Mobility Partner Job Vacancy at IBM in Kenya

Job Title: Global Mobility Partner


Job ID CHQ-0474739 Job type Full-time Regular
Work country Kenya Posted 28-Mar-2012
Work city Nairobi Job area Human Resources (non consulting)
Travel 10% travel annually Job category Human Resources
Business unit Human Resources Job role Employee & Labor Relations Professional
Job role skillset General
Commissionable/Sales-Incentive jobs only No
Job description
• Working knowledge of African immigrant visa and immigration regulations within Africa.
• Assisting the supplier and/or the IBM employee/assignee with the various elements needed to complete the immigration process on a day to day basis.
• Partnering with key stakeholders (eg – Recruitment / Workforce Management/Government Programs etc) for the various countries for the various signatures and IBM data needed in the immigration process.
• Consolidate IBM foreign national data reporting across countries and coordinate with supplier for Govt reporting and meetings purposes.
• Assist and work with the Immigration Partner who supports Africa on all case escalation issues.
• SME responsible for driving IBM’s global mobility plans and HR framework advisory
• Bridge to internal IBM talent pillars i.e, global immigration, IA Tax, policy, systems, to support Africa mission & client needs
• Provide advice and counsel on IBM assignment plan selection /process / reduce exceptions / solutions across IA & Global IBMer program
• Ability to resolve client escalations and be able to communicate and align client expectations to the current immigration environment.
• Collaborate with Talent partners - develop understanding of client's enterprise business strategy
• Delivery integrated mobility solutions, accountable for issue resolution considering timing, cost, criticality etc
• Establish a management system & dotted line relationship with regional HR / country HR / BU HR leaders
• Support Mergers, Acquisitions and Outsourcing in region / BU; partner with the Human Resources Business Development/ transition & deal teams
• Reconcile key assignments / relocation movement within region / BU and interface across process stakeholders
• Global Process Services, Compensation Focal Points, Integrated Services Team,line manager in removing bottlenecks & addressing challenges
• Communicate seamlessly across client groups and educate community on compliance, policy, initiatives & processes
• Partner with recruitment in tracking & counseling international relocation transactions
• Collaborate with Country focal points - knowledge of assignee & assignments within region
• Be aware of Centrally Managed Territory process to respond to pandemic situations and coordinate during emergency

Required

Bachelor's Degree
At least 5 years experience in immigration and client advisory services
At least 5 years experience in negotiation and analytics
English: Fluent



Preferred

Business/Management
At least 7 years experience in immigration and client advisory services
At least 7 years experience in negotiation and analytics

How to Apply:
https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/job_summary.jsp?job_id=CHQ-0474739

Deadline: 7th April 2012

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Editor Jobs Vacancy at IBM in Kenya

Job Title: Editor in Chief - Head of IBM's External Websites across Middle East & Africa


Job ID S_D-0474391 Job type Full-time Regular
Work country Multiple (KE, TN, AE) Posted 28-Mar-2012
Work city - Any Job area Marketing & Communications
Travel No travel Job category Marketing & Communications
Business unit Comm S&D Job role Demand Programs Professional
Job role skillset General
Commissionable/Sales-Incentive jobs only No
Job description
IBM Sales and Distribution develops, integrates, sells and distributes IBM’s wide array of products and services via face-to-face and telephone/web sales teams, plus IBM’s Business Partners. It includes ibm.com, IBM General Business, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, and Legal. IBM Sales and Distribution delivers specialised solutions by sector, including Banking, Insurance, Public Sector, Industrial enterprises, and Distribution. The goal is to deliver the world's best IT solutions to our customers.

The Core responsibilities span
- Connecting with focal points from the Marketing & Communications units to drive content for IBM's web presence and optimize performance & effectiveness.
- Manage a process for delivering landing pages, editorial calendars and ensuring pages fully support marketing and sales programs & objectives.
- Review / edit marketing and sales content for web and assess content effectiveness. Ensures content is complete, timely and up-to-date.
- Ensure marketing content reflects the needs and guidelines for local business priorities.
- Coordinate work with an extended team of specialists, including: Web designers/developers, translators, IBM legal department, and external agencies and contractors.
- Interpret and evaluate reports on web traffic, trends and business performance. Build & drive action plans to improve performance.
- Continuation and growth of search activity (paid and SEO)
- Core team member of IBM's Efforts around out "Paid, owned and earned" (POE) IBM Presence.

Expected qualifications:
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills. Ability to work with business & technical teams.
Highly organized, self-starter, attentive to detail. Good problem-solving skills.
Good understanding of web users and aptitude for emerging web technologies.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline oriented, changing environment. Multi-tasking skills essential.
Ability of develop simple project plans, manage teams and meet deadlines.

Required

At least 2 years experience in Understanding of Web editing
At least 5 years experience in Marketing and corporate communications
At least 2 years experience in Web site content management (writing and editing) and/or related digital multimedia including social media, blogs, interactive media, etc.
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Arabic: Intermediate

How to Apply:
https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/job_summary.jsp?job_id=S_D-0474391

Deadline: 7th April 2012

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Jobs at Orange Telkom in Kenya- Team Leader

Job Title Base Station Sub-System Field of Maintenance (BSS FOM) Team Leader
Company Orange Telkom
Department Information Technology and Networks
Job Type Full-Time
Job Status Sourcing
Salary Range Per Month
Shift 8 AM to 5 PM
Minimum Education University - Undergraduate
Degree Title Degree in Telecommunication
No of Jobs 1
Minimum Exerience 2 Year (2 years experience in CDMA or GSM)
Job Duration Permanent


Description

Department : IT and Networks

Sub-department: Operations & Maintenance

Reports to : Piloting Performance Manager

Role description

Assure that the techno field operations are well managed.
Implement all work order related to the techno in the field and follow network QoS.
As team leader in CDMA, GSM and UMTS as level 2 intervention for all issues in these techno in the field.
Tests, accept and integrates new circuits and applies operational knowledge and theory applicable activities, supporting the FSC/Capital projects.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the team in the field

Responsible of the hardware status of the equipments in the techno

Responsible for the implementation of all WO related to the BTS field operations

Writes daily and weekly reports pertaining to maintenance activities.

Work with Supervision on all alarms seen on BSS and actions arising from the field

Performs the repair and return process and is responsible for maintaining adequate spares

Meet Standard and non-standard requests to support network performance and reliability initiatives.

Maintain a high level of availability of the HW and management of all accesses and parameters modifications

Work Conditions

Field work (out of office for business purpose) : YES (30% - 50%)

Professional Tools used: Laptop, Handset, Toolkits and Test Gears

Professional Risk (e.g work at heights): YES

Shifts work: NO

Night Shifts: NO

Work during week-end: YES

Work 'On-Call': YES

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree in Telecommunication + 2 years experience in CDMA or GSM

Technical Diploma in Telecommunication and 5 years experience in CDMA or GSM

Experience in quality management is needed

Excellent skills in Network Management


Professional Knowledge:

MS Office

Planning and modeling tools

Project management

Preferred Skills

Professional Skills:

Result oriented with good skills in leading and motivating people and conscious of responsibility.

A thorough and methodical approach to work.

Flexible and responsive to changing work patterns and demands

Problem solving Skills

Ability to work with minimum or no supervision.

Highly developed skills in interpersonal communication

Fault management operations in Telecom.

City Nairobi
Agreement


How to Apply:
http://www.telkom.co.ke/index.php?option=com_jsjobs&c=jsjobs&view=jobseeker&layout=list_jobs&jobcat=2&Itemid=191

Deadline:7th April 2012

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segment Manager Job Vacancy at IBM in Kenya

Job Title: General Business, Enterprise Market Segment Manager, Middle East & Africa


Job ID S_D-0474401 Job type Full-time Regular
Work country Multiple (KE, TN, AE) Posted 28-Mar-2012
Work city - Any Job area Marketing & Communications
Travel No travel Job category Marketing & Communications
Business unit Comm S&D Job role Market Management Market Segment Manager
Job role skillset General
Commissionable/Sales-Incentive jobs only No
Job description
IBM Sales and Distribution develops, integrates, sells and distributes IBM’s wide array of products and services via face-to-face and telephone/web sales teams, plus IBM’s Business Partners. It includes ibm.com, IBM General Business, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, and Legal. IBM Sales and Distribution delivers specialised solutions by sector, including Banking, Insurance, Public Sector, Industrial enterprises, and Distribution. The goal is to deliver the world's best IT solutions to our customers.

