Jobs Kenya

Application Deadline: Application Deadline Apr 3, 2018

  • Program Officer, Policy and Advocacy

    Program Officer, Policy and Advocacy

    Job description

    Development and implementation of advocacy strategies and corresponding work plans to achieve R&D-related policy change at the national level in Kenya and the East African Community (EAC).
    Develop and maintain partnerships and networks with key R&D and regulatory stakeholders in Kenya and within the region, including key government ministries, EAC Health Secretariat, the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), African Union, policymakers, multi-lateral organizations, private-sector institutions, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), civil society organizations (CSOs), professional associations, and educational and research institutions.
    Manage the Coalition for Health Research and Development (CHReaD), an advocacy coalition established by PATH and partners and housed at PATH office in Nairobi. This entails organizing coalition meetings and events, maintaining regular communication with members, representing the coalition externally as may be appropriate.
    Gather evidence to support the development of advocacy documents and presentations, including policy memos, briefs, and fact sheets for both internal and external purposes.
    Work in consultation with APP colleagues working in other geographies to document and translate PATH’s product development experiences for policymakers and advocacy partners.
    Work with PATH’s R&D advocacy strategic partners including but not limited to NEPAD, Strathmore Business School and EASA and in conducting meetings with high-level officials in Kenya, EAC and the region to advance PATH’s advocacy goals.
    Support the development and implementation of PATH-led R&D and regulatory advocacy-related meetings, workshops and events.
    Provide technical assistance CSO partners, and other organizations on the development and implementation of effective advocacy strategies/initiatives or approaches on key R&D and regulatory policies and programmatic issues in Kenya and the EAC.
    Contribute to the development, documentation, and dissemination of cross-country lessons learned, best practices, and experience.
    Represent PATH at national, regional, and international conferences and events, and on relevant R&D and regulatory forums, coalitions and working groups, as necessary.
    Develop and ensure timely submission of project reports and other deliverables as specified in the grant.
    Consult on and contribute to the development of proposals in support of policy advocacy activities.

  • Operations Coordinator, Food Crisis

    Operations Coordinator, Food Crisis

    Job Purpose:
    This position will be based at the Regional Office for Africa, with operational responsibilities of the drought affected countries in line with Africa Region strategic directions.
    As the Food Crisis in Africa becomes more complex, there are increasing challenges to ensure integration and coherence in operations management, humanitarian diplomacy and communication approaches so that the IFRC can continue to enhance its support to the National Societies of the region and the wider Federation around this crisis. In line with the Federation Strategy 2020 of “doing more, doing better and reaching further”, the Operations Coordinator for the Food Crisis is expected to contribute effectively by working with the Federation Secretariat team members, National Societies as well as the ICRC.Reporting to the Head of DCPRR in the Africa Region, the Operations Coordinator, in close coordination with other management team including CO and CCST operations managers in the Region is responsible to ensure adherence to the set strategic direction and ensure financial and human resources management are consistent with IFRC rules and regulations.
    The Operations Coordinator will be responsible for the expanded response activities in the affected countries providing leadership and guidance for overall operation delegates/staff and programs directly supporting the response to the crisis.
    Job Duties and Responsibilities:
    This role carries both high-level coordination support and management responsibilities. Management responsibilities will include the direct and indirect management of the Africa Food Crisis team focal points, as well as management and technical support within the Region. Responding to strategic directions and emerging priorities from management with promptness, process and results-based responsiveness, accountability and transparency are key requirements.
    Key responsibilities are:

    Support the elaboration and expansion of plans of action and budgets for the Emergency Appeals in specific countries of operations, under the scope of the Food Crisis efforts;
    Lead the Food Crisis team to ensure implementation and accountability of operations and programs. Line manage and/or provide technical support to the Food Crisis team focal points (PMER, Communications, CEA, IM, Food Security & Resilience, and CTP delegates);
    Provide direct in-country support, including deploying as surge for periods of time, to specific operations as needed;
    Responsible for ensuring the quality and timely extension of operations related to food crisis in Africa, including direct contribution to possible scale up of the response to the crisis by the Federation and the Movement at large;
    Ensure in-depth analysis and contingency planning to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness and relevance of the Food Crisis operations;
    Ensure effective and efficient coordination of all Movement partners involved in the Food Crisis operations;
    Ensure IFRC active participation in external coordination mechanisms (UN bodies) and other multi sector coordination forums;
    Ensure the enhancement of the information network that currently exists strengthening the effort to develop the mechanism of accountability and visibility;
    Supervise and coordinate the data collection and dissemination of information for accurate and timely reports;
    Draw upon resources available in the Africa Region, such as Health, Finance, DCPRR, PMER and other departments to ensure that operational planning, budgeting and reporting is carried out in a timely and professional manner, in accordance with the Secretariat requirements, formats and standards;
    Ensure effective and efficient liaison between the Federation office and in-country counterparts in managing the operations; Represent the IFRC as appropriate in the various interagency forums and coordination mechanisms related to the Africa Drought Operations;

    Education (Required)

    Relevant University Degree with good academic achievement
    Basic Delegates Training Course or IMPACT. FACT, ERU, RDRT training or equivalent knowledge

    Experience (Required)

    10 years of relevant working experience in complex humanitarian operations, of which at least 3 years in management position
    Red Cross/Red Crescent knowledge and experience
    Proven Operations experience including senior management, movement coordination, disaster management/response/contingency planning.
    Experience of working in complex operations
    Adequate experience and expertise in people management with maturity and cross-cultural understanding.

    Knowledge and Skills (Required)

    Demonstrated staff management and development skills
    Problem-solving skills
    Proven strong project management skills
    In-depth understanding of financial management
    Ability to work in a cross-cultural and cross-functional environment
    Strong interpersonal skills and good understanding