Friday, 19 October 2012

Management Trainees Jobs Farmer’s Choice

 

Management Trainees - Production
Farmer’s Choice Limited, Kenya’s leading producer of fresh and processed meat is seeking to strengthen its management base in the production plant.
We are looking to recruit dynamic Diploma and Degree Graduates in the field of Food Science and
Technology preferably with a bias towards meat production.
If you have the necessary qualifications, are a quick learner, good communicator with excellent IT skills and would like to join the region’s brand leader, please send your application and CV with a coloured passport size photo and copies of relevant testimonials to:
The Human Resources Manager,
Farmer’s Choice Limited,
P.O. Box 47791, 00100,
Nairobi
Closing date for applications: 9th November, 2012.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Audit, Finance, Accounting Jobs Kenya

 

Our client, a leading 3 star hotel, has been in the Kenyan hospitality industry for over four decades with operations in Nairobi and other regions across the country.
On behalf of our client, we wish to recruit competent and qualified personnel in the following key positions:

Job Title: Group Internal Auditor

Key Responsibilities:
    Review the existing internal control systems regularly to ensure security of group hotels’ assets and compliance with relevant statutory requirements where applicable;
    Implement strategies for general audit to ensure that group hotels’ operations and transactions comply with internal control systems, policies and procedures;
    Plan, organize and carry out the Internal Audit function including the preparation of Audit Plan with requisite resource estimates and timings;
    Coordinate functional activities within the audit section;
    Develop and implement sectional plans in line with the group hotels corporate objectives;
    Direct audits and investigations and make recommendations for remedial actions;
    Liaise with other units to ensure implementation of audit reports and internal controls;
    Review the reliability, integrity, timeliness and accuracy of financial and operating information to facilitate sound decision making by management;
    Perform annual risk management assessment and prepare an audit plan to address the outcome; and
    Perform any other function that may be allocated from time to time

Qualification:

    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Audit, Finance, or related discipline with Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) or equivalent credentials
    Minimum of seven (7) years experience, with a mix of experience from accounting and external/internal audit roles, business risk consulting preferably in the hospitality environment.

Job Title: Financial Controller

Key Responsibilities:
    Participate in formulation and implementation of sound financial policies, procedures, strategies and systems;
    Ensure preparation of financial reports and statutory returns;
    Provide comprehensive financial and decision support to the group hotels through a wide variety of financially focused work to improve the performance of the group hotels’;
    Manage financial resources as per approved procedures and policies;
    Ensure that all finances and appropriate financial regulations and controls are in place, properly administered and monitored;
    Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions;
    Acquisition, development and promotion of knowledge skills and abilities; and
    Any other function that may be allocated from time to time
Qualifications:
    University degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Business Management/Administration.
    CPA (K) or Chartered Accountant.
    Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar capacity with a 4 star hotel or 4 years experience in a senior accounting position.
Job Title: Food & Beverage Controller
Key Responsibilities:
    Monitor activities relating to food and beverage, ensure cost controls;
    Ensure timely plan in key areas of operations covering food & beverage, purchasing, receiving, storage and issuance, menu planning, production and portion control, pricing, inventories, reporting, forecasting & analysis;
    Analyze & prepare reports to keep all levels of management informed of day to day Food & Beverage cost problems and opportunities including accounting information;
    Establish and implement sound food & beverage control systems and procedures to ensure improved unit performance in consistence with high quality standards and service delivery; and
    Any other function that may be allocated from time to time

Qualification:

    Minimum of a two year college diploma in accounting or other relevant field
    CPA part II qualification.
    Experience in Hotel or Hospitality related Finance and Accounting roles.
    Thorough knowledge of Micros or similar billing system.
If you are interested in this challenging opportunity, please send your application letter with a detailed CV, email, daytime telephone contact number and the names and addresses of three referees by 26th October, 2012 to hrconsulting@ke.pkfea.com.
PKF Consulting Limited
P. O. Box 14077 - 00800,
Nairobi

Marasa Africa - Kenya Job Opportunities

 

Marasa Africa - Kenya is part of the tourism division of Madhvani Group, a leading International Industrial group in East Africa, with strong presence in leisure related activities in Kenya.
It urgently requires suitable candidates who have relevant qualifications with a minimum of 3 years experience in hotel / safari lodge industry to fill the following positions.

