Jobs at British American Tobacco in Kenya

Job Title: Area Head of ations and CSR Manager

Reference Number
wo/ECA/CORA/16-01-12/01
Job Title:
Area Head of ations and CSR Manager,
Location:
Nairobi
Reporting to:
Area Head of Corporate & Regulatory Affairs
Requisition Number:
1
Response Deadline:
26/2/2012
Requirement Overview:


* The post holder is an integral part of the Region’s Corporate Communications team, develops, supports and implements proactive internal and external communications for the area to a high professional standard. The post holder also contributes to employee engagement in delivering results in line with ambitious and successful business strategies to employees, external stakeholders and understands the Group’s business, vision, values and views

Key Responsibilities:


* Improve internal communication channels by providing effective opportunities for employees to engage ECALT members and reinforce business objectives.
* Communicate a coherent corporate identity to external stakeholders.
* Leverage media contacts to ensure adequate, balanced media coverage is received for corporate events, industry and business stories and corporate social responsibility initiatives in key media outlets in a timely manner.
* Proactively manage the Company’s relationship with the media liaison to ensure effective and timely dissemination of accurate company data to the media.
* Coordinate public relations/ corporate communication for key corporate events, and actively participate in and represent the company at various industry/ corporate events.
* Ensure easy and timely access to relevant business information for employees at their respective levels of responsibility and understanding
* Successfully identify and actively participate in at least one corporate social responsibility initiative/ activity, aligned to the corporate strategy.
* Provide timely pieces on key achievements/ milestones in the Area for dissemination through Global communication channels
* Mobilize internal stakeholders to actively support external corporate social responsibility initiatives

Skills & Experience:


* Demonstrate experience in strategic communications planning, implementation and measurement
* Strong interpersonal and team working skills
* Good communications planning, project management, problem solving and decision making skills
* Able to think and operate strategically, particularly in relation to appropriate messaging
* High quality written and verbal communication skills in fluent English
* Confidence and ability to influence, persuade and coordinate internal stakeholders, including advising senior managers
* Sound judgment, ability to research and fact-check thoroughly and balance the demands of open communication with commercial/regulatory sensitivities
* Experience in media relations and campaigning
* Very good knowledge of contemporary communications good practice, including digital communications and social media

Education:


* Business degree preferably with communications

Equity statement:
British American Tobacco is an equal opportunity employer
General:
The company reserves the right not to make any appointments as a result of the selection process.
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the role will be offered to the successful candidate

How to Apply:
http://www.batecacareers.com/

Deadline: 26/2/2012

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Jobs at World Vision International in Kenya

Job Title: Humanitarian & Emergency Affairs (HEA) Capacity Building Advisor, EA Application Deadline Date: 29 Jan 2012
Position Location: Nairobi Position Start Date: 01 Feb 2012
Region: Africa\East Africa Position End Date: 31 Jan 2014
Requisition Category: International Recruitment Priority: Need Immediately
Country Name: Kenya Program/Office Name: East Africa Region
City/Province: Nairobi Employee Type: Contract
Job Grade Level: HISS 164 Recruitment Status: Actively Recruiting
Is this a family post? Family - Spouse with Children
Requisition Num: 2011AFEBCHI-8JY9S9



PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To develop and implement a dynamic capacity building programme for the region, appropriate to the constantly changing Humanitarian & Emergency Affairs (HEA) context of East Africa to ensure quality emergency responses.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

o Manage Regional HEA Capacity Building Program:
* Raise and manage sustainable funding for HEA Capacity Building programs in the region. Write and submit proposals, manage, monitor, report and acquit funded projects
* Advise the HEA Director and HEA Managers on capacity building issues and strategies to meet regional and national office requirements.
* Ensure achievement of the Capacity Building objectives as agreed to within the Regional and Global HEA Team (Disaster Management Mechanisms based on Track II initiative).
* Develop, review, implement, and adjust EA HEA Capacity Building Strategy.
o Management and development of Regional HEA surge capacity:
* Training and developing the Regional HEA Rapid Response Team (HEARRT).
* Support the implementation and rolling a three-year learning and development strategy for both the HEARRT and National Office Rapid Response Team (NORRT) program.
* Ensure surge capacity exists in the region, is deployable, is well-managed, and has identified competencies.
* Ensure a team of Mentors and Coaches for HEARRT and NORRT members exist and directly coach and mentor a share of designated members.
* Support deployments and secondments of surge capacity as part of their learning process.

o Build National Office – HEA Disaster Management Capacity:
* Conduct all National Office (NO) HEA Capacity Building learning events in collaboration and with Support from the regional HEARRT.
* Conduct national office capacity assessment to inform the capacity building strategies of the region and national offices (Scorecard administration).
* Follow up and action the implementation and roll out of the results from the Macro Regional Risk Mapping (MRRM).
* Review, update, and contextualize Track I and II Modules and other H-CAP tools
* Collaborate with FPMG (Food Programming & Management Group), Global Rapid Response Team (GRRT) and other partnership team to ensure consistency in Implementation of the Capacity Building Strategy.
* Develop National Office capacity to facilitate and engage in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) policy dialogue and advocacy.

o Community Based Disaster Management and Risk Reduction:
* Promote community capacity building tools like the COVACA / VACAs in National Offices and maintain a TOR / Guidelines for Community DPPs.
* Manage the HEA’s leadership of the Community DPP initiative in NOs through training, creating awareness of, implementation and reporting on Community DPP trials and the development of capacity in each NO to maintain the strategy independently.
* Promote a vision and corporate culture for community based Disaster Management in NOs.

o Capacity Resource Bank:
* Establish and make available a resource bank of training modules, relief tool kits, information and research material in electronic, visual, audio and hard copy formats to the HEAT, HEARRT, NOs and ADPs.
* Establish and maintain an ideas and information exchange available to all African HEA practitioners and decision-makers.

o Engage in HEA Capacity Building Networks:
* Represent the HEAT on all appropriate HEA and related capacity building networks in the Partnership and in the Region.
* Work with Regional and NO Human Resource departments and other HEA staff to build the disaster management capacity of NO and RO staff.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

o Degree in relevant field (Communications; Development; Education; Business Management)
o A Minimum of 5 years experience in development/ relief organizations
o At least 5 years experience in training, mentoring and conducting learning programs
o Strong skills and experience as trainer/facilitator
o Strong empirical knowledge of the humanitarian sector including humanitarian charters, laws and standards
o Strong commitment to WV’s vision, mission and core values
o Commitment to partnership and networking, especially those outside of WV itself
o Skilled at developing and managing training materials and learning resources

PREFERRED:

o Degree in relevant field (Communications Development Education Business Management)

How to Apply:
https://jobs.wvi.org/WebJobs.nsf/WebPublished/C7C6F4CF7A462750882578D500839CD4?OpenDocument

Deadline: 29 Jan 2012

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Transparency International Jobs in Kenya- Research Assistants

Job Title:RESEARCH ASSISTANTS

Transparency International, a premier good governance institution is seeking to create a national database of research assistants. The assistants will be recruited on need basis for different short term projects. We invite applications for interested persons. To be considered applicants must meet the following minimum requirements-

1. Be a second or third year university student in a recognized local university studying Arts / Social Sciences.
2. Able and willing to be deployed on various research projects by TI-Kenya sometimes on short notice.
3. G Conversant with the geography of the areas around the university/ college and / or region of residence.

Inclusion into the database does not create liability on the part of TI-Kenya to provide opportunity during any research assignment. Any engagement will be based on tasks available, number of research assistants required and general suitability of the research assistant.

