Mido East Africa Trading Company Sales Rep and Driver Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Vacancies for a fast growing company based in Nairobi dealing in paints and coatings for automotive, decorative, wood and industrial segments. 

Join our successful team.
 

1) Sales Rep, Job Code SR01
 

2) Driver, Job Code DR01
 

General Requirements
 

1) Kenyan nationality.
 

2) Speaking fluent English and Swahili (a must).
 

3) Aged between 25-35.
 

4) For sales rep, preferable past experience in the same field.
 

5) For drivers, fit health conditions.
 

6) Absolute NON SMOKERS
 

Benefits
 

1) Attractive salary plus bonus.
 

2) Training abroad if proved good records of sales.
 

3) A successful career path and a chance to be promoted.
 

Please send your updated CV with recent photo to; (mea.trading.co@gmail.com)
 

Alpha Center Godown 87- Mombasa Road
 

Tel: +254 (0) 708756560 / +254 (0) 707067930 / +254 (0) 708728816
 

Mail : mea.trading.co@gmail.com

Manufacturing Company Finance Manager, Human Resource Officer and IT Officer Jobs in Industrial Area Nairobi Kenya

A leading manufacturing company based in Industrial Area Nairobi is seeking to fill the following vacancies
 

1. Finance Manager
 

Qualifications: CA/ACCA, with over 5 years experience in a manufacturing setup, conversant in an ERP package preferably SAP
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial statements/ annual budgets and analysis of variances
• Undertaking costing exercises of companies products
• Tax planning and management, liasing with KRA on tax issues, experience with treo
• Co ordinating with auditors/insurance/lawyers
• Ability to deal with banking institutions and arrange for short/long term financing
• Working capital management/ forex risk management
• Fully conversant with import processes

2. Human Resource Officer
 

Qualifications: Bachelors degree with specialisation in human resources with over 5 years in a senior position, highly computer literate and be able to use human resource modules in an ERP
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage organizational reviews including structural, functional and staffing reviews.
• Manage the recruitment process and hr policy guidelines as well as benefits.
• Identify training needs and ensure the development and implementation
• Oversee and coordinate all hr activities including the welfare and disciplinary matters.
• Handle staff grievances in a prompt, conscientious manner
• Advise on legal matters pertaining to employment and on occupational health and safety

3. IT Officer
 

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering; with over 5 years’ experience with an exposure in an ERP preferably SAP is highly preferred

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement network security
• Oversees the administration and maintenance of the company’s infrastructure
• Oversees the administration of the company’s wan.
• Manages and develops upgrades to the company’s telephone system.
• Oversees troubleshooting, systems backups, archiving, and disaster recovery
• Works with project teams to help implement internal systems

To apply for the above positions please send your updated resume (with photograph) and mention the current remuneration and salary expectations via: vacanciesnairobi@gmail.com before 15th September 2012 

(Please mention in the subject the position applied for)

Islamic Relief Security Coordinator Job Vacancy in Kenya

Islamic Relief is an international NGO seeking to promote sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities through relief and development activities.

IR-Kenya program seeks to recruit the following position:
 

Security Coordinator
 

Duty Station: 30% Nairobi and 70% Field (Wajir, Mandera and Dadaab)
 

Under the supervision and direction of the Country Director, the Security Coordinator will effectively implement all appropriate risk management strategies, related to the safety and security, and the protection of assets in Country. 

Specifically, he/she will be responsible for the management, implementation and oversight of all security operations in support of staff and programme activities.
 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all functions mentioned below are carried out in an efficient and effective manner whilst providing maximum security support to field operations;
• Manage and coordinate security operations ensuring that security procedures are implemented and followed as per the Country Security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
• Coordinate all emergency/crisis management assets providing a timely and coherent response to incidents as they arise;
• Provide additional operational support and guidance to the field security teams as required;
• Liaise with and report to the Country Director to ensure that all relevant security information is disseminated in a timely manner to the appropriate offices, their staff and other stakeholders as required;
• Task and guide field security teams and personnel to conduct security assessments and threat analysis as required, and where necessary provide feedback on proposed mitigation strategies for Area and Districts threats;
• Assist in the design and implementation of project related security strategies, security policies/standards and establish a concrete course of action for their implementation and review;
• Liaise with the Operations Department to ensure that training procedures and policies are implemented within the project to an acceptable standard;
• Liaise with other agencies Security focal persons; Govt, UN, INGO’s, Local CBO’s and other stakeholders

