out root cause analysis of all plant/ equipment and recommend corrective and preventive actions.

Qualifications and Experience
• Holder of University Degree in mechanical engineering from a recognized university.
• At least 7 years relevant work experience in heavy plant maintenance, fabrication and maintenance planning
• Ability to guide a multi-discipline team
• Unquestionable character and integrity.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Ability and willingness to work long hours
• Impeccable troubleshooting skills

4. Process Engineer
Ref: EAPCC/PE/23/FEB /11

Reporting to the Process Manager the Process Engineer will be responsible for ensuring plant efficiency, optimal productivity and process control.

Specific responsibilities will include:-
• Provide a roadmap for process optimization
• Be the team leader in troubleshooting all process bottlenecks
• Analyze plant performance
• Identify deviations from design and best practice and advice on corrective actions
• In liaison with the system engineers, design effective control loops and tune them to best practice
• Assure plant integrity and audit suitability of process tools in use
• Recommend process plant improvements
• Carry out RCA on all incidents of process nature
• Carry out unit plant tests, prepare performance curves and interpret them accordingly

Qualifications and Experience
• Holder of University Degree in Chemical Engineering from a recognized university.
• At least 5years relevant working experience in a manufacturing industry
• Unquestionable character and integrity.
• A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability and willingness to work long hours

5. Integrity Assurance Officer
Ref: EAPCC/IAO/23/FEB /11
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Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit & Risk, the Integrity Assurance Officer will be responsible for effective implementation of the company’s corruption prevention policies, public officers’ code of ethics and other relevant legal requirements towards promoting a culture of high ethical standards and practices at the workplace.

Specific responsibilities will include:-
• Provide guidance to Management on how to conduct Integrity risk assessments and initiate actions in response to the assessments.
• Provide strategy and guidance to Management on mainstreaming of Integrity programmes in the organisation.
• Review and continuously implement the Organization’s Integrity programs including the Corruption Prevention Policy, Company’s Code of Conduct and Ethical behaviours.
• Participate in the Corruption Prevention Committee meetings in terms of preparation of agendas and ensuring meetings are held on time.
• Liaise with Corruption Prevention Committee and develop a timetable for implementing the anti-corruption plans.
• Ensure ethical procedures are consistently adhered to at all operating levels of the organisation.
• Work with Management and other relevant agencies to improve corporate awareness regarding corruption and economic crimes.
• Develop and facilitate implementation of corruption prevention and Integrity sensitization training programmes.
• Continuously compile progress reports on Integrity and submit the same to the CEO, CPC and KACC.

Qualifications and Experience
• A university Degree in social sciences
• At least two 2years relevant working experience
• A post graduate training in criminology or psychology will be an added advantage.
• Certificate of good conduct.
• Strong character, self driven with pleasant personality.
• Must be person of unquestionable integrity and can uphold confidentiality.
• Good communication, arbitration and liaison skills.
• Team player and possesses people management skills
• Knowledge of Legal framework on anti-corruption

6. Technical Sales Representatives
Ref: EAPCC/TSR/23/FEB/11

Reporting to the Sales Manager the Technical Sales Representative will be responsible for increasing sales volumes by coordinating contractor sales and marketing programs, customer training, prompt handling of key technical issues relating to the product.

Specific responsibilities will include:-
• Provide guidance to Management on how to improve sales through strategic alliances with contractors and developers in the market.
• Act as a link pin between the company and the contractors in the usage of the product.
• Introduce, demonstrate and promote all current and new products.
• Professionally handle key technical issues relating to the products.
• Conduct product training programs for individual and groups both at distributors and contractor level.
• Coordination of intelligence gathering with other Regional Sales representatives and key Distributors.
• Investigate, document and report all product related complaints take it up with production department for effective resolutions

Qualifications and Experience
• Holder of University Degree in engineering field from a recognized university.
• At least 4 years technical sales experience
• Holder of postgraduate qualification in sales and marketing
• Unquestionable character and integrity.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Creative, innovative and good organization skills
• Clean driving license
If your background, experience and competencies match the above specifications, please send your application with a detailed CV, testimonials, current remuneration and full contact details of 3 professional references to the address below to be received not later than 18th March 2011 quoting the position reference.