For the General Business Enterprise Market Segment Manager (GBE MSM) the Primary Objective is to drive market management and demand generation to achieve business objectives.
To achieve this the GBE MSM takes advantage of a structured end to end approach to Market segment Management:
Utilizes marketing intelligence and data analytics to recommend strategy for segmentation and coverage;
perform as a marketing consultant to the Territory team; actively participates in the selection of high value customers .
Supports the development of the GB Enterprise Account Plans and Territory Business Plan.
Utilize market intelligence (propensity to buy models, IT opportunity spend, heat maps) and data analytics
to determine target audience for program executions, and shares insights with the aligned programs.
Builds the local Territory Marketing Plan, and provides key extracts to the aligned program teams for execution.
Participates in a cadence with Territory Directors and/or Regional Sales Leaders/Regional Marketing Leader (where appropriate)
to ensure program linkage to the territory.
Manage pipeline gap analysis to drive optimal routes to market execution, highlighting gaps
and providing insightful corrective actions and identifying sales plays and marketing programs to close the gaps.
Manage next quarter pipeline build; partners with aligned programs (especially LE Programs) to address gaps.
Support OI generation with demand generation tactic execution.
Manage sales enablement for the territory leveraging programs and plays to increase seller productivity.
When there is no GB Enterprise Strategy &Planning resource, TMM assumes the role as interface to the priority LE programs as assigned. TMM teams with LE Program Managers to ensure DG in focus and competitive sales territories.

Required

Master's Degree
At least 10 years experience in Marketing / Market Management
English: Fluent

How to Apply:
https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/job_summary.jsp?job_id=S_D-0474401

deadline: 7th April 2012

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IBM Jobs Vacancies in Kenya- Programs Professional

Job Title: Governmental Programs Professional


Job ID S_D-0474830 Job type Full-time Regular
Work country Kenya Posted 27-Mar-2012
Work city Nairobi Job area Marketing & Communications
Travel 50% travel annually Job category Marketing & Communications
Business unit Comm S&D Job role Marketing & Communications Operations Professional
Job role skillset General
Commissionable/Sales-Incentive jobs only No
Job description
Contribution/Leadership - Goal is to be recognized as a leader and expert both internally within IBM and externally by industry associations and government officials. Provides advice, guidance and assistance to country general managers, HR and Legal executives, business units and all members of the IBM management team in areas related to public policy and government relations. Provides “thought leadership” on emerging issues and is perceived by government leaders as the “advisor of choice” on public policy issues based on demonstrated expertise and personal relationships. . Communication/Negotiation - Superior communications and interpersonal skills. Regular interaction with senior IBM management at regional and country levels. Extensive external contacts with senior government officials, industry associations and executives of other corporations. Persuasive communicator with the ability to understand and accommodate diverse views in negotiating changes in government policies and regulations to meet IBM’s needs. Ability to handle complex and sensitive negotiations with absolute integrity.

Problem Solving - Anticipates changes in public policies and governmental regulations that are required to meet IBM’s current and future business. Drives the development of innovative strategies and action plans to address these issues. “Sells” these strategies both internally and externally. Develops proactive action plans and solutions to improve IBM’s operating environment.
Responsible for extensive sensitive internal and external relationships. Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned

Required

High School Diploma/GED
At least 7 years experience in Business Partner Coordination
At least 7 years experience in With broad knowledge of government policies, specified regulations and processes and their implications for IBM's business operations.
At least 7 years experience in Having good communications, negotiotion skills,managerial and presentational skills
At least 7 years experience in Problem solving skills
English: Fluent



Preferred

Bachelor's Degree
At least 8 years experience in Business Partner Coordination
At least 8 years experience in With broad knowledge of government policies, specified regulations and processes and their implications for IBM's business operations.
At least 8 years experience in Having good communications, negotiotion skills,managerial and presentational skills
At least 8 years experience in Problem solving skills

How to Apply;
https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/job_summary.jsp?job_id=S_D-0474830

Deadline: 7th April 2012

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Jobs at IBM in Kenya- Client Technical Profession

Job Title: Industrial Solutions Client Technical Profession


Job ID SWG-0474052 Job type Full-time Regular
Work country Kenya Posted 23-Mar-2012
Work city Nairobi Job area Sales
Travel 50% travel annually Job category Sales
Business unit Software Group Job role General Other Industry Sales
Job role skillset General
Commissionable/Sales-Incentive jobs only Yes
Job description
Essential Job functions: Ensure ongoing business development for the industry solutions portfolio through a wide variety of activities which would include and not limited to:
• Sales execution driving brand deal clinics and competitive take out
• Drive revenue objectives for industry solutions in CEWA
Ability to develop, drive & lead teams in the execution of key strategic initiatives such as Deal Clinics & software competitive take-outs. Confidence engaging w/ C-level Alliance/BP relationships. Collaborate well with executive team, business partners and the broader Industry Solutions brand team to execute SWG BP strategy. Lead IBM and business partner resources with various levels of skills to deliver a superior total client experience.

Required

Bachelor's Degree
At least 6 years experience in excellent leadership and sales principles management
At least 6 years experience in competitive software knowledge and skills in Enterprise Content Management
English: Fluent



Preferred

At least 7 years experience in excellent leadership and sales principles management
At least 7 years experience in competitive software knowledge and skills in Enterprise Content Management


How to Apply:

https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/job_summary.jsp?job_id=SWG-0474052

Deadline: 7th April 2012

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World Agroforestry Centre Jobs in Kenya- Doctoral Fellow Soil Scientist

Job Title: DOCTORAL FELLOW – SOIL SCIENTIST

Location: NAIROBI, NAIROBI, Kenya
Employer: World Agroforestry Centre
Application deadline: 4 weeks 4 days 4 hours 42 minutes
Contact: HR


About this position

If you can contribute to ICRAF’s research on soil spectral methods, especially to further develop experimental and data analytical and interpretation methods that lead to new products, that provide actionable knowledge and evidenced-based policy for sustainable soil management, then you are the person we are looking for.

For over a decade ICRAF has being working on soil infrared spectral methods for rapid prediction of soil functional properties. These methods are now being widely applied in land health surveillance schemes that employ a standardized protocol for landscape level measurement and mapping of soil conditions. The framework is being applied throughout sub-Saharan Africa under the Africa Soil Information Service (www.africasoils.net) as well as in an increasing number of land management projects. ICRAF has recently extended these techniques to include laser and x-ray methods under its new Soil-Plant Spectral Diagnostics Laboratory, and is supporting a network of infrared spectroscopy labs across Africa.

You will guide our work in the following ways:


Maintain and further develop ICRAF’s soil infrared spectral calibration models and web-based prediction server.
Coordinate ICRAF’s growing network of soil infrared spectrometers, including sample exchange, spectral calibration transfer models and training.
Lead research on new infrared-based methods and instruments, including field applications.
Research combinations of infrared, laser and x-ray based spectroscopy for rapid prediction of soil functional properties.
Test new data mining algorithms for spectral prediction of soil and plant properties.
Further develop spectral interpretation and automated reporting systems with other stakeholders.
Develop spectrally-based soil testing services for smallholder farmers in partnership with the private sector.
Publish results in journal articles, assessment reports and web-based forms.
Participate in preparation of funding proposals to support the above areas of research.

The successful applicant will have:

A PhD in soil science, ecology, natural resource management or related fields.
PhD-level experience in soil-plant spectral or related methods.
Experience in database management and multivariate statistical analysis methods.
Submitted or published journal articles.
Teaching/training experience.
Sound knowledge of tropical soil science and land management.
Good knowledge of modern soil analytical techniques including proximal (spectral) soil sensing methods. Working knowledge of infrared spectroscopy is highly desirable.
Innovative skills in solving technical problems.
Strong statistical analytical skills in multivariate analysis of soil/ecological data.
Leadership, management and communication skills in multicultural settings.
Knowledge of R and/or Bayesian statistical modelling will be a distinct advantage.
Experience in tropical developing countries will be desirable.
Excellent verbal and written English skills, and knowledge of another language commonly used in Africa, Asia or Latin America will be an added advantage.

Terms of offer
We offer a collegial, diverse and gender-sensitive working environment, and we strongly encourage applications from qualified women. This position is remunerated on international terms. The appointment will be for an initial period of three (3) years, subject to a nine (9) month probation period.

How to apply

Prepare:

A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position, and your salary expectations.
Detailed and up-to-date curriculum vitae.
The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone numbers and email addresses, and fax details if available.


