Private Safaris (E.A) Ltd is a subsidiary of Kuoni travel group. It is one of the leading and most reliable Destination Management Company in East Africa. With over 50’000 guests per year and its own fleet of buses and Safari vehicles, Private Safaris (E.A) Ltd leads the way in standards within Eastern Africa.
To strengthen our team, we are now seeking a qualified person to fill the following position:
Job Summary
Promoting M.I.C.E corporate objectives and image in line with professional ethics by ensuring unique and innovative programs with competitive rates.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities will include:
• Preparing accurate and detailed M.I.C.E proposals to agents in all our markets.
• Effective communications with agents, clients and partners to uphold, improve and safeguard the corporate image and identity of the company.
• Developing new programs and activities, to include all areas of touristic interests in the region.
• Book, invoice and accompany and/or forerun confirmed groups and ensuring all services booked are delivered as promised.
• Keeping a clear and accurate filing system for all proposals, confirmed groups, ongoing groups and other company documents that have to be accessible at all times.
Minimum Job specifications:
• A degree or diploma in Tour Operations or related studies.
• 3 - 5 years experience in the M.I.C.E environment.
• Mature, strong personality, creative and ability to work with demanding markets and under pressure.
• Knowledge and experience of Tour Plan System.
• Ability to communicate in German both written and spoken, knowledge of a second foreign language will be highly advantageous.
If you believe you are the right candidate and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above please apply below by submitting your application with a detailed curriculum vitae stating your current position, Names of three referees, telephone contact and email address.
To be received not later than March 11, 2011.
Contact:
KDM Africa
Private Safaris (E.A.) Ltd
Kuoni Destination Management
Mobil Plaza, 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 16913 , 00620
Muthaiga ,Nairobi
Nairobi
D: +254 ( 0 ) 20 360 7000
F: +254 ( 0 ) 20 360 7444
Showing posts with label TOURISM AND WILDLIFE JOBS. Show all posts
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Safari Company Commercial Manager Job Vacancy (Kshs 150,000)
Job Ref: SR/ CM/2
About the job
We are looking for a dynamic person to join our expanding company. The ability to lead a team and take responsibility for the commercial aspect of the company is essential.
Job role
• Heading a team of six sales and reservations staff
• Quality control
• Sales Training
• Web development
• Marketing material production
• Statistics
Requirements
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the tourism industry.
• University or Utalii graduates preferred.
• Strong IT skills and knowledge of design programs an advantage
• Sales and marketing experience
• Excellent written English
Remuneration: Salary 150k plus medical
If you meet the above requirements send your CV and application letter to info@byappointmentafrica.com.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
About the job
We are looking for a dynamic person to join our expanding company. The ability to lead a team and take responsibility for the commercial aspect of the company is essential.
Job role
• Heading a team of six sales and reservations staff
• Quality control
• Sales Training
• Web development
• Marketing material production
• Statistics
Requirements
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the tourism industry.
• University or Utalii graduates preferred.
• Strong IT skills and knowledge of design programs an advantage
• Sales and marketing experience
• Excellent written English
Remuneration: Salary 150k plus medical
If you meet the above requirements send your CV and application letter to info@byappointmentafrica.com.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
German Speaking Tour Consultant Job Position (Kes 30,000 to 50,000)
Monday, February 21, 2011
Job Title: Tour Consultant - German Speaking
Reports to: Management
Main Purpose of the job
• To handle the German and English speaking market.
• German market: series management (to handle allotment)
• English speaking market: quotes and bookings.
Main Responsibilities
• The candidate will have under his/her responsibility the management of the series of an important German client. It includes booking allotment, following the sales and updating the suppliers.
• Finalizing files in due time (vouchers collection, transfers etc).
• To handle requests and booking of the English speaking clients
Key Competencies / Skills
• Understanding of business systems
• Ability to transfer Skills \ Training
• Work Ethic
• Achievement focus
• Self Motivation
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Team Player
• Multitasking Skills
• Logical thinking
• Technical knowledge
• Good communication skills and sense of speech
• Enthusiastic and motivated.
• Sense of initiative.
• Resistance to stress, sens of achievement
Required Qualifications
• Tourism diploma ( alternatively business/management diploma )
• German knowledge: good reading and comprehension skills, to be able to speak German are a plus.
• Minimum 3 years.
Remuneration and Benefits
• In and Out health cover
• Between 30 000 and 50 000 Ksh net depending on the qualifications and experience
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
Reports to: Management
Main Purpose of the job
• To handle the German and English speaking market.
• German market: series management (to handle allotment)
• English speaking market: quotes and bookings.
Main Responsibilities
• The candidate will have under his/her responsibility the management of the series of an important German client. It includes booking allotment, following the sales and updating the suppliers.
• Finalizing files in due time (vouchers collection, transfers etc).