1. Chief Engineer
2. Maintenance Engineer
3. Senior Accountant
4. Maintenance Supervisor
5. Assistant Lodge Manager
6. Sous Chef
7. Housekeeper
8. Cooks
9. Driver Guide
10. Masseuse / Spa Therapists
11. Gym Instructor
12. Syce to look after horses
13. Golf Captain
14. Pool Attendant / Life Saver

Minimum Qualifications: -
    A professional Certificate, Diploma or Degree in the relevant field
    MUST exhibit people skills
    Working experience in a good class hotel / safari lodge will be an added advantage.
The selected candidates will be offered attractive salary and benefits.
Interested candidates may send in their application with recent passport size photograph, contact telephone number and details of 3 referees (Not relatives) to the following address within 7 days of this advertisement:
Human Resource Department
Simco Plaza, Room 501, Lusaka Road
P. O. Box 48995 - 00100
Nairobi.
With copy of the application by mail to areagm@marasa.net

KNHR Human Rights Job Wajir Kenya- Re-advert

 

Senior Human Rights Officer – Wajir Regional Office
Ref: HR/ADMIN/PO/012/1
Reports To: Deputy Commission Secretary
Location: Wajir
Duration: 5 Years Contract
Salary Range: Kshs112, 883 – 144, 237 Kshs

Key duties and responsibilities:
    Provide leadership in and guide the conceptualization, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the work of the Northern Kenya Regional Office
    Coordinate implementation and management of the complaints handling process, investigations and other key areas of work as stipulated under Section 8 of the KNCHR Act, 2011 and as may relevant to the Northern Kenya Region
    Prepare and present quality and timely monthly, quarterly and annual reports of the work of the Regional office, including reports of financial expenditure by the Regional Office
    Manage and supervise all staff of the Regional Office, including management of financial resources and fixed assets
    Ensure compliance with the policies of the Commission in the running of the Regional Office
    Ensure proper flow of information and communication between the Head Office and the Regional Office, as well as with other Regional Offices.
    Build and maintain sustainable partnerships with both state and non state actors in the region on behalf of the Commission
    Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.       
Qualifications and Experience
    A Masters degree in a Social Science from a recognized institution with five years experience in a busy programme-related environment or
    A Bachelors Degree in a Social Science from a recognized institution with seven years experience in busy programme-related environment.
In addition the suitable candidates for the above positions should possess the following skills and attributes:-
    Good understanding of human rights.
    Good organizational, writing, interpersonal, communication, people management, analytical and presentation skills.
    Must be willing to travel the vast terrain covered by the region hence flexible and adaptable.
    High degree of integrity
    Excellent computer skills in various computer packages.
    Ability and readiness to work under pressure and work for long/odd hours.
    Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, service providers and suppliers and other stakeholders.
KNCHR is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive remuneration commensurate to qualifications and experience.
If you possess the above qualities for any of the positions, please send your application Cleary indicating the position and the Ref No. on both the letter and envelope, together with a detailed C.V, a daytime telephone contact, and names and telephone contacts of three referees to reach us by 02nd November 2012 to:


The Commission Secretary,
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1st Floor
P. O. Box 74359-00200
Nairobi

KIM Education, Librarian Jobs Kenya

 

Manager Examination Test Development
Purpose of the Job
Reporting to the Head of Examinations, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating exam development, setting of exams, developing guidelines for examiners and ensuring set papers meet required standards.

Job Profile

    In partnership with examiners, facilitate the development, implementation and compliance of
testing standards
    Co-ordination of testing tasks within the subject teams
    Manage examiners compliance with existing measures for reporting testing efforts on set exams.
    Assess and implement exam development needs for the subject examiners.
    Responsible for all Test, Test Tools Development and exam testing management activities.

Person Profile

Knowledge, skills and experience required;
    Masters degree in an education related field
    At least 5 years relevant experience
    Trained examiner with high degree of professional competency in examinations management
    Conversant with education trends in the country
    Team player with high integrity
    Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
    Proficient in the use of ICT

Head of Library and Information Services

Purpose of the Job
Reporting to Head of Branch Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination of the overall provision of library and information services across the KIM branch network.

