Safaricom Kenya: Core Access Planning Engineer

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Core Network Planning and Support Department within the Technical Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Core Access Planning Engineer
Ref: TECHNICAL_CAPE_SEPTEMBER 2010

Reporting to the Senior Manager; Core Network Planning, the holder of the position will collect planning data, analyze traffic trends for nodes and regularly update the core access planning database.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform occupancy results analysis on daily, weekly and monthly basis;
• Advice on need for any upgrades of configuration changes based the observed trends;
• Follow the issuance of work orders and their implementation;
• Provide general trends on QoS profiles and perform house keeping of core access planning and design data;
• Provide project status reports and follow through on installation to integration process;

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Honors degree in Electrical/Electronics engineering with bias towards telecommunications;
• At least 1 year experience in a telecommunications environment (planning or operations), preferably handling GSM CN activities;
• A working knowledge of 2G/3G RF Planning plus core network nodes required to ensure best planning methods are utilized when rolling out the RNC/BSC/TRAU nodes;
• Must be able to work without supervision and meet tight deadlines/schedules;
• Analytical , problem solving skills;
• Proactive & self motivated;

To Apply:

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.

The deadline for application is Thursday 30th September 2010.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via E-mail to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

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Beth International: Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

• Business Degree in Accounting or Finance option or CPA part 2
• 2 years working experience
• Auditing experience will be an added advantage
• Good leadership, communication, organizational and presentation skills
• Good accounting knowledge (QuickBooks preferably)
• Good computer skills i.e. Excel
• Able to analyze and solve problems
• Professional and ethical
  

To Apply:
Beth International Ltd,
Kijabe Street, Longonot Place Building, 5th Floor

Deadline 31st August 2010

The CVs should be sent info@bethinternational.com

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Aga Khan Academy Mombasa: Jobs and Vacancies in Kenya

The Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa, is the first school in a planned network of residential schools dedicated to expanding access to education of an international standard of excellence. The campus is located on a beautiful 7.4 ha site overlooking the Indian Ocean in Mombasa.

Upon completion of the residential facilities, which are currently under construction, the Campus will consist of over 30,000 square meters of high quality academic, athletic, dining, residential, and administrative and services buildings in addition to extensive sports’ fields and hard and soft landscaped areas. The Academy will eventually house and serve over 1,000 students, faculty and staff. We invite applications for the following new positions at the Academy:

Facilities Manager

As a maintenance professional your ability to motivate, lead and develop your team will ensure your objectives around continuous improvement, customer service, review of plant equipment & systems, Health & Safety procedures, environmental policies and maintenance best practice are achieved.

With a relevant trade qualification (eg electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, mechanical) and a minimum of 7 years maintenance experience within a multi-purpose facility environment, you’ll be well placed to understand The Academy. Your previous exposure to mechanical, electrical maintenance and quality control will mean you’ll hit the ground running, and have the ability to solve complex problems at the root cause.

Human Resources Coordinator

If you are a dynamic, ambitious individual currently in your first HR role or have some HR responsibilities and you’re ready for the next step, we can offer you a challenging, stimulating and varied HR Coordinator role in our growing and complex organisation.

You will support the Head, Principals and Administration team, across all aspects of HR with specific emphasis on recruitment, policy and process, employment relations, performance management, job evaluation, and reporting.
As an all-round administrator, you will be providing crucial first tier HR coordination, support and advice.

Executive Chef

We are searching for a passionate, exacting individual to lead our kitchen team.

You will be required to recruit, train, schedule and lead a high quality team who enjoy serving young people and embrace the larger educational mission of the Academy and the corresponding standard of excellence. Although we are fully functional in a temporary facility, a new ‘state of the art’ kitchen and food hall will be completed at the end of this year, and the ‘set up’ will be an executive chefs dream first job.

We will be looking for you to successfully manage costs; develop and implement exciting menus, ensure compliance with all health and safety requirements, employment law and the Academy Code of Conduct.
This is a key role and a management position.

Librarian

Help others learn about the world around them Become part of the team who send people’s minds on exciting journeys as they explore the world of books, Internet and more at the Aga Khan Academy library.