• To handle requests and booking of the English speaking clients
Key Competencies / Skills
• Understanding of business systems
• Ability to transfer Skills \ Training
• Work Ethic
• Achievement focus
• Self Motivation
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Team Player
• Multitasking Skills
• Logical thinking
• Technical knowledge
• Good communication skills and sense of speech
• Enthusiastic and motivated.
• Sense of initiative.
• Resistance to stress, sens of achievement
Required Qualifications
• Tourism diploma ( alternatively business/management diploma )
• German knowledge: good reading and comprehension skills, to be able to speak German are a plus.
• Minimum 3 years.
Remuneration and Benefits
• In and Out health cover
• Between 30 000 and 50 000 Ksh net depending on the qualifications and experience
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
Tour Consultant (Reservation Officer) Job Position (Kes 25,000 - 30,000)
Job Title: Tour Consultant (Reservation Officer)
Reports to: Operation manager
Main Purpose of the job
• To book files.
• The person will have to book all the suppliers of the client’s itinerary.
• He/she will work closely with the tour consultant in charge of the client.
• The Tour consultant will give he/she the file set and he/she will have to book all services and bring back the files confirmed to the tour consultant within 48 hours.
Main Responsibilities
• To make sure the bookings are sent to suppliers rapidly and to follow up their confirmation.
• A file given to booking should take 48 hours average to be replied so the person will have to be fast and accurate in her work
Key Competencies / Skills
• Ability to transfer Skills \ Training
• Work Ethic
• Achievement focus
• Self Motivation
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Team Player
• Multitasking Skills
• Logical thinking
• Technical knowledge
• A motivated person, understanding the industry requirements.
• Able to act fast and focus on results.
• Need to be able to create good relationship with suppliers and team work orientated.
Required Qualifications
• Tourism diploma ( alternatively business/management diploma )
• In a similar position. The candidate needs to be familiar with the tourism actors ( hotels & lodges, restaurants etc)
• Minimum 1 year in a similar position
Remuneration and Benefits:
• 25000 - 30 000 Ksh net
• In and Out health cover
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
Reports to: Operation manager
Main Purpose of the job
• To book files.
• The person will have to book all the suppliers of the client’s itinerary.
• He/she will work closely with the tour consultant in charge of the client.
• The Tour consultant will give he/she the file set and he/she will have to book all services and bring back the files confirmed to the tour consultant within 48 hours.
Main Responsibilities
• To make sure the bookings are sent to suppliers rapidly and to follow up their confirmation.
• A file given to booking should take 48 hours average to be replied so the person will have to be fast and accurate in her work
Key Competencies / Skills
• Ability to transfer Skills \ Training
• Work Ethic
• Achievement focus
• Self Motivation
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Team Player
• Multitasking Skills
• Logical thinking
• Technical knowledge
• A motivated person, understanding the industry requirements.
• Able to act fast and focus on results.
• Need to be able to create good relationship with suppliers and team work orientated.
Required Qualifications
• Tourism diploma ( alternatively business/management diploma )
• In a similar position. The candidate needs to be familiar with the tourism actors ( hotels & lodges, restaurants etc)
• Minimum 1 year in a similar position
Remuneration and Benefits:
• 25000 - 30 000 Ksh net
• In and Out health cover
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
Kenya Wildlife Service Project Officer, Procurement Officer and Accountant
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
The Kenya Wildlife Service is a State Corporation, whose responsibility is to manage and conserve wildlife in Kenya.
The Service is in the process of implementing the envisaged Kenya Coastal Development Project (KCDP).
The Project aims at empowering residents of the Kenyan Coast identify livelihood activities that are more profitable, environmentally and socially sustainable.
The project will be implemented over a period of six (6) years from this financial year 2010/11. In order to implement the project, the Service seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the following positions:-
1. Project Officer
JG”5”
One (1) Post
Administratively reporting to the Assistant Director, Coast Conservation Area, the overall responsibility will be to ensure the project implementation component and sound management of natural resources as per the approved workplans, standards, budgets and quality.
The Project Officer will also liaise with the agencies in the component, stakeholders and the Project Coordination Unit (PCU) based at Kenya Marine and Fisheries Institute (KMFRI).
Duties and Responsibilities
• Routine projects administration including tracking the progress of various projects, tasks, activities, payments/disbursement requests and ensuring timely action.
• Prepare plans for the various project activities in consultation with the project stakeholders and organs.
• Advise on project implementation and communicate any deviations from the plan, recommend corrective action and prepare any appropriate execution plans.
• Ensure the evaluation of all issues that arise within the project component and recommend action to the Project Coordinator.
• Identify and advise the Project Implementation Committees and Manager of any risks associated with the Work Package.
• Prepare all project implementation committee meetings.
• Record and distribute minutes for all project meetings.
• Prepare project reports, budgets, monitoring, planning and control.
• Conduct regular site inspections and attend site meetings.
