American University Global Scholarships for International Students

 

American University
Bachelor’s Degree

Deadline: 15 January 2013
Study in: USA
Course starts August 2013

Brief description:

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The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship is targeted to high-achieving international students who wish to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in the US and who are dedicated to positive civic and social change. It is intended for students who will be to returning home to improve under-resourced, underserved communities in his/her home country.

Host Institution(s):

American University, Washington DC.

Field(s) of study:

Any undergraduate study offered at the University

Number of Scholarships:

One (1) scholarship will be awarded to a first-year (freshman)  international student

Target group:

The scholarships are targeted to international secondary school students from any country. U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents or dual citizens of the U.S. and another country, are not eligible to apply.

Preference will be given to international students who have overcome various obstacles and challenges as well as those from diverse and under-represented global and socio-economic backgrounds.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarship provides full tuition, fees, room and board. It is renewable for a total of four years of undergraduate study, based on continued satisfactory academic performance.

Eligibility:

To be considered for the scholarship, candidates must be secondary school students (not university students) applying as first-year (freshman) students at American University for the August 2013 semester.  Candidates must be from any another country other than the US and must need a visa to study in the United States (preference will be for those who need an F-1 or J-1 student visa).

In order to be eligible for the scholarship, the applicants should have:

•  A minimum 3.8 GPA equivalent (or in the top 10 percent of graduating class) for 9th-12th grades
•  A demonstrated commitment to service and advancing the needs of people in their home country
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with a minimum 90 TOEFL iBT (with no subscore lower than 20) or 6.5 IELTS (with no subscore lower than 6.0)
•  Demonstrated leadership, volunteerism and community service

Application instructions:

This scholarship is highly competitive. You must have a minimum 3.8 GPA equivalent and minimum 90 TOEFL or 6.5 IELTS English proficiency score in order to qualify for this scholarship. Only apply if you meet these criteria.

To qualify for August 2013 intake, students must submit the EGL Scholarship Application, the Common Application, and AU Supplement forms plus all supporting documents by 15  January 2013.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the applications forms and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.american.edu/admissions/international/egls.cfm

Source link: http://www.scholars4dev.com/7085/american-university-scholarships-for-international-students/#ixzz29RjmsaYQ

Senior Accountant Job Nairobi Kenya

 

Our client is a fast growing pharmaceutical marketing company located in the CBD area of Nairobi. Due to the rapid growth, a position of senior accountant has been created.
The Accountant shall be responsible for executing systems, procedures and controls in the entire accounting function covering the accounting policies, procedures and control, manner of record maintenance and reporting requirements.
The accountant will also be in charge of a small team.
Some Duties and Responsibilities:
·         Management and preparation of financial statements and management accounts.
·         Ensure filing of all payments made and record all financial transactions for easy retrieval and reference
·         Prepare payroll and process statutory deductions of NSSF, NHIF and PAYE and remit as per set timelines
·         Prepare and review detailed budgets for approval.
·         Make regular reports to the board on income, expenditure and any variations from budgets.
·         Apply accounting system compliance with generally accepted accounting principles for auditing purposes.
·         Act as the custodian of accounting records, ledgers, revenues and operating expenses
·         To manage and oversee the internal audit process and be in-charge of reviewing accounting and administrative controls
·         Oversee clearance of debts and arrears within agreed timelines
·         Ensure all taxation and legislative requirements are complied with at all times.
·         Management of the fixed asset register
·         Demonstrate clear integrity and a sense of ethics and responsibility
·         Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.
Required Qualifications
·         Possess a Bachelor degree
·         Must have a CPA (K)
·         Minimum 5 years work experience with the last two being in a supervisory or managerial position
·         Good accounting skills. From books of original entry to management accounting
·         knowledge of Pharmaco/Pharmacy accounting system or Pastel
·         Good Interpersonal skills i.e. Influencing, communication and negotiation skills
·         Problem solving and Analytical skills
·         Decisive decision maker.
Salary.
Expected gross pay of between 60K- 80K
All qualified candidates should send their applications including three referees, CVs on or before 18th October, 2012 to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke, indicating the title (Accountant Salary 60k-80k) on the subject line.
Recruiting Manager
Corporate Staffing Services Ltd
3rd Floor, Nabui House, Westlands (Next to Unga House) Nairobi.
Our Website: www.corporatestaffing.co.ke
N.B. We do not charge any fee for interviews and neither for having your CV in our database

Hotel Marketer Job Muranga Kenya

 

Hotel Marketer
Our client is a hotel based in Muranga Town and is looking for a marketer
Reports to: Business Development Director.

