The Standard Group: Network and Communications Administrator

The Standard Group, a multi-media house comprising the Standard newspapers, KTN, Radio Maisha and PDS seeks to strengthen its ICT function due to sustained growth in the business.

As part of our strategy to further strengthen and consolidate our lead, the Group wishes to recruit self motivated individuals to fill in the following positions in the ICT Department.

Network and Communications Administrator

The Role

In this role you will be responsible for installing, maintaining and supporting computer communication networks within the Group.

Personal Specifications:

• Must be self driven individual, not more than 40 years of age who has over 2 years experience.
• Must have a Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Information systems.
• Professional training in at least two of the following MCSA & MCSE, CompTIA Network+ Certification, CCNA & CCNP

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Hardware setup, and monitoring network usage Implementing, maintaining and monitoring network security
• Installing, supporting and maintaining new server hardware & software infrastructure
• Provide support on satellite and Telecommunication equipment
• Installation of hardware & software and recording of license information

To Apply:

To apply for this position, send your application to network@standardmedia.co.ke not later than 15th October 2010

The Standard Group is an equal opportunity employer and as such, canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification

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KENFAP: Finance and Administration

KENFAP is the umbrella body of farmer organizations in Kenya with a membership of 1.5 million households; is non profit making and non political.

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Primary Function:

The main responsibility will be to oversee the accurate preparation of accounting and financial management information necessary for budget control, internal, statutory and donor requirements.

The function will also involve overseeing the day to day administration of the organization in regard to operations and human resource management. Further, this position will be responsible for providing management operations support to multiple programs.

Job Summary:

• Provide leadership in the setting up of a robust financial management system with appropriate monitoring and reporting functions
• Ensuring donor grant reporting and compliance regulations are met through verification of accuracy of transactions and uniform application of policies, procedures and acceptable standards.
• Coordinating all issues relating to finance that include payment of staff entitlements, statutory requirements, recurrent running costs of the federation.
• Leading the process of preparation for and coordination of the annual audit.
• Supervise the general administration of the organization including overseeing human resource, logistics management and procurement.
• Managing the organization’s movable and immovable assets.

Qualification

• A bachelors degree in commerce (Accounting or Finance option)
• Masters degree in Business Administration with a specialization in accounting or finance
• Professional qualification in accounting (ACCA, CPA-K or equivalent) is a MUST.
• Must be a member of a recognized professional body.
• At least five years relevant post-qualification experience in a senior management position.
• In-depth knowledge of computerized accounting and financial software applications

Essential Skills Required

• Ability to represent the organization at a senior level at meetings with donors and governments.
• Ability to analyze, compare and interpret facts and figures and make sound judgments.
• Ability to cooperate and work with others in order to foster and cultivate relationships in a multi-cultural setting.
• Ability to carry out multiple assignments and plan accordingly in order to meet scheduled deadlines.
• Excellent attention to details.

To Apply:
Applications with detailed CV indicating current position, qualifications, work experience, current remuneration, copies of certificates, names of at least three (3) professional referees and day time telephone contacts should be sent to the following address:

The Chief Executive
Kenya National Federation of Agricultural Producers
P. O Box 43148-00100
Nairobi

The application can also be sent electronically to jobs@kenfap.org.

Applications should be received not later than 7th October 2010

KENFAP is an equal opportunity employer

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

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Radio Africa: Human Resources Manager

Radio Africa Limited is a leading media company with a focus in Radio, Television and Print media. The Group comprises of six radio stations, two TV Channels and one newspaper publication.

Radio Africa Ltd. seeks to recruit a Human Resources Manager to handle all its Human Resources needs

The Position:
The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for providing HR strategic leadership. The position will report to the Group Finance & Administration Manager.

The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for developing a strong and vibrant human resource function that will ensure that Radio Africa is capable of attracting, developing and retaining high quality employees who will contribute to the achievement of Radio Africa’s mission and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
* Developing and updating human resources policies and procedures in line with acceptable labour laws, practices and Radio Africa mission and vision.
* Managing the recruitment processes in line with Radio Africa strategic and operational plans.
* Leading the development and implementation of performance management systems in accordance with Radio Africa performance objectives and targets.
* Developing and implementing the staff training plans in line with staff training needs.
* Managing employee relations, in accordance with the human resource policy manual.
* Providing HR advice on human resource management principles to other Heads of Departments, and supervisors.
* Reviewing and evaluating human resources programmes, systems and procedures to ensure they are relevant to the company’s needs and are cost effective.
* Management and maintenance of Office Administration operations

Education Qualification & Experience:
* A Bachelors degree in Social Science.
* A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position in a large dynamic organization
* A Post Graduate degree in Human Resource Management or Masters in Business Administration with a bias in Human
* Resource Management.
* Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
* Membership in professional human resource associations will be an added advantage.
* A sound knowledge of Kenyan labour laws and codes of practice.
* Experience in devising and implementing business-relevant HR strategy.
* Excellent communication skills orally and in writing.
* Media experience or background will be an added advantage.

