Africa Infectious Disease Village Clinics: Procurement Manager

Africa Infectious Disease Village Clinics Limited (AID Village Clinics) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Africa Infectious Disease Village Clinics, Inc., a U.S. public charity, and operates a regional health care complex in Mbirikani, Kenya approximately 200 km southeast of Nairobi.

You can obtain more details about the charity’s activities by visiting our website – www.aidvillageclinics.org

AID Village Clinics is searching for a dynamic, results-driven individual to join our team.
We offer competitive salaries and on-site housing is provided while working at the clinic.

We are currently recruiting for the following position:

Procurement Manager

Responsibilities:

* Manage local procurement and formulate sourcing strategies that take advantage of economies of scale and best purchase practices.
* Work with heads of departments and Chicago Office to forecast demand of procurement services and to ascertain that goods are received as ordered and payments processed only for certified confirmation of deliveries or services.
* Ensure deliveries of ordered goods are done on time.
* Monitor inventory requirements, and ensure that stocks are implemented accurately with high level of accountability to ensure no overstocking or stock outs.
* Ensure implementation of the Company’s procurement policies and procedures for effective management of procurement services in the organization.
* Exhibit working understanding of the Kenyan Customs procedures and coordinate import process for goods coming from outside of Kenya.
* Coordinate with the Chicago Office on anticipated inventory outages in a timely manner.
* Coordinate physical counts periodically.
* The position will require spending time in our Nairobi offices as well as at the Mbirikani clinic site.

Qualifications:

* Bachelors Degree in Business, Economics or related discipline from a recognized institution.
* Post graduate qualification in Purchasing and Supplies Management and membership in a procurement professional body, i.e. Kenya Institute of Supplies Management or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (UK).
* 5 Years in purchasing environment and experience in purchasing hospital supplies will be a plus.
* The candidate should be comfortable dealing with data, with an intermediate understanding of Excel spreadsheets, and should be conversant with computerized procurement and logistics packages.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* A person of high integrity and honesty.
* Keen on detail with a high degree of accuracy.

Interested individuals can send applications, with accompanying CV and testimonials to:

The Health Care Administrator,
AID Village Clinics Limited;
P.O. Box 27636 - 00506; Nyayo, Nairobi,
Kenya

or email to: honyango@aidvcnairobi.org

Closing Date: Friday, May 20, 2011

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Mwalimu National Sacco Society: Direct Marketers

Mwalimu National Sacco Society is a leading Sacco with a countrywide network.

We are seeking to recruit a team of result oriented Direct Marketers to be stationed in Machakos, Makueni, Kitui and Embu.

Reporting to the marketing manager, successful candidates will be responsible for Membership recruitment, opening Fosa Accounts and any other assignments in their areas of jurisdiction.

Key job Qualifications & Skills:
* Diploma in any business related field.
* A degree in a business related field will be an added advantage.
* Two years experience in Direct Marketing.

Remuneration For Kenyans
The successful candidates will be offered competitive retainer plus commission on targets achieved.

Candidates who meet the above qualifications and experience should send their applications including detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), not later than 13th May 2011, to:

The CEO,
Mwalimu National Sacco Society Ltd.
P.O. Box 62641-00200
Nairobi.

Email: mwalimu@mwalimusacco.com

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CIMMYT: Science Writer/Editor

CIMMYT is an internationally funded, non-profit research and training organization affiliated with the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). The center works to sustainably increase the productivity of maize and wheat farming systems, thus helping to ensure global food security and to reduce poverty.

Its partners include national agricultural research systems, non-governmental organizations, and advanced research institutions, both public and private, in globally-focused projects and programs. CIMMYT employs about 600 permanent staff and operates through decentralized partnerships, with offices in 13 developing countries and projects and networks in many more.

In Kenya, CIMMYT is hosted by the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) in Nairobi.

The Position:

CIMMYT seeks a talented, dedicated Science Writer/Editor to help reach external audiences with pertinent technical and general information about its research maize, wheat, socioeconomics, and conservation agriculture, with special focus on sub-Saharan Africa.

The Science Writer/Editor will be based at CIMMYT’s office in Nairobi, Kenya.

Responsibilities:

The Science Writer/Editor will edit technical scientific publications, grant proposals, and other technical information; and write and edit non-technical material intended to increase public awareness of CIMMYT’s activities, as required.