Job purpose: To plan and carry out direct and indirect marketing and sales activities, so as to maintain and develop sales of our service range in Kenya and its environment, in accordance with agreed business plans.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
Maintain and develop a computerized customer and prospect database.
Plan and carry out direct marketing activities (principally direct mail) to agreed budgets, sales
volumes, values, and timescales.
Develop ideas and create offers for direct mail and marketing .
Respond to and follow up on inquiries by post, telephone, and personal visits.
Maintain and develop existing and new customers through planned individual account support, and liaison with internal order-processing staff.
Monitor and report on activities and provide relevant management information.
Carry out market research, competitor and customer surveys.
Liaise and attend meetings with other company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business and organizational development.
Manage the external marketing agency activities of telemarketing and research.

Qualification
Have strong communications skills both oral and written
Must be self driven and able to meet deadlines
High level of professionalism, enthusiasm, and a “can do” attitude
A minimum of a professional diploma in marketing. With at least 2 years work experience in the hotel industry

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.
If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title (Hotel Marketer) on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke
Recruitment Manager
Corporate Staffing Services
3rd Floor, Nabui House, Unga Lane Westlands (Behind Unga House) Nairobi.
Visit our website www.corporatestaffing.co.ke
N.B. We do not charge any fee for interviews and neither for having your CV in our database

Accountant Job Vacancy in Kenya

 

Administrator/ Accountant
Summary Job Description:
A leading shipping and logistics company in East Africa requires young and dynamic administrative and/or accounting professionals to take challenging but rewarding functions in the company
Reporting to the Group Finance & Administration Manager, the functions of this job will include carrying out of day to day administrative and accounting responsibilities, payroll management, tax and other statutory returns and regular preparation of reports to the management and the group.

Location of the job: Dar Es Salam, Tanzania

Years of Experience: at least 2 years post qualification experience in a similar position in a commercial organization. Experience in shipping, logistics, importation and Freight Forwarding will be an added advantage

Job description:
Handle the full day-to-day accounting:
•    Responsible for the full accounts payable process
•    Responsible for the full accounts receivable process
•    Responsible for all general ledger transactions
•    Responsible for maintaining the fixed asset register and correct booking of the depreciation cost.
•    Responsible for bank reconciliation
•    Booking of the realized and unrealized foreign exchange
•    Reconcile all balance sheet and profit and loss accounts on monthly basis
•    Book and reconcile the payroll and comply to all the local schedules and filing (TIN PAYE, NHIF, SDL, etc)
•    Comply with the local and statutory requirement (VAT, Corporate tax declaration, prepare annual accounts)
•    Prepare the interim and the year-end external audit according to group guidelines.
•    Management reporting: ensuring correct and timely input, that procedures are followed and that deadlines are respected
•    Ensuring that internal control systems and procedures are set up and correctly applied in order to minimize risks and maximize profits for the company.
•    Optimizing the current accounting system and organizing/controlling the accounting process according to the group standards.
•    Weekly and monthly financial reporting to the GFAM.
•    Providing management with timely, standardized, accurate and relevant business decision information
•    Supervising and organizing timely and correct legal and mandatory filings and reporting
•    Reporting on variances and suggesting where corrective action is required
•    Ensuring compliance with corporate policy (fixed assets, stock, inventory related accounts and standard costs).
•    Study of the financial aspects and feasibility of specific projects as needed, including contract negotiations
•    Yearly commercial budgeting together with commercial team, and monthly follow-up
•    Designing and implementing a system for management accounting
•    Monitoring exchange rates and covering the risk of devaluation.
•    Assume responsibility of all insurances and risk in the company (including credit insurance, with correct reporting)
•    Preparations of all weekly debtors and creditors reports.
•    Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
•    Ensure that financial costing are accurate
•    Preparation of budgets.
•    Carrying our routine office and administrative responsibilities
•    Any and all other matters that may arise from time to time.