To Apply:

If you believe you are the right candidate please send us your applications accompanied with detailed curriculum vitae, telephone contacts, names and addresses of three referees to the address below by October 8th ,2010.

The Managing Director
Radio Africa Limited
2nd Floor, Lion Place, Waiyaki Way
P.O Box 74497-00200, Nairobi, Kenya

Or e-mail HR@kissfm.co.ke

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Safaricom Kenya: Key Accounts Manager

Within the Commercial Division, the Sales business is driven by a high-performing sales team who deliver outstanding results to both consumers and customers.

To reinforce our position as clear market leaders, we are looking to fill the following position:

Key Accounts Manager
RF: SAL-OCT10-KAM

Reporting to a Senior Manager - National Dealer & Key Accounts, the job holder will be required to achieve maximum sales volumes with realistic sales projections for accounts assigned, ensure revenue growth and retention of channels and manage premium branding and merchandizing standards for the channels.

The job holder’s key responsibilities will be:

• Recruitment of new key accounts and growth of existing key accounts;
• Achievement of sales targets in terms of airtime sales and revenue generated from the channel;
• Implementing market plans as per the channel;
• Effectively manage the overall operations of newly acquired channel accounts and ensure compliance to channel contractual agreement requirements;
• Execution of effective promotional activities within the sales channel;
• Preparation and monitoring of the key accounts section budget.

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies:

• Degree in Business Administration or related field;
• Must have a total of 5 years working experience in a sales function of which 2 years must be in managing key accounts;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong thinker with strong business and commercial sense;
• Proactive, confident, energetic and with an ability to work under pressure;
• Team player with pleasant outgoing personality and able to develop effective relationships.

To Apply:
If you meet the requirements and are self driven, proactive, highly innovative and up to the challenge, please send your resume and application letter quoting the job reference number to the address below.

All applications must be delivered on or before Wednesday, 6th October 2010.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition,
Safaricom Limited.

Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

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CORAT Africa: Jobs and Vacancies in Kenya

CORAT Africa is a Pan African Christian Organization based in Nairobi.

It is involved in provision of Leadership Development, Management Training, Research and Consultancy services to Churches and Church related organizations in Africa.

We seek to recruit suitable candidates for the following positions:

1. Associate Consultants

We require Associate Consultants in the following disciplines:

1. Human Resource Management.
2. Financial Management.
3. Strategic Management.
4. Development Studies.
5. Peace Building and Conflict Resolution.

Qualification, Skills and Experience:

• Masters degree in relevant field from recognized institutions of higher learning
• At least, two years experience of consulting, training and facilitation.
• Excellent computing skills in all MS office packages
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Conceptual and analytical skills.
• Excellent Public relation skills.

N/B: This is a part time employment based on availability of assignments and remuneration will strictly be on hours worked and subject to satisfactory completion of the agreed assignment.

2. Internship Position

The internship is not an employment and its purpose is to equip the candidate with hands on work exposure for a minimum period of 3 months.

To qualify for this position, the Intern should have training up to Masters level of Education. Prior experience is not necessary.

Mode of Application

Candidates should forward their applications and a detailed C.V with addresses of three referees to our addresses below not later than 5th October 2010.

All candidates must be committed Christians and only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.

To Apply:

The Human Resource and Administration Officer,
CORAT Africa
P.O. Box 42493 00100
Nairobi
Email address: coratafrica@nbi.ispkenya.com.

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FilmAid Kenya: Kiswahili and Somali Translator

Position: Kiswahili and Somali Translator (Part time)

Location: Nairobi

FilmAid International (FilmAid Kenya) invites qualified Kenyan applications to fill the above position on a part time basis. FilmAid will accept applications from either translator of Kiswahili and Somali separately though individuals conversant with both languages will have an added advantage

FilmAid International is a non-governmental organization that uses film to promote health, strengthen communities and enrich the lives of the world’s vulnerable and uprooted. FilmAid is currently implementing programmes in Kakuma and Dadaab refugee camps in Kenya.