How to Apply:
Address these to:
The Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), PO Box 30677 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya OR send via email to: icrafhru@cgiar.org. Indicate “Application for Post-doctoral Fellow- Soil Scientist” on the application letter. Applications will be considered until 30 April 2012 or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

Deadline: 30th April 2012

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Jobs at World Agroforestry Centre in Kenya- Landscape Ecologist

Job Title: LANDSCAPE ECOLOGIST

Location: NAIROBI, NAIROBI, Kenya
Employer: World Agroforestry Centre
Application deadline: 4 weeks 4 days 7 hours 39 minutes
Contact: HR


About this position

If you can lead field operations in on-going and new projects in Africa and other tropical regions and develop data analytical methods and products that provide actionable knowledge and evidenced-based policy for sustainable land management and climate smart agriculture, then you are the person we are looking for.

This work will contribute to the new CG Consortium Research Programs, especially CRP5 on Water, Land and Ecosystems and CRP6 on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry.

ICRAF has developed a land health surveillance conceptual framework and a standardized protocol for landscape level measurement and mapping of soil and vegetation conditions. The framework is being applied throughout sub-Saharan Africa under the Africa Soil Information Service (www.africasoils.net) as well as in an increasing number of land management projects.

You will guide our work in the following ways:

Train and supervise field survey teams conducting systematic surveys of vegetation and soil condition.
Contribute to the development of agro-ecological spatio-temporal databases of land and water health and human wellbeing metrics across CGIAR sites and regions, and contribute to the design of a pan-tropical network of sentinel sites and landscapes for long-term monitoring of natural resources and human wellbeing.
Carry out multilevel statistical analysis of ecological data.
Develop scientific workflows and spatial models, including linking geo-referenced field and laboratory data with remote sensing and GIS data.
Interpret the above data for design and assessment of intervention strategies, practices and policies for reducing and reversing risks to land health and improving landscape management.
Contribute to capacity building and training courses for stakeholders in data collection, analysis and interpretation.
Publish results in journal articles, assessment reports, electronic atlases and web-based forms.
Lead and participate in funding proposals to extend the above areas of research.
Develop external collaborative links and projects with centres of excellence in the area of evidence-based natural resources management and represent the Centre in relevant conferences.

The successful applicant will have:

• A PhD in landscape ecology, natural resources management or related field.
• At least 3 years postgraduate experience in landscape ecology, including experience in tropical developing countries.
• Publication record in landscape analysis integrating ground survey and remote sensing data.
• Teaching/training experience.
• Good knowledge of the linkages between land/soil and water management, land use change, ecosystem services, and human well-being in the tropics.
• Ability and stamina to conduct geo-referenced ground surveys in remote areas.
• Well-developed knowledge and skills in geoinformatics, including remote sensing, geographical information systems, and database management.
Statistical analysis skills in multivariate and spatio-temporal analysis of ecological data.
Knowledge of R and Bayesian statistical modelling and experience in field and lab based spectrometry will be a distinct advantage.
Leadership, management and communication skills in multicultural settings.
Excellent verbal and written English skills, and knowledge of another language commonly used in Africa, Asia or Latin America is desirable.


Terms of offer

We offer a collegial, diverse and gender-sensitive working environment, and we strongly encourage applications from qualified women. This position is remunerated on international terms. The appointment will be for an initial period of three (3) years, subject to a nine (9) month probation period.

How to apply

Prepare:
• A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position, and your salary expectations.
• Detailed and up-to-date curriculum vitae.
• The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone numbers and email addresses, and fax details if available.


How to Apply:
The Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), PO Box 30677 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya OR send via email to: icrafhru@cgiar.org. Indicate “Application for Landscape Ecologist” on the application letter. Applications will be considered until 30 April 2012 or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

Deadline: 30th April 2012

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Jobs at World Agroforestry Centre in Kenya- Social Scientist

Job Title: Social Scientist / Adaptation Specialist

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employer: World Agroforestry Centre
Application deadline: 2 days 7 hours 28 minutes
Url: http://www.worldagroforestry.org

About our organization

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.

To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org

About the position

Even the most ambitious mitigation policies will not prevent climate related impacts to rise over the course of the century. Appropriate adaptation strategies and risk reduction measures to climate variability and change will therefore be increasingly important. With agriculture’s strong weather dependence, smallholder farmers are especially vulnerable to weather extremes. Future changes in weather patterns and rising temperatures will likely be even more detrimental.

It is therefore necessary to identify current and future vulnerabilities to climate variability and change and develop scientifically sound and robust adaptation strategies in the context of agroforestry systems that mitigate climate impacts. It is also necessary to devise the limits of adaptation and identify complementary safeguards and transition pathways that allow for a ‘soft landing’.

The main purpose of the position will be to:

Learn from existing community and farmer practices to identify and map current and future vulnerabilities to climate change;
Analyze impacts of development projects and develop robust adaptation strategies and climate smart practices with special focus on agroforestry systems and derive possible transition pathways;
Identify the limits of adaptation to weather extremes in agroforestry systems and devise opportunities for complementary safeguard systems;
Establish the costs and benefits of investing in improved management systems; and
Develop possible implementation strategies for up- and outscaling.

Responsibilities

Gather empirical evidence to determine to what degree and under what circumstances agroforestry practices and systems contribute to climate change adaptation on smallholder farms in the tropics.
Identify the limits of adaptation and resilience of agroforestry systems to climate change and variability.
Quantify vulnerabilities of farmers’ livelihoods to current and future climate risks by learning from community and farmer practices .
Identify how social safety nets and financial institutions can improve the resilience of agroforestry systems to climate shocks.
Develop robust adaptation strategies and climate smart practices with special focus on agroforestry systems and derive possible transition pathways.
Provide technical support to development and policy initiatives, including NAPAs, CAADP, etc.
Develop multi-institutional project designs to improve smallholder climate resilience and adaptive capacity.
Contribute to fundraising and knowledge dissemination.
Engage with and develop the capacity of partners in research, knowledge sharing and facilitating adoption
Prepare reports, guidelines and scientific papers
Other responsibilities as may arise in the course of time

Requirements

PhD in social sciences (economy; development studies; environmental management; etc.)
Practical development experience in tropical developing countries
Solid background in resource economics, environmental and ecological economics, environmental policy and development studies, ideally in the context of smallholder farming systems
Demonstrated experience in gathering and analysing quantitative and qualitative socioeconomic data through household surveys, focus group discussions, interviews and other participatory approaches
Experience in proposal development and fund raising
Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, including smallholders, private sector and policy makers
Good publication record
Very Good verbal and written English skills, knowledge of another language commonly used in Africa, Asia or Latin America is an advantage
Agent-based or household modelling experience desirable

Terms of offer

The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women. This position is on International terms and will be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable subject to nine (9) months’ probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.

How to apply

Applications for the position must include:

A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements and salary expectations
A detailed curriculum vitae
The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, fax numbers and email addresses.


How to Apply:
All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), PO Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya OR via email: icrafhru@cgiar.org and should indicate “Social Scientist / Adaptation Specialist” on their application letters and email submissions.

Applications will be considered until 31 March 2012 or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected.Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

Deadline: 31st March 2012

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Jobs at Public Service Commission of Kenya

Job Title: REGISTRATION OFFICER II (PERSONS) – ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY (120)
POSTS - V/No.104/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.21,304 – Ksh.25,895p.m. (Job Group ‘J’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) a Bachelors degree in Social Science from a university recognized in Kenya;
and
(ii) a certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.


Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade for degree holders. An officer at this level will be
on the job training and will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior
officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:
(i) identification and registration of applicants for identity cards through
receiving and scrutinizing applications;
(ii) attending to and advising applicants on requirements for various registration
services;
(iii) interviewing applicants to assess their eligibility for issuance of National
Identity Cards;
(iv) issuing application forms to persons not registered earlier; and
(v) compiling reports on registration of persons.
BERNADETTE M. NZIOKI, EBS
SECRETARY
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF KENYA


How to Apply:
Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the positions shown below.
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications online through one of
the Commission’s websites www.publicservice.go.ke and www.psckjobs.go.ke OR by
completing ONE application form PSC 2 (Revised 2007). The form may be downloaded from
the Commission’s websites.
Please Note
• Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. ALL the
details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION IS COMMITTED TO AVAILING EQUAL
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL KENYANS. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
WHO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ADVERTISED JOBS ARE ESPECIALLY
ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card,
academic and professional certificates and testimonials during interviews.
Completed application forms should be sent to:
THE SECRETARY
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF KENYA
P.O. BOX 30095 – 00100
NAIROBI
so as to reach the Commission on or before 2nd April, 2012.


Deadline: 2nd April 2012

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Jobs at Nation Media Group in Kenya- Graphics Designer

Job Title: GRAPHICS DESIGNER Job Number: HR-GD-03-2012
Job Type: Full Time Number of Openings: 0
Relocation: N Location:
Opportunity:



The Nation Media Group, the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. We are seeking to recruit an experienced and self- motivated individual to the position of Graphics designer. Reporting to the Chief Graphics Designer, the incumbent will work on layouts and design elements for television.