Qualifications
•    Bachelor of commerce or Business Administration or CPA K.
•    At least 2 years working experience in a busy accounting environment in a shipping or C&F company.
•    Proficient in all computer application packages.
•    Hands on experience with computerized accounting applications such as QuickBooks and Pastel systems (ERP).
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•    High degree of integrity.
•    Should be easily integrated into the company and department.
•    Can work under minimal supervision and pressure to meet strict deadline.
The selected individual shall be expected to work with minimum supervision and should therefore be initiative, self-driven, honest and responsible.
Applications to be made through to: apply@kenyajobsconnection.com

UAP Insurance Job Opportunities in Rwanda

 

Career opportunities at Union Insurance Rwanda Limited
UAP Group is a pan-African Financial Services Group with interests in Insurance, Investment Management, Property Investment, Securities Brokerage and Financial Advisory.
Currently UAP has ten (10) businesses operating in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan and Rwanda which are market leaders in their respective fields, and will be entering the Tanzania and Democratic
Republic of Congo (DRC) markets before the end of the year.
UAP is currently executing an ambitious pan-Africa growth and expansion strategy in order to extend its business into new geographical markets and to establish new business lines in high growth areas which complements its existing core business of Insurance.
UAP, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Union Insurance Rwanda Limited, has secured a licence to operate a general / non-life insurance business in the Republic of Rwanda.
The company will offer excellent products and services available in the other UAP Insurance Companies in the Region. It is the intention of the Group to launch and commence operations before the end of October 2012.
In order to execute its ambitious growth strategy, Union Insurance Rwanda Limited would like to recruit an initial dedicated team of ambitious, focused and high performing professionals for the following key roles:

Accountant
Reporting to Finance Manager, the jobholder will manage the financial affairs of the Company in a professional manner that helps the Company meet its financial obligations on a day to day basis.

Job Responsibilities
    To manage the cash flow of the Company to ensure adequate cash resources so that the Company can meet its day to day obligations and investment of any surplus
    To ensure that the Company’s credit policy is sufficiently adhered to by effectively and efficiently managing the debtors in order for the Company to meet its financial obligations and comply with the legislation
    To ensure that accurate financial reports are delivered in time and the Company is compliant with all the relevant authorities
    To ensure that there is an effective payment function and that the organization is able to meet its customers’ expectations
    Handle bank correspondence and bank reconciliations
    Prepare quarterly reinsurance accounts
Qualifications and Skills
    University Degree in Finance, Commerce or related discipline
    ACCA qualification or equivalent qualification
    Minimum 3 years’ experience in Finance or Accounting at supervisory level within the Financial Services Industry
    Sound analytical skills
    Good communication skills
    Good negotiation skills
    Integrity, honesty
    Team player and interpersonal skills
    Excellent financial and computer skills including accounting software(s), Excel, Word and database applications
Cashier
Reporting to Accountant, the Cashier will record, and account for all payments made to the Company, and ensure its safe keeping until banking is done
Job Responsibilities
    Receive money and issue receipts accurately
    Allocate monies received to respective policies and debit notes
    Ensure monies received are kept safe
    Account for the monies received on demand
    Ensure that postdated cheques are receipted and banked as they fall due
    Ensure that the cash office is secure at all times
    Ensure that correct cash levels are maintained and alert the relevant authority when the level has exceeded, to facilitate banking
    Ensure proper distribution and filing of receipts
Qualification and Skills
    Diploma in Finance or relevant discipline
    Basic accounting skills
    Completed Secondary Education Certificate
    Minimum 3 years’ experience in Finance or Accounting
    Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
    Team player
    Good communication skills