• Liaise with units and departments on operational issues of the project such as actionable items and approvals.
• Administration of project budgets as advised by Project Coordinator.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Job Requirements
• MSc. or PhD or at least undergraduate degree with a minimum of ten (10) years experience in the specific area relating to KCDP Component.
• Should have experience as a Park Manager, Scientist or Technical Specialist with experience in Project Management.
• Strong preference will be given to candidates who have been involved in KCDP Project development or currently based at the Coast Conservation Area with Marine experience.
• Report writing, communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills are essential.
• IT skills.
• Satisfactory performance appraisal report from the immediate supervisor.
2. Procurement Officer
JG”6”
One (1) Post
Reporting to the Project Officer, the overall responsibility will be to ensure that project procurement issues and activities are carried out in compliance with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations.
The officer will coordinate the planning, operations and procurement activities for KWS activities as detailed in the approved annual work plan and budget.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Ensuring compliance with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations and the World Bank Procurement Guidelines.
• Integrating the required procurement units and committees and ensuring they are operational.
• Coordinating procurement activities and ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in procurement operations.
• Facilitating procurement planning and budgeting.
• Ensuring proper maintenance of project procurement records.
• Preparing bid documents for procurement of goods, works, services and evaluation and forwarding them for relevant approval, adjudication and award.
• Ensuring proper management of suppliers.
• Carrying out routine market surveys and issuing guidelines on purchases.
• Ensuring timely inspections of works, goods and services and issuing appropriate certificates/reports on implementation of contracts.
• Reviewing purchases by project sites and issuing monthly management reports.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Job Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Finalist in the training towards professional qualifications in MCIPS, KISM, CPM.
• Thorough understanding of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations.
• Familiarity with International Procurement Procedures, with specific experience and working knowledge of World Bank Procurement Procedures will be an added advantage.
• Three (3) years work experience with Kenyan Public Procurement Procedures and Regulations
• IT Skills.
• Satisfactory performance appraisal report from the immediate supervisor.
3. Senior Accountant
JG”5”
One (1) Post
Reporting to the Project Officer, the overall responsibility of the position will be to ensure efficient and effective financial management and accounting function within the Project component as defined in the grant, loan and the approved Project Implementation Manual (PIM).
Duties and Responsibilities
• Monitoring expenditure within the Project component to ensure adherence to budgetary provisions.
• Ensuring compliance with the approved financial procedures.
• Verifying authenticity of financial transactions.
• Ensuring expenditure documents are processed as per the established procedures.
• Ensuring maintenance of proper and up to date accounting records at the project implementation sites.
• Preparing statements of accounts, monthly reconciliation statements and returns.
• Preparation of forecast and management accounts for the KWS Project component.
• Reviewing and preparing revised budgets as required by the Project Officer and Coordinator.
• Advising on appropriate budgetary allocations.
• Preparing timely and accurate reports.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Job Requirements
• Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance or Accounting from a recognized institution.
• Possession of MBA will be an added advantage.
• Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA K) or its equivalent.
• At least five (5) years relevant experience.
• Report writing, communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills are essential.
• Knowledge on administration of project/ grant accounts will be an added advantage.
• IT skills.
• Satisfactory performance appraisal report from the immediate supervisor
Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed CV indicating work experience, current remuneration and employer, daytime telephone contact – both office and mobile, names and addresses of three referees, to reach the undersigned not later than 4TH February 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Director
Kenya Wildlife Service
P. O. Box 40241 - 00100
Nairobi.
The Service is in the process of implementing the envisaged Kenya Coastal Development Project (KCDP).
The Project aims at empowering residents of the Kenyan Coast identify livelihood activities that are more profitable, environmentally and socially sustainable.
The project will be implemented over a period of six (6) years from this financial year 2010/11. In order to implement the project, the Service seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the following positions:-
1. Project Officer
JG”5”
One (1) Post
Administratively reporting to the Assistant Director, Coast Conservation Area, the overall responsibility will be to ensure the project implementation component and sound management of natural resources as per the approved workplans, standards, budgets and quality.
The Project Officer will also liaise with the agencies in the component, stakeholders and the Project Coordination Unit (PCU) based at Kenya Marine and Fisheries Institute (KMFRI).
Duties and Responsibilities
• Routine projects administration including tracking the progress of various projects, tasks, activities, payments/disbursement requests and ensuring timely action.
• Prepare plans for the various project activities in consultation with the project stakeholders and organs.
• Advise on project implementation and communicate any deviations from the plan, recommend corrective action and prepare any appropriate execution plans.
• Ensure the evaluation of all issues that arise within the project component and recommend action to the Project Coordinator.
• Identify and advise the Project Implementation Committees and Manager of any risks associated with the Work Package.
• Prepare all project implementation committee meetings.
• Record and distribute minutes for all project meetings.
• Prepare project reports, budgets, monitoring, planning and control.