The Head of Human Resources
East African Portland Cement Company Ltd
P.O. Box 20 – 00204 Athi River

or Email to: careers@eapcc.co.ke

or log on to our website www.eastafricanportland.com and upload your curriculum vitae.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Accountant Job Vacancy - Insurance Brokerage Firm

An insurance brokerage is currently looking for an Accountant.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Coordinate accounting functions
• Assist in the implementation of an appropriate accounting system
• Calculate, classify, post, summarize and report transactions as a means of maintaining sound financial records
• Implement an effective system of internal control for orderly and efficient conduct of business including adherence to government policies
• Safeguard assets and prevent fraud and errors
• Prepare and submit financial statements and accounts on time
• Ensure and maintain reliable financial information system

Should have the following qualification
• CPA (K) this plus a first degree will be preferred
• Not less than 2yrs experience
• Any gender will do
• Age between > 30 and <>
Salary is K'sh 40,000

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.

Please indicate current or last and desired salary.

The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
Suite 3, 13th Floor, Development house,
Moi Avenue, Nairobi.

Via email to: jobs@staff-kenya.com

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database no for interviewing.

Post Investment Officer Job

Summary Client Profile: A leading International Organization located in Nairobi and providing finance to small and medium businesses.

Job Title: Post-Investment Officer

Reporting To: Country Manager

Job Location: Nairobi

Role Overview: The Post-Investment Officer is responsible for monitoring & control of a portfolio of SME clients, and the implementation of the provision of Value Added Services to SME clients.

Main Tasks and Duties:
• Marketing the organization’s investment solutions to the portfolio and building sound relationships with the clients as well as the other role players.
• Sourcing and managing a pool of mentors that can add value to the SME clients.
• Offering Post-Investment Value Added solutions to the clients in your portfolio in order to ensure their investments are able to out-perform the projections.
• Protect the value of the portfolio through turn-around or corrective interventions.
• Analyze client financials and develop necessary reports.
• Communicate effectively with the Senior Team in order to ensure effective risk management.

Academic Qualifications:
• Degree qualifications in Business from a reputable University.
• CPA (K) / ACCA, or similar qualification in Finance.
Technical Skills:
• Report writing; Typing
• Financial Analysis and interpretation
Computer Skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Length of Experience: Minimum Five years in a Small & Medium Business (SME) Monitoring and Support role with a reputable organization.

Personality Requirements:
• Excellent interpersonal skills; Team player
• Good analytical skills.
• High initiative; Proactive personality; High self drive.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision; Works well under pressure.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial skills.
How to Apply:

Interested, suitable candidates should forward their applications enclosing copies of their detailed CVs to the following address:

Adecco Employment Services: Email : info@adeccokenya.com

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline Date: 10 March 2011

KIM Company Secretary, Relationship Manager, Research Manager and KIM Annual Business Awards Manager Jobs

The Kenya Institute of Management - a leading not-for-profit membership-based management and business development organization - seeks to fill the following positions.

Company Secretary

To build on its current success, KIM is looking for an individual to offer it company secretarial services. The position will report functionally to the KIM Council and administratively to the Executive Director.

Key Responsibilities
• Ensuring compliance with the organizations Memorandum and Articles of Association
• Ensuring all Council meetings comply with the relevant laws, Articles, Rules and Regulations as promulgated from time to time
• Calling Council meetings in liaison with the Executive Director
• Taking minutes during Council and Council committee meetings
• Filing the Institutes Annual Returns as provided for in the laws of the land
• Ensuring all aspects of governance is well taken care of in Institute operations particularly at Council level.

Knowledge, skills and experience required
• A Bachelor of Laws degree
• Holder of a CPS(K) in good standing
• At least 5 years relevant experience in the same capacity in a reputable organization
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and networking skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in use of computer packages.

Relationship Manager, Organizational Performance Index (OPI)

Job Summary

OPI is an excellence model developed to create viable institutions that can compete and win at a global level. Through an assessment process, OPI enables organizations to drive performance excellence and ultimately improve their competitiveness.

Reporting to the Chief Manager, Organizational Excellence Secretariat, the Relationship Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing the implementation of OPI and also organizing the Company of the Year (COYA) awards, which are determined through the OPI process.

Key Responsibilities
• Market the OPI program to current and prospective organizations
• Identify business needs in organizations and translate these into innovative and creative strategy
• Design and implement a communication strategy to facilitate brand awareness for the excellence model
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of market and economic activity and analyze their impact on business environment
• Build excellent relationships with consultants, and other relevant internal and external contacts to ensure high levels of service are maintained
• Pursue partnerships and engage in resource mobilization for the support of the excellence model
• Take the lead role in ensuring that participating organization’s representatives are trained on the Business

Excellence Programs
• Organize forums associated with the excellence model
• Develop and maintain an excellent level of product knowledge
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of Management reports to participating organizations
• Play a key role in the continual improvement of assessment tools
• Oversee the organization of the annual Company of the Year (COYA) Awards.

