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The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is implementing Technical cooperation measures on behalf of the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany.

The GIZ Office Nairobi requests for applications from individuals for the vacancy mentioned below.

1. Coordinator Drought Resilience in Northern Kenya
Ref No:
JA/CDRN/02/2015
 
2. County Programme Manager – Turkana County
Ref No:
JA/CPMT/02/2015
 
3. County Programme Manager – Bungoma County
Ref No:
JA/CPMB/02/2015
 
4. Assistant Project Coordinator – GFP / PIA
Ref No:
JA/GFP/02/2015
 
5. Office Manager - Nairobi
Ref No:
JA/OM/02/2015
 
6. Administration & Finance Assistant - Kisumu
Ref No:
JA/AFAK/02/2015
 

7. Driver and Administrative Assistant – Embu
Ref No:
JA/DAE/02/2015
 
8. Drivers (2) – 1 vacancy Kisumu & 1 vacancy Nairobi
Ref No:
JA/D/02/2015

Should you be interested in any of the positions above, please send a blank email to the email address application_gizkenya@giz.de with the subject of the email bearing the corresponding reference number for the job. 
An automated response will be sent to you with the full job description for the position. 
Applications must be received before the closing date.

Closing Date: 27th February

GIZ reserves the right to accept or reject the applications and does not bind itself to justify its decision.

Canvassing in any form shall lead to automatic disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Background: Kiambaa Dairy Farmers Cooperative Society was formed in 1963 with the core objective of marketing milk for small scale dairy farmers in the then Kiambaa Location. 
Located about 15 km from Nairobi Central business district, the society serves small, medium and large scale dairy farmers within Kiambaa sub-county and its environs. 
The society has grown to a membership of over 4000 farmers. 
Since 2012, the society has been undertaking value addition producing Dafina yoghurt sold which is sold in major supermarkets countrywide.
 
We wish to recruit a highly competent, proactive and self driven persons to fill the positions of:
 
Finance & Administration Manager
(1 Position)

 
The main purpose of the job is to provide financial leadership, spearheading financial management, control, compliance, liquidity management and forward planning for finances in line with the society
overall operations strategy.


Key Roles and Responsibility
  • Preparation and interpretation of financial reports ; managing overall work process of the finance unit by ensuring effective work assignment, supervision and staff development
  • Facilitate development, implementation and maintenance of appropriate financial policies, standards and procedures
  • Provide operational financial support and guidance on budgets and budgetary control. 
  • Facilitate, update and maintenance of all policies relating to financial management, financial controls and risk management
  • Offer leadership in overall strategic plan implementation that includes the activities targets and projections
  • Ensure regulatory compliance , appropriate treasury management and capital adequacy
  • Deputize the society CEO
Job Requirements
  • Hold a B.Com (finance) degree or its equivalent
  • Be a (CPA-K) with at least 5 years progressive senior level experience
  • Should have knowledge of international financial reporting standards
  • Be a member of ICPAK
  • Posses good presentation skills, leadership skills, initiative and be result oriented
  • Having experience ¡n the Dairy Sector management is an added advantage
  • Certificate of good conduct
  • Above 30 years
Internal Auditor 
(1 Position) (New Post)
 
He/She shall report to the executive board. 
He/ She will continuously assess society risks and monitor all the other departments / operations /functions of the Society in order to operate in an effective and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design the function, procedures and reporting requirements for the new internal audit department for adoption by the executive board
  • Preparing of audit plans inline with society requirement
  • Establishing and maintaining policies, standard and guidelines Specific to the effective discharge of roles and responsibilities of the internal audit function
  • Reviewing, evaluating and reporting on adequacy of laid down policies, procedure and controls
  • Assessing risks to the Society with a focus on threats to existing operations and profitability
  • Evaluating and advising management and the board on the adequacy of internal controls and procedures in place
  • Performing reviews of information Systems installation and service to determine the adequacy of logical and physical security controls and backups
  • Ensuring that all recommendation by the eternal auditors and relevant authorities are implemented
Key Requirements
  • Be a CPA (K) and ICPAK member
  • B.Com Finance or equivalent with CPA II
  • 5 year working experience in an internal audit department for busy organization or 5 years experience in a busy audit firm
  • Team player with good communication, interpersonal Skills and high integrity
  • Above 27 years
Senior Accounts Officer 
(1 Position)
 
He/She shall report to finance and administration manager. 
He/She shall be required to ensure that all Society accounts are kept up to date at any given time. 
He/She should ensure compliance of overall laid down accounting procedures, processes and standards by his/her juniors