• Conduct regular site inspections and attend site meetings.
• Liaise with units and departments on operational issues of the project such as actionable items and approvals.
• Administration of project budgets as advised by Project Coordinator.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Job Requirements
• MSc. or PhD or at least undergraduate degree with a minimum of ten (10) years experience in the specific area relating to KCDP Component.
• Should have experience as a Park Manager, Scientist or Technical Specialist with experience in Project Management.
• Strong preference will be given to candidates who have been involved in KCDP Project development or currently based at the Coast Conservation Area with Marine experience.
• Report writing, communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills are essential.
• IT skills.
• Satisfactory performance appraisal report from the immediate supervisor.
2. Procurement Officer
JG”6”
One (1) Post
Reporting to the Project Officer, the overall responsibility will be to ensure that project procurement issues and activities are carried out in compliance with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations.
The officer will coordinate the planning, operations and procurement activities for KWS activities as detailed in the approved annual work plan and budget.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Ensuring compliance with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations and the World Bank Procurement Guidelines.
• Integrating the required procurement units and committees and ensuring they are operational.
• Coordinating procurement activities and ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in procurement operations.
• Facilitating procurement planning and budgeting.
• Ensuring proper maintenance of project procurement records.
• Preparing bid documents for procurement of goods, works, services and evaluation and forwarding them for relevant approval, adjudication and award.
• Ensuring proper management of suppliers.
• Carrying out routine market surveys and issuing guidelines on purchases.
• Ensuring timely inspections of works, goods and services and issuing appropriate certificates/reports on implementation of contracts.
• Reviewing purchases by project sites and issuing monthly management reports.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Job Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Finalist in the training towards professional qualifications in MCIPS, KISM, CPM.
• Thorough understanding of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations.
• Familiarity with International Procurement Procedures, with specific experience and working knowledge of World Bank Procurement Procedures will be an added advantage.
• Three (3) years work experience with Kenyan Public Procurement Procedures and Regulations
• IT Skills.
• Satisfactory performance appraisal report from the immediate supervisor.
3. Senior Accountant
JG”5”
One (1) Post
Reporting to the Project Officer, the overall responsibility of the position will be to ensure efficient and effective financial management and accounting function within the Project component as defined in the grant, loan and the approved Project Implementation Manual (PIM).
Duties and Responsibilities
• Monitoring expenditure within the Project component to ensure adherence to budgetary provisions.
• Ensuring compliance with the approved financial procedures.
• Verifying authenticity of financial transactions.
• Ensuring expenditure documents are processed as per the established procedures.
• Ensuring maintenance of proper and up to date accounting records at the project implementation sites.
• Preparing statements of accounts, monthly reconciliation statements and returns.
• Preparation of forecast and management accounts for the KWS Project component.
• Reviewing and preparing revised budgets as required by the Project Officer and Coordinator.
• Advising on appropriate budgetary allocations.
• Preparing timely and accurate reports.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Job Requirements
• Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance or Accounting from a recognized institution.
• Possession of MBA will be an added advantage.
• Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA K) or its equivalent.
• At least five (5) years relevant experience.
• Report writing, communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills are essential.
• Knowledge on administration of project/ grant accounts will be an added advantage.
• IT skills.
• Satisfactory performance appraisal report from the immediate supervisor
Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed CV indicating work experience, current remuneration and employer, daytime telephone contact – both office and mobile, names and addresses of three referees, to reach the undersigned not later than 4TH February 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Director
Kenya Wildlife Service
P. O. Box 40241 - 00100
Nairobi.
Operations Manager Job in Tourism Industry
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Our client in the Tourism industry is looking to recruit an Operations Manager
Occupational Description:
• Organise, direct, and control the operations of all tours and transport.
• Evaluate their department’s responsibility for the movement of all vehicles
Main Duties:
• Report to the Managing Director
• Establish work priorities, delegate work to drivers and ensure deadlines are met and procedures are followed
• Supervising operations of all company vehicles through reports obtained from quality control department
• Make quotes and deliver correct information to clients
• Direct and advise staff in their responsibilities
• Coordinate field operations.
• Very aggressive in looking for new business
• Set operations policies and standards, including determination of safety procedures to all drivers
• Oversee dispatch of vehicles
• Plan, administer and control this department’s budgets for fuel equipment and supplies needed by each vehicle
• Monitor department’s performance; prepare, weekly, monthly reports to managing Director.
• Plan for changes to schedules and policies
• Oversee all drivers and their training
Employment Requirements:
• A bachelor’s degree in business administration/ Tourism or college diploma is usually required
• Several years of experience in tours transport operations are required, including supervisory experience
• Extensive experience as a supervisor and operator in particular transport mode, may substitute for formal education
• Good knowledge of the English language
• Knowledge of Tours and Safaris as well as Kenyan Geography will be an added advantage
• Computer literate
If you are qualified for the above position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV with telephone contacts for three professional referees to swift.recruitment.recruit@gmail.com including your daily telephone contact.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Occupational Description:
• Organise, direct, and control the operations of all tours and transport.