Key responsibilities

Works with sales executives and producerson ideas to produce commercials; interprets, visualises and creates computer generated images for client's approval.
Enhances the screen by designing studio sets which suit the desired environment
Creates programme identities
Designs programme/station identity for approval and implementation
Creates templates and graphics for news bulletins, programmes and events
Provides station promos to keep viewers aware of programmes offered by the station
Advises Sales Executives on commercial costing estimates
Liaises with local programme producers to make creative programme montages and graphic segments


Required Skills:

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in design with 2-3 years' working experience
Skilled in graphic design layouts, post production visual effects and editing
Knowledgeable in Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, 3D animation software and any other broadcast systems
Possession of artistic flair with a good portfolio that demonstrates creativity.
Good communication skills and understanding of target audience
Competitive attitude and ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure


Benefits: Health Insurance, Paid Vacation

How to Apply:
http://career.staffingsoft.com/site014/asp/JobSeekerResults.asp

Deadline: 7th April 2012

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Sub Editors Jobs at Nation Media Group in Kenya

Job Title: SUB EDITORS-BUSINESS DAILY,EAST AFRICAN AND TAIFA LEO Job Number: HR-SE-03-12
Job Type: Full Time Number of Openings: 0
Relocation: N Location:
Opportunity:



Nation Media Group wishes to recruit suitably qualified candidates for the position of Sub-Editor for The East African, Business Daily and Taifa Leo. We are looking for talented, innovative and enthusiastic journalists with proven writing and editing abilities as well as sound knowledge of current affairs.



Key result areas will include:

Checking and correcting editorial copy
Selecting and cropping pictures;
Working within tight deadlines;
Designing pages


Required Skills:

Qualifications & Skills

First degree in journalism, or a degree in any other field, plus a postgraduate diploma in journalism;
3 to 4 years working experience either as a sub editor or a reporter;
Ability to work with minimum supervision and cope with tight deadlines;
Taifa Leo candidates must demonstrate a mastery of Kiswahili.

How to Apply:
http://career.staffingsoft.com/site014/asp/JobSeekerResults.asp

deadline:7th April 2012

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Internship Positions in Kenya at Nation Media Group

Job Title: INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY-ALL YEAR ROUND Job Number: HR-INT-2012
Job Type: Temporary Number of Openings: 1
Relocation: N Location:
Opportunity:

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY (ALL YEAR ROUND)
Job: HR-INT-2012
Function: Editorial Print, Editorial TV/Radio, Finance, IT, Marketing, Procurement.
Type of Job: Internship
Country: Kenya

Opportunity:

The Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. This program runs for 3 months, with an opportunity to get practical experience in a work environment.



Required Skills:

Educational/Professional Requirements

Candidate must already be enrolled in college or university to be considered.

Candidate must currently be enrolled as a student in a public or accredited private institution.

The candidate is expected to specify the department of interest.



General Requirements

The candidate:

Should have a desire and passion to gain professional experience.

Must be eager to learn.

Must have oral and written communication skills.

Must have the ability to follow directions, as well as not be afraid to ask questions.

Must be a fast learner, committed, able to follow instructions, work quickly and accurately under pressure.

Must be keen to learn about the markets in which the company operates.

The internship runs for three months with possibility of extension/permanent employment hire.


How to Apply:
If you meet the above criteria, please send your application specifying which department you would like to work in and a detailed CV online to http://careers.nationmedia.com.


Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline:7th April 2012

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Accounts Assistant Jobs in Kenya

Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Location: Mombasa, Kenya
Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary: Mpeketoni Environment Conservation and Beautification Youth Group (MECOBY) with funding from the Community Environment Facility (CEF II) of the Community Development Trust Fund (CDTF), which is a trust of the European Union and the Government of Kenya, will be implementing a Three-year project titled “Mpeketoni Environmental Conservation Initiatives for Sustainable Livelihoods”.

We are looking for a candidate to fill the position of an Accounts Assistant.
Description: Key Functions

Ensure that the Project operations are supported by efficient and effective financial management systems and procedures and that all funds are properly utilized and accounted for and project assets well maintained and recorded.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Preparation of cheque and cash payment vouchers, taking them for authority to pay and issuing out cheques.
Procurement of standard items and consumables for the project office
Handling all project daily cash transactions and keeping petty cash float.
Maintenance of stores ledger
Maintenance of capital (asset) items inventory
Responsible for the processing of payroll for the project
Preparation of financial reports
Handling the payments of statutory and other payroll deductions and filing annual returns to the relevant government bodies
Doing banking duties and collecting funds for project activities.
Assist in the handling all Insurance matters as relates to project assets
Support project manager in management of community project

Requirements:
Qualifications

CPA Part 1, with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in fully computerized environment Or
CPA Part 2, with a minimum of 1 years relevant experience.

Other Qualifications

Computer trained – Microsoft based software
Valid riding Licence will be an added advantage

Station & contract period

Fixed term position for two years with the possibility of extensions subject to performance and availability of funding
Project-based


How to Apply:
If you have the above qualifications submit your application to:

Application together with a detailed CV and testimonials with day time telephone number and email address must be received on or before 11.04.2012 at Zinduka Afrika Office (Mtandao Building, above Kenya Women Finance Trust – Mpeketoni), or posted through the above address box or by emails above.

Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted.

A successful candidate is expected to commence work on 1st May 2012.

N/B: Candidates from Lamu County are encouraged to apply as this will be an added advantage



Mpeketoni Environment Conservation and Beautificat


The PIC Chairman
MECOBY
P.O. Box 155 - 80503
Mpeketoni

Deadline: 11th April 2012

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Monitoring and Evaluation Jobs Vacancy in kenya

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary:

Background

The Non State Actors Support Programme (NSA-NET) is a democratic governance programme implemented by the Ministry of Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs (MoJNCCA) with financing from the 9th European Development Fund of the European Union. The Programme aims to strengthen mechanisms, networks and capacity for deepening and broadening of Non State Actors (including cultural actors) involvement in development processes

As a part of the NSA–NET Technical Assistance, an organizational capacity assessment (OCA) was conducted with all the 12 NSAs and their 22 partners. The aim of the OCA was to identify capacity gaps and strengths among the NSAs and their partners, aimed at leveraging on their strengths and seeking innovative ways to address the capacity gaps during the implementation of the NSA – NET Programme. Among the capacity gaps identified during the OCA, was weak monitoring and evaluation capacitities among some NSAs and their partner organizations. The Programme has been addressing the capacity gaps via direct coaching by the Programme’s Monitoring and Evaluation Manager.

To further enhance the capacities of NSAs in monitoring and evaluation, the Programme is seeking to engage the services of a Monitoring and Evaluation Expert to work with the NSA grantees and their partners in addressing the M&E gaps, as identified in the OCA report and during subsequent interaction between the NSAs and the Programme team.
Description: Job Description:

MONITORING AND EVALUATION CAPACITY BUILDING EXPERT (SHORT TERM).
Requirements:

Requirements of the Expert

Academic Qualifications

•At least a master’s degree in economics, development studies, business administration, or related social science discipline.

General Experience

•Minimum of 10 years of experience in Project Cycle Management training, with bias towards M&E systems design, research and report writing;
•At least 7 years experience working with a donor funded projects with the same or comparable to the NSA-NET ; and
•5 years demonstrated experience in capacity building initiatives.

Requirements:

Professional Experience

•Demonstrated experience in designing tailor-made training and capacity building packages for M&E practitioners especially in the governance sector or other closely related areas; and
•Demonstrated experience in undertaking consultancies in M&E coaching, general capacity building and M&E needs assessment

Language Requirements

•Excellent spoken and written English and Kiswahili.


How to Apply:
All interested candidates are invited to submit their detailed CV’s (that provide details of 2 professional referees):

Note:

•The call for application is for short term expertise for about three calendar months and not a full time employment.
•Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
•Curriculum Vitae received after Wednesday 4th April 2012 at 16:00 hours will not be considered.

Closing Date: 04 April 2012

NSA-NET Support Programme


Programme Manager
Non State Actors Support Programme: NSA - NET
Extelecoms House, 5th Floor
Haile Selassie Avenue
P.O. Box 61978-00200
NAIROBI.