With your library qualifications behind you and a few years experience in a school, this is a chance to work with other committed professionals to support the learning of students in the International Baccalaureate Programme,
their teachers and our community outreach programme. Additionally you will provide library desk assistance to our customers on a rostered basis.

This is a key position as we look to move further ahead in our inquiry-based curriculum.

For all positions we offer an excellent package in duding competitive salary, professional development opportunities, medical insurance and indusion in the school pension scheme. We look forward to hearing from you with a resume of your skills and experience.

To Apply:

Interested candidates need to forward a letter of application, detailed curriculum vitae, with at least 3 suitable referees & copies of all relevant qualifications and testimonials and daytime telephone contact before closing date
of 1 October 2010 to:

The Human Resource Department,

The Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa,

Mbuyuni Road, Kizingo, Mombasa,

P O Box 90066 80100

email: recruiting@akam.ac.ke

(clearly specifying the position being applied for in the subject line)

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Everest Enterprises : Jobs and Vacancies in Kenya

1. Human Resource Manager

Reports to: chief executive

Role\purpose:
To effectively manage, coordinate and administer and implement company policies relating to employees and ensure the smooth running of the company operations.

Responsibilities:
* Administer, manage and coordinate all policies relating to Human Resource function in the company. Advise the management on matters relating to the same and especially in relation to compliance to standard legal and market expectations.
* Continually and in liaison with the various section Heads, evaluate and give recommendations on updating of systems. As part of the team enhance prioritization of operations.
* Manage and maintain effective industrial relations. Take charge of all disciplinary matters involving employees and ensure that an ideal grievance handling system is in place to enhance productivity.
* Liaising with all the section heads, advise and guide on Human Resources matters for enhanced operations and productivity.
* Oversee and maintain an efficient record management system to insure confidentiality of employee records.
* Administer all welfare matters relating to employees i.e. staff benefits, staff transport, medical scheme, allowances etc
* Administer and coordinate the annual performance review process. As a follow up and liaison with the various Section Heads assess the departmental training needs and coordinate the training function.
* In liaison with section heads identify manpower needs of the organization, carry out job evaluation to justify existing roles and undertake both internal external recruitment.
* In liaison with the Finance Department administrate the payroll and ensure the remittance of all statutory deductions to the relevant authorities.
* Ensure effective management and documentation of all staff benefits including annual leave, sick leave e.t.c. for all staff.
* Administer and take charge of the implementation of changes in terms and conditions of service. This to include transfers, relocations and promotions.
* Efficiently coordinate and follow up on all insurance renewals and claims arising. Ensure that the process is adequately settled.
* In liaison with the company lawyer, ensure that any legal matters arising are dealt with promptly.
* In liaison with relevant Government departments, take charge of the Company’s Health and Safety policy. Ensure that relevant training is carried out and compliance to all requirements is achieved.
* Take charge of security matters. Ensure that proper procedures are established and followed to enhance safety of all company property and staff. Coordinate and evaluate periodically the security systems and advice accordingly.
* Any other duties as may be directed from time to time by the Chief Executive.

Educational qualifications:
* BA in Social Sciences

Professional qualifications:
* Diploma in Human Resources Management

Experience: Over 5 Years

2. Financial Accountant

Reporting to: Finance Director
Supervising: Senior Accountant-Payables, Senior Accountant-Receivables, Farmers Accountant, Assistant Accountant- Cashier, Accounts Clerk- Office Administrator

Key Responsibilities:
* Managing overall company general ledger ensuring accurate and prompt reconciliations per agreed deadlines.
* Maintaining updated company accounting records including general ledgers and excellent filing of accounting documents
* Formulating and managing day to day cash flows and assist Finance Manager in liaising with the banks on funding requirement for the company.
* Review and approval of all payments including cheque payments, TT transfers and petty cash payments by ensuring all internal controls are met.
* Review and approval of all sales invoices before dispatch to customers.
* Managing the company payroll records.
* Managing the company balance sheet including assets and liabilities ensuring a healthy status.
* Managing all company tax matters and liaising with Kenya Revenue Authority ensuring full compliance with the taxation law and other statutory requirements.
* Managing all statutory accounts including but not limited to NSSF, NHIF, KEPHIS,HCDA, KEBS, DIT etc and ensuring deductions and remittances are as per law.
* Working with external auditors and ensuring statutory audits are done within set deadlines.
* Liaising with external partners especially customers, banks, suppliers and Insurance companies on related services.
* Supervising, training, appraising and maintaining a highly motivated team of professional accountants
* Taking leadership in teamwork within company and finance department
* Any other duties as may be assigned by the Finance Manager from time to time.