• Evaluate their department’s responsibility for the movement of all vehicles
Main Duties:
• Report to the Managing Director
• Establish work priorities, delegate work to drivers and ensure deadlines are met and procedures are followed
• Supervising operations of all company vehicles through reports obtained from quality control department
• Make quotes and deliver correct information to clients
• Direct and advise staff in their responsibilities
• Coordinate field operations.
• Very aggressive in looking for new business
• Set operations policies and standards, including determination of safety procedures to all drivers
• Oversee dispatch of vehicles
• Plan, administer and control this department’s budgets for fuel equipment and supplies needed by each vehicle
• Monitor department’s performance; prepare, weekly, monthly reports to managing Director.
• Plan for changes to schedules and policies
• Oversee all drivers and their training
Employment Requirements:
• A bachelor’s degree in business administration/ Tourism or college diploma is usually required
• Several years of experience in tours transport operations are required, including supervisory experience
• Extensive experience as a supervisor and operator in particular transport mode, may substitute for formal education
• Good knowledge of the English language
• Knowledge of Tours and Safaris as well as Kenyan Geography will be an added advantage
• Computer literate
If you are qualified for the above position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV with telephone contacts for three professional referees to swift.recruitment.recruit@gmail.com including your daily telephone contact.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AU-IBAR Wildlife Expert Job
Thursday, January 6, 2011
The African Union’s Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) is a specialised technical office reporting to the Department of Rural Economy and Agriculture of the African Union Commission.
AU-IBAR’s mandate is to support and coordinate the utilisation of livestock, fisheries and wildlife as resources for both human wellbeing and economic development in the member states of the African Union.
For the implementation of the Integrated Regional Coordination Mechanism for the Prevention and Control of Trans-boundary Animal Diseases and Zoonoses initiative, AU/IBAR seeks the services of a Wildlife Expert.
The initiative aims at improving preparedness, prevention and control of Trans-boundary Animal Diseases and Zoonoses through the strengthening of coordination and harmonization capacities of Regional Economic Communities, the promotion of Inter-REC collaboration, the improvement of continental technical coordination mechanisms, and the promotion of partnership with International Technical Organizations.
Post title: Wildlife Expert
Post level: P3 Step 5
Duty station: AU-IBAR, Nairobi, Kenya
Major duties and responsibilities:
The position is based within the headquarters of AU-IBAR with frequent travel to headquarters of RECs and Member States.
The purpose of the assignment is to provide technical support in the field of wildlife health within the frame of IRCM plans and activities implemented by AU-IBAR in partnership with RECs and their Member States, AUC/DSA and international technical organizations (FAO, OIE and WHO) with regard to the preparedness, prevention and control of TADs and zoonoses at regional, inter-regional and continental levels.
His/her main duties are as follows:
• Provide technical advice in the field of wildlife health in the framework of IRCM;
• Determine the areas, with regard to capacity on wildlife health, that need to be strengthened to enable the region respond effectively to TADs and zoonoses and propose activities to be undertaken to strengthen regional capacity to address wildlife health matters;
• Provide technical assistance in the development of inter-sectoral collaboration between domestic animals, wildlife and humans;
• Identify areas of possible improvement with regard to wildlife health in the coordination and implementation of preparedness, prevention and control plans and strategies for TADs and zoonoses;
• On the basis of an assessment of capacities and priorities of the Member States and RECs to undertake disease surveillance in wildlife and performance of regional networks provide technical support to strengthen wildlife surveillance systems;
• Participate in regional and inter-regional events and coordination as necessary;
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors.
Educational qualifications:
• A Postgraduate Degree (Msc) in veterinary medicine with a specialization in wildlife health or ecology.
• A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work experience:
• Seven years proven working experience in the wildlife health sector of which five years in wildlife disease surveillance
• Experience in dealing with senior government, regional and international organization officials
Other relevant skills:
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of TADs and Zoonoses prevention and control systems;
• Good knowledge of African Union governance structures, processes and mechanisms for regional integration;
• Self-starter with the ability to strategically plan own work;
• Good networker with the ability to maintain a positive and fruitful dialogue and relationship with the main institutions operating on the Continent
• Excellent communication skills.
Language requirement:
• Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages is a requirement.
• Knowledge of one or more of the other AU working languages would be an added advantage.
Age requirement:
• Must be preferably between the age of 35 and 50 years.
Tenure of Appointment:
• The initial appointment will be for 11 months including a 3 months probation period.
• Contract extension will be subject to performance and availability of funding.
Gender Mainstreaming:
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application:
To apply, please submit the following:
• A letter stating your motivation for seeking employment with the AU Commission;
• A detailed and updated CV, indicating your nationality, age and gender;
• Names and contact details (including e-mail addresses) of three references;
• Certified copies of degrees, diplomas and other academic certificates.