Deadline: 4th April 2012

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East African Community Jobs in Kenya- Deputy Secretary Finance

Job Title: DEPUTY EXECUTIVE SECRETARY (FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION) EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY
LAKE VICTORIA BASIN COMMISSION SECRETARIAT
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates from the Republic of Burundi
and the Republic of Uganda for the following position tenable at the Lake Victoria Basin
Commission (LVBC) Secretariat:
DEPUTY EXECUTIVE SECRETARY (FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION)
(REF: LVBC/HR/2012/01)
Grade: P5
Reports To: Executive Secretary, LVBC
Duty Station: Lake Victoria Basin Commission
Contract Term: 3 Years renewable once
Station: LVBC Secretariat Headquarters, Kisumu, Kenya
Main Purpose of the Job
The Deputy Executive Secretary (Finance and Administration) is a senior management
position under the direction of the Executive Secretary. The main purpose of this job is
to manage the finance and administration functions of the Commission, to ensure
effective strategic and operational financial planning, monitoring and reporting and to
enhance the decision making process of the Commission.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Executive Secretary, the Officer shall be responsible for the
following tasks:
Finance: Manage all aspects of the Finance function
1. Responsible for the short-term and long-term fiscal health of the Commission
and make follow-up on contributions of Partner States;
2. Review and coordinate preparation of budgets for the operations of the
Commission and establish cost control measures;
3. Monitor execution of the annual budget and ensure control, accuracy and
integrity of the financial accounts of the Commission;
4. Implement internal controls to protect and safeguard commission’s assets;
5. Ensure financial reports are prepared and timely submitted to Development
Partners and other stakeholders;
6. Present quarterly and annual reports on the performance of the budgets against
objectives and targets to the Management and the Council of Ministers;
7. Prepare for and manage annual audit process.
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Administration
8. Supervise management of Human Resources and coordinate staff development
program and conduct periodic studies and analysis and prepare reports;
9. Supervise implementation of all administrative, procurement and logistic
functions of the Commission according to laid down procedures.
Planning
10. Coordinate and collaborate with the Deputy Executive Secretary (Projects and
Programmes) in establishing plans and strategies to ensure harmonious
implementation of Projects and Programmes of the Commission;
General
11. Promote a positive corporate culture and image of the Commission and East
African Community in general
12. Deputize the Executive Secretary;
13. Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Secretary.
Qualifications
I. Education
An advanced University Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Management
and Accounting and other relevant fields, from recognized Universities. Proficiency in
accounting packages such as Sun System, Atlas or Quick Books is an added advantage.
II. Work Experience
i. At least ten (10) years of experience in Finance and Administration, seven (7)
of which should be at Senior Level;
ii. Wider experience in financial Management ;
iii. Experience as a manager in coordinating preparation of annual budgets and
setting up mechanisms for control measures;
iv. Must be computer literate with knowledge in use of spreadsheets and
updated financial/accounting softwares.
III. Skills and Competencies
i. Must have strong administrative and organizational skills;
ii. Must have excellent writing and communication skills;
iii. Strong interpersonal skills, discretion, diplomacy and judgment;
iv. Strong teamwork ethic; positive, flexible attitude;
v. Ability to take complete ownership of responsibilities;
vi. Ability to work under pressure and time constraints as well as handle a number
of tasks simultaneously required.
Fringe Benefits
The post offers attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport
allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications by registered mail, courier
service, e-mail or dispatch together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and
professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees, and
day time telephone contact to:
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The Executive Secretary,
Lake Victoria Basin Commission Secretariat,
P. O. Box 1510-40100
Kisumu, Kenya.
Tel +254 57 202 6344
Fax +254 27 202 6324
Email: recruitment@lvbcsec.org
To be received not later than 27th April 2012.
Female Candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Lake Victoria Basin Commission will only respond to those candidates who meet its
requirements.

Deadline: 27th April 2012

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Jobs at East African Community in Kenya- Secretary

Job Title: DEPUTY EXECUTIVE SECRETARY (PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMES)

EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY
LAKE VICTORIA BASIN COMMISSION SECRETARIAT
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates from the Republic of Burundi
and the Republic of Uganda for the following position tenable at the Lake Victoria Basin
Commission (LVBC) Secretariat:
DEPUTY EXECUTIVE SECRETARY (PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMES)
(REF: LVBC/HR/2012/02)
Grade: P5
Reports To: Executive Secretary, LVBC
Duty Station: Lake Victoria Basin Commission
Contract Term: 3 Years renewable once
Station: LVBC Secretariat Headquarters, Kisumu, Kenya
Main Purpose of the Job
The Deputy Executive Secretary (Projects and Programmes) is a senior management
position under the direction of the Executive Secretary. The main purpose of this job is
to ensure coordination of projects and programmes and their effective and efficient
implementation and to enhance the process of joint development of the Lake Victoria
Basin as an Economic Growth Zone for the Community.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Executive Secretary, the Officer shall be responsible for the
following tasks:
1. Coordinate the LVBC Secretariat’s activities in the areas of Projects and
Programmes, take necessary initiatives and formulate proposals;
2. Provide guidance on annual work plans of Projects and Programmes in
alignment with the LVBC Strategic Plan and coordinate their implementation
and their monitoring and evaluation;
3. Ensure overall consistencies, synergies and quality in Projects and Programmes
implementation and high performance level;
4. Guide identification and development of new projects and programmes within
the LVBC mandate;
5. Analyze reports from Partner States’ institutions on their activities relating to
the management of the Basin as specified in the LVBC Protocol;
6. Promote active involvement and participation of key stakeholders and players in
sustainable development initiatives in the Lake Victoria Basin;
7. Develop and implement Knowledge Management and Information Systems, and
Knowledge and Information dissemination strategies and feedback on the
Commission activities to end users or stakeholders;
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8. Coordinate the involvement of the Commission in Multilateral Environment
Agreements (MEA’s) and projects thereof.
9. Promote capacity building, institutional development and research in the Basin;
10. Assist the Executive Secretary in providing guidance and technical support to
the Sectoral Council of Ministers and relevant Stakeholders and take
appropriate follow-up actions as decided/directed by the Sectoral Council;
11. Promote a positive corporate culture and image of the Commission and EAC in
general;
12. Deputize the Executive Secretary;
13. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Secretary.
Qualifications
I. Education
An advanced University Degree in Projects Management Studies, Environmental
Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Economics, or related fields but with greater
understanding of Programmes Development and Management.
II. Work Experience
i. At least ten (10) years of experience of Projects and Programmes Management,
5 of which should be at a senior level;
ii. Strong knowledge of Project Cycle Management (PCM);
iii. In-depth experience in Programme Planning, Implementation and
Coordination with emphasis on strategic planning and Programmes
Management as well as Monitoring and Evaluation;
iv. Sound knowledge of main Development Partners;
v. Experience in Resources Mobilisation, financing agreement negotiation and
management;
vi. Strong experience in Consultancy Management.
vii. Must be computer literate with knowledge in use of spreadsheets and
updated financial/accounting softwares.
III. Skills and Competencies
i. Strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills;
ii. Strong teamwork ethic; positive, flexible attitude;
iii. Ability to take complete ownership of responsibilities;
iv. Ability to work under pressure and time constraints as well as handle a number
of tasks simultaneously required.
Fringe Benefits
The post offers attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport
allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications by registered mail, courier
service, e-mail or dispatch together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and
professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees, and
day time telephone contact to:
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The Executive Secretary,
Lake Victoria Basin Commission Secretariat,
P. O. Box 1510-40100
Kisumu, Kenya.
Tel +254 57 202 6344
Fax +254 27 202 6324
Email: recruitment@lvbcsec.org
To be received not later than 27th April 2012.
Female Candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Lake Victoria Basin Commission will only respond to those candidates who meet its
requirements.

deadline: 27th April 2012

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Capital Markets Authority Jobs in Kenya

Job Title: Assistant Manager Procurement

Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and developing an efficient capital market in Kenya. To take our increasingly vibrant market to the next level, the Authority now invites applications from qualified, competent and experienced candidates to fill the position of Assistant Manager, Procurement.

We are looking for candidates who are proactive high performers; goal oriented, possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, able to meet deadlines, have a strong attention to detail as well as having a view of the big picture and are dynamic.