IT Services Administrator
Reporting to the ICT Infrastructure Manager, the jobholder will play a key role in ensuring the business is running on a stable technology platform.
The jobholder will be responsible for day to day administration and support of the desktops/laptops, network, operating systems, databases, internet, intranet, messaging, business applications and other ICT tools that enable business to run.
Job Responsibilities
    Resolve reported desktops/laptops, network (data and voice) and printing problems within the business operations
    Resolve operating system, database, messaging, custom applications and Internet technical problems on the server platforms that serve the business
    Ensure that all the Group ICT standards and policies (including security) with regard to usage and control of ICT assets are complied with by all users in the business
    Coordinate a centralized help desk support for local user inquiries that will dock in to the Group ICT service desk support environment
    Work with the Information Security Officer and Country Management to ensure full awareness and adherence to ICT security controls as prescribed by the information security policy

Qualifications and Skills
    University degree in Information Systems - Computer Science or Business Administration
    At least 3 years’ experience in ICT infrastructure management within a recognised enterprise running on a multiplatform environment (Unix, NT/2000, Web, e-commerce), telecommunication, and network platforms
    Certification from a relevant professional body on ICT systems
    Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem solving and documentation skills.
    Ability to work under pressure and deliver within set deadlines.
    Team player
Customer Service & Complaints Handling Manager
Reporting to Head of Marketing and Distribution, the Customer Service & Complaints Handling Manager will ensure that the customers’ needs are understood and attended to in a manner that satisfies the customer and enhances the company’s image.

Job Responsibilities
    Attend to and resolve customers’ queries and complaints over the phone, Face to face interactions and through written correspondence
    Handle customer service issues that may arise in underwriting and claims
    Ensure systems and procedures covering the front desk operations are adhered to
    Ensure that the in house service standards are complied with in line with the company’s customer service charter
    Ensure that the customer service area is professionally manned
    Maintain effective business relationships by constantly interacting with customers and service providers so as to ensue customers have a pleasant experience
    Ensure all personnel communicate politely and courteously with all clients whether by phone, email or face to face
    Ensure that all communication with customers is available to be seen and stored for future reference as necessary

Qualifications and Skills
    University degree in business or related discipline
    Minimum 4 years’ experience in customer service in the service industry
    Strong written and oral communication skills in English and French
    ACII qualification will be an added advantage
    Assertiveness and self-drive
    Relationship building
    Good communication skills
    Good administrative and supervisory skills
Claims Analyst
Reporting to General Manager, the Claims Analyst will ensure that general insurance claims are handled expeditiously and in a professional manner thereby meeting the customer expectations and the Company’s objectives.
Job Responsibilities
    Ensure reserves are correctly set and regularly reviewed to reflect current position of the company’s liability
    Monitor the performance of service providers for effective service delivery
    Constantly analyse the performance of various classes of business and give recommendations to management on corrective measures to ensure the company remains profitable
    Ensure that claims are registered and acknowledged promptly and customers are constantly updated on the status of the claim to ensure early conclusion of the claim and enhance customer satisfaction.
    Ensure that recoveries are initiated and followed to conclusion so as to reduce the final cost of the claim
    Ensure that cheque requisitions are raised upon receipt of discharge vouchers/invoices to facilitate cheque processing
    Explore the best alternative of dealing with a claim so as to minimize claim expenses and costs
    Maintain effective business relationships by constantly interacting with customers and service providers so as to ensue customers have a pleasant experience
Qualifications and Skills
    A University degree in business related discipline
    ACII or diploma in CII or equivalent qualifications
    Minimum 3 years’ experience in insurance
    Assertiveness and self drive
    Honesty, reliability & dependability
    Good interpersonal skills
    Sound analytical and problem solving skills
    Relationship building
    Good communication skills
    Customer service oriented
    Ability to work under pressure, manage time efficiently and make decisions effectively
    Ability to solve problems and make decisions effective
Administrative / Customer Service Officer
Reporting to Managing Director , the Admin/Customer Service Officer will provide administrative and customer service support to the Company for efficient service delivery.
Job Responsibilities
    Receive and record all security documents (e.g. log books, title deeds...) for safe keeping in the safe to ensure they are safely kept
    Release security documents as authorized
    Assist in compiling reports
    Receive, stamp and distribute mail within the company
    Receive and direct visitors
    Assist in ensuring that necessary regulatory business licenses are valid at all times
    Coordinate day-to-day office administrative issues; office cleanliness, equipment functions for efficiency in the company
Qualifications and Skills
    Business administration diploma
    Minimum 3 years’ experience in customer service
    University degree in Business Administration, Commerce or related discipline will be an added advantage
    Assertiveness and self-driven
    Good interpersonal skills
    Customer service orientation
    Good administrative and supervisory skills