Everest Enterprises Ltd.
P. O. Box 52448-00200
Nairobi

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PATH: Jobs and Vacancies in Kenya

PATH (Program for Appropriate Technology in Health) is a nonprofit, internationally recognized
public health organization with the mission to improve the health of people around the world
by advancing technologies, strengthening systems and encouraging healthy behaviors.

PATH works with the government, NGO partners and the private sector to strengthen health services for populations with the greatest needs on HIV /AIDS and Adolescent Development Reproductive & Child Health.

PATH’s Kenya Country Program seeks to fill the following positions:

Health Care Waste Management [HCWM] Project Director

As head of the project and key liaison to donors, government counterparts, local organizations,
and program partners, the candidate will be responsible for providing overall technical vision
and leadership to the project.

S/he will negotiate and influence policy and project decisions with senior government and donor officials and provide guidance on the development and successful implementation and monitoring of the project’s strategy, as well as the overall direction for technical and administrative operations under the contract.

Health Care Waste Management [HCWM] Technical Advisor

To provide technical leadership in the area of HCWM for the project. This will include playing a
critical role in shaping all aspects of the five-year project strategy and overall work plan.

Monitoring & Evaluation [M&E] Officer

To manage project M&E activities, including collaborating with partners in the development of a
national M&E framework, facilitating data collection and analysis in all project areas, overseeing
audience research, and coordinating with local partners.

Procurement & Logistics Officer

Manage all aspects of commodity technical assistance including developing and advancing
standards, guidelines and tools related to HCWM commodity procurement and logistics.

Program Assistant

To provide a wide range of administrative support services to the HCWM project team.

TB Technical Advisor

Responsible for coordinating and implementing programmatic activities in the area of TB/HIV
integration. S/he must be experienced in integrated TB/HIV facility and community level programming. The work is spread in six districts of Nyanza province (Homabay, Rachuonyo,Gucha, Borabu, Masaba and Manga) with a project approach focused on integration of HIV care and treatment in PMTCT and TB sites.

Finance Advisor

To provide management for financial and administrative processes and systems on a youth HIV prevention project, including establishment of said systems, as well as ensuring compliance with USAID and PATH policies. Provide guidance and build the capacity of finance staff of a local organization. Management experience required.

Finance Manager

To develop and implement the appropriate financial management and administrative processes and systems, and ensure compliance with USAID and PATH policies and procedures, for a local organization called HIV Free Generation.

Communications Manager

To increase external communication and manage publicity of a local youth HIV prevention organization and a youth grassroots campaign. Regularly document project activities and successes, liaise with media and market the organization. Excellent writing skills and experience with media are a must.

Events Officer

To help develop, provide support and manage implementation of community events for youth as part of HIV Free Generation, a local organization.

Media Officer

To provide technical guidance and communication support for planning and delivery of youth behavior-change-communication through mass media campaign interventions for the local organization, HIV-Free Generation. Programmatic working experience with youth is required.

Web Designer & ICT Officer

Looking for a young designer with experience in graphic design and website hosting, as well as innovative communication technologies. This person will be responsible for maintaining content and design of a hip, attractive youth website with regular updates, as well as promoting this website.

In addition, the officer will provide support to the planning and implementation of interactive communication activities for youth such as SMS platforms and other virtual media for a local organization, HIV Free Generation.

PATH Kenya will offer salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

For details on job responsibilities, required skills and experience, please visit our website:
www.path.org.

To Apply:
To apply for any of the positions, please send your application letter describing how your experience, qualifications and competencies make you the right candidate for this position.

Attach a detailed updated CV, telephone contacts and details of at least 3 referees online
through our career site at http://www.path.org/employment.php.