Assistant Manager Procurement – HCA / AMP / 01

Reporting to the Manager, Human Capital & Administration, the Assistant Manager Procurement is responsible for the Management of the supply chain function at the Authority which includes procurement of goods, works and services, disposal of obsolete, unserviceable and surplus stores, inventory management and contract management; coordinating all procurement activities thereof and coordinating the internal monitoring and evaluation of the supply chain function.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Leading and managing the procurement function while ensuring governance and compliance with the public procurement regulations, including;

Development, facilitation, implementation, monitoring & review of procurement plans;
Developing and streamlining the procurement function in line with and in compliance to the Public Procurement Act 2005;
Develop, review, facilitate and implement management initiatives for cost reduction plans;
Undertake contracts negotiation, review and management in conjunction with the respective directors and heads of departments;
Performs secretarial role to the Authority’s Tender Committee and Disposal Committee;
Coordinate the preparation of tenders for advertisement , opening and evaluation;
Recommend a negotiating team for appointment by the Accounting Officer where negotiations are allowed by the Act and Regulations and participate in such negotiations;
Monitor contract management by user departments to ensure implementation of contracts in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contracts;
Advise the Authority on aggregation of procurement to promote economies of scale;
Prepare and submit to the PPOA quarterly procurement reports as required;
Coordinate preparation of the Authority’s Annual procurement Plans;
Provide information, as required for any petition or investigation to debar a Tenderer or any investigation under review procedures;
Liaise with PPOA and other bodies on matters related to procurement;
Advise directorates and staff on all matters to do with procurement of goods and services in line with the provisions of the Procurement Act and the Regulations.

Academic qualifications

Degree in Commerce, Economics or Supplies Management;
Relevant Masters Degree is added Advantage.

Professional Qualifications and Experience

Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management;
Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience with 3 years at senior level;
Knowledge of the Public Procurement Act and Regulations;
High level of attention to detail, high integrity, good analytical and report writing skills; effective interpersonal skills, materials management skills, negotiation skills, record keeping skills, customer relations and computer skills.

If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send your application, including your current curriculum vitae, salary history, three referees (one of who must be either your current or previous employer), day telephone number, e-mail address and details of your current salary and benefits to:

Chief Executive
Capital Markets Authority
P.O Box 74800 – 00200
Nairobi

The closing date is April 11, 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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Jobs at US Embassy in Kenya- Agreement Specialist

Job Title: Cooperative Agreement Specialist
REF: VA-52-12
Recruiter: U.S. Embassy Updated on: 2012-03-26 14:43:35
AA/EE: Not Applicable Contract Permanent
Location: Nairobi Available: Immediately
Category: Accounting / Finance / Auditing Offer: FP-5; FSN-10
Introduction
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Nairobi has an opening for the position of Cooperative Agreement Specialist. The position will be available immediately.

The closing date of this position is April 13, 2012.
Minimum Requirements
◊ Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, management or finance is required.
◊ 3 years of progressively responsible grants management experience in a public health field or a health-related international development
organization is required.
à Level IV (fluent) English is required.
◊ A thorough knowledge of procurement and contracting (including grants, contracts and/or cooperative agreement audit and accounting
requirements) is required.
◊ Must be able to assess grants management issues and develop realistic solutions. Ability to plan budget expenditures to meet PEPFAR-
program needs.
◊ Must have computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
Job Specification
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Job holder oversees the day-to-day management of agency grants, contracts and cooperative agreements to support and promote effective and coordinated implementation, monitoring and overall management of agency funded PEPFAR activities carried out by implementing partners in Kenya. The position is one of three responsible for a grants management portfolio involving 45 cooperative agreements involving 50 grantees and worth approximately $180 million. Incumbent has a broad range of complex programmatic and administrative management duties in the general area of grants and financial management; especially overseeing the monitoring and compliance aspects of grants management activities.


MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES % OF TIME

I. Cooperative Agreement Management 70% Job holder serves as the cooperative agreement technical officer and main point of contact for all HIV/AIDS-related grants, contracts and/or cooperative agreements. This responsibility requires the development of close working relationships with program officers and senior staff of collaborating partner agencies to ensure that partners meet all objectives and outputs.

This includes:

a) Development, coordination and technical oversight of the Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOA) and liaison with the Agency Program and Grants Office on technical reviews and funding awards;

b) Liaison with agency deputies and public health specialists and implementing/cooperating partners to assure that projects are conducted according to the terms and conditions in the notice of award and that USG funds are appropriately utilized;

c) In coordination with project officers, review of all applications, supplemental awards, requests for extensions, and funding for technical and budget soundness and advice and recommendation to agency management on proposals;

d) Provision of direct technical assistance and support to grantees, contractors and cooperative agreement partners in the development of spending and work plans for implementation of activities following awards. Monitors and reports on supported grants, cooperative agreement and contract activities (quarterly reports, continuation applications, supplemental applications, and financial status reports) and collaboration with partners to ensure all appropriate programmatic activities and study protocols meet human subjects requirements and pass through ethical review; and

e) Review and recommendation regarding the provision or withholding of funds, or to discontinue an activity to contractors/grantees which fail to meet program requirements. Examples include failure to provide reports in a timely manner, misuse of funds, or unauthorized purchases with program funds.


II. Administrative Management 20%


Job holder is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of an electronic or paper system that accounts for the receipt and location of all grant, contract and cooperative agreement documents (FOA, applications, technical reviews, etc). Job holder coordinates periodic reports with agency headquarters.

Job holder establishes management controls to limit access and ensure the integrity of the procurement files and databases used for PEPFAR reporting purposes.

Incumbent reviews all documents related to grants, contracts and cooperative agreements for completeness. Job Holder develops guidelines and recommendations for cooperative agreement recipients regarding implementation, reporting and administration of the various cooperative agreements. Job Holder, together with agency headquarters and other program staff, prepares monthly and annual calendars of actions related to the management of grants including providing site visit schedules, routine trainings for staff and grantees, setting deadlines for important actions necessary for grants management (continuing applications, FOAs, supplements) and other date sensitive elements.

Job holder uses critical judgement to identify problems associated with grants agreement management and takes steps to resolve the problems and/or bring them to the attention of Senior Management in a timely fashion.


III. Interagency Coordination 10%


Incumbent serves as a member on selected technical workgroups that propose and coordinate inter-agency program components and funding levels for HIV/AIDS activities. Recommendations from the technical working groups play a key role in the development of the overall PEPFAR program in country. Job holder routinely represents the Agency at administrative and planning sessions called for the purpose of discussion and evaluation of financial commitments for overall HIV/AIDS programs. Such meetings include all USG PEPFAR implementing agencies (Departments of State, Defense, Labor, Commerce, and Health and Human Services (including Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institutes of Health, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Food and Drug Administration), USAID and Peace Corps), host country government officials, and collaborating agencies and organizations. Note: This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency.

Selection Process:

WHEN EQUALLY QUALIFIED, U.S. CITIZEN ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBER (USEFMs) AND U.S. VETERANS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE. THEREFORE, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE CANDIDATES SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ABOVE IN THE APPLICATION.

Additional Selection Criteria:
à Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
à Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
à Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on
their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
à Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for
advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
à Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised
positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually
Employed (WAE) work schedule.
à Applicants must be available for an interview and for proficiency testing as required by the selecting official.



How to Apply:
or to apply for this vacancy.
When applying for this position, kindly email us with the additional documents as specifically required for the position (e.g. licenses, certificates, diplomas, degrees) to nairobidocs@state.gov. Kindly set the subject of the email in the following format: Job ref/Job title/Your Full Name/ID

Deadline: April 13th 2012

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Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor Jobs at US Embassy in Kenya

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor
REF: VA-53-12
Recruiter: U.S. Embassy Updated on: 2012-03-28 08:32:30
AA/EE: Not Applicable Contract Permanent
Location: Nairobi Available: Immediately
Category: Medical / Healthcare Offer: FP-5; FSN-10
Introduction
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Nairobi has an opening for the position of a Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor. The position will be available immediately.

Closing date for this position is April 13, 2012.
Minimum Requirements
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

à A Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, surveillance, monitoring and evaluation or a numerate subject is required.à Minimum 3 years of experience working as an M&E officer in a health/medical research organization, university or public health program implementing agency, preferably in developing countries is required. Must have experience with HIV/AIDS programs or related health service programs.à Level IV (fluent) English ability and Level IV (fluent) Kiswahili is required. à Must have strong quantitative and analytical skills, verbal skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues.à Proficiency in MS-Office applications is required.
Job Specification
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor serves as the HIV/AIDS Subject Matter Expert (SME) for monitoring and evaluation of HIV/AIDS programming, which requires the incumbent to have outstanding technical skills in M&E of HIV/AIDS programs, Government of Kenya’s (GOK) national M&E framework and its priorities, as well as situational assessment and interpretation skills, timely decision making ability, judgment in planning and carrying out tasks, and strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills. The incumbent is expected to possess good understanding of the US President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and requirements regarding all aspects of planning, monitoring and evaluation. The Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor will function as part of the USG Country Strategic Information (SI) team and will oversee CDC implementing partners’ annual planning, target setting, collection and collation of high quality data as well as reporting. S/he will work towards translating M&E and other strategic information into improved PEPFAR programming and delivery of services, contribute to a single national M&E system in Kenya, and strengthen systems and capacity among CDC partners receiving PEPFAR funding to collect, manage, and use quality M&E data to inform program and policy in the national response to HIV and AIDS. S/he will work closely with GOK counterparts to develop new M&E tools and review existing ones.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES % OF TIME

A. CDC/DGHA partners M&E Activities (65%) The incumbent will work closely with CDC technical staff and the USG SI team members to plan and monitor all PEPFAR activities across HIV/AIDS technical areas to ensure that data generated by M&E and other SI systems are useful and used for program planning, policy development, advocacy, and program evaluation. S/he is expected to understand and contribute to programmatic activities supported by partners across the country.

1. Systems Strengthening/Partner Capacity Building: Facilitate work with all CDC funded partners, including NGOs, CBOs/FBOs and NASCOP to strengthen their M&E capacity and address sustainability for M&E. There will be an increased focus on technical assistance to the government partners to help build their capacity to do this important work with an eye toward sustainability.

2. Coordination for M&E: Facilitate work with USG Country PEPFAR SI Team members to provide relevant technical support to the ongoing implementation and enhancement of the National HIV/AIDS M&E Framework including assessing progress and reporting on HIV/AIDS programs in Kenya; support national work on the “Three Ones”; work closely with the Government of Kenya (GOK) officials.

3. Review CDC HIV/AIDS implementing partners’ workplans and quarterly reports.

4. Work with CDC technical staff to develop and review Quality of Service (QoS) indicators to complement the standard PEPFAR and GoK indicators. The incumbent will work with a contractor or CDC staff in ensuring that targeted health facilities collect data correctly and in a timely manner. S/he will use this and data from other sources to prepare epidemiologically useful reports that partner, program managers and policy makers use to assess the impact of interventions and improve program management. S/he will facilitate the generation of timely quarterly or bi-annual feedback to partners and health facilities.

5. Participate in/support Operational Research/Public Health Evaluation: Work closely with USG Country PEPFAR SI team, HHS/CDC technical staff and implementing partners to carry out relevant operational research and public health evaluation projects. Provide assistance to HHS/CDC partners on mutually identified critical operational research and/or targeted public health evaluation questions, and help disseminate findings to the broader community.

6. Monitor activities undertaken by implementing partners; track progress against program descriptions; oversee the formulation and implementation of workplans; assess progress and barriers to achievement; recommend action for improvement or modifications to address problems; and document and highlight results.

7. Provide support for evaluating selected HIV/AIDS activities by ensuring that performance monitoring systems are in place and in line with Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC) guidance. Take part in review and approval of annual work plans and quarterly reports of HHS/CDC partners.


B. Country Operation Plan (COP) Process and PEPFAR Reporting (25%).

Provide data for portfolio reviews and evaluation of partner performance.

1. Country Operation Plan (COP) Development: Work closely with CDC’s Division of Global HIV/AIDS (DGHA) technical staff and the USG Country PEPFAR SI Team members to ensure systems are in place for partners receiving PEPFAR funding to plan and monitor programs for PEPFAR requirements. Specific roles will include reviewing partner targets within program areas, and taking into account the PEPFAR contribution to the national targets in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Participation in the Inter-Agency Technical Team (ITT) and/or PEPFAR Inter-Agency Team (PIAT) is expected. The incumbent is expected to provide all the required data from various sources such as PEPFAR five-year plan, the Kenya National M&E framework, Kenya National AIDS Strategic Plan (KNASP), previous PEPFAR reports and other GOK sources, for the development of the annual COP. The incumbent will build CDC implementing partner capacity and government partner capacity to respond to planning and reporting requirements, review and assess their targets, track the progress of results achieved by all partners against their targets, track overall progress in achieving the PEPFAR goals, and, when needed, recommend adapting targets to be consistent with appropriated budgets, country constraints, and new opportunities.

2. Program Monitoring and Reporting: Be responsible for the timely compilation and reporting of indicators for monitoring the progress of the PEPFAR for all partners receiving funding through CDC. The incumbent will work closely with the implementing partners to ensure the PEPFAR SI/M&E requirements are met on a timely basis (e.g., target setting for the COP); activity development for SI program area in the COP, semi-annual progress report, annual progress report, 5-year strategic plan, and coordinate responses to CDC ESI Branch Chief.

3. Document activities of CDC-supported implementing partners: establish routine communications, conduct site visits and inspections – including Data Quality Assessment (DQA), maintain up-to-date information and files on the status of partner activities, resources and work plans.

C. Management and Technical Oversight of CDC/DGHA HIV/AIDS Partner Organizations (10%):

1. Serve as the program officer for CDC supported grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts and ensure that all necessary documentation is prepared and all CDC regulations and procedures are followed.

2. Provide management and technical guidance and leadership to the implementing partners who carry out activities within the CDC’s HIV/AIDS portfolio.3. Ensure that documentation of CDC/DGHA activities are prepared and submitted in a timely fashion.


Selection Process:

WHEN EQUALLY QUALIFIED, U.S. CITIZEN ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBER (USEFMs) AND U.S. VETERANS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE. THEREFORE, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE CANDIDATES SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ABOVE IN THE APPLICATION.

Additional Selection Criteria:

à Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy. à Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
à Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on
their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
à Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for
advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
à Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised
positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually
Employed (WAE) work schedule.
à Applicants must be available for an interview and for proficiency testing as required by the selecting official.


How to Apply:
or to apply for this vacancy.
When applying for this position, kindly email us with the additional documents as specifically required for the position (e.g. licenses, certificates, diplomas, degrees) to nairobidocs@state.gov. Kindly set the subject of the email in the following format: Job ref/Job title/Your Full Name/ID

DISCLAIMER: The US Diplomatic Mission to Kenya uses My Jobs in Kenya, a commercial Internet recruitment site, to advertise all of its positions, and to provide an online facility for submitting applications.

Deadline: 13th April 2012

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Jobs at US Embassy in Kenya- Political Specialist

Job Title: Political Specialist
REF: VA-54-12
Recruiter: U.S. Embassy Updated on: 2012-03-28 10:30:04
AA/EE: Not Applicable Contract Permanent
Location: Nairobi Available: Immediately
Category: Public Sector Offer: FP-3; FSN-12
Introduction
The Political Section has an opening for the position of Political Specialist. The position will be available immediately.

The closing date for this position is April 13, 2012.
Minimum Requirements
à A university degree in political science, or social sciences is required.
◊ A minimum of ten (10) years of work experience, including senior-level GOK or Kenyan public service position working in multiple regions of
Kenya; and, At least seven (7) years of responsible experience in aspects of social science research/analysis, preferably in the field of politics,
political or economic development, or a closely related field. Such experience must have involved sustained interaction with diverse social
interests, the international diplomatic community, and non-governmental organizations. A close familiarity with issues and problems of
democratization and governance in less developed countries and a demonstrated ability to analyze democracy and governance development
issues is required.
à Level IV English and Level IV Kiswahili ability is required.
à Must have thorough knowledge and a deep understanding of Kenyan political institutions, personalities, business leaders, social and
development issues, and history. Must understand political trends and the operations of NGOs in the democracy and governance sector. An
extensive knowledge and understanding of U.S. foreign policy objectives vis-à-vis Kenya is required.
à Proficiency in MS-Office applications in word, excel and outlook. Must have strong analytical and writing skills.


Job Specification
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Incumbent serves as Senior Advisor to the Political section staff, and as appropriate the Front Office, on political affairs and issues of democracy and governance. Incumbent serves as a principle local link between the Political Section, as appropriate the Front Office and the highest levels of the Government of Kenya and civil society organizations. Influences and negotiates with these contacts in furtherance of U.S. policy goals. The incumbent further advises the Political section staff, et al and facilitates U.S.G. democracy and governance activities targeting the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government as well as civil society. Gathers information, maintains and expands contacts with government officials, politicians, and leaders of non-governmental organizations that influence Kenyan politics.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES % OF TIME

Briefings and Advice: For the Political section staff on political, social, economic, and development issues in Kenya with specific emphasis on Civil Society, Gender, Devolution and Land Reform issues. Participates in political section discussions of Kenyan politics and current events and occasionally organizes and facilitates roundtables of outside experts, government, civil society, business leaders, and U.S. officials on political topics of interest to and for the benefit of the Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission, and Political section. Briefs and participates in briefings of visiting officials and assists them in arranging appointments. Provides forecasts of likely future political developments and trends.-- 50 percent

Information Gathering and Analysis -- Through research and high-level contacts in Kenyan media, political structures (executive, legislative, and judicial branches), business, and civil society gather information and develop analyses for the purpose of preparing written reports and providing frequent and regular verbal briefings to the Political section, and the Front Office as appropriate, on the full range of political issues, reform agenda including human rights. -- 25 percent

Contact Development -- Guide and advise the Political section on the development and maintenance of contacts with government officials, political players, and civil society leaders. Prepare in-depth and detailed biographic reports on political figures using published sources, personal knowledge, and consultation with others, including Embassy Officers. -- 10 percent

Field Work -- Plan for and execute field trips for the purpose of information gathering, analysis, and reporting on political, social developments, and County issues. Advises and guides the Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission, and key staff on the design and execution of in-country travel in the furtherance of USG policy. -- 10 percent

Liaison – Serves as the key liaison with USAID regarding the issues of civil society, gender, devolution and land reform issues and reporting weekly to the Political Section on developments in these sections. To facilitate greater Political Section attendance and participation at locally held civil society, gender, devolution and land reform topics, provides advance notice to the Political section on local meetings, symposiums and fora conducted by GOK and/or civil society on these issues. -- 5 percent



Selection Process:

WHEN EQUALLY QUALIFIED, U.S. CITIZEN ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBER (USEFMs) AND U.S. VETERANS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE. THEREFORE, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE CANDIDATES SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ABOVE IN THE APPLICATION.