Underwriting & Reinsurance Assistant Manager
Reporting to General Manager, the Underwriting & Reinsurance Assistant Manager will oversee management, administration and the control of the company’s underwriting reinsurance operations to ensure profitable, quality and timely service.

Job Responsibilities
    Oversee sound underwriting (management, assessment and managing of risks) for general business
    Ensure documentation is prepared correctly and released to customers within the standard of service for effective service delivery
    Ensure that effective business relationships with all our stakeholders are maintained to assist in meeting overall company objective
    Ensure compliance with regulatory and treaty requirements
    Signing of accountable documents to ensure that they are as per terms agreed and that they get the legal effect
    Ensure proper management of all security documents within the department for accounting purposes
    Ensure preparation of management report for the department to advice the status of the department at any time
    Ensure timely preparation of various statistics and information for re-insurers, re-insurance brokers and Insurance Regulatory Authority to show performance of the treaty as well as comply with the Regulator.
    Manage the facultative business (underwriting, claims and reconciliation)
Qualifications and Skills
    University degree in business or related discipline
    ACII qualification or equivalent qualification
    Minimum 5 years’ experience in underwriting operations
    Assertiveness and self-driven
    Analytical skills and problem solving skills
    Good communication skills
    Good administrative and supervisory skills
UAP is an equal opportunity employer and offers successful candidates an attractive remuneration package, professional working environment and excellent career prospects.
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to send a copy of their Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates covering letter and names and contacts of 3 referees by email to: recruitment@uap-group.com quoting the role in the header of the email.
Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda and French will be an added advantage to all positions.
Applications should be sent on or before 19th October 2012 to be addressed to the Group Human Resources Manager, UAP Holdings Limited.

Filling Station Supervisor Job Kenya

 

Kirinyaga District Co-operative Union Ltd is seeking to fill the following position:
Filling Station Supervisor (One Post)

Qualifications
    C Plain and above
    CPA part I
    Computer literate
    At least 5 years experience in a busy petrol station
    30-45 years of age
    Possession of certificate of good conduct will be an added advantage
    Should be a person of good integrity
NB: Applicants should send their application letter, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, names and contacts of 3 referees to the address below on or before Wednesday 24/10/2012 by 04.00p.m to be opened thereafter.
The Chairman K.D.C.U Ltd
P.O. Box 50
Kerugoya.
For more information contact:- 060-21065/21061

IT Job Tanzania HR Sysytems TechnoBrain

 

Project Manager Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS)
Techno Brain, an ISO 9001: 2008 certified & CMMI Level 3 Company, is Africa’s leading custom software application provider.
Techno Brain offers innovative software solutions to Government, NGO, and large Private organizations. 
Due to the recent expansions Techno Brain seeks to recruit an excellent Project Manager HRMS for out Tanzania- Dar el Salaam office.

Responsibilities
    Direct and manage project development from beginning to end. Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents
    Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
    Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
    Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel. Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitment requests if necessary during project cycle.
    Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools. Track project milestones and deliverables.
    Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
    Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyse results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
    Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
    Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
    Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.
Qualification:
    Degree in IT or in relevant field
    At least 4 years’ experience in full life cycle project management
    Overall six years’ experience in IT working with different systems
    Flexibility to move to Tanzania and travel.
    Understanding of Human Resource Management Systems
    Domain knowledge on HRMS & .net, crystal reports & SQL
    Excellent communication skills.
    Outstanding leadership skills
    Ability to meet tight deadlines
If you meet the above requirements please email your CV to hr.ke@technobrainltd.com by 31st Oct 2012 indicating your current and expected remuneration. Applications without salary details shall not be considered.