How to Apply:
Interested students should email applications indicating their geographical regions and C.Vs by January 15th, 2012 to-

The Executive Director,

Transparency International- Kenya

transparency@tikenya.org

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Safaricom Ltd Jobs in Kenya- Systems Support Analyst

Job Title: PRINCIPAL ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS SUPPORT ANALYST

(REF- PESA - JANUARY 2012)

Reporting to the Senior Manager - Enterprise Systems Support (ESS), the job holders’ role will be to provide technical leadership and support on all key reporting and analysis systems including but not limited to Oracle BI, informatica, fraud Management system, Revenue Management systems and Partner Relation management systems.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Support

* Applying data mining algorithms, writing queries, and designing reports.
* Aggregating data from multiple sources in an efficient data warehouse and designing enterprise-level solutions for very large multidimensional databases.
* Proactively analyze performance data to identify immediate and long term improvement opportunities within the Systems.
* Participate in the design and high level modelling of Enterprise systems.
* Manage problem and incident resolutions in liaison with technical and operations departments.
* Research on new trends on systems and advice the business on the best fit models.

Leadership

* Inspire, up skill and grow junior analysts in the team.
* Advice Management on resourcing needs, work structure and best fit for support.

Business Support

* Work collaboratively with users in relevant business units to understand and define relevant reports and dashboards.
* Define user objectives and goals and design and lead program strategy based on nature of data, processes and needs.
* Liaise with all business support units including, Third party developers and Core networks design and Support teams to support the growth and sustainability.

Systems Support

* Troubleshoot technical and non-technical challenges.
* Manage system capacity and anticipate user demands on resources.
* Work closely with the third party development teams to ensure that the requirements as documented are clearly understood and consult with the developers teams to validate design assumptions.
* Ensure that recommended solutions are not sub-optimal, but fit within the overall information management structure of the enterprise.

Minimum Qualifications & Competencies required

* 5 + years experience with system analysis, data analysis, ERP systems, relational database, data warehouse, and OLAP and programming preferably in PLSQL, Perl, and MSSQL;
* A degree in IT, Mathematics or Engineering (Telecommunications or Electrical & Electronic). Intermediate Unix Certification required;
* Certification in Database Administration (Preferably Oracle and MS SQL) will be an added advantage; expertise in relational and multidimensional database schemas is a must;
* 5+ Years experience with Knowledge of Mobile Network core network systems, Short Message Service Centre (SMSC), routing, Mediation and Intelligent Networks is an added advantage;
* Excellent skills demonstrating high proficiency in situational analysis;
* A team player with ability to lead teams of people with varied technical skills ;
* Strong administrative skills with a flair for technological enhancements to transactional processing;
* Experience in people management and team leadership;
* Good negotiation skills, be commercially savvy & aware;
* Ability to develop & maintain effective relationships which yield results;
* Good Knowledge of trends, principles and practices of Business Intelligence systems;
* Have excellent communication skills with exceptional interpersonal and report writing skills;
* Be highly innovative and creative with excellent analytical and decision making skills.

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 Monday, 23rd January, 2012.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition

Safaricom Ltd

Nairobi

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

Deadline: 23rd January, 2012.

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Logistics Supervisor Jobs at Kenya Airways

Job Title:Logistics Supervisor

Location Nairobi,KE

Organization Name Finance

Department Description



Welcome aboard Kenya Airways!

Kenya Airways is truly the Prideof Africa. Our global network now reaches 56 destinations, 45 of which arespread across the Africa continent. With amodern fleet of 33 aircrafts, including four Boeing 777 series, makes usone the youngest fleets in Africa.

Kenya Airways opensa world of opportunity across the continent, creating sustainable developmentby connecting its people and businesses within Africaand around the world.

At Kenya Airways we believe ourgreatest asset is our people. When you join Kenya Airways we provide you withtraining and all the systems and tools you require to perform. And best of all,we provide an environment that enables each and every one of our employees toachieve their full potential.



Brief Description



Responsible for the administration and supervision of clearing and forwarding activities while ensuring that all company materials i.e. catering stores and spares are availed and delivered on time at optimum cost to maintenance areas to meet operational requirements of Kenya Airways and Third party operators. Ensuring full compliance with KCAA requirements, Kenya Revenue Authority under East African Customs Management Act and relevant civil aviation regulations and Laws of Kenya. This involves handling of both Air freight at the JKIA and Sea freight at Inland Container Depot (ICD) for both imports and exports.

Detailed Description



§ Ensure all relevant documentation and pre-alerts are provided by the user desks to ensure smooth and fast clearance of shipments.

§ Ensure for all shipment types the process for clearing is articulated and well understood by the team

§ Provide day to day support to the AOG team to ensure to meet 4 hrs delivery KPI

§ Keep contacts for all authorities who make decisions at the airport for customs to facilitate quick intervention to support the C&F team.

§ Ensure all documentation and accounts for the SHEDS used are up to date and proper credit facility provided to KQ

§ For import Sea freight shipments ensure process fully documented and understood by the team.

§ Ensure on a daily basis that the C&F team keep the department tracker fully updated.

§ Ensure all reports are fully updated and reflecting 100% correct information these include AOG, import and export status reports.



· Manage the team to ensure all KPI’s are exceeded and met.

· Proactively engage to ensure all team perform to ensure efficiency on the chain. Tyres delivery for export. Catering delivery for export.

· Ensure all payment requests are submitted in a timely manner.

· Monitor closely processes to ensure no additional costs incurred unnecessarily.

· Managing National Bank of Kenya (NBK) account by closely liaising with Finance on funds availability, account usage and ensure that daily cheque payments are done.

· Manage and arrange for payment and reconciliations of various fees to Customs, KAA, Consolidators and transit sheds to ensure smooth flow of supplies to support our business.

· Develop and maintain effective relationships with customers, regulatory bodies and suppliers that results in timely delivery of spares and catering for customer satisfaction.

· Represent the company in all C&F professional bodies to ensure all unnecessary trade barriers are removed

Ensure all users receive reports on time and that they are satisfied with the information provided.

Job Requirements



· Business or relevant degree from recognized institutions

· Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management or equivalent from recognised institution.

· Knowledge of aircraft part airworthiness requirements.

· Dangerous Goods Handling

· East African Customs Clearing & Forwarding Practicing Certificate

· Ability to interpret aircraft materials documents (IPCs, CMMs)

· Minimum 5 years relevant with C&F experience with 3 Years at Supervisory level.



Additional Details



· AOG spares import clearance within 6 hours

· AOG spares export clearance within 6 hours

· Normal Shipments average clearance within 7 days

· Perfection of Customs documentation with 48 hours

· Export shipments within 4 days



How To Apply

http://irecruit.kenya-airways.com:8000/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?akRegionCode=IRC_VIS_VAC_DISPLAY_PAGE&akRegionApplicationId=800&OASF=IRC_VIS_VAC_DISPLAY&OAHP=IRC_EXT_SITE_VISITOR_APPL&transactionid=105651315&retainAM=N&addBreadCrumb=RP&p_svid=16514&p_spid=730694&oapc=9&oas=bg-L2tmqjK6-OSVCBTSXVA..


Closing Date:27-Jan-2012

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Kenya Airways Jobs in Kenya- Supplies Officer

Job Title:Assistant Supplies Officer

Location Nairobi,KE

Organization Name Commercial Stores

Department Description



Welcome aboard Kenya Airways!

Kenya Airways is truly the Prideof Africa. Our global network now reaches 56 destinations, 45 of which arespread across the Africa continent. With amodern fleet of 33 aircrafts, including four Boeing 777 series, makes usone the youngest fleets in Africa.

Kenya Airways opensa world of opportunity across the continent, creating sustainable developmentby connecting its people and businesses within Africaand around the world.

At Kenya Airways we believe ourgreatest asset is our people. When you join Kenya Airways we provide you withtraining and all the systems and tools you require to perform. And best of all,we provide an environment that enables each and every one of our employees toachieve their full potential.



Brief Description



Implementation of effective and efficient packing and re-cycling process for In-Flight Amenity materials that optimize utilization and minimize wastage to support daily flight operations.