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintaining society petty cash books
  • Ensuring all Society debtors are invoiced in time and all dues collected
  • Ensuring that all Society creditors are verified and paid on time
  • Ensuring that all Society incomes and expenses are prudently recorded and realized
  • Offer leadership in accounts department by ensuring that laid down accounting procedures , processes and Standards are followed
  • Filing of all Statutory deductions within the Set deadlines
  • A team player, with good communication Skills and high integrity
Key Requirements
  • A diploma in business course and CPA II
  • Or a business degree course and CPA I
  • Three years accounting experience in a busy organization
  • Computer proficiency in accounting packages
  • Experience in a dairy cooperative Society will be an added advantage
  • Over 25 years
  • Honesty, team player with good communication skills and high integrity
Interested candidates should send us their application and updated curriculum vitae (Ms Word Format) via email info@kiambaadairy.co.ke to reach us on or before 27th February 2015. 
Subject of the email should be position applied

Kiambaa Dairy Farmers Cooperative Society is an equal opportunity employer

SALES AND MARKETING JOB IN KENYA

Our client is looking for a Marketer / Merchandiser
 
The responsibilities include:
 
1. Independently sell client products into new and existing retail convenience stores within existing distributor account base.
 
2. Ensure best product placement, presence and cleanliness (eye level placement, high traffic, multiple points of distribution with premium merchandising.
 
3. Build customer relationship with ultimate goal of increasing points of availability, promotional displays, merchandising and ultimately volume per outlet.
 
4. Follow up on payments with store manager and finance department
 
5. Monitor volume per outlet to understand areas of improvement and reasons for success.
 
Qualifications and Requirements

  • Qualified in Marketing
  • Good Computer knowledge and exposure
  • Organizing, management and planning skills
  • 1-2 years’ work experience in a similar position
  • Experience interacting directly with retailers and distributors.
  • Preferably a Female
If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV including past or current salary and the expected salary to bossresource@gmail.com.
Please indicate what you are applying for on the subject line of your email

KAAC JOBS - GRADUATE TRAINEES AIR CONTROL

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Transport & Infrastructure, established under the Civil Aviation (amendment) Act 2002 and reestablished under Civil Aviation Act, 2013.

The Authority is seeking to recruit qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the positions in the establishment and fresh Graduate Trainees in Air Traffic Control and Aeronautical Information Services as detailed below.

The qualifications required for consideration to the respective job vacancies and training is as follows:
Graduate Trainees - Air Traffic Control Services
20 Vacancies

Ref: ANS/ATS/17/15

Qualifications:
  • A first degree from a recognized university with a secondary school mean grade of C+ and a minimum score of C+ in English, Geography, Mathematics or Physics 
  • ‘O’ Level certificate of at least mean grade c+ with grades (C+ and above) in Mathematics, Physics or Geography.
Additionally, the candidates will be required to:
  • Pass an aptitude test for Air Traffic Controllers
  • Pass ICAO Class III medical Test
  • Be aged between 18 and 28 years
Graduate Trainees - Aeronautical Information Services
14 Vacancies
 
Ref: ANS/AIO/11/15
 
Qualifications:
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in either , Information Technology, Aviation, Geographical Information Systems, Geography and Survey .
  • At least mean grade C+ with grades (C+ and above) in English, Physics, Geography and Mathematics.
  • Fluency in French language will be an added advantage.
  • Aged between 18 and 28 years
For graduate trainees, the courses will be conducted at East African School of Aviation (EASA) Embakasi, Nairobi and will include on-job training at any of the KCAA manned airports. 
The training period for Air Traffic control Services will be one year, Eight Months while that of Aeronautical Information Services is one year.

Note: The graduate trainee opportunity is open to both male and female candidates who have recently completed their studies and meet the specifications for the courses. 
The trainees will not be eligible for salary payment during the training period.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates for the job vacancies and graduate trainees program respectively should submit their applications quoting the job reference No. on the envelope and application letter, copies of certificates, testimonials and a detailed CV indicating current day time telephone and full contact details of three professional referees to the address below to be received not later than 24th February 2015. 
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is an equal opportunity employer.

Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.

The Director General
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
KAA Complex - JKIA
P. O. Box 30163 – 00100
Nairobi

Digital TV Platform and Radio Jobs in Kenya

A church based organisation with a digital TV platform and radio is recruiting for the following posts:

Head of TV and Radio
 
At least 3 years of relevant experience in media industry and a degree in similar field.
 