Qualifications/Experience/Skills:

• At least 7 (seven) years of progressively responsible experience in security operations and information management in a police or military environment;
• Past experience with INGO’s
• Strong technical competencies in safety management and experience with the NGO security management framework
• Experience in participatory training in safety related subjects
• Familiarity with humanitarian operations, backed up by relevant experience in complex emergencies (ideally in a range of locations)

Core competencies:

• An ability to exercise sound and strong management skills in times of crisis and emergencies.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• A high sense of discretion and integrity when dealing with sensitive information.
• Demonstrates sound judgment in security operation and information management skills.
• High standard of computer literacy and an excellent knowledge of security information related liaison and analysis.

Qualified candidates to send their applications and CV to: Human Resources Coordinator
 

Islamic Relief Kenya Programme, 

P. O. Box 417 – 00202 

KHN Nairobi. 

 

Email: info@islamic-relief.or.ke or ir2012hr@gmail.com. 

To reach us not later than Friday 7th September, 2012.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Parliamentary Strengthening Project (PSP) Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Job in Kenya

The Parliamentary Strengthening Project (PSP), funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DfID), and implemented by the State University of New York’s Centre for International Development (SUNY/CID), seeks qualified candidates for the position below. 

The Project works in partnership with the National Assembly to support Parliament’s various institutional development activities. 

The successful applicant, to be based in the Nairobi SUNY Kenya office, will be hired as a contract employee by the United States International University (USIU) and will report to the SUNY Kenya Country Director/Chief of Party (COP).
 

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
 

Description of the Position
 

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will support PSP efforts to develop effective programming and to monitor and report on progress to desired outcomes from the project’s efforts under the guidance and direction of the Chief of Party.
 

Principal Responsibilities
 

In collaboration with PSP staff, MPs, Parliamentary and ministerial staff, other international partners, and civil society leaders, the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will:

• Oversee the design, data collection, and analysis of survey research, PMP data and baseline studies of MP, CSO and citizen perceptions of the Kenya Parliament, its role in making of national policy, budgeting and law making, and the constructive involvement of civil society organizations through small grants in this process.
• Assist in the preparation of briefing documents, success stories and support the PSP program officers in presenting study recommendations to Members of Parliament, parliamentary and ministerial staff, CSOs leaders, USAID officials, and other international development partners.
• Prepare quarterly and annual PMP Results for USAID and DFID that measure and analyze the project’s progress in achieving targeted output, outcomes, objectives and overall goal established in the PMP.
• Regularly appraise the COP on any developments in regard to project monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning (MERL)that the PSP needs to be aware of or to improve.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a field relevant to the area of expertise. Experience in legislative development will be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of relevant M&E experience and reporting for a public or international organization.
• Excellent report writing and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to work and communicate well within a team and withsenior experts, government and legislative officials.

To Apply
 

Prepare a one-page cover letter summarizing your interest in and qualifications for the position you are interested in and append a brief CV. 

Forward this by email to suny@sunykenya.org addressed to 

The Country Director, 

Parliamentary Strengthening Project, 

SUNY Kenya. 

Applications will be accepted until September14, 2012.

Short-listed candidates will then be notified. 

Only those who qualify for this high level position should apply. 

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

EGPAF Laboratory Program Officer (Lodwar) and Communication Project Officer (Nyanza) Jobs in Kenya

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS. 

We are working in 15 countries around the world to provide HIV prevention, care, and treatment services for children, women, and families—with a mission to eliminate pediatric AIDS.
 