The specific responsibilities include:

* Help develop diverse communications products, including the corporate annual report, project brochures, funding proposals, policy briefs, technical bulletins, scientific books and chapters, journal- and magazine articles, and varied content for web pages.
* Edit scientific articles, technical reports, and other documents for accuracy, clarity, style, and usage.
* Identify high interest stories throughout the Centre’s research programs and write and/or edit stories in a range of styles for dissemination in suitable formats and to various target audiences.
* Participate in communications planning and strategy development.
* Support and guide media outreach.
* Support and guide extension communications.
* As required, travel to document CIMMYT’s work on the ground, including field visits and taking still and video photography.
* Assist scientists in preparing scientific posters, presentations, and other materials.
* Select and provide photographs for use in publications and presentations.
* Assist in preparing presentations for scientific conferences and meetings.

Qualifications and Experience:

* Minimum a BA or BSc in communications, journalism, literature, science, agriculture or any other relevant field, and preferably 4-5 years of work experience relating to the position.
* Strong, proven skills in English writing and grammar.
* Fluency in English and Kiswahili; working knowledge of French and/or Spanish desirable.
* A capacity to understand processes and issues related to science and technology; with a focus on issues affecting agriculture and development in sub-Saharan Africa.
* Ability to write/edit under pressure, with high accuracy and to deadline.
* Creativity, particularly in devising new approaches to publications content.
* Ability to work in a team of professionals from many countries and cultures.
* Willingness to travel within the region and, occasionally, internationally.

Terms of offer:

The World Agroforestry Centre and CIMMYT are equal opportunity employers and offer a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women.

This position is on local terms and will be for an initial period of one (1) year, renewable subject to three (3) months’ probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.

To Apply:

Applications for the position must include:

* A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements and salary expectations.
* A detailed curriculum vitae.
* Two writing samples (preferably formally published).
* The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, fax numbers and email addresses.

All correspondence should be addressed to the

Human Resources Unit,
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF),
P.O Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya

OR via email: icrafhru@cgiar.org

and should indicate “Application for a Science Writer/Editor-CIMMYT” on their application letters and email submissions.

Applications will be considered through 23rd May 2011: Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

To learn more about our organizations, please visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org; http://www.cimmyt.org

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Kijabe Trust: Operations Manager

Kijabe Trust is a non-profit Trust that manages a conservation area for and on behalf of the Kijabe Group Ranch and Regenesis Limited a Tourism investor in the area.

Kijabe Trust currently seeks to hire an Operations Manager to be based in Kijabe Group Ranch, Laikipia. The Operations Manager will be responsible for providing leadership, management and accountability for the activities of the Kijabe Trust.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day operations of the trust
• Transact payroll, ensuring compliance with Kenya regulations and timely payment of payroll liabilities
• Develop a fund raising capacity within the position to ensure that the trust can raise funds independently of individual partners if need be
• Responsible for all financial management of the trust
• Responsible for overall management of trust assets
• Generate reports for trustees and interested parties on a regular basis and to the required format
• Coordinate regular trust meetings
• Develop and manage the Trust’s relationships within host and neighboring communities

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

• Diploma in Natural Resources Management, Community Development, Social Sciences, Business Administration or related or a Higher (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• At least three years demonstrated experience in a similar role
• CPA 1 or equivalent certification prefered
• Genuine respect for the skills and perspectives of communities, partner organizations, private sector and trust committee
• Proficiency in MS Office ( especially work and MS excel)
• Knowledge of accounting software is an added advantage
• Good interpersonal skills
• Interest in Conservation
• Fluency in written and spoken English, Kiswahili and Maasai

If your background, experience and competencies match the above specifications please send a cover letter, your detailed CV indicating daytime telephone numbers, address and names of three referees to

Heartland Coordinator, Samburu Heartland,
African Wildlife Foundation,
P.O Box 115 Nanyuki – 10400,
Kenya.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Closing Date: May 20, 2011

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flower farm: Internal Auditor

We are a reputable flower farm located on the outskirts of Nairobi seeking to employ an Internal Auditor.

He/she will be responsible in ensuring that the farm complies with the requirements of various external certification organisations.

Requirements:

• Degree, Higher Diploma or Diploma in Horticulture or Agriculture.
• Must have at least 3years relevant experience in FLO (Fairtrade), KFC GAP and MPS audit requirements and procedures.
• Knowledge of ather certifications will be an added advantage.
• Must be computer literate.

If you meet the above requirements, please apply to:

The HR Manager
P.O. Box 14618-00800,
Nairobi

And include your CV, testimonials, day-time telephone contacts and your current and expected monthly remuneration.