Job Profile

    Champion library automation and diversification of e-resources
    Formulate and develop library policies and documentation
    Evaluate the library collections services and equipment in relation to clients’ curriculum and market needs.
    Develop appropriate interventions and solutions that meet the strategic thinking of the Institute
    Library budgets and monitor expenditures within approved limits
Person Profile
    Master’s degree in Library and Information Sciences
    At least 7 years’ experience in a large academic library, and at least 3 years’ experience in key leadership position in a large academic library.
    Proficiency in modern library management practices and systems, including mainstreaming of ICT systems in information retrieval and database management.
    The person should have strong analytical and assessment skills.
    Evidence of fostering a collaborative and innovative working environment.
    Demonstrated achievement of strategic goals through collaborative actions.
    Command of emerging trends in academic librarianship

How to Apply

Interested candidates who satisfy the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by a detailed resume, email address, day time telephone contact, name and address of three referees.
The applications should reach the undersigned not later than 2nd November, 2012.
The Head, Human Capital
The Kenya Institute of Management
P.O. Box 43706 – 00100
NAIROBI
OR
Email: hr@kim.ac.ke

KIM Project, Branch Managers Jobs Kenya

 

Project Manager.
Reporting to the Head of Division, the successful candidate will be responsible for business development as well as managing the various programmes and projects for the department.
The person will also be responsible for developing and implementing business and marketing plans to increase business.


Job Profile

    Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables
    Develop Project Proposals, Plans and direct project resources.
    Monitor and manage the project schedules and project risks
    Track project deliverables using appropriate tools
    Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
    Manage project team members.
    Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs
    Maintain project documentation

Person Profile

    At least a Masters Degree in a Business related field
    Minimum five (5) years managerial experience in business development and managing training and consultancy programs
    Knowledge and skills in proposal development
    Highly organized, creative, and passionate about exploring new ideas
    Excellent communication and negotiation skills
    A self-motivated, results-oriented, people-person with energy and ability to inspire teams
Branch Manager
Purpose of the Job:
Reporting to Head branches and Certification, the Branch manager’s duties and responsibilities will involve overseeing the overall running and operations of the branch and supervise staff and faculty at the branch.

Job Profile

    To run all the operations at the Branch level.
    Ensure the smooth operation of the Branch.
    To recruit students for the institutes school of Management courses and other programs.
    To recruit lecturers for the branch and supervise the teaching.
    To handle all enquiries on the Institute services and communicate customer needs to the relevant authorities.
    To prepare monthly reports covering all the activities of the branch progress achieved and challenges being encountered.
    Be in charge of all resources of the branch including finance and staff.
    To perform any other official tasks delegated to you by the management from time to time.
    To represent the management at the branch level and implement management decisions and institute’s policies at the branch.
    To promote and popularise other Institute’s services vis:
    Membership Development
    Enterprise Development
     Management & Leadership Development in the Branch
Person Profile
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
    A masters degree in a related field
    At least 5 years experience in a similar field.
    Full professional qualification eg CPA,CPS,ACCA,HND.
    Highly proficient in computer applications
    Excellent analytical skills.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who satisfy the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by a detailed resume, email address, day time telephone contact, name and address of three referees.
The applications should reach the undersigned not later than 2nd November, 2012.
The Head, Human Capital
The Kenya Institute of Management
P.O. Box 43706 – 00100
NAIROBI
OR
Email: hr@kim.ac.ke

Tuesday, 16 October 2012

Finance & Admin Internship Job Kenya

 

Kenya NGO Alliance Against Malaria (KeNAAM) is a Network of Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Faith Based Organizations (FBO), Community Based Organization working on advocacy, community social mobilization for scaling up of malaria interventions in Kenya.
KeNAAM endeavors to pool resources together through its elaborate networks towards preventing, controlling and reducing socio-economic burden due to malaria.
KeNAAM’s vision is “a malaria free Kenya”
KeNAAM would like to invite applications for a Finance and Administration internship.

Internship Details

Internship Title: Finance and Administration Internship
Duration: 3 Months Contract commencing October 2012
Department: Finance & Administration
Reports to: Head of Finance & Administration
Internship Purpose
Provide Financial & Administration support to effectively and efficiently carry out key functions of the Organization.
Key Responsibilities
    Assist in maintaining internal financial/administration controls.
    Be involved in budget forecasting, preparation, while ensuring compliance.
    Assist in preparation of monthly financial accounts and the supporting schedules.
    Assist in cashbook maintenance, general ledger and prepare management reports.
    Assist in supporting the Administration functions.
    Verify all supporting documentations before presenting for authorization.
    Undertake any other finance duties as shall be assigned by the supervisor.
Internship Specifications
Academic Qualifications: The Finance and Administration Internship is opened to finance or Account diploma, degree and post-graduate students who wish to acquire knowledge and experience of a real work environment to the mutual benefit of both the organization and the Intern.
Interested candidates should fill in the application form (click here to download ) and send it back to KeNAAM by e-mail to info@kenaam.org.
The closing date for submitting the internship applications is Wednesday, 10th October 2012.
Further details of KeNAAM can be obtained from our website: www.kenaam.org