Detailed Description



· To recycle all offloads of amenity Materials, Blankets and Headsets from all incoming flights and repacking as per the loading standards for outgoing flights to ensure maximum recovery of recyclable materials as a cost saving/cutting initiative for flight operation spent.

· Pack new materials into standard loads per aircraft type and capacity for the day’s flight operations as per the daily mayfly, to ensure our passengers’ requirements for comfort are met on board our flights.

· Co-ordinate with Laundry Team, the cleaning and availability of cleaned blankets, as per the daily mayfly, so as to ensure no flight leaves without the standard blanket loads.

· Coordinate with the In-Flight materials supplies officers for stock replenishment at the sub stores to ensure not stock outs are experienced.

* To record all materials stock movement between the sub-store and the flights operations, to ensure accountability of stocks is maintained, at all times.
* To record all discrepancies between load sheets, blanket loading books and blanket physical stocks from the sub-store to flights and back, to ensure route statistics for losses are maintained for corrective action by the respective functional areas.
* To arrange materials packed by loads and by flight details, to ensure easy and accurate retrieval by the Cabin Groomers team without any flight delays.
* Compute and report actual monthly materials utilization by material category to compare with standard materials utilization for feed back to Warehouse and Catering management to ensure standards are aligned to the actual operations.
* Compile monthly blankets and headsets losses and communicate to Catering to ensure replenishments are timely done for continuity of business support.
* Compiling monthly magazines and newspapers receipts from vendors to ensure timely processing of payments to the vendors and regular uninterrupted supplies from vendors.


Job Requirements



Knowledge, Skills, Experience

1. Diploma in Supplies Management OR

2. Certificate in supplies management but pursuing diploma qualifications.

3. ‘O’ Level – Minimum C Grade.

4. Knowledge of flow of materials in the
supply chain.
5. 2 Years experience in Supply Chain enviroment.



Competencies

1. Team Player
2. Communication skills
3. Attention to detail and accuracy
4. Unquestionable Honesty / Integrity

Additional Details



1. Availability of material for flight operations.

2. Re-cycling of in-flight materials as per agreed targets.

3. Accuracy of stock records.

4. Zero stock losses.

5. No complains on short loadings

6. High service level and nil complains from customers



How To Apply


http://irecruit.kenya-airways.com:8000/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?_rc=IRC_VIS_HOME_PAGE&_ri=800&OAPB=IRC_BRAND&language_code=US&p_home_url=/OA_HTML/IrcVisitor.jsp&OASF=IRC_VIS_HOME_PAGE&OAHP=IRC_EXT_SITE_VISITOR_APPL&_ti=105651315&oapc=2&oas=C3ZNu6e6BrrYa9f58DSXAQ..




Closing Date:27-Jan-2012

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KEMRI Wellcome Trust Jobs in Kenya- Research Officer

Job title: Assistant Research Officer

Reference Number:
ARO-01-11
Category:
Research, Science and Biotechnology
Salary:
Kshs.77,170
Grade:
4.8
Location:
Kilifi
Country:
Kenya
Summary:
To execute research in the lab which focuses on investigating the functional importance of key parasite molecules expressed on the surface of Plasmodium falciparum infected red cells in the parasite-host interaction and in naturally acquired immunity to malaria. Current areas of research include: 1) Characterization of sequence diversity and expression patterns of variant gene families in falciparum isolates sampled from natural malaria infections; 2) Measurement of naturally acquired antibody responses to the respective encoded antigens expressed in malaria infections, and 3) Sub-cellular localization and trafficking studies.

REPORTING LINES:

Post holder will report to study Principal Investigator.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To support and execute technical aspects of research in the lab under the guidance of the PI involving routine molecular biology and immunological assays, including:

1. Culture of malaria parasites from archived patient samples and laboratory lines.
2. DNA/RNA extraction and manipulation.
3. Monitoring gene expression using Northern blotting, reverse transcriptase-PCR &/or real-time PCR.
4. Preparation of genomic and cDNA libraries of PCR-amplified sequences from parasite samples.
5. Recombinant protein expression.
6. Immunoprofiling using flow cytometry, ELISA and western blotting

2. Data analysis and presentation (under guidance and direction of PI).
3. Assisting with routine laboratory activities and maintenance.
4. Learn new techniques as required.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:

Skills and Qualification

1. B.Sc. in biological or medical sciences.

Other qualifications and experience:

1. Experienced in basic molecular biology and/or immunological assays.
2. Ability to learn and apply new techniques quickly.
3. Work effectively and independently as a team member in a collaborative research environment.
4. Good oral and written communication skills.
5. Good organizational and prioritization skills.
6. Careful attention to detail.
7. An interest in the molecular epidemiology and immunology of infectious diseases, bioinformatics and/or malaria parasite biology would be added advantages.

How to Apply:
http://careers.kemri-wellcome.org/

To apply for this post you must be a registered user. Log into your account then go to Vacancies, view the post and click on the button: "Apply for this job".

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. The application closing date is 26th January 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 26th January 2012

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Clinical Officer Jobs at Kemri Welcome Trust in Kenya

Job Title: Clinical Officer
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Reference Number:
CO-01-12
Category:
Clinical Healthcare and Research
Salary:
Kshs.77,170
Grade:
4.8
Location:
Kilifi
Country:
Kenya
Summary:
The Clinical officer will be attached to the maternity and paediatric departments with particular responsibilities for the INTERBIO and GBS studies.

REPORTING LINES:

The post reports to the Principal Investigator (s), Dr Jay Berkley, Dr Anna Seale (maternal-perinatal study/GBS) and Dr Bryn Kemp (INTERBIO Study).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for the recruitment, coordination, training and quality control of sample collection for the INTERBIO study.
2. Responsible for coordination, training and quality control of sample collection for GBS stillbirths and controls
3. May include on-calls for sample collection out of hours
4. Responsible for the collection and submission of clinical data required by INTERBIO and GBS studies
5. Responsible to assist with newborn checks and neonatal care in maternity to the standard required for the study
6. Responsible for taking neonatal surface swabs on all babies 1-2 hours after delivery
7. Assist with training in neonatal resuscitation and newborn examinations.
8. Clinical care as CO according to allocation in maternity and paediatric departments
9. Liaise with the other maternity/ paediatric study MO and COs as necessary
10. Contribute to seminars, educational activities in maternity and paediatrics
11. Any other duties that may be required by the study or clinical team.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:

Essential Qualifications:

Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery.

Experience:

Post holder will be:

1. Registered Clinical Officer
2. At least 3 years post qualification clinical service
3. Ability to work in a team
4. Use of Microsoft office, word, excel

Preferable:

1. Demonstrable commitment to maternal, perinatal and newborn health
2. Good communication and organisation skills
3. Experience leading a multidisciplinary team
4. Experience in a research setting

How to Apply:
http://careers.kemri-wellcome.org/

To apply for this post you must be a registered user. Log into your account then go to Vacancies, view the post and click on the button: "Apply for this job".

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. The application closing date is 25th January 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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KEMRI Wellcome Trust Jobs in Kenya- Project Manager

Job Title: Malaria Immunmology Project Manager
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Reference Number:
MIPM-01-11
Category:
Research, Science and Biotechnology
Salary:
Kshs. 94, 861
Grade:
5.1
Location:
Kilifi
Country:
Kenya
Summary:
The purpose of this job is to establish systems and processes for management of laboratory samples that will integrate with the laboratory, field and data management in a multi-investigator research programme on malaria immunology.  The key areas for development are good laboratory practice, logistics and planning for laboratory archiving systems, and financial and stock control.  The project manager will work closely with the central laboratory management team and the clinical and field based teams to work towards integrating the immunology project with other projects within the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Programme.