Applications must be received not later than 14th May 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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GOAL: Jobs and Vacancies in Kenya

GOAL is an International Humanitarian Organisation devoted to the alleviation of poverty among the poorest of the poor in society. GOAL is a non-denominational, non-governmental and non-political.

GOAL currently has operations in 11 countries: Ethiopia, Honduras, India, Kenya, Malawi, Niger, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Uganda, Zimbabwe and Haiti.

1. Environmental Health Project Officer– Community Liaison (Nairobi)

General Description of the Role:

Under guidance and supervision of the Health Programme Manager, the Environment Health Project Officer – Community Liaison will take full responsibility of coordinating all community outreach activities with GOAL partners, relevant government line ministries, local authorities, statutory bodies and community groups.

This will include the coordination and facilitation of focus groups and mapping exercises, training and capacity building of partners, the collection, analysis and presentation of data and advising in the development of project proposals arising from urban appraisals.

The Project Officer will also assist in the selection of implementing partners, support the implementing partners with community mobilization activities and monitor and evaluate the performance of the partners.

He/She will communicate directly with the provincial administrations, ensuring their support, and liaise with other GOAL Kenya programme staff in order to ensure that the EH Project contributes positively to a cohesive overall programme.

2. Environmental Health Project Engineer ( Nairobi)

General Description of the Role:

Under guidance and supervision of the Health Programme Manager, the Engineer will help to supervise and monitor progress and quality of ALL construction activities in line with GOAL goals and objectives and ensure compliance to GOAL procedures.

The Engineer will take overall responsibility of all technical-related aspects of the Environmental Health Project.

For complete job descriptions with details of duties, responsibilities, requirements for these posts and the application procedure, please send a blank email to the following address: keapplications@ke.goal.ie the deadline for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday 18th May 2011 at 5.00 pm

Only short-listed applicants meeting the requirements of the positions will be contacted.

We invite you to learn more about us at; www.goal.ie

GOAL is an equal opportunity employer, qualified male and female candidates are encouraged to apply

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Kenya Reinsurance Corporation: General Manager (Reinsurance Operations)

Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re), ¡s a leading reinsurer in the region and is listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE). It ¡s ISO 9001 : 2008 Certified and rated B+ by A.M Best and AA by the Global Credit Rating Company (GCR).

Kenya Re now seeks to recruit and fill the position of General Manager (Reinsurance Operations).

Ref No. KRC/HR/002/11

The Position:

The selected candidate will report to the Managing Director and will be Responsible for managing and providing guidance in the reinsurance department of the Corporation.

The main duties will include but will not be limited to:

* Developing and ensuring a timely and efficient implementation of the reinsurance strategy;
* Formulating and enforcing reinsurance business policies, procedures and systems;
* Providing leadership in the day to day business of reinsurance to build a competent, efficient, and motivated workforce;
* Carrying out marketing and business development activities;
* Providing leadership on reinsurance mailers to the Board and management;
* Contributing to the overall strategic plan for the business;
* Carrying out market intelligence activities.

The Person:

* Applicants should be holders of Bachelors degree in Business, Insurance, Marketing, or related fields and also possess a Masters degree in a related business field.
* The person should be a fully qualified insurance professional with ACII or FCII qualifications and membership in a recognized insurance professional body.
* They should have over eight years’ of relevant experience, three of which should have been at senior management level gained in a reputable organization.
* Applicants should demonstrate a high level of integrity.

Kenya Re is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, colour, race, religion, natural origin, age or physical disability.

An appropriate remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Closing Date: 20th May 2011

To Apply:
Applications should be sent by post or via email, attaching thereto CVs and cover letter quoting the relevant reference number and outlining how applicants meet requirements for the position:-

The Human Resource and Administration Manager
Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited
P.O Box 30271, 00100 GPO
Nairobi

E-mail: hr@kenyare.co.ke

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Handicap International: Project Manager (Inclusive Education)

Position: Project Manager (Inclusive Education)

Responsible to: Field Coordinator – Nairobi

Location: Nairobi

Closing Date: 14th May 2011

The Organization

Handicap International (HI) is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.

The Project

The ‘Strengthening Basic Education of Children with Disability in Kenya’ project aims to promote better participation and achievement in education and greater acceptance by others in society of girls and boys with disability in Kenya.

Activities are designed so that boys and girls with disability both have access to education in preschool and primary school level through promotion of inclusion and reinforcement of the basic education system in Dandora and Kibera.
The lessons learned and good practice in this project will be documented and shared with partners and stakeholders.