Responsibilities:

• Translate scripts from English to Kiswahili and Somali
• Work closely with the production consultant and voice actors to produce voice-overs in Swahili and Somali
• Work with a video editor and production consultant to ensure that translations are represented correctly in videos through subtitles and voice over dubbing
• Translate a video facilitation manual from English into Kiswahili and Somali

Requirements:

• Knowledge of Somali and Swahili language
• Previous experience in translation of written material
• Ready to work with minimal supervision with ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Availability at short notice
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and action

To Apply:
Please email applications with only cover letter, CV and 3 references by 11th October 2010 to: nairobi@filmaid.org

Applications to be submitted through email only

Only short-listed candidates will be notified

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Truenorth Career Map: HR Officer

Do you possess a HR Diploma and want to grow your HR career? Do you enjoy interacting with people and offering quality customer service? Do you possess superior writing skills? If so, you will enjoy this entry level HR Officer position with responsibilities in basic administration and HR responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities:
* Maintaining detailed records on prospective job-seekers and ensuring the Candidate Profile database is accurately updated.
* Quarterly updating job-seekers on the status of their job placement, sending out applications on their behalf while maintaining the flow and hire log for all open positions.
* Inputting and updating client contact details in a Client Contact databank, and generating weekly reports on the same.
* Sourcing candidates, conducting phone interviews, scheduling interviews, and administering selection procedures for qualified candidates.
* Creating and processing rejection letters for interviewed candidates.
* Writing effective Curriculum Vitaes and Cover Letters.
* Filing and maintaining TNCM records, including tracking and filing petty cash expenses.
* Ensure top standards of neatness and presentation of the office at all times. (This includes dusting furniture, arranging of desks, books, files and shelf, emptying the trash can etc)
* Running short errands such as banking, making VAT payments and post office letter postage/collection etc.

Qualifications and Experience:
* Minimum of a Diploma in Human Resources
* At least 1 year of prior internship or work experience

Skills and Requirements:
* Excellent writing skills, prolific writer with good reporting skills.
* Detail oriented, for accurate data entry.
* Ability to manage a portfolio of individual clients with a view to delighting them while pursuing new business with and/or through them.
* Willingness to be flexible to meet deadlines.
* Fast learner, can take self-initiative and self-supervise.
* Hard worker with desire to go the extra-mile.

Remuneration:
10-15,000/= per month

To Apply:

If you meet the above criteria, and would like to be a part of the team, please send a detailed C.V, list of at least 3 referees, day-time telephone numbers and email address to :- jobs@truenorthcareermap.com on or before Wednesday, 29th September, 2010. Only short listed candidates will be acknowledged

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Work Force Associates: Telesales representatives

Our client, an international company, which has been operating in Kenya for over 10 years and located along Mombasa road, seeks the services of Telesales representatives.

Ideal candidates:

• Must have at least two years continuous working experience in over the phone selling with a very busy company.
• Must have minimum of a diploma in marketing or a degree in a business related.
• Ready to undergo a very thorough screening procedure.
• Must have very good communication and listening skills.
• Very aggressive in sales and ready to work under minimum supervision to meet and surpass set targets.
• Can comfortably work in a computerized environment.

Candidates with telesales experience in a Pharmaceutical environment will have an added advantage.

Remuneration

Gross salary of Kshs.40, 000

To Apply:

To apply for this position contact us through the following contacts: email: recruitment@workforceassociates.net before 4.00pm 29th /09/10.

Any application after the stipulated time will not be considered

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Truenorth Career Map: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Our client is a leading private Institution of Higher Learning., located in Nairobi. Our client seeks an Administrative Assistant who will work efficiently to support the finance manager/office in all matters pertaining to Office Administration.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Key Responsibilities:
1. Handling telephone calls and answering queries with discretion,
2. Receiving and managing other routine office work including filing, faxing letters, and dispatch of correspondence,
3. Assist in coordinating and organizing meetings and important events and provide administrative support at such meetings,
4. Ensure office correspondence and reports are acted upon promptly, assist in drafting requisitions i.e. supplies, cash and perform other related functions,
5. Coordinate travel plans, leave plans and any other logistical details as requested,
6. Maintain petty cash and records, payment vouchers, pending bills file and many others,
7. Provide prompt and courteous service to all customers and serve as a single point of contact for their immediate and ongoing needs,
8. Recognize customer problems and resolve to customer satisfaction directly or transfer through to proper department,
9. Ensure safe custody of all confidential information

Qualifications:
* A related Bachelors Degree
* Professional qualifications such as a Secretarial Diploma or office management will be an added advantage

Work Experience:
* At least two years experience in a busy environment
* Experience in academic institutions or set ups with highly specialized technical staff operating in dynamic market environment would be an added advantage

Competencies:
* Good administrative and coordination skills
* Superior oral and written communication skills
* Numeracy skills
* IT Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Remuneration:

* Monthly gross salary of between Kshs 20-23,000/= per month to start

If you meet the above criteria, and would like to be a part of the team, please send an application with a detailed C.V stating your experience, qualifications, current renumeration, list of at least 3 referees, day-time telephone numbers and email address to :- jobs@truenorthcareermap.com on or before Friday, October 1st, 2010. Only short listed candidates will be acknowledged

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