Technical
 
At least 2 years in media with experience in transmission, automation of processes, equipment maintenance and all IT solutions (networking, computers, servers plus security).

Producer
 
At least 2 years in media, developing new shows, reviewing scripts, TV graphics, camerawork and video editing.

Interested candidates to send CVs to media7recruitment@gmail.com by 18th Feb. with position applied for as the subject.

Serious applicants only

Asili Sacco Credit Officer Job in Kenya

Asili Sacco Society Limited invites applicants for the following vacant position:
 
Credit Officer
1 Post

Reporting to the
DCEO.

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Approve all loans, refunds, withdrawals etc.
  • Supervise and co-ordinate all activities within the Credit Department
  • Check and submit delinquency reports (monthly) to SASRA and Credit Committee.
  • Prepare monthly loans projections for the department
  • File defaulters with the CRB
  • Prepare, submit and defend reports on non-running loans, withdrawals, data recovery etc.
  • Loan policy implementation
  • Prepare departmental budget
  • Processing of death claims and filing of CIC returns
  • Feeding of all data for recovery, stoppages and variations
  • Ensure all communications to members about loans, refunds and withdrawals are forwarded to Customer Care correctly and timely
  • Reconciliation of loans granted with by-products
  • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of commerce (Accounting or Finance option)
  • CPA (K)
  • Certified, Credit Professional part II is an added advantage
  • Computer literate
  • Aged between 28 – 35 years old
  • Valid certificate of good conduct from the Government of Kenya
  • Self motivated individual with impeccable integrity
  • Possess strong interpersonal communication and negotiation skills
How to Apply
Applications attaching a detailed CV, copies of Academic/Professional Certificates, names of three referees, stating expected salary and day time mobile telephone number to be posted (no hand delivery) to the:

Chief Executive Officer,
Asili SACCO Society Ltd.,
P.O. Box 49064 - 00100,
Nairobi

to reach him not later than 20th February, 2015.

Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted

Asili Sacco Marketing Officer (Nairobi) and Marketing Assistant Migori County) Jobs in Kenya

Asili Sacco Society Limited invites applicants for the following vacant position:
 
Marketing Officer
1 Post (Nairobi)

Reporting to the
DCEO.

Roles and Responsibilities  
  • Managing the sales and marketing of the society products and services
  • Engaging the trade to create demand for the society products and services
  • Providing information for decision making through properly prepared and timely reports.
  • Formulate and implement marketing plans including relevant customer acquisition and develop programmes.
  • Maintain and develop corporate image and reputation and protect society brands
  • Carryout regular market research, competitor and customer surveys.
  • Follow-up on sales enquiries by post, telephone and personal/visits
  • Monitor and report on marketing activities and provide relevant management information.
  • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
  • Relevant diploma in marketing or related field with at least three (3) years experience in the field of marketing.
  • Self driven, reliable, tolerant, result oriented, with a positive outlook and clear focus on high quality business development and a team player.
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments, work under pressure and maintain organized work habits.
  • Must be adept in use of computer software particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word and also use internet and email facilities.
Qualifications
  • Be aged between 25 and 35 years old
  • Must have a valid certificate of good conduct from the Government of Kenya
  • Will be employed on commission with a negotiable retainer.
Marketing Assistant
1 Post (Migori County)

 Reporting to the DCEO.

He or she should be preferably residing in Migori County 

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Managing the sales and marketing of the society products and services
  • Engaging the trade to create demand for the society products and services
  • Providing information for decision making through properly prepared and timely reports.
  • Formulate and implement marketing plans including relevant customer acquisition and develop programmes.
  • Carryout regular market research, competitor and customer surveys.
  • Monitor and report on marketing activities and provide relevant management information.
  • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
  • Relevant diploma in marketing or related field with at least three (3) years experience in the field of marketing.
  • Self driven, reliable, tolerant, result oriented, with a positive outlook and clear focus on high quality business development and a team player.
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments, work under pressure and maintain organized work habits.
  • Must be adept in use of computer software particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word and also use internet and email facilities.
Qualifications
  • Be aged between 25 and 35 years old
  • Must have a valid certificate of good conduct from the Government of Kenya
  • Will be employed on commission with a negotiable retainer.
  • Valid motor bike riding license will be an added advantage
How to Apply
Applications attaching a detailed CV, copies of Academic/Professional Certificates, names of three referees, stating expected salary and day time mobile telephone number to be posted (no hand delivery) to the:

Chief Executive Officer,
Asili SACCO Society Ltd.,
P.O. Box 49064 - 00100,
Nairobi

to reach him not later than 20th February, 2015.

Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted

ADEC Kenya Business Process Associates50 Jobs in Athi River

ADEC Kenya Servi ces EPZ Ltd is looking for talented smart and competent individuals to join our team as Business Process Associates (BPA) in our BPO at Athiriver.

We have a Recruitment drive and hiring to fill:-
 
Business Process Associate (50 Vacancies)
 
Business Process Associate will be required to work in a data related project.
 
The ideal candidate should have: -
  • Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
  • IT or Business related Bachelors / Diploma holder preferred
  • Excellent Typing Speed of 45 – 50WPM
  • Ability to work with detail and accuracy
  • Enjoy working in a research and data analysis environment
  • Good analytical and problem solving skills
  • Flexible to accommodate shift job
  • Previous BPO/KPO in a data related project a plus
If you think you are the one we are looking for: We invite you to attend our walk-in interview for BPA position at our office ADEC Kenya Services EPZ Ltd.

Interviews will be conducted on Thursday, February 5th and Friday February 6th 2015 at 9.00AM. Please come dressed smartly for interview and carry copy of CV only.

Assistance with Recruitment office location is available at Athiriver EPZ main gate.

For further clarification on direction: Recruitment contact person: Grace – 0734 555 688

ADEC Office directions:  Athiriver EPZ Drive, off Namanga road; turn-off to left opposite Kitengela Police station

Note: No candidate will be allowed in after 9.00AM. 
Applicants interviewed for BPA position in the last six months need not to attend. 
Website: www.adec-group.com

ICT Specialist / Web Designer Job in Kenya

Job Title: ICT Specialist / Web Designer 

Location:
Nairobi

Company: A free monthly urban lifestyle magazine that provides a unique perspective on Nairobi's way of life.

Job description: Duma Works is recruiting an ICT specialist/ Web designer for one of our clients. The successful applicant is a self-directed professional who is creative and is committed to meticulous quality of delivery in his / her work.

The position favours applicants with solid ICT/ web design background. 
The incumbent will have overall responsibility for working on a variety of projects primarily involved in web site design and development, including creation of custom graphics. 
The position is responsible for designing the user interface and overall customer experience for our websites and applications. 
This includes overall navigation flow, layout of specific pages, and creation of individual graphic elements.

Tasks:
  • Plans site design by clarifying goals; designing functionality.
  • Develops site navigation by categorizing content; funneling traffic through content.
  • Develops site content and graphics by coordinating with copywriters and graphic artists; designing images, icons, banners, audio enhancements, etc.
  • Prepares site by installing and configuring server software; installing programming language using authoring and formatting tools; ensuring cross-platform compatibility; establishing links.
  • Establishes locatability by registering with search engines.
  • Upgrades site by updating content and graphics; monitoring performance and results; identifying and evaluating improvement options; introducing new technology; maintaining links.
  • Protects site by designing and installing security precautions.
  • Provide design maintenance of all websites and other electronic publications and applications.
  • Deal with preparation of illustrative materials from artists and vendors.
  • Ensure that all design elements, templates and finished solutions work within a variety of browser types and screen settings along with the constraints set by development and design.
  • Work with marketing and development staff on style and approach for all projects.
  • Provide design elements, comps, templates and finished solutions.
  • Participate in efforts to improve quality of websites and other electronic publications as required.
Skills and experience:
  • University degree in a computer-related field
  • Candidate must have a strong understanding of UI, cross-browser compatibility, general web functions and standards.
  • Strong grasp of security principles and how they apply to E-Commerce applications
Technical expertise:
  • Design and implementation of ICT infrastructure projects
  • Knowledge of the Office automation market products (hard- and software)
  • Management of large PC-server configurations
  • Advanced and up-to-date knowledge of office automation tools and environments (Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Web based applications, etc.
  • 2 -3 years of experience in web-based graphic design or web interface design.
  • B.A. or B.S. or Diploma in graphic design, art or related field or equivalent academic and work experience.
  • Web Programming Skills, Teamwork, Illustration Tools, Multimedia Content Development, Understanding Browser Capabilities, Internet Presence
  • Relevant software application certifications or advanced training.
Remuneration: The position comes with a competitive and generous salary package reflective of the candidate’s experience and skills.

Strictly: Only those candidates who meet the above mentioned qualifications should submit their resumes to  apply@dumaworks.com with the subject line ICT/Web Designer#1632, your name and phone number. (Candidates to be contacted before Feb 8th, 2015)