Remuneration:
The lump-sum salary attached to this position will be USD 6,783.14 per month all inclusive.
Applications must be received not later than 24 January 2011 and should be addressed to:
Director of AU-IBAR
P.O.Box 30786
Nairobi, Kenya
Fax: +254-20-367-4143
E-mail: applications@au-ibar.org, office@au-ibar.org
AU-IBAR’s mandate is to support and coordinate the utilisation of livestock, fisheries and wildlife as resources for both human wellbeing and economic development in the member states of the African Union.
For the implementation of the Integrated Regional Coordination Mechanism for the Prevention and Control of Trans-boundary Animal Diseases and Zoonoses initiative, AU/IBAR seeks the services of a Wildlife Expert.
The initiative aims at improving preparedness, prevention and control of Trans-boundary Animal Diseases and Zoonoses through the strengthening of coordination and harmonization capacities of Regional Economic Communities, the promotion of Inter-REC collaboration, the improvement of continental technical coordination mechanisms, and the promotion of partnership with International Technical Organizations.
Post title: Wildlife Expert
Post level: P3 Step 5
Duty station: AU-IBAR, Nairobi, Kenya
Major duties and responsibilities:
The position is based within the headquarters of AU-IBAR with frequent travel to headquarters of RECs and Member States.
The purpose of the assignment is to provide technical support in the field of wildlife health within the frame of IRCM plans and activities implemented by AU-IBAR in partnership with RECs and their Member States, AUC/DSA and international technical organizations (FAO, OIE and WHO) with regard to the preparedness, prevention and control of TADs and zoonoses at regional, inter-regional and continental levels.
His/her main duties are as follows:
• Provide technical advice in the field of wildlife health in the framework of IRCM;
• Determine the areas, with regard to capacity on wildlife health, that need to be strengthened to enable the region respond effectively to TADs and zoonoses and propose activities to be undertaken to strengthen regional capacity to address wildlife health matters;
• Provide technical assistance in the development of inter-sectoral collaboration between domestic animals, wildlife and humans;
• Identify areas of possible improvement with regard to wildlife health in the coordination and implementation of preparedness, prevention and control plans and strategies for TADs and zoonoses;
• On the basis of an assessment of capacities and priorities of the Member States and RECs to undertake disease surveillance in wildlife and performance of regional networks provide technical support to strengthen wildlife surveillance systems;
• Participate in regional and inter-regional events and coordination as necessary;
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors.
Educational qualifications:
• A Postgraduate Degree (Msc) in veterinary medicine with a specialization in wildlife health or ecology.
• A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work experience:
• Seven years proven working experience in the wildlife health sector of which five years in wildlife disease surveillance
• Experience in dealing with senior government, regional and international organization officials
Other relevant skills:
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of TADs and Zoonoses prevention and control systems;
• Good knowledge of African Union governance structures, processes and mechanisms for regional integration;
• Self-starter with the ability to strategically plan own work;
• Good networker with the ability to maintain a positive and fruitful dialogue and relationship with the main institutions operating on the Continent
• Excellent communication skills.
Language requirement:
• Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages is a requirement.
• Knowledge of one or more of the other AU working languages would be an added advantage.
Age requirement:
• Must be preferably between the age of 35 and 50 years.
Tenure of Appointment:
• The initial appointment will be for 11 months including a 3 months probation period.
• Contract extension will be subject to performance and availability of funding.
Gender Mainstreaming:
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application:
To apply, please submit the following:
• A letter stating your motivation for seeking employment with the AU Commission;
• A detailed and updated CV, indicating your nationality, age and gender;
• Names and contact details (including e-mail addresses) of three references;
• Certified copies of degrees, diplomas and other academic certificates.
Remuneration:
The lump-sum salary attached to this position will be USD 6,783.14 per month all inclusive.
Applications must be received not later than 24 January 2011 and should be addressed to:
Director of AU-IBAR
P.O.Box 30786
Nairobi, Kenya
Fax: +254-20-367-4143
E-mail: applications@au-ibar.org, office@au-ibar.org
Tour Driver / Guides Wanted
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
An expanding Tours and Travel company based in Nairobi is seeking to recruit Tour-Driver guides to execute its safari and tour programs; conduct organized tours, offer specialist knowledge on East African Tour product among other tasks.