REPORTING LINES:

Dual reporting to the head of laboratory services and to a named principal investigator representing the MIP.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Planning and coordinating the activities for sample and data collection from the field and their processing and storage in the laboratory in partnership with investigators in the MIP and the laboratory management team.
2. Establishing new systems to facilitate timely and controlled sharing of samples within the MIP, in coordination with our biobank manager.
3. Ensuring efficiency and quality of laboratory operations through the curation of standard operating procedures, and cost-effective management of project resources.
4. Assessing and coordinating provision of various needs of the laboratory MIP, i.e., information, communication, resources,.
5. Coordinating the adoption and implementation by the MIP of laboratory-related approved project operational procedures, policies, and standards in close liaison with the laboratory management team.
6. Providing effective proactive liaison with the laboratory management team as necessary to forecast, plan and meet demand for relevant quality, resources and services in the laboratory.
7. Ensuring effective and proactive communication across the MIP on performance, operational policies, procedures and services of the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme.
8. Coordination of projects by visiting students and collaborators in conjunction with the laboratory management and team and head of training.
9. Stock control of consumables in the laboratory
10. Reporting of equipment maintenance issues to the laboratory management team.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:

Skills and Qualification

1. Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject (in either project management or a relevant scientific discipline).

Other qualifications and experience:

1. Strong record in management of multi-faceted research projects .
2. Experience in performing systematic needs analysis of multi component research projects or programmes
3. 3 years experience in a similar or related field of work
4. Excellent interpersonal skills
5. Substantial experience in malaria parasite culture.

Desirable experience

1. Previous experience of laboratory and or field-based research related to human health
2. Experience of working with laboratory information management systems
3. Experience of using an enterprise DBMS – especially MySQL
4. Post-graduate diploma in project management.

How to Apply;
http://careers.kemri-wellcome.org/
To apply for this post you must be a registered user. Log into your account then go to Vacancies, view the post and click on the button: "Apply for this job".

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. The application closing date is 26th January 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 26th January 2012

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East African Breweries Ltd ( EABL) Jobs in Kenya- Technical Operator Mould Filter

Job Title:Technical Operator: Mechanic - Mould Filter (CGI)
AutoReqId 30710BR
Function Supply
Type of Job Full Time
Country Kenya
External Job Description

Context/Scope:
EABL is the No. 1 drinks Company in East Africa by market & segment. The Group is a complex structure of seven operating legal entities spread across the East Africa region with manufacturing located in at least 3 countries. Central Glass Industries (CGI) is a subsidiary of EABL and supplies quality container glass to the group and other African markets. The mould workshop mechanics; repairs, modify and maintain moulds and its accessories to enable quality glass production at all times. He/she works closely with the maintenance/Electrical Engineer, Technicians & Mechanics to modify & machine spare parts in response to breakdown and maintenance of machines to ascertain availability.


Purpose of Role:
• To provide high quality repair service to moulds and associated accessories during production runs and for job changes.
• To provide machining services to other factory departments, i.e. maintenance, electrical, services and quality assurance.


Top 3 - 5 Accountabilities:
• Monitor equipment life-cycle costs and advise appropriate on modifications, upgrading or replacement.
• Establish a comprehensive condition-monitoring programme on mould equipment designed to enhance quality and mitigate quality defects in glass production.
• Ensure mould and associated accessories are repaired and inspected in accordance to the laid down work instructions and are good for production of glass.
• Modification of moulds, moulds accessories and machine parts that are out of specs:
• Taking/keeping records of moulds so as to ensure availability and history reference in accordance to ISO 9001:2008 requirements.
• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information in order to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to machine products, and restore product dimensions and tolerances. • Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.
• Clean and lubricate machines, tools, and equipment in order to remove grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter.
• Training of new employees and interns.
• Proper storage of moulds and accessories to ensure easy retrieval to avoid deterioration.
• Ensuring that high housekeeping and safety standards are maintained in all our working areas.
• Calibration of newly purchased moulds to ensure that they conform to the approved design before recommending for production.
• Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools in order to perform precision machining operations.
• Acting on behalf of the Assistant Mould shop Engineer when required.


Qualifications and Experience Required:
• Diploma in Mechanical or Production/manufacturing engineering.
• 3 years relevant experience in a busy manufacturing plant/workshop.
• High precision skills.
• Computer literate.

How to Apply:
http://www.eabl.com/inner.asp?cat=careersateabl

Deadline: 14th January 2012

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icipe Jobs in Kenya- Research Position

Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Position - IPM Programmes

icipe is an intergovernmental organisation funded by government aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improved health and agricultural productivity in the tropics. icipe has approximately 350 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes, located at various sites in Kenya and Ethiopia.

icipe seeks to urgently hire a highly motivated candidate to join an established interdisciplinary team dedicated to the development of sustainable IPM programmes for mango and cashew pests in sub-Saharan Africa.
Responsibilities

* The incumbent will plan and direct semiochemical ecology work to support the implementation of environmentally acceptable interventions to manage Bactrocera invadens (an invasive fruit fly of mango) and two cashew mirids.
* Lead a balanced basic and applied research programme targeted towards developing new female-biased attractants from blends of host fruit volatiles for monitoring, mass trapping and suppression.
* Explore the exact identity of key ligands from host fruit volatiles using linked gas chromatography-single sensillum recordings (SSR).
* Develop and formulate blends of compounds, carry out field testing of the compounds in comparison with standard food attractants, as well as quantifying their impact on the target pests and their compatibility with other IPM packages.
* Expected to be among a team conducting complementary field suppression studies that incorporate entomopathogens, classical biological control, bait-based technology, and use of soft pesticide in an integrated system to manage other pests such as indigenous fruit fly, mango seed weevil and coreid pests.
* The position requires cooperation with on-station research personnel in complementary disciplines and with NARS and mango and cashew growers in target countries. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be based at icipe’s headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, but will be expected to spend a portion of his/her time at Max Planck Institute of Chemical Ecology, Jena, Germany to participate in complementary research on fruit flies.

Requirements

The suitable candidate should have:

* PhD in entomology, biochemistry, analytical chemistry or any related biological science field with no more than 3 years experience
* Excellent background in chemical ecology techniques (for example bioassay guided micro-identification of compounds, field assays, arthropod electrophysiology, gas chromatography and mass spectra analyses)
* Good oral and written scientific communication skills
* Oriented towards good scientific output
* Proficiency in English language (with French as an added advantage)
* The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with excellent interpersonal, management and organisational skills
* Experience in working with fruit flies and mirids is desirable

A competitive compensation package will be offered to the selected candidate and the appointment will initially be for two years.

Applications will be accepted up to 20 January 2012. Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Please send an application with a detailed CV, names and addresses of 3 referees including e-mail addresses, fax numbers and remuneration package to:

icipehr@icipe.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Human Resources Department
icipe - African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O. Box 30772-00100
Nairobi
Kenya

icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Deadline: 20 January 2012

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East African Breweries Ltd ( EABL) Jobs in Kenya- Technical Operator

Job Title:Technical Operator - Mechanical/ Electrical (EAML)
AutoReqId 30711BR
Function Supply
Type of Job Full Time
Country Kenya
External Job Description

Context/Scope:
Barley and Malt are the principal raw materials used in the manufacture of beer and East African Maltings Limited has the strategic role of providing competitively priced brewing raw materials to meet EABL supply requirements.
East African Maltings intent is to support both EABL Supply and Demand’s strategic activities, protect the quality of our brands, support innovation and creation of competitive advantage for the EABL group within the Eastern African Region.

The Maltings plant was established over 20 years ago and some new plants have been installed to replace the older obsolete ones. The plant handles 50,000 tons of barley and 30,000 of malt per year. This calls for well coordinated maintenance to avoid negative effects on throughput and quality.

The role of Technical operator is to operate the equipment and execute maintenance activities to achieve the set plant availability KPIs in order to assure production targets are achieved. The role works closely with the operations team, shift operations managers and the engineers.

Purpose of Role:
The role of Technical operator is to operate the equipment and execute maintenance activities to achieve the set plant availability KPIs in order to assure production targets are achieved.