Knowledge, skills and experience required
• A bachelor’s degree in Business or Commerce, and a relevant post graduate qualification
• Excellent, presentation skills and proven relationship management experience
• Demonstrable creative problem solving skills
• Developed interpersonal and negotiation skills
• At least 5 years relevant experience in the same capacity in a reputable organization
• Capacity to manage complex projects with ease.

Manager, Standards and Research

Reporting to the Chief Manager, Organizational Excellence Secretariat, this role will be responsible for collating, disseminating and encouraging the use of world class sector standards. The role also oversees research strategies to facilitate continuous improvement of the OPI program.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop a database of international sector performance standards and disseminate for use in organizational assessments
• Design and oversee the delivery of a research strategy for the OPI program
• Build and sustain relationships with participating organizations to ensure effective access to data for research purposes
• Design systems and processes of soliciting information and knowledge regarding future OPI requirements to collectively address new opportunities
• Carry out regular surveys to measure customer satisfaction of OPI stakeholders and disseminate the findings to appropriate divisions
• Facilitate the development and dissemination of Case studies emanating from the OPI process
• Ensure that the technical teams are well equipped with information emanating from research that lead to the provision of quality assessments
• Present innovative concepts and new product/service ideas for internal/external programs on an ongoing basis

Knowledge, skills and experience required
• A Master’s degree in a business related field and qualifications in research
• At least 4 years of working experience in a research capacity within a busy business environment
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Good grasp Management principles and indicators of performance within an organization
• Must have business acumen
• Ability to analyze information and reach logical conclusions.

Manager KIM-Annual Business Awards (KABA) IOPI

Job Summary

KABA is an annual exercise that seeks to identify and publicly recognize SMEs that demonstrate excellence and integrity in their management and leadership practices.

The SMEs will be assessed using the Organizational Performance Index (OPI) excellence tool.

Reporting to the Chief Manager, Centre for Enterprise Development, the Manager, KABA/OPI SMEs will be responsible for the implementation of the Award Program specifically for nurturing and growing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

Key Responsibilities
• Recruit enterprises and institutions for assessment and recognition and ensure that through the OPI assessment process the participants gain value
• Establish linkages with apex bodies to KABA/OPI through their membership base
• Seek sponsorship from organizations such as donor agencies, commercial banks, MFIs and the private sector to facilitate smooth running of the program
• Facilitate effective and prompt communications with partners of the awards scheme, secretariat and the participating companies
• Draw and implement an annual budget for OPI assessment process and the KABA awards and monitor proper usage of resources
• Organize and/or coordinate all activities leading to the Awards Gala Night
• Edit and facilitate the presentation of the OPI management reports to participating organizations and obtaining any feedback back to the secretariat
• Organize and/or coordinate all post gala night activities like the CEO’s forums, and intercompany visits for knowledge sharing
• Implement a performance driven culture and ensure high morale and motivation of all persons in the Centre and consultants
• Organize conferences/seminars that address SME issues.

Knowledge, skills and experience required
• Masters degree in Business, Economics or Entrepreneurship or any other related field
• Professional qualifications in Marketing, Project Management or Financial Management
• A minimum of 4 years experience in a similar position or its equivalent
• Proficiency in the use of computer packages such as word-processing, spreadsheets etc
• Team player with good communication, presentation and public speaking skills.

Performance Standards
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Speedy response to client enquiries
• Attention to detail
• Maintain high standards of professionalism
• Achieving targets.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who satisfy the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by a detailed resume, email address, day time telephone contact, name and address of three referees.

The applications should reach the undersigned not later than 11th March 2011.

KIM is an equal opportunity employer

Visit our website, www.kim.ac.ke, for more information about KIM.

The Human Resource Manager
The Kenya Institute of Management
P.O. Box 43706 - 00100
Nairobi

Email: hr@kim.ac.ke

Land O’Lakes Assistant Regional Accountant Job

Land O’Lakes International Development is a division of Land O’Lakes, Inc., a U.S. food and agricultural cooperative that implements humanitarian and economic development activities for donor agencies and is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of:

Assistant Regional Accountant

The Assistant Regional Accountant will be required to provide financial and accounting support to Land O’Lakes’ development programs in different countries, with a significant amount of travel to respective countries in order to provide training to accountants and to review internal controls. When not traveling, this position will review monthly reports and receipts, assist with reconciliations, and work with other team members and accountants to resolve issues in a timely manner.

This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and reports directly to the Regional Accounting Manager.