EGPAF in Kenya is currently looking to recruit for the following 2 positions:
 

1. Program Officer, Laboratory - Lodwar
 

Reporting to the Senior Technical Advisor, you will support establishment and expansion of quality laboratory services especially improved access to laboratory diagnosis and monitoring through CD4 testing, TB testing and Early Infant Diagnosis to support provision of quality integrated HIV prevention, HIV counselling and testing, care and treatment services within the Ministry of Health, Private and Faith Based Sector health facilities in Turkana County.
 

You will provide day to day contact with DMLT, DHMT, point of care laboratory technicians and technologists and Field officers based in districts and facility level – providing technical assistance and capacity building to establish, strengthen and expand a laboratory network. 

You will provide oversight to ensure that access to laboratory services is improved and maintained.
 

To be successful in this role

• You will be a holder of degree in Medical Laboratory and Higher National Diploma in Laboratory training
• You will have a minimum of 5 years proven experience in HIV laboratory work
• Be registered with KMLTTB.
• In addition, demonstrated supervisory skills and program management experience will be an added advantage.
• Experience in working with USAID/CDC will also be a requirement.

2. Project Officer, Communication and outreach - Nyanza
 

Reporting to the Project Director, you will support the Maisha project in communication and education initiatives that build awareness towards elimination of pediatric HIV and keeping mothers alive as well as advocacy with key partners and stakeholders.
 

You will design, implement and evaluate communication, advocacy and outreach initiatives to support elimination of pediatric HIV, increase public awareness of and demand for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and paediatric HIV/AIDS care and treatment services and create awareness among policy makers opinion leaders, the media, civil society organizations and the public about pediatric AIDS issues.
 

You will advocate for adoption of the eMTCT framework at various MOH level and among partners as well as for sustainability of actions towards elimination of pediatric HIV.
 

You will monitor the implementation of the policies and guidelines with a view tracking policy implementation around elimination of pediatric HIV, document and disseminate progress toward elimination of new pediatric HIV infections, and document eMTCT programme success stories and share these with partners at the local and national levels through various mediums

To be successful in this role

• You will be a holder of bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as humanities or social sciences with 4 years’ experience in communication, outreach and advocacy programs.
• You will have experience in public health policy and technical activities at the district and community levels.
• Experience in working with government, opinion leaders and civil society in addition to managing people driven processes and advocacy cycle will be added advantage.
• Excellent analytical, research and writing skills are a requirement.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application attaching current resume’ to: kenyarecruitment@pedaids.org .
 

The closing date is 14 September, 2012
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Allayas Southern Corporation Sales Engineer, IT Technician, and Accountant Jobs in Kenya

Allayas Southern Corporation Ltd, are looking for the interested candidates in the following areas.

Email address; recruitment.aslrecruitment@gmail.com cc rachelkamau@gmail.com

1 Sales Engineer

Experience: Relevant experience of 1 year

Education Status required: Bsc Electrical / Mechanical;  or Higher Diploma; or Bsc Physics

2. IT Technician

Experience: Relevant  experience of 1 year

Education Status required: N+, A+,MCSE, MCSD, Database handling is an added

3. Accountant

Experience: Relevant  experience of 1 year

Education Status required: Minimum of CPA section 111

Building Construction Graduate Job in Thika Kenya (KShs 40K - 50K)

Our client a building and construction firm based in Thika is looking for a building construction Graduate

The suitable candidate should be a degree holder preferably from JKUAT and will be required to handle the following,

To come up with Bill of quantities

Appraise projects

Supervise staff.

Ability to come up with reports

Should have a driving license

Qualifications

• Degree in building and construction
• Previous experience in the position required
• Minimum of 2 years in a Supervisory position
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible and ability to persevere pressure and multi-tasking
• Team Player and mature

Preferably a young person aged between 27 – 40 years.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title (Building Construction Graduate) on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke.

Please indicate current or last salary.

N.B. We do not charge any fee for interviews and neither for having your CV in our database

Taxi Company Front Office - Customer Service Representative Job in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 25K - 30K)

Our client a Taxi Company Operating in  Nairobi is looking for Front Office - Customer Service Representative. 

Reporting to the business development manager, the suitable candidates will be required to Interact with customers to provide and process information in response to inquiries, concerns and requests about products and services.