Top 3-5 Accountabilities:
• Spearhead breakdown maintenance and scheduled maintenance with a view to minimize down time. Lead formal failure analysis, take corrective actions on audit reports while ensuring quality and effective execution of maintenance and operations tasks.
• Undertake operation and monitoring of dry and wet processes, capture data in the quality records and take samples as per production procedures in order to deliver daily operational targets while assuring quality of the different products.
• Raise job notification in MAXIMO and execute preventive and corrective maintenance of malt /barley equipment.
• Monitor and capture daily utilities usage data and update relevant records.
• Adherence to high safety standards at the work station, champion safety agenda and report any unsafe concerns to the relevant authority.
• Champion process improvement initiatives in their areas of operation and ensure waste control and other environmental KPIs are achieved.
• Lead and guide housekeeping contractor within their area of operation

Qualifications and Experience Required:
• Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Production or Plant engineering
• Two years post qualification experience in a Manufacturing or Production Company.

How to Apply:

http://www.eabl.com/inner.asp?cat=careersateabl

Deadline: 24th January 2012

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East African Breweries Ltd ( EABL) Jobs in Kenya

Job Title:Resourcing Manager
AutoReqId 30684BR
Function Human Resources
Type of Job Full Time
Country Kenya
External Job Description

Context/Scope:
EABL operates within a multi cultural, multi national, multi currency environment. The company operates within the East African region. The Talent Delivery team in the EABL is responsible for putting into operation the talent management, resourcing and learning programmes to the Markets and Functions. This role works closely with HR Business Partners, Hiring Managers, Reward Manager and the Diageo Sourcing team. This role is the key contact for all external recruitment agencies and contracted third parties in relation to recruitment activity.
The Resourcing Specialist handles all resourcing for the different markets that EABL operates in and each of the markets have different levels of potential employees in terms of skill availability, employment levels and the ability to attract is different in the markets. With the expansion into other markets the complexities of adequate talent in the markets to support EABL growth is a key challenge. The different markets also have different legislation around recruitment and the diversity and inclusion agenda for EABL needs to be embedded in the resourcing activity.

Purpose of Role:
The Resourcing Manager is responsible for executing the end-to-end resourcing process. They are a key contact with both internal and external candidates and facilitate a seamless resourcing process keeping all participants up to date, informed and effective. They will directly influence elements of Diageo’s/EABL’s reputation with new candidates and thus are critical in the resourcing process.

Top 3-5 Accountabilities:
Managing Resourcing Process
• On receipt of the line manager forms requesting a recruitment activity, verifying the selection process with the In Market HR Business Partner to proceed to recruit
• Supporting HR Business Partner to ensure proactive review of internal talent and reward band for vacant roles.
• Managing the end-to-end on-line process for the resourcing on Brassring (online candidate management system) and centres, where necessary, with emphasis on reduced Time to Hire.
• Rolling out line manager and HR BP resourcing process training to embed behaviours and process
Early Career Programme (Graduate Programme)
• Managing the annual Early Career resourcing process ensuring that there is talent joining the programme form within the business and externally.
• Aligning HR BP's and heads of functions on numbers joining the programme, the attraction strategy including best approach for new markets if needed
• Training assessors for the early career programme. Third party and Candidate interaction
• Ensuring great candidate experience by ensuring communication including candidate responses during the resourcing process.
• Driving enhanced relationships with external stakeholders as the main point of contact with local agencies to recruit external candidates.
Providing Resourcing Information
• Analysing metrics, reports emerging trends on resourcing. Producing and supplying on request and as standard reports any relevant statistical information
• Managing updates of resourcing status and costs on Brassring.

Qualifications and Experience Required:
• Graduate in a relevant field
• Significant exposure to resourcing activity and processes as an agency or inhouse recruiter
• Ability to interact and manage with different stakeholder groups.
• Able to demonstrate superior customer service skills
• Technologically literate and able to pick up and work with multiple systems.
• Able to demonstrate ability to build strong credible relationships with line managers and HR Managers
• Detail orientated
• Highly organized and efficient

How to Apply:
http://www.eabl.com/inner.asp?cat=careersateabl

Deadline: 24th January 2012

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Jobs at Coca-Cola Sabco in Kenya

Job Title:Manufacturing Team Leader

Job Reference Number
KEN - PM - 12/01/2012 - Manufacturing
Job Title:
MANUFACTURING TEAM LEADER
Location:
Nairobi Embakasi
Reporting To:
Manufacturing Unit Manager
Number of Positions Available:
1
Application Closing Date:
18/1/2012
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
•To Plan, control and manage materials and time resource,
•To ensure production of highest quality products at minimum cost and product availability.
•He/she should manage line operatives and efficiencies.
•To conduct performance reviews and co-ordinate continuous improvement initiatives on the Line
•To develop, motivate, communicate and discipline personnel in the team.
•The Team Leader will also generate reports as required.
Skills, Experience & Education:
Bachelor’s degree in BSC Food Technology or Mechanical Engineering and with exposure to Food Safety Systems.
This must be someone who can ensure high standards of safety, quality, housekeeping and hygiene in the workplace.
He or She should demonstrate strong decision-making skills,
Outstanding planning, organizing and controlling skills
Excellent interpersonal and Team Leadership skills, Consumer and customer focus
Minimum of 2 years experience in a dynamic FMCG experience
Equity Statement:
“Coca-Cola Sabco Pty Ltd emphasizes growth and developmental opportunities for their employees, therefore internal candidates will be considered before external candidates for this positions”. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates whom are short listed will be contacted.”

How to Apply:
http://www.cocacolasabco.com/Page.aspx/Careers

Deadline: 18/1/2012

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Jobs at Chemelil Sugar Company Ltd in Kenya- Laboratory Technician

Job Title: MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Reporting to Medical Officer

Our Company is a leading sugar miller with a heritage spanning over forty years, situated along Awasi-Nandi Hills road (About 55km from Kisumu).
We seek for suitable qualified and experienced Kenyan citizens who are dynamic, self motivated and results oriented candidates for the following positions.

Key Responsibilities
 Analyse specimen from patients as prescribed and submit the findings timely.
 Maintain accurate medical laboratory register/records.
 Initiate procurement of medical laboratory reagents timely.
 Maintain clean laboratory equipments.
 Store laboratory re-agents appropriately.
 Schedule working roster and supervise laboratory staff to ensure that duties are performed as required.
 Prepare accurate periodic reports.
 Offer counseling and VCT services to staff, their dependants and the surrounding community.
 Safely dispose used specimen, reagents and solutions.
Minimum Qualifications
 Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
 Minimum three (3) years relevant experience.
 Membership of relevant professional body such as Medical Laboratory Technician and Technologist Board.


How to Apply:
If you meet the above criteria, please send an application letter with a detailed curriculum vitae stating your age, position, current salary and benefits, expected salary, day time telephone number and addresses of three referees to reach the undersigned by 23rd January, 2012.
Our Vision: To be the Company of choice in the manufacturing of sugar and related products in the region.

Managing Director
Chemelil Sugar Company Limited
P.O. Box 1649
KISUMU
E-mail: info@chemsugar.co.ke

Deadline: 23rd January 2012

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Chemelil Sugar Company Ltd Jobs in Kenya

Job Title: CHEMIST
Reporting to Process Manager

Our Company is a leading sugar miller with a heritage spanning over forty years, situated along Awasi-Nandi Hills road (About 55km from Kisumu).
We seek for suitable qualified and experienced Kenyan citizens who are dynamic, self motivated and results oriented candidates for the following positions.