The key responsibilities for this position are:
• Assist in providing continuous training on Cost point accounting system and provide overall support on accounting processes to Project Accountants in the Field.
• Communicate regularly with regional and Head office accounting regarding the financial status of each Country Project.
• Ensure that adequate financial information is tracked and reported such that management can utilize these financial reports to submit information to Donors and Head office.
• Review monthly accounting transactions online in Cost Point and follow up with Country Project accountants to fix errors noted before they are posted.
• Assist in handling the day to day inquiries of Country Managers, Regional Directors, Project Accountants and other local personnel.
• Ensure that month-end procedures are completed on time for each country and that the results are successfully transmitted to Headquarter accounting on time.

Requirements
• A four year degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Commerce with accounting option from a recognized University plus CPA or ACCA professional qualification.
• Minimum 5 years experience in Auditing and accounting of Non Government Organizations
• Working Experience in US Government grants, agreements and contracts.
• Thorough knowledge of computers and accounting software
• Knowledge of Cost point accounting system will be an added advantage
• Willingness to travel to different countries of the world
• Must be detail oriented, proactive, and flexible
• Ability to work with people of different cultures
• Excellent English written and oral communications skills

To apply

To apply for this position, please go to www.idd.landolakes.com, Get Involved, Opportunities.

The deadline is 11th March 2011.

If you are new to Land O’Lakes database, please register and create a profile at http://apply.idd.landolakes.com.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted

Muramati Sacco Alternative Channels Manager, Credit Coordinator, Business Development Coordinator, Legal Officer and Records Management Officer Jobs

Muramati Sacco is one of the fastest growing Saccos in Kenya with branches in Murang’a, Kangari, Gatura, Kanyenyaini, Kahatia, Kiria-ini, Githumu, Mununga, Kangema, Thika, Juja and Nairobi.

Due to the growth we are seeking to recruit for the following positions:

Alternative Channels Manager
Ref: HRD/ACM02/2011

Reporting to the Head of Business Development, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing alternative delivery channels to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop overall strategy for alternative channels to support business growth.
• Responsible for supporting and developing ATM, Self-Service and SMS banking services and any other technology based channels to improve operational efficiency and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Develop new alternative channels utilization; manage related end-to-end processes and implementation of new services.
• Responsible for the setup and management of Agent Banking and Mobile Banking.
• Develop a high performing team to support business growth.

Qualifications & Competencies
• Holder of Bachelors degree in a business related field.
• Professional qualifications in Sales & Marketing will be an added advantage.
• Thorough knowledge of technology based business segments and channels
• Two (2) years working experience in business development preferably in a banking environment.
• Have strong communication skills and an ability to work with diverse teams.
• Be innovative and self-driven with a strong commercial orientation.

Desired Skills and Ability
• First class member service skills
• Strong analytical skills & commitment
• Effective Writing and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
• Able to work independently, with minimum supervision and demonstrate a good level of maturity
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic, tenacious and self motivated
• Outstanding business relationship building skills

Credit Coordinator Personal Lending
Ref: HRD/CPL02/2011

The Role

Reporting to the Credit Manager, the role holder will be responsible for the daily coordination of the individual lending function within the organisation, ensuring high member service standards are maintained and that loan applications are within acceptable risks to the Sacco.

Key Responsibilities
• Growing high quality loan asset portfolio in the Society
• Review of the existing individual loan facilities
• Management of the individual loans portfolio by monitoring and adherence to set terms and conditions.
• Ensuring compliance to the Sacco’s lending policy
• Ensuring that all securities/collateral are perfected, recorded and maintained
• Preparing, analyzing and submitting credit reports and prudential returns as required
• Ensure excellent customer service

Qualifications and Experience
• Holder of University degree from a recognized University
• 3 years working experience in credit /lending in a financial Institution
• Holders of diploma in Credit management, ACIB, AKIB, CPA, or ACCAs will have an added advantage

Desired Skills and Ability
• Strong analytical skills to interpret and evaluate financial statements
• Good understanding of the Financial Sector
• Proven leadership skills
• Excellent member service skills
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of financial spreadsheet applications

Business Development Coordinator
Ref: HRD/BDC02/2011

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the job holder will develop new business opportunities and proactively market lending and deposit opportunities to current and prospective clients

Key Responsibilities:
• Cross–sell Sacco products and services to members (e.g. Savings & Credit)
• Build, maintain and enhance existing and prospective member customer relationships
• Ensure sourcing, operation & maintenance of quality Savings and loan accounts to meet individual needs of the clients
• Provide timely and organized responses to member questions, disputes and complaints and gain clear understanding of the member’s requirements
• Prepare performance reports (monthly work plan, activity report etc)

Qualifications and Experience
• University degree in a business field from a recognized Institution
• Diploma in Banking, Micro Finance, Sales & Marketing
• An in-depth knowledge of Financial products, services and delivery channels
• 3 Years experience in a Similar position
• Those with experience in business development with a financial institution will have an added advantage
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (word, excel, power point)