Gross Salary: 25K - 30K

Key Responsibilities;

• Handle customers' calls, emails and sms , screen and direct them to the relevant designations.
• Warmly welcome persons entering the company premises.
• Receive and record details of inquiries, comments and complaints.
• Pass the complaint to the relevant person and give assurances to the customers that the complaint is being handled and give feedback on the same.
• General administrative and clerical support
• Tidy and maintain the reception area

Key Skills Required

• Communication skills – Verbal &  written
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• Professional in demeanor and presentation
• Stress tolerance

Personal Attributes required

• Diploma in front office
• Any other relevant post  O levels qualification
• Previous experience in the hospitality industry would also be an added advantage.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title (Front office- Customer Service Representative)on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke.

Please indicate current or last salary.

N.B. We do not charge any fee for interviews and neither for having your CV in our database

Laboratory Equipment Company Operations Officer Job in Kenya

Our client a firm manufacturing  and distributing test tubes, microscopes, lab equipment, juice, burret, bunsen burners, beakers and based in Nairobi is  looking for an operations officer

Gross Salary: 30K - 40K
 

The operations involves:

• Ensuring proper and smooth day to day running of all Operations
• Handling of employees disciplinary matters and grievances in the absence of the Managing Director
• Coordination and supervision of all administrative issues touching on management of  logistics, vehicles, sales, deliveries etc
• including data and maintenance of records to ensure they are updated and in a form for purposes of effective management information systems.
• Supervising the other workers and liaising with clients and the Director

Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in Business Management, Administration or related study
• Previous experience in related industry desired.
• Minimum of 2 years in a Supervisory position
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible and ability to persevere pressure and multi-tasking
• Team Player and mature.
• Preferably a young person aged between 27 – 40 years.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title (Operations Officer (Gross salary 30k-40k)on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke.

Please indicate current or last salary.

N.B. We do not charge any fee for interviews and neither for having your CV in our database

Business Development Services Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Pearl is a Mauritius registered Fund Manager. They manage private equity funds which invest in small and medium-sized growing businesses, transforming them into significant and sustainable entities delivering consistent growth and positive financial and social returns. 

Their vision is to create an environment in which entrepreneurs are able to source long term capital for expansion, thereby accelerating economic development in the region.

Pearl has recently established an office in Nairobi and as part of the strengthening of their investment team, we require a high-calibre individual with a background in SME development and / or business development support to join the Pearl team and manage the Technical Assistance grant facility available to investees of the African Agricultural Capital designed to strengthen investee performance and business management. 

The successful individual will also assume responsibility for overall monitoring and evaluation of investee performance against social and developmental indicators.

Business Development Services Manager

Ref: BDSM /09/2012
 

Reporting to the Investment Director
 

Location will be in Nairobi or Kampala with frequent travel throughout East Africa
 

Full time position
 

Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist the Investment Manager and the business to identify gaps in the business that will be addressed through the Business Development Support (BDS) program e.g. recruitment needs, corporate governance, marketing and pricing strategies, driving organizational development etc
• Co-ordinate developmental and social impact measurement studies.
• Manage the portfolio monitoring and evaluation reporting systems.
• Review monitoring reports, analyze them for impact evaluation and identify the causes of actual or potential bottlenecks.
• Prepare reports on M&E findings, as required

Candidate Profile

• Excellent analytical skills and ability to implement projects.
• Energetic and able to thrive in an environment with little fixed structure and organizational support.
• Personal flexibility and adaptability is critical, as is an outgoing and positive disposition.
• Ability to build strong relationships with investee company management teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 5 years relevant work experience.
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Experience in facilitating or managing business development service delivery.
• Experience of working with SMEs and/or agriculture-related enterprises.
• Relevant tertiary and/or professional qualifications
• Excellent report writing skills and computer proficiency is a necessity.

How to Apply:
 

Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter stating why you are most suited for this position. 

Please quote the reference no. in the email’s subject heading and send your application to the email: recruitment@peoplefitafrica.com.

Closing date for all applications is Wednesday 5th September 2012.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.