Key Responsibilities
 Implement FIFO principle in cane handling to avoid deterioration in the factory yard.
 Monitor hourly process parameters and ensure set targets are achieved.
 Prepare work programme at commencement of shift to avoid material congestion and maximize sugar production.
 Liaise with the Shift Engineer to sustain adequate supply of steam and injection water to the Process house.
 Monitor compliance to safe working conditions of shift personnel and safety of equipment.
 Coordinate operations at the evaporation, clarification, filtration, sugar house and bagging stations to avoid downtime.
 Monitor and control usage of process chemical and materials.
 Process and bag high quality sugar that meets the Kenya Bureau of Standards requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
 Degree in Food Science and Technology, Chemistry or equivalent.
 Minimum three (3) years relevant working experience gained in food manufacturing concern.


How to Apply:
If you meet the above criteria, please send an application letter with a detailed curriculum vitae stating your age, position, current salary and benefits, expected salary, day time telephone number and addresses of three referees to reach the undersigned by 23rd January, 2012.
Our Vision: To be the Company of choice in the manufacturing of sugar and related products in the region.

Managing Director
Chemelil Sugar Company Limited
P.O. Box 1649
KISUMU
E-mail: info@chemsugar.co.ke

Deadline: 23rd January 2012

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Jobs at Chemelil Sugar Company Ltd in Kenya

Job title: MARKETING MANAGER


Our Company is a leading sugar miller with a heritage spanning over forty years, situated along Awasi-Nandi Hills road (About 55km from Kisumu).
We seek for suitable qualified and experienced Kenyan citizens who are dynamic, self motivated and results oriented candidates for the following positions.
MARKETING MANAGER
Reporting to Head of Marketing
Key Responsibilities
 Develop and implement new sales channels for growing sales and achievement of targets.
 Drive brand volumes through an effective route-to market and distribution network.
 Collect customer feedback and other information on competition and market changes.
 Continuously analyse sales performance and co-ordinate all sales activities and projects to ensure desired results.
 Develop and implement sales incentive schemes for sales force and distributors.
 Monitor and manage brand performance in the market.
 Monitor and analyse factors affecting brand performance and design strategies for improvement.
 Address and ensure the resolution of customer complaints.
 Manage and reconcile sugar stocks to ensure brand/product availability in the market.
 Conduct market research to identify requirements for current and future products.
 Implement a company-wide go-to-market plan, working with all departments to execute.
Minimum Qualifications
 Bachelors degree in Commerce (Marketing option) plus a Diploma in Business Administration.
 Membership to a relevant Professional body like the Marketing Society of Kenya or Chartered Institute of Marketing.
 Minimum three (3) years of relevant working experience in Senior Marketing or Sales Management position.


How to Apply:
If you meet the above criteria, please send an application letter with a detailed curriculum vitae stating your age, position, current salary and benefits, expected salary, day time telephone number and addresses of three referees to reach the undersigned by 23rd January, 2012.
Our Vision: To be the Company of choice in the manufacturing of sugar and related products in the region.

Managing Director
Chemelil Sugar Company Limited
P.O. Box 1649
KISUMU
E-mail: info@chemsugar.co.ke

Deadline: 23rd January 2012

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Aga Khan Development Network Jobs in Kenya- Head of Education

Job Title: Head of Education
Location
Kenya
Programme
Social Development - Education
Agency
Aga Khan Education Services
Deadline
3 Feb 2012



The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is a group of private development agencies working to empower communities and individuals, often in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities, especially in Africa and Asia. The agencies' mandates range from the fields of health and education to architecture, rural development and the promotion of private-sector enterprise. They collaborate in working towards a common goal ' building institutions and programmes that can respond to the challenges of social, economic and cultural change on an ongoing basis.

AKDN is today, active in over 30 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America, the Network's underlying impulse is the ethic of compassion for the vulnerable in society. Its agencies and institutions work for the common good of all citizens, regardless of origin, gender or religion. More information.....

The Position
In East Africa, AKES currently operates 19 schools, catering to 8,787 students and employing 526 teachers. AKES operates as a not-for-profit agency and the services it provides are often subsidised. AKES is committed to achieving excellence by continuous improvement of its programmes, services and processes. AKES in East Africa benefits from its association with AKES country networks in South and Central Asia. Models of education that have proved successful in one region are modified and replicated in other regions, thus creating a unique educational system based on universally shared expertise.

AKES is currently seeking to recruit a Head of Education for AKES, Kenya. The Head of Education will be responsible for overseeing the educational programme performance of all 11 AKES, Kenya schools. This will involve leading, mentoring and guiding Heads of Schools in curriculum implementation, teacher development, school improvement and school performance in national and international examinations and co-curricular programmes.


The Requirements
The successful candidate will have the following profile:
# Be a highly experienced educational leader with in-depth knowledge of local and international curricula.

# Have a thorough understanding of contemporary developments in the global education arena and of effective frameworks for school improvement planning.

# Strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as cultural awareness and sensitivity, in order to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

# A postgraduate qualification in education leadership or curriculum would be an advantage.

# Be innovative, dynamic, enthusiastic and a team-player.


Salary & International Package
Salary and package to attract the best candidate


How to Apply:
http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=736&ji=2593464&sn=I

Deadline:3rd Feb 2012

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Jobs at Aga Khan Development Network in Kenya-Executive Officer

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer
Location
Kenya
Programme
Social Development - Education
Agency
Aga Khan Education Services
Deadline
3 Feb 2012



The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is a group of private development agencies working to empower communities and individuals, often in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities, especially in Africa and Asia. The agencies' mandates range from the fields of health and education to architecture, rural development and the promotion of private-sector enterprise. They collaborate in working towards a common goal ' building institutions and programmes that can respond to the challenges of social, economic and cultural change on an ongoing basis.

AKDN is today, active in over 30 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America, the Network's underlying impulse is the ethic of compassion for the vulnerable in society. Its agencies and institutions work for the common good of all citizens, regardless of origin, gender or religion. More information.....

The Position
In East Africa, AKES currently operates 19 schools, catering to 8,787 students and employing 526 teachers. AKES operates as a not-for-profit agency and the services it provides are often subsidised. AKES is committed to achieving excellence by continuous improvement of its programmes, services and processes. AKES in East Africa benefits from its association with AKES country networks in South and Central Asia. Models of education that have proved successful in one region are modified and replicated in other regions, thus creating a unique educational system based on universally shared expertise.

AKES is currently seeking to recruit a Chief Executive Officer for AKES, Kenya. The CEO will be responsible for leading its operations in Kenya; for developing and articulating the organisation's strategic direction and objectives, and for formulating and implementing immediate and long term plans as well as developing and managing budgets.


The Requirements
The successful candidate will have the following profile:
# Be a visionary and dynamic leader.

# Demonstrate entrepreneurial instinct and have an extensive knowledge of contemporary developments in the global education arena.

# Have strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as cultural awareness and sensitivity.

# Highly qualified in business and/or education management, with substantial senior leadership experience, preferably within education organisations.


Salary & International Package
Salary and package to attract the best candidate

How to apply:
http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=736&ji=2593463&sn=I

Deadline: 3 Feb 2012

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Jobs at IDC in Kenya

Job Title: Conference Assistant - East Africa

Location:

Middle East & Africa
Kenya
Nairobi

Category:

Conference, Full-time

The Conference Assistant, located out of Nairobi office, assists with all administration, content and logistics at IDC East African events.

Responsibilities:

Main responsibilities are: invitation process (e-mailing and direct mail), telephone follow-up, confirming registrations, keeping registration lists and providing reports on number and structure of registrants. Managing all logistics related to conferences and actively support sponsorship sales and client service for IDC partners.

Additional responsibilities include:

- Assisting with pre-event (preparation of badges, compiling attendee tote bags), and on-site activities;
- He/she maintains conference end user and speakers database and regularly updates and qualifies records;
- Maintains responsibility of updating local events web sites;
- Travels to events as required and assists with all aspects of on-site operation;
- Maintains favorable public image for IDC ensuring a greater visibility through interviews, articles and opinion columns;
- Coordinates press briefings and assists with media relations;
- Coordinates logistics and organizational matters according to marketing plan.