Application deadline date is October 15, 2010

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

PATH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Concern Worldwide Uganda: Project Officer

Concern Worldwide Uganda is now recruiting for an Information Officer, an Administration Officer and a Project Officer. Applications are invited from candidates with the following skills and experience below;
Project Officer- (Based in Moroto KADP Office)

Job Summary:
To provide and coordinate technical support to KADP to effectively and efficiently implement, monitor and evaluate Concern supported livelihood security improvement activities in Moroto and Nakapiripirit
He/she will report to the Concern's Livelihoods Advisor, Kampala

Essential
• University Degree in Agriculture related fields or other rural development related fields
* Minimum of 3 years experience in rural area development programme management functions
* Fluent in English with very good report writing, presentation and verbal communication skills
* Strong aptitude, effective networking/ interpersonal and team building skills
* Demonstrated experience in integrating cross cutting issues into programmes (HIV/AIDS, GBV, DRR and gender mainstreaming) Experience of budget preparation and control Computer proficiency in Microsoft applications Ability to plan, implement and monitor multiple activities Experience in promoting participatory and advocacy approaches Experience in working and programming in conflict areas Experience of working with and supporting local partners including local NGOs, local government agencies and community based organizations
* Sufficient understanding and/or past experience in working with pastoralist communities
* Past experience in implementing EU livelihoods projects
Duration: 2 year contract

To Apply:
Concern is an equal opportunities employer. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Women are strongly encouraged to apply
Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide Uganda is expected to sign and abide by Concern Worldwide's Staff Code of Conduct and Programme Participant Protection Policy as an appendix to their contract of employment.

Concern receives a substantial amount of funding from external donors each year. Increasingly donors are introducing requirements whereby future funding is conditional on Concern ensuring that the names of any new employee or volunteer do not appear on terrorism lists generated by the European Union (List of person, groups and entities to which Regulation (EC No. 2560/2001 applies), the US Government (Office of Foreign Assets Control list of specially designated Nationals and Blocked Persons] and the United Nations (Consolidated list). By submitting a formal application for paid or voluntary employment to Concern Uganda, you agree to Concern carrying out a clearance check as outlined above and that Concern Uganda will not proceed to recruit you should your name appear on any of the aforementioned lists.

Suitable applicants are invited to send a detailed CV (maximum 4 pages) with a covering letter, relevant certificates, name and address of at least three referees and your day contact telephone number.
Your application should be sent to:

The Human Resources Department,
Concern Worldwide
Uganda, P.O. Box 6599, Kampala

Or email to
concern.uganda@concern.net.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview
The closing date for receipt of applications is 4:00 pm, 01st October, 2010

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Concern Worldwide Uganda: Administration Officer

Concern Worldwide Uganda is now recruiting for an Information Officer, an Administration Officer and a Project Officer. Applications are invited from candidates with the following skills and experience below;
Post: Administration Officer- Nakapiripirit

Job Summary: Ensuring that effective and efficient administrative support is provided to staff. This includes responsibility for finance, human resources, administration, logistics, security, communication, IT and for the upkeep and management of all Concern's properties in the programme location.
He/she will report to the Programme Manager, Nakapiripirit

Essential:
* Degree or diploma in Business Administration
* Experience in Financial Management
* Mathematical aptitude
* Fluent in English with good writing skills
* Minimum of 2 years experience in an NGO or similar organization, in a similar or related position
* Experience in stores management preferred
* Interpersonal and communication skills
* Computer literate (MS Word and MS Excel)
* Ability to work in difficult isolated environment
Duration: 2 year contract

To Apply:
Concern is an equal opportunities employer. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Women are strongly encouraged to apply

Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide Uganda is expected to sign and abide by Concern Worldwide's Staff Code of Conduct and Programme Participant Protection Policy as an appendix to their contract of employment.

Concern receives a substantial amount of funding from external donors each year. Increasingly donors are introducing requirements whereby future funding is conditional on Concern ensuring that the names of any new employee or volunteer do not appear on terrorism lists generated by the European Union (List of person, groups and entities to which Regulation (EC No. 2560/2001 applies), the US Government (Office of Foreign Assets Control list of specially designated Nationals and Blocked Persons] and the United Nations (Consolidated list). By submitting a formal application for paid or voluntary employment to Concern Uganda, you agree to Concern carrying out a clearance check as outlined above and that Concern Uganda will not proceed to recruit you should your name appear on any of the aforementioned lists.