The Position

Under the supervision of the Field Coordinator (Nairobi) the Project Manager is responsible for the development and the implementation of the inclusive education project, which is part of the HI Kenya sector’s programme strategy. He/she contributes towards the capitalization of experience gained from the project.

He/she is responsible for:

1. Managing the inclusive education projects through:-

• Development of project documents
• Ensuring implementation of project activities as per the proposal and action plan
• Ensuring accountability
• Managing the project’s financial, logistical and material resources.
• Co-ordinating between all the project’s internal and external interfaces −

2. Managing the project team

3. Ensuring adherence to HI standards and values for quality assurance

4. Contributing towards the capitalization of experience and knowledge management

Qualifications and skills required:

• A Bachelors Degree in Education– with Special Needs Education or Masters in Inclusive Education (other relevant qualifications will be considered as well)
• At least three years professional experience in education for children with disability
• Work experience with Persons with disability in education and skills building
• Project management training would be an added value
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Proficiency in Computer skills
• Working experience in result based management
• Conversant with donor reports or general project reports-monthly, quarterly, mid term review and end term reviews

To apply:

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV(including 3 referees their current contacts and email addresses) by email to the Human Resources Officer; recruit09@handicap-international.or.ke so as to reach on or before 14th May, 2011 5.00pm. The email subject line should be marked: “Application for Project Manager – Inclusive Education Position”

Do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later stage.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Any kind of lobbying on behalf of applicants or canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.

Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Females and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply

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ANAFE: Regional Consultants

The African Network for Agriculture, Agroforestry and Natural Resources Education (ANAFE), supported by the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) in Nairobi, Kenya, was established in 1993 and currently is made up of 134 universities and colleges in 35 African countries.

The ANAFE network consists of four regional chapters known as RAFTs [Regional Agricultural Fora for Training ‑ one each in Eastern and Central Africa (ECA), Southern Africa (SA), the Sahelian countries (Sahel), and the Africa Humid Tropics countries (AHT)] ‑ and 21 National Chapters known as NAFTs (National Agricultural Fora for Training).

One of the flagship projects of ANAFE is UniBRAIN, which involves linking universities, business and research in agribusiness innovation in empowering graduates to be employers and not just job-seekers. The interaction between the three entities is therefore meant to enhance teaching and learning in Agribusiness.

The position:

ANAFE seeks to engage four (4) regional consultants (one in each region), to carry out surveys in Southern Africa (SA), East and Central Africa (ECA), Africa Humid Tropics (AHT) and the Sahel regions to identify challenges, gaps and opportunities in the Agribusiness Education and Training.

Terms of Reference

The consultants will:

1. Participate in the development of a methodology for the work
2. Undertake an Agribusiness Education review in the targeted region. The review will be based on the available literature, and from results of visits to key Agribusiness teaching institutions and private sector companies.
3. Compile information on Agribusiness sector, size, effectiveness, and relationship with other relevant sectors; challenges regarding the institutional settings; national demand for agribusiness expertise by category; Agribusiness education: capacity, education programmes, current state of development and future plans
4. Make an analysis of scenarios to meet the demand for agribusiness and related expertise; propose recommendations on agribusiness education reforms and define the roles of the new Agribusiness professional; Make a comparative analysis on the content and adequacy of existing agribusiness education.
5. Review and make proposals on agribusiness curricula and curricula delivery which includes new areas of study; the development of relevant learning materials/resources and use of ICT needed to be able to generate new skills and competencies among students.
6. Present monthly progress reports to ANAFE
7. Present for discussion at a regional forum, findings from the study

Consultant Profile:

* Sound knowledge of African and worldwide Agribusiness sector and trends
* Knowledge of Agribusiness institutions in either, SA, ECA, AHT or Sahel regions
* Experience of Internet and of desk and virtual research
* Have an MSC, MBA or PhD in an Agribusiness, Agriculture or Natural Resource Management field
* Be fluent in French or English. Knowledge of the other language will be an added advantage.

Other Requirements:

The Consultant is expected to collaborate and build partnerships between many universities and Agribusiness institutions located in the region

The Consultant should also link up with experienced educators from Europe and Asia to learn from their
experiences and thus to enrich the study

This consultancy is for 60 days starting from 15th May 2011. Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability, together with detailed curriculum vitae, including names and addresses of their referees.

All correspondence should be addressed through Email to the Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), email: icrafhru@cgiar.org, Applications will be considered until 06 May 2011 and should indicate “Application for ANAFE Agribusiness consultancy position’ on their application letters and email submissions. Aspects of remuneration will be discussed with shortlisted applicant

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