We require:

- Similar experience in event management and/or conference (min. 2-3 years);
- Advanced English language skills;
- Willingness to work under pressure and in changing environment.


IDC offers interesting work with a young international team, the opportunity to participate in a developing and innovative field, professional growth, and a competitive remuneration package.

How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please send CV and documents in English to hr_cema@idc.com and include the name of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of the email.


deadline: 24th January 2012

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Cannon Assurance Jobs in kenya

Job Title: BRANCH MANAGER – MOMBASA AND OTHER BRANCHES
Location: Mombasa, Kenya
Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary: We are a fast growing composite insurance company in Kenya, based in Nairobi with a growing branch network across Kenya. The company is looking for dynamic, creative, self-driven and experienced professionals to fill the following position:
Description:

Reporting to the Senior Manager Business Development and Branch Operations the Branch Manager will be responsible to grow and establish business partners for the branch office and provide administrative oversight to branch activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•Solicit, negotiate and acquire new business to meet branch targets.
•Follow up on collection of premiums for the business underwritten by the branch.
•Prepare and issue quotations for various classes of insurance.
•Supervise and monitor the issuance of policy documents, certificates and renewal information to clients.
Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•A Bachelor’s Degree in Insurance or Marketing.
•10 years working experience as a Senior Underwriter or Senior Marketer in the insurance industry.
•Progression in professional qualifications in insurance.
•A natural flair for marketing.
•In depth knowledge of market trends and strategies.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should forward their application letter and CVs by close of business, 27th January 2011 stating their current and expected remuneration, email address, day time telephone contact and names and addresses of three referees to the following address:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



The Human Resources Manager
P. O. Box 30216 - 00100
Nairobi.

Closing Date: 27 January 2012

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Jobs at Cannon Assurance in Kenya

Job Title: UNDERWRITING OFFICERS / SENIOR UNDERWRITERS
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary: We are a fast growing composite insurance company in Kenya, based in Nairobi with a growing branch network across Kenya. The company is looking for dynamic, creative, self-driven and experienced professionals to fill the following position:
Description:

Reporting to the Underwriting Manager, the Underwriters will be responsible for acceptance and maintenance of business and managing relationships with clients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•Risk assessment, rating and acceptance.
•Prepare and process policy documents and endorsements.
•Handle client mail and attend to enquiries.
Requirements:

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

•A BCom (Insurance) and ongoing professional qualifications (ACII / AIIK).
•3 years experience as an underwriter at middle level in an insurance company.
•Ability to analyse risks and make recommendations.
•Good knowledge of industry practice.
•Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
•At least 3 years experience in middle level management in a busy human resources department.
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should forward their application letter and CVs by close of business, 27th January 2011 stating their current and expected remuneration, email address, day time telephone contact and names and addresses of three referees to the following address:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



Cannon Assurance
The Human Resources Manager
P. O. Box 30216 - 00100
Nairobi.


Closing Date: 27 January 2012

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Jobs at Mothers2mothers in Kenya

Job Title: Partner Associate x2 (Nairobi & Kisumu)
About this job

Purpose: To build the capacity of local implementing partners (LIPs) to effectively deliver the Kenya Mentor
Mother Program (KMMP) according to national guidelines. Each position works in close collaboration with key m2m and MOH colleagues. The positions report to the Senior Program Manager and are based in Nairobi and Kisumu respectively.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Support senior staff to select LIPs for engagement and facilitate initial orientations
• Support the development of m2m’s capacity building program for LIPs, including defining objectives and developing program resource materials
• Coordinate LIP engagement at the regional level and engage programmatic staff within each LIP organization, building effective relationships and cultivating commitment
• Conduct external assessments of LIPs in relation to defined national guidelines
• Develop workplans for services to be delivered to each LIP
• Facilitate training to LIPs on standardized content
• Provide ongoing tailored support to LIPs aligned to identified support needs
• Draw on m2m service delivery at model sites to capacitate LIPs, in partnership with the Regional Manager
• Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of capacity building interventions and promote program quality
• Gather and disseminate lessons learned and best practices, and contribute to report writing for donors and other key stakeholders
• Participate in the m2m Kenya extended management team, reflect on program progress and make
recommendations for improvement
• Ensure accurate and timely communication with LIP staff, key stakeholders, the Senior Program Manager and m2m headquarters in Cape Town, South Africa
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Senior Program Manager

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in public health or a related field; relevant Master’s degree an advantage
• Minimum of 5 years experience in public health program management
• Direct experience managing a PMTCT peer education and psychosocial support program (with m2m or elsewhere)
• Experience with managing USG-funded health programs a distinct advantage

Competencies Required:

• Proven abilities in project design, management and evaluation
• Ability to lead, inspire and motivate others
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and creatively and to facilitate collective problem-solving
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships at multiple levels
• Familiarity with basic principles of adult learning theory and behavioral / organizational change
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with diverse organizational units
• Dynamism, independence and creativity
• Computer literacy (MS Office, Outlook and Internet)
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili essential
• Possession of own car and valid driver’s license beneficial
• Enthusiasm to work on behalf of m2m’s mother and infant clients

To Apply:

• Interested applicants should submit their Curriculum Vitae and covering letter to the mothers2mothers Human Resource Department via email to kmmprecruitment@m2m.org by January 25th 2012.
• Only short listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by February 29th 2012, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Deadline: January 25th 2012

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Senior Messenger Jobs at University of Nairobi Kenya

Job Title: SENIOR MESSENGER GRADE III, PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE, COLLEGE OF
AGRICULTURE AND VETERINARY SCIENCES- 2 POSTS - AD/1/24/12 - (CAVS)
Applicants must be holders of at least a KCSE certificate have at least five years working experience
in relevant offices. They must have a good school leaving certificate and a good reference letter from
current Section Head. They must be able to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili
languages. They must have served as Messenger / Cleaner grade II or equivalent position for at least
three (3) years. They must have good public relations. They must have knowledge of the use of
office equipments like photocopiers etc and must be of high integrity, reliable, disciplined and
committed to work.
The successful candidate will be expected to show outstanding merit and ability to handle highly
classified information and work with minimum supervision. They will also be expected to work
during odd hours and also during weekends.


NOTE: How to Apply:
1. Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) should forward ten (10)
copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of certified copies of
certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications, experience, research activities
and publications they appear in. Applicants for non-academic posts (AD) should submit
seven (7) of the above supporting documents and applications letter.
2. In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded through the
applicants’ heads of departments and applicants should state their current designations
and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations. They should quote post
reference codes as shown for each posts in the advertisement.
3. Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-
CODES
R&T The Deputy Registrar, Recruitment & Training Section, P.O Box 30197-00100 Nairobi
CAE The Principal, College of Architecture& Engineering, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CHS The Principal, College of Health Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CAVS The Principal, College of Agriculture& Veterinary Sciences, Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CBPS The Principal, College of Biological & Physical Sciences, Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
SWA The Director, Students’ Welfare Authority, Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

CLOSING DATE: Friday, 27th January 2012.

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Jobs at University of Nairobi- Waiter

Job Title:WAITER GRADE III, CATERING DEPARTMENT-- 6 POSTS- AD/1/23/12- (SWA)
Applicants should be holders of at least a KCE certificate or its equivalent and possess a Certificate
in Food and Beverage Service from a reputable Institution. They must have at least three (3) years
relevant working experience . They should possess good communication skills , good public
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relations and be able to work for long hours. Those who are computer literate will have an added
advantage.