Suitable applicants are invited to send a detailed CV (maximum 4 pages) with a covering letter, relevant certificates, name and address of at least three referees and your day contact telephone number.
Your application should be sent to:

The Human Resources Department,
Concern Worldwide
Uganda, P.O. Box 6599, Kampala

Or email to
concern.uganda@concern.net.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview
The closing date for receipt of applications is 4:00 pm, 01st October, 2010

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Concern Worldwide Uganda: Information Officer

Concern Worldwide Uganda is now recruiting for an Information Officer, an Administration Officer and a Project Officer. Applications are invited from candidates with the following skills and experience below;
Post: Information Officer- Nakapiripirit

Job Summary: Responsible for compiling, entering .analyzing and disseminating IMAM program data from Nakapiripirit, Amudat, Kotido and Abim in the prescribed formats. He/she will report to the Programme Manager- Nakapiripirit

Essential:
* Degree / Diploma in Statistics; BLISS, Records Management, Information Technology and Computer Science or any related field.
* Proven strong analytical, report writing and computer skills
* Documentation and records management skills
* Personal Integrity, proactive, honesty and meticulousness
* At least 2 years working experience on data entry and analysis
* Basic knowledge on CMAM/IMAM will be an advantage
* Willingness to live and work in a difficult remote area
* Typing speed of over 40 words per minute Duration: 2 year contract

To Apply:
Concern is an equal opportunities employer. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Women are strongly encouraged to apply

Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide Uganda is expected to sign and abide by Concern Worldwide's Staff Code of Conduct and Programme Participant Protection Policy as an appendix to their contract of employment.

Concern receives a substantial amount of funding from external donors each year. Increasingly donors are introducing requirements whereby future funding is conditional on Concern ensuring that the names of any new employee or volunteer do not appear on terrorism lists generated by the European Union (List of person, groups and entities to which Regulation (EC No. 2560/2001 applies), the US Government (Office of Foreign Assets Control list of specially designated Nationals and Blocked Persons] and the United Nations (Consolidated list). By submitting a formal application for paid or voluntary employment to Concern Uganda, you agree to Concern carrying out a clearance check as outlined above and that Concern Uganda will not proceed to recruit you should your name appear on any of the aforementioned lists.

Suitable applicants are invited to send a detailed CV (maximum 4 pages) with a covering letter, relevant certificates, name and address of at least three referees and your day contact telephone number.
Your application should be sent to:

The Human Resources Department,
Concern Worldwide
Uganda, P.O. Box 6599, Kampala

Or email to
concern.uganda@concern.net.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview
The closing date for receipt of applications is 4:00 pm, 01st October, 2010.

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Trocaire Kenya: Regional Finance Manager

Finance, audit and procurement:

• Closely monitor all financial activities in HEARO and keep management advised of all situations which have the potential for a negative impact on internal controls or financial performance.
• Ensure that financial policies & procedures are compliant with institutional funding requirements.
• Establish finance and supporting function policies, systems & procedures and ensure implementation.
• Assist with preparation and production of regional and country programme and administration budgets.
• Produce a quarterly administration financial analysis report and relevant tracking reports.
• Ensure reporting requirements as set out by head office are adhered to
• Provide management and programme staff with regular and accurate updates on budgets and expenditure
• Maintain current knowledge of government requirements related to financial matters and ensure compliance with tax regulations and other legal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with organisational standards in the use of the Agresso Business World accounting system, and train and support staff in its implementation and ongoing use.
• Develop, schedule and coordinate the completion of external audits and initiate actions necessary to correct internal control weaknesses.

Partner related duties:

• Work closely with partners to improve / enhance their accountability and internal control procedures through training and accompaniment.
• Assist programme staff to analyse budgets and financial reports submitted by Trócaire partners

Qualifications and Attributes required;

• Accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) and Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Commerce or Finance.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience of finance in a non-profit or international commercial organisation.
• Experience of computerized accounting systems, standard spreadsheets and database programs.
• Knowledge of fund accounting, procurement and financial management of donor funded projects.
• Flexibility, problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure and good communication skills

To Apply:

To apply, please submit an application letter plus an up to date CV of maximum 3 pages to

HR, Trócaire

P.O. Box 6300,00800,

Westlands, Nairobi

or email: hr@trocaire.or.ke

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