The Person
• Proactive
• Thorough knowledge of Kenya Tourist Product
• Be able to work with minimal supervision
• Articulate in written & spoken English
• Knowledge of a foreign language will be an added advantage
• Thorough Knowledge of the tourism industry in East Africa a must
• Ability to work under pressure
• Must be Honest, Polite, Obedient and Down to earth personality
• Strictly a Teetotaler on the job
Qualifications
• Minimum Diploma in Tour Guiding from a Utalii College (or equivalent)
• Be a member of KPSGA and be at least at bronze guide level
• Basic Training in business management or sales &marketing will be an added advantage
• Minimum 10 years experience in handling both all cadres of clients: budget, mid-scale and high-end clients
• Valid & Clean Driving License plus PSV License
• Tourism License & valid Certificate of Good conduct
Terms
One year renewable contract on successful completion of a six months probation for both Fulltime applicants as well as Freelance guides
An attractive remuneration package commensurate to qualification and experience
Incentives: negotiable
Send your cover letter, testimonials, copies of your certificates and CV with names of three referees including your daytime telephone numbers to mbuthiaek@gmail.com on or before 10th January 2010.
The Person
• Proactive
• Thorough knowledge of Kenya Tourist Product
• Be able to work with minimal supervision
• Articulate in written & spoken English
• Knowledge of a foreign language will be an added advantage
• Thorough Knowledge of the tourism industry in East Africa a must
• Ability to work under pressure
• Must be Honest, Polite, Obedient and Down to earth personality
• Strictly a Teetotaler on the job
Qualifications
• Minimum Diploma in Tour Guiding from a Utalii College (or equivalent)
• Be a member of KPSGA and be at least at bronze guide level
• Basic Training in business management or sales &marketing will be an added advantage
• Minimum 10 years experience in handling both all cadres of clients: budget, mid-scale and high-end clients
• Valid & Clean Driving License plus PSV License
• Tourism License & valid Certificate of Good conduct
Terms
One year renewable contract on successful completion of a six months probation for both Fulltime applicants as well as Freelance guides
An attractive remuneration package commensurate to qualification and experience
Incentives: negotiable
Send your cover letter, testimonials, copies of your certificates and CV with names of three referees including your daytime telephone numbers to mbuthiaek@gmail.com on or before 10th January 2010.
Eos Visions Tour Guides Jobs
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Eos Visions is Africa's leading group of educational travel and destination management companies.
Our members are social enterprises that offer enlightening, life-enriching and potentially life-changing travel experiences that bridge cultural and political borders through education and exchange, and contribute to sustainable development.
We have a presence in all member countries of the East African Community (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) and can also service areas of eastern DR Congo. Our main offices are located in Nairobi/Kenya, Kigali/Rwanda and Emstek/Germany.
For our offices in Nairobi/Kenya and Kigali/Rwanda, we are looking for Tour Guides for one or more of the following countries: Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi and DR Congo
Position information
Job title: Tour Guide
Company: Eos Visions Kenya or Eos Visions Rwanda, subdivisions of Eos Visions
Location: Nairobi, Kenya - Kigali, Rwanda
Career level: Officer
Industry: Tourism
Job status: Full time
About the company
Our mission is to be Africa's leader in providing the most educational, innovative and professional services in tourism and related areas, and, in the process, creating meaningful
opportunities for local partners and community development.
With this in mind, our vision is that tourism in Africa is responsible and life-enriching for both the valued visitors and their local hosts.
Our clients range from leading international organizations, associations, universities, government institutions, incentive houses and tourism operators to philanthropists, educational travelers, professional volunteers and celebrities. Tailored to the specific needs of our clients, we excel at facilitating direct interpersonal and mutually beneficial contact, and, at the same time, taking care of all logistical and support services in a professional and seamless way.
About the job
As one of several Tour Guides you will be responsible for preparing uniquely tailored tours, for guiding clients on the tours designed for them and for evaluating and developing tours further.
In more detail, it is your responsibility to prepare each tour thoroughly and diligently, including extensive research, making appointments and booking locations and/or equipment. Once the client arrives, you are with the client each day and you serve as the client’s first contact person.
During the stay of the client, you make sure the client has an exceptional experience according to his/her desires. Towards the end of each tour and also immediately afterwards, you ensure a proper evaluation.
Depending on your knowledge of the countries mentioned above, on your language skills and on where you want to be located, you will guide tours either in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi or eastern parts of the DR Congo. Please indicate your preferences.
About you
Educational background: You are the right person if you have a university degree, preferably in or with an emphasis on history, communications, African politics, development studies, tourism or any other applicable field of studies.
Experience: You are experienced in serving and/or working with people from different countries and cultural backgrounds.
Ideally you have served tourists already, preferably in an African context or in other developing countries. Furthermore it is a must that you can prove experience in and cultural sensitivity for both the Western and the African ways of living.
Skills and competencies: You are highly reliable and flexible. You like planning and organizing and you are experienced in using a computer, MS Office and the internet to do so.
Your strong creativity serves you well in generating new ideas and developing existing ones further. You enjoy working directly with clients and your strong charisma serves you well in making friends quickly.
Your exceptional communication skills serve you well in these interactions and in representing an organization to clients and partners. You know the country you want to serve in very well and you are fluent in English as well as in the local language.