NOTE: How to Apply:
1. Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) should forward ten (10)
copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of certified copies of
certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications, experience, research activities
and publications they appear in. Applicants for non-academic posts (AD) should submit
seven (7) of the above supporting documents and applications letter.
2. In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded through the
applicants’ heads of departments and applicants should state their current designations
and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations. They should quote post
reference codes as shown for each posts in the advertisement.
3. Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-
CODES
R&T The Deputy Registrar, Recruitment & Training Section, P.O Box 30197-00100 Nairobi
CAE The Principal, College of Architecture& Engineering, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CHS The Principal, College of Health Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CAVS The Principal, College of Agriculture& Veterinary Sciences, Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CBPS The Principal, College of Biological & Physical Sciences, Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
SWA The Director, Students’ Welfare Authority, Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

CLOSING DATE: Friday, 27th January 2012.

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Jobs at University of Nairobi in Kenya- Dining Hall Supervisor

Job Title: DINING HALL SUPERVISOR GRADE IV- 3 POSTS-CATERING DEPARTMENTAD/
1/20/12- (SWA)
Applicants should be holders of at least a KCE certificate or its equivalent and possess a Certificate
in Food and Beverage Service from a reputable Institution. They must have at least four (4) years
working experience in a reputable Institution or Hotel. They should possess good communication
skills and public relations and be able to organize and supervise staff effectively. They should be
able to work with minimum supervision, maintain order and proper records in the Dining Halls and
work for long hours. Those who are computer literate will have an added advantage.



NOTE: How to Apply:
1. Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) should forward ten (10)
copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of certified copies of
certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications, experience, research activities
and publications they appear in. Applicants for non-academic posts (AD) should submit
seven (7) of the above supporting documents and applications letter.
2. In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded through the
applicants’ heads of departments and applicants should state their current designations
and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations. They should quote post
reference codes as shown for each posts in the advertisement.
3. Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-
CODES
R&T The Deputy Registrar, Recruitment & Training Section, P.O Box 30197-00100 Nairobi
CAE The Principal, College of Architecture& Engineering, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CHS The Principal, College of Health Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CAVS The Principal, College of Agriculture& Veterinary Sciences, Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CBPS The Principal, College of Biological & Physical Sciences, Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
SWA The Director, Students’ Welfare Authority, Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

CLOSING DATE: Friday, 27th January 2012.

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Jobs at University of Nairobi in Kenya-Office Assistants

Job title: OFFICE ASSISTANT GRADE IV, PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE, COLLEGE OF
AGRICULTURE AND VETERINARY SCIENCES- 1 POST - AD/1/19/11 - (CAVS)
Applicants must be holders of at least a KCSE certificate. They must have a good school leaving
certificate and a good reference letter from current Section Head. They must be able to
communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili languages. They must have served as Senior
Messenger grade III or equivalent position for at least three (3) years. They must have good public
relations. They must have knowledge of the use of office equipments like photocopiers etc and must
be of high integrity, reliable, disciplined and committed to work.
The successful candidate will be expected to show outstanding merit and ability to handle highly
classified information and work with minimum supervision. They will also be expected to work
during odd hours and also during weekends.


NOTE: How to Apply:
1. Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) should forward ten (10)
copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of certified copies of
certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications, experience, research activities
and publications they appear in. Applicants for non-academic posts (AD) should submit
seven (7) of the above supporting documents and applications letter.
2. In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded through the
applicants’ heads of departments and applicants should state their current designations
and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations. They should quote post
reference codes as shown for each posts in the advertisement.
3. Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-
CODES
R&T The Deputy Registrar, Recruitment & Training Section, P.O Box 30197-00100 Nairobi
CAE The Principal, College of Architecture& Engineering, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CHS The Principal, College of Health Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CAVS The Principal, College of Agriculture& Veterinary Sciences, Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CBPS The Principal, College of Biological & Physical Sciences, Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
SWA The Director, Students’ Welfare Authority, Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

CLOSING DATE: Friday, 27th January 2012.

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University of Nairobi in Kenya Jobs - Driver

Job Title: DRIVER GRADE IV, PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE, COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND
VETERINARY SCIENCES- 1 POST - AD/1/18/11 - (CAVS)
Applicants should be holders of atleast KCSE level of education or equivalent qualification. They
must have a clean valid driving license classes ABCE and PSV,have passed in Occupational Test
Grade II, have a certificate in First Aid and a clean record of service. They must have at least three
(3) years’ experience as a Driver Grade III or equivalent post.
Those who have the following testimonials/ attributes will have an added advantage: -
• Good school leaving certificate
• Good reference letter from current Section Head.
• Communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili languages.
• Good public relations, high integrity, reliable, disciplined and committed to work.
The successful candidate will be expected to work during odd hours and also during weekends.
JANUARY EXTERNAL ADVERT- CLOSING DATE: 27TH JAN. 2012

NOTE: How to Apply:
1. Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) should forward ten (10)
copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of certified copies of
certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications, experience, research activities
and publications they appear in. Applicants for non-academic posts (AD) should submit
seven (7) of the above supporting documents and applications letter.
2. In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded through the
applicants’ heads of departments and applicants should state their current designations
and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations. They should quote post
reference codes as shown for each posts in the advertisement.
3. Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-
CODES
R&T The Deputy Registrar, Recruitment & Training Section, P.O Box 30197-00100 Nairobi
CAE The Principal, College of Architecture& Engineering, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CHS The Principal, College of Health Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CAVS The Principal, College of Agriculture& Veterinary Sciences, Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CBPS The Principal, College of Biological & Physical Sciences, Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
SWA The Director, Students’ Welfare Authority, Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

CLOSING DATE: Friday, 27th January 2012.

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Records Clerk Jobs at University of Nairobi in Kenya

job Title: RECORDS CLERK GRADE IV - 1 POST- SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES -
AD/1/17/12-(CBPS)
Applicants should be holders of at least a KCSE C certificate or its equivalent with credits in English
and Mathematics subjects. They must have at least three (3) years experience as Clerk Grade III or
equivalent post and must have shown merit and ability in work performance and results.


NOTE: How to Apply:
1. Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) should forward ten (10)
copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of certified copies of
certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications, experience, research activities
and publications they appear in. Applicants for non-academic posts (AD) should submit
seven (7) of the above supporting documents and applications letter.
2. In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded through the
applicants’ heads of departments and applicants should state their current designations
and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations. They should quote post
reference codes as shown for each posts in the advertisement.
3. Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-
CODES
R&T The Deputy Registrar, Recruitment & Training Section, P.O Box 30197-00100 Nairobi
CAE The Principal, College of Architecture& Engineering, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CHS The Principal, College of Health Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CAVS The Principal, College of Agriculture& Veterinary Sciences, Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CBPS The Principal, College of Biological & Physical Sciences, Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
SWA The Director, Students’ Welfare Authority, Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

CLOSING DATE: Friday, 27th January 2012.

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Senior Cook Job Vacancy at University of Nairobi Kenya

Job Title: SENIOR COOK GRADE A/B- 5 POSTS-CATERING DEPARTMENT- AD/1/16/12-
(SWA)
Applicants must be holders of KCSE Certificate or its equivalent and a Food Production Certificate
from a reputable Institution. They must have at least Five (5) years working experience in a
reputable Institution or Hotel. They should have prove leadership ability, good communication skills
and be able to work with minimum supervision. Those who are computer literate will have an added
advantage.

NOTE: How to Apply:
1. Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) should forward ten (10)
copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of certified copies of
certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications, experience, research activities
and publications they appear in. Applicants for non-academic posts (AD) should submit
seven (7) of the above supporting documents and applications letter.
2. In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded through the
applicants’ heads of departments and applicants should state their current designations
and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations. They should quote post
reference codes as shown for each posts in the advertisement.
3. Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-
CODES
R&T The Deputy Registrar, Recruitment & Training Section, P.O Box 30197-00100 Nairobi
CAE The Principal, College of Architecture& Engineering, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CHS The Principal, College of Health Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CAVS The Principal, College of Agriculture& Veterinary Sciences, Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CBPS The Principal, College of Biological & Physical Sciences, Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
SWA The Director, Students’ Welfare Authority, Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

CLOSING DATE: Friday, 27th January 2012.

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