Desired Skills and Ability
• First class member service skills
• Strong analytical skills & commitment
• Effective Writing and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
• Able to work independently, with minimum supervision and demonstrate a good level of maturity
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic, tenacious and self motivated
• Outstanding business relationship building skills

Legal Officer
Ref: HRD/LC 02/2011

Due to the expansion of the organization, Muramati Sacco wishes to recruit a Kenyan who is an LLB graduate, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a Certified Public Secretary to work as a Legal Officer.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Legal Officer will have the following among other responsibilities and tasks:
• Provide legal advice and guidance to the Board of Directors and Management.
• Formulate legal policies and practices in the operations of the Sacco
• Draft and vet all the legal Contracts and agreements that Muramati will enter into.
• Carry out contractual negotiations on behalf of Muramati.
• Work in collaboration with external lawyers to conclude loan documentation, following up on loan defaulters and prosecute the cases in Court.
• Ensure legal compliance of Muramati by filing all the relevant returns.
• Carry out any other duties specified by the Chief Executive Officer.

Qualifications Profile
• An LLB Degree.
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a Certified Public Secretary.
• At least 3 years post qualification experience mainly in handling commercial, conveyancing and civil litigation.
• Honest, proactive, customer focused, results oriented and team player.
• Able to work without supervision, meeting strict deadlines and coping with intense work pressure.
• Must be computer literate.

Desired Skills and Ability
• Strong analytical skills to interpret and evaluate financial statements
• Good understanding of the Financial Sector
• Proven leadership skills
• Excellent member service skills
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills

Records Management Officer
Ref: HRD/RMO02/2011

Reporting to the Business Operations Manager.

The key responsibilities and accountabilities of this position will include among others:
• Developing and implementing policies, norms and procedures for records management in the Society.
• Implementing Society records and archives management systems in accordance with the established statutory and policy requirements.
• Maintaining records management standards and codes of best practices.
• Developing records management working tools and guiding in their applications.
• Designing and reviewing records management training manual and facilitating in house records management courses.
• Implementing risk management programs for Society records.
• Implementing Society records’ retention and disposal systems in line with existing policies.
• Facilitating management of electronic records management systems through scanning, digitization, reprographic or any other appropriate means.
• Advising the Society on the legal requirements in regard to records management.
• Setting up, maintaining, reviewing and documenting an effective records custody and retrieval system.

Qualifications:
• A Diploma in Records Management and or Management Development
• KCSE Grade C+
• Proficiency in computer skills.
• 2 years relevant experience.
• High degree of integrity, team player with effective communication skills.

Desired Skills and Ability
• Good understanding of the Financial Sector
• Proven leadership skills
• Excellent member service skills
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
Interested persons should forward their applications and an updated CV by email only to hr@muramatisacco.co.ke clearly quoting the reference number for the position applied for.

Closing date for Applications will be Friday the 11th of March 2011

Investment Managers Jobs

Investment Manager
2 positions

Location: Nairobi

Our client, a Multi- National Company specializing in tailored finance for Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s) and with head offices in South Africa is looking for highly skilled Investment Managers for the Nairobi Office.

Position details: Full Time

Key Responsibilities:
• Make critical decisions on whether the Company should consider the application and commit resources.
• Conduct rigorous investigation of the viability and risks of the entrepreneur and their proposed business model and to structure a financial plan to serve as the baseline for tracking future financial performance.
• Structure a viable offer for the client based on the outcome of the business analysis process.
• Build close relationships with the Entrepreneurs.
• Work closely with the Auditors /Accountants, Attorneys and Intermediaries
• Evaluate applications in terms of Company screening criteria
• Conduct detailed business analysis, verifying the entrepreneurs ability and business viability
• Make loan approval recommendations to the Financial Committee and the Board
• Ensure implementation and repayment of approved loans.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Undergraduate Degree in finance, accounting and/or business management.
• Post graduate qualification an added advantage.

Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years experience and expertise in SME/business finance, accounting or related, credit management or SME/business consulting.
• Excellent credit management skills
Technical Competencies
• Financial statement analysis
• Industry and market analysis
• Report writing skills
• Ability to critically review business plans, projections and identify risks therein
• Financial modelling (basic) and structuring Financial statement analysis
• Credit management skills.
• Basic understanding of loan and legal documentation, and the ability to explain the basic concepts to clients
• Business consulting skills

To apply, send detailed CV ONLY including 3 Referees to jobs@flexi-personnel.com by Friday 4th March 2011.

Kindly indicate position applied and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.