Additional language skills are an advantage.
Contact information and how to apply:
We only accept applications by email. Please include a cover letter, your resume/CV and applicable certificates of studies as well as letters of recommendation.
Please email your application to recruitment@eosvisions.com
Closing date: January 07, 2011
Our members are social enterprises that offer enlightening, life-enriching and potentially life-changing travel experiences that bridge cultural and political borders through education and exchange, and contribute to sustainable development.
We have a presence in all member countries of the East African Community (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) and can also service areas of eastern DR Congo. Our main offices are located in Nairobi/Kenya, Kigali/Rwanda and Emstek/Germany.
For our offices in Nairobi/Kenya and Kigali/Rwanda, we are looking for Tour Guides for one or more of the following countries: Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi and DR Congo
Position information
Job title: Tour Guide
Company: Eos Visions Kenya or Eos Visions Rwanda, subdivisions of Eos Visions
Location: Nairobi, Kenya - Kigali, Rwanda
Career level: Officer
Industry: Tourism
Job status: Full time
About the company
Our mission is to be Africa's leader in providing the most educational, innovative and professional services in tourism and related areas, and, in the process, creating meaningful
opportunities for local partners and community development.
With this in mind, our vision is that tourism in Africa is responsible and life-enriching for both the valued visitors and their local hosts.
Our clients range from leading international organizations, associations, universities, government institutions, incentive houses and tourism operators to philanthropists, educational travelers, professional volunteers and celebrities. Tailored to the specific needs of our clients, we excel at facilitating direct interpersonal and mutually beneficial contact, and, at the same time, taking care of all logistical and support services in a professional and seamless way.
About the job
As one of several Tour Guides you will be responsible for preparing uniquely tailored tours, for guiding clients on the tours designed for them and for evaluating and developing tours further.
In more detail, it is your responsibility to prepare each tour thoroughly and diligently, including extensive research, making appointments and booking locations and/or equipment. Once the client arrives, you are with the client each day and you serve as the client’s first contact person.
During the stay of the client, you make sure the client has an exceptional experience according to his/her desires. Towards the end of each tour and also immediately afterwards, you ensure a proper evaluation.
Depending on your knowledge of the countries mentioned above, on your language skills and on where you want to be located, you will guide tours either in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi or eastern parts of the DR Congo. Please indicate your preferences.
About you
Educational background: You are the right person if you have a university degree, preferably in or with an emphasis on history, communications, African politics, development studies, tourism or any other applicable field of studies.
Experience: You are experienced in serving and/or working with people from different countries and cultural backgrounds.
Ideally you have served tourists already, preferably in an African context or in other developing countries. Furthermore it is a must that you can prove experience in and cultural sensitivity for both the Western and the African ways of living.
Skills and competencies: You are highly reliable and flexible. You like planning and organizing and you are experienced in using a computer, MS Office and the internet to do so.
Your strong creativity serves you well in generating new ideas and developing existing ones further. You enjoy working directly with clients and your strong charisma serves you well in making friends quickly.
Your exceptional communication skills serve you well in these interactions and in representing an organization to clients and partners. You know the country you want to serve in very well and you are fluent in English as well as in the local language.
Additional language skills are an advantage.
Contact information and how to apply:
We only accept applications by email. Please include a cover letter, your resume/CV and applicable certificates of studies as well as letters of recommendation.
Please email your application to recruitment@eosvisions.com
Closing date: January 07, 2011
Air Malawi Sales and Reservations Agent Job
Applications are invited for the post of sales and reservations agent that has arisen recently in our Nairobi office.
Applicants should possess the following minimum qualifications and skills.
• KCSE grade C plain.
• IATA/UFTAA foundation and EBT diploma.
• Computer literate.
• Knowledge in Computer reservation system eg Videcom, Galileo or Amadeus.
• Knowledge in computerized airfares and ticketing.
Those with skills in tour operation techniques and IATA/UFTAA consultant diploma will have added advantage.
If you meet the above requirements and interested in working with a dynamic team, forward your application and CV to:
Area Manager
Air Malawi
P. O. Box 42676 – 00100
Nairobi
or e-mail: kenyasales@airmalawi.com
Applications should be received by close of business on Friday 07th January, 2011.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Applicants should possess the following minimum qualifications and skills.
• KCSE grade C plain.
• IATA/UFTAA foundation and EBT diploma.
• Computer literate.
• Knowledge in Computer reservation system eg Videcom, Galileo or Amadeus.
• Knowledge in computerized airfares and ticketing.
Those with skills in tour operation techniques and IATA/UFTAA consultant diploma will have added advantage.
If you meet the above requirements and interested in working with a dynamic team, forward your application and CV to:
Area Manager
Air Malawi
P. O. Box 42676 – 00100
Nairobi
or e-mail: kenyasales@airmalawi.com
Applications should be received by close of business on Friday 07th January, 2011.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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