Additional Selection Criteria:

à Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
à Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
à Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their
most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
à Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for
advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
à Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised
positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually
Employed (WAE) work schedule.
à Applicants must be available for an interview and for proficiency testing as required by the selecting official.


Selection Process:

WHEN EQUALLY QUALIFIED, U.S. CITIZEN ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBER (USEFMs) AND U.S. VETERANS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE. THEREFORE, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE CANDIDATES SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ABOVE IN THE APPLICATION.

Additional Selection Criteria:

à Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining
successful candidacy.
à Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
à Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or
Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
à Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to
apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
à Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for
advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a
position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
à Applicants must be available for an interview and for proficiency testing as required by the selecting official.

The U.S. Mission in Nairobi provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in Employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, Political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied Equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.


How to Apply:

or to apply for this vacancy.
When applying for this position, kindly email us with the additional documents as specifically required for the position (e.g. licenses, certificates, diplomas, degrees) to nairobidocs@state.gov. Kindly set the subject of the email in the following format: Job ref/Job title/Your Full Name/ID

DISCLAIMER: The US Diplomatic Mission to Kenya uses My Jobs in Kenya, a commercial Internet recruitment site, to advertise all of its positions, and to provide an online facility for submitting applications.

Deadline:13th April 2012

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US Embassy Jobs in Kenya - Voucher Examiner

Job Title: Voucher Examiner (Pre-Certifying)
REF: VA-55-12
Recruiter: U.S. Embassy Updated on: 2012-03-28 12:20:16
AA/EE: Not Applicable Contract Permanent
Location: Nairobi Available: Immediately
Category: Accounting / Finance / Auditing Offer: FP-6; FSN-8
Introduction
IN-HOUSE ONLY

Open to: Current Employees of the Mission, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFMs),
Eligible Family Members (EFMs), and Members of Household


The Financial Management Center (FMC) has an opening for the position of Voucher Examiner (Pre-Certifying). The position will be available immediately.

The closing date of this position is April 4, 2012.
Minimum Requirements
◊ Completion of a university degree in Business Administration or related field is required.
◊ Five years of performing progressively responsible specialized work in voucher examining, allotment accounting, disbursing or bookkeeping is
required. Two years of this experience must have been in the U.S. Government service at the next lower level.
◊ Level IV English ability is required. Level IV Kiswahili ability is also required.
◊ Must be able to supervise subordinates performance and foster a team spirit within the group.
◊ Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and maintain financial data to prepare cables to Department of State and Financial Service
Centre (FSC) Charleston.
Job Specification
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:

As the Financial Management Center (FMC) employee Claims Team Leader, incumbent is responsible for the proper preparation and pre-certification audit of a wide variety of difficult and complex vouchers presented by the entire Employee Claims Team related to employee claims in compliance with applicable agency laws, regulations and FMC ICASS MOU. The agencies/organizations are as follows: State Department, Refugee, Public Affairs, Security Supplemental, Department of Defense – Kenya United States Liaison office (DOD-KUSLO), Department of Defense – Defense Attaché’ office (DOD-DAO), Department of Defense – Medical Research Unit (DOD-MRU), Center for Disease Control (CDC), Library of Congress (LOC), Federal Bureau of Homeland Security (HS), Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS), Commercial Service (FCS), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Overseas Building Operations (OBO), Marine Security Guards (MSG) AND International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS). Position is responsible for the review of all work done in the 3-person team. Reports directly to the Financial Specialist and perform other duties as assigned by the Financial Management Officer (FMO) and/or Deputy Financial Management Officer (DFMO.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES:

--Incumbent directly supervises three FSN employees. Assists the FMO and/or DFMO in personnel related matters such as interviewing candidates whenever a vacancy occurs in FMC Employee Claims Section; counseling employees when necessary; training newly hired voucher examiners; preparing evaluation reports for all the voucher examiners on the team; and assisting in documenting for dismissal of an employee when necessary. Monitors the team’s workflow and provides technical voucher guidance as necessary.

--Audits and pre-certifies all E-2 travel voucher, school grants, school tuition payments for employee claims of various level of complexity processed by the FMC Voucher Section before certification by FMO/DFMO and payment. These payments are for goods and services; leases; reimbursements of medical and hospitalization costs; allowances such as education, representation and official residence expenses; all travel vouchers and miscellaneous expenditure vouchers and accounts receivables; suspense deposit abroad accounts; any other payments requested by50 agencies including State and payment requests from Washington and other posts; and any other complex payments due to unique circumstances. In the same manner as the certifying officer, incumbent ensures before voucher is sent to the FMO that it has appropriate authorizations; proper forms were used; funds have been obligated; fiscal data is valid and complete; accompanying documentation adequately supports the transaction; liquidation remains within the obligated amount; funds spent on intended purpose and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Incumbent also ensures (1) the vouchers are processed within 5-10 working days after receipt by FMC to ensure compliance with Prompt Pay Act and the FMC ICASS Service Standards, accuracy; cleared in accordance with FMC policies and procedures; and (2) ensures that all employee claims submitted, as well as the travel contractor’s Monthly Statement of Account, are current and no more than two weeks old unless for a documented necessary reason. After certification by the FMO, reviews procedures to ensure successful transmission to FSC Charleston, and that paid vouchers are properly perforated to prevent duplicate payments and then filed.

--In consultation with the FMO, DFMO, and/or Financial Specialist, develops and implements any necessary Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for improving overall efficiency and effectiveness of the FMC Employee Claims Team operation.

--Prepares statistics on vouchers processed per each Voucher Examiner to assist FMO/DFMO and/or FMC in evaluating workload of the Employee Claims Team.

--Monitors the response turn-around to travel contractor and customer queries as they apply to each applicable Voucher Examiner.


--Oversees the maintenance of FMC RFMS/Voucher related files/data ensuring all applicable files are controlled, current, organized and retired and/or destroyed in accordance with Department/other agency regulations and guidance.


TECHNICAL ADVISORY/OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:

--Undertakes other duties as assigned by the Financial Specialist, FMO and/or FMO as need arises.

--Researches voucher issues/queries for all serviced agencies, advises applicable agency management and FMO/DFMO of the findings, and takes corrective action as necessary. Uses extensive knowledge gained from work experience and intellectual skills to resolve problems as they occur with mission employees and the travel contractor.


--Works with FMO/DFMO and Financial Specialist on procedures and stays current on the latest regulations regarding Official Residence Expense (ORE) claims. Acts as the first stop for questions relating to ORE.

--In conjunction with the other Team Leader, incumbent drafts all routine and FMO/DFMO requested correspondence relating to wide – routine spectrum of issues using Microsoft Word for Windows, Microsoft Excel for Windows, Microsoft Mail and CD-ROM.


--In the absence of the Vendor Claims Team Leader incumbent becomes Acting Team Leader for that section as well.

Selection Process:

WHEN EQUALLY QUALIFIED, U.S. CITIZEN ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBER (USEFMs) AND U.S. VETERANS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE. THEREFORE, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE CANDIDATES SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ABOVE IN THE APPLICATION.

Additional Selection Criteria:

à Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
à Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
à Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on
their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
à Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for
advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
à Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised
positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually
Employed (WAE) work schedule.
à Applicants must be available for an interview and for proficiency testing as required by the selecting official.


How to Apply:

or to apply for this vacancy.
When applying for this position, kindly email us with the additional documents as specifically required for the position (e.g. licenses, certificates, diplomas, degrees) to nairobidocs@state.gov. Kindly set the subject of the email in the following format: Job ref/Job title/Your Full Name/ID

Deadline: 4th April 2012

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