Jobs at Catholic Diocese of Nakuru in Kenya- Centre Manager

Job Title:  Diocesan Pastoral Centre Manager

Catholic Diocese of Nakuru Vacancy

The Diocese wishes to recruit a highly motivated and competent individual to fill the following position;

Job Diocesan Pastoral Centre Manager

Broad Objective:

Shall provide overall leadership, guidance, and direction to the hotel management team in a quest to attain the highest quality in standards and services, in addition to acting as the main liaison person between the clients and hotel staff.

Key Result Areas:

    Shall ensure that hotel and client financial obligations are met.
    Shall be responsible for the day-to-day management of a hotel and its staff.
    Shall have commercial accountability for budgeting and financial management, planning, organising and directing all hotel services
    Shall plan and organise accommodation, catering and other hotel services;
    Shall promote and market the business;
    Shall manage budgets and financial plans as well as control expenditure;
    Shall plan work schedules for individuals and teams;
    Deal with customer complaints and comments;
    Ensure that events and conferences run smoothly;
    Ensuring compliance with licensing laws, health and safety and other statutory regulations related with the hotel.

Qualifications and Skills

    Should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Institutions’ Management or Hospitality Services or Food and Nutrition or Business Administration or other related field.
    Should have a minimum of three years experience in hotel industry.
    Strong and good leadership, supervision, interpersonal and report writing skills.
    Should have excellent customer care skills
    Should be computer literate
    Must be a practicing Catholic.

Interested candidates should submit their applications, enclosing a detailed CV, copies of academic testimonials and names of three referees and day time telephone contacts to:

Human Resource Director
Catholic Diocese of Nakuru
P.O. Box 938 – 20100
Nakuru            

or E-mail us – cdnhr@yahoo.com

So as to be received by 27th June 2012.

Kindly indicate Current & Expected consolidated salary in your application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Catholic Diocese of Nakuru is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Deadline: 27th June 2012

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Jobs at KUSCCO Limited in Kenya- IT Manager

Job Title: IT Manager   
Category:     Information Technology & Telecoms     Location:     NAIROBI, Kenya
Employment Type:     Full-Time
Summary:     One of our leading SACCO based in Nairobi has retained us to recruit & fill the position of IT Manager.
Description:     KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Sacco CEO, the IT manager will have the following duties
• Coordinate and implement ICT policies, procedures, norms and standards.
• Advise management on optimization of ICT resources in the Sacco Society.
• Oversee purchase, installation, configuration and maintenance of user application software, operating system software and Internet communication system within the computer network of the society.
• Ensure security and integrity of hardware and software through regulated controls
• Assign and update user logins and passwords.
• Coordinate maintenance/repair for both hardware and software.
• Manage human, material and financial resources assigned to the department.
• Review systems, processes and procedures of ICT and make appropriate recommendations on improvements to the CEO.
• Providing appropriate information and guidance on emerging and best practices in ICT.
• Ensuring timely provision of ICT services to all functions of the Society.
• Coordination and development of websites.
• Perform any other duties that may be allocated to you from time to time.
Requirements:    

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• A degree in information technology.
• Higher National Diploma in IT is an added advantage.
• Should have good analytical and leadership skills.
• Should have at least 5 years experience in IT in a busy financial institution.
• Should be at least 25 to 30 years of age.




How to apply
Applications should include the following:
• Letter of Application (indicate position applied for)
• Current CV, with names, contact information (telephone and e-mail address) and three references
• Copies of Certificates/transcripts and testimonials
Applications should be Send online or to the below postal address.


The Manager, Consultancy and Compliance Department
KUSCCO LIMITED,
P.O. BOX 28403-00200
NAIROBI

Deadline: 26th June 2012

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Jobs at ACDI/VOCA in Kenya- Research Consultant

Job Title: Research and Methodology Consultant, Kenya
Closing Date: Saturday, 04 August 2012

Since 1963 and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development , community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 93 projects in 40 countries and revenues of $124 million.

Research and Methodology Consultant We are currently seeking a Research and Methodology consultant for the Kenyan Post-Harvest Drying and Storage for Aflatoxin Prevention Project (P-SAPP). This project will test a range of drying and storage technologies suitable for smallholder grain farmers which can also control aflatoxin contamination and post-harvest losses. The project will identify cost-effective solutions to controlling aflatoxin contamination and will work with in-country stakeholders to market the successful technologies. These activities are part of the Partnership for Aflatoxin Control in Africa (PACA) and are implemented by ACDI/VOCA and Agribusiness Systems International (ASI).

The Research and Methodology consultant will coordinate with the project team and design a practical scientific-based methodology which P-SAPP will use to test and evaluate the effectiveness of each post-harvest technology. The final methodology developed will included recommendations on testing site selection, experimentation approach and evaluation criteria. The approach will include two testing phases; the first in a controlled environment and, based on the evaluation of each technology, the successful prototypes will continue to the second testing phase at the farm level.

Responsibilities:

    Work with the P-SAPP team to identify and develop the objectives of the testing and drying storage systems.
    Establish the testing methodology of the storage and drying systems in a two-stage approach.
    Define the evaluation criteria for the technologies tested, the data to be collected, frequency of data collection and possible methods of analysis for both phases of the testing.
    Review P-SAPP existing budget for the experimental tests and ensure the recommended methodology will be covered by available funds.

    Upon completion of the tasks the consultant will deliver;
    A report recommending a comprehensive and practical scientific methodology to establish the effectiveness of storage and drying systems in controlling aflatoxin contamination including: o Detailed description of a systematic and practical experimental design including two rounds of testing o Detailed description of which tests will be conducted to evaluate the prototypes' influence in controlling aflatoxin contamination o Detailed description of the methods of analysis including recommended indicators for evaluation, the definition of the evaluation criteria, established frequency of data collection and how that data will be reported o Detailed description of the evaluation criteria to determine the effectiveness of the technologies
    An evaluation survey form for P-SAPP field staff to follow during the assessments
    A budget for undertaking the recommended testing methodology

    Qualifications:
    Master's Degree in agronomy or a related field, with a focus on developing sound research methodology.
    At least seven years of experience in leading mycology experiments and testing agriculture technologies.
    Knowledge of East African maize or other staple crops industry preferred, particularly experience in Kenya.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

How to apply:

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556A361D43515B7E59192F77561A6201627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

Deadline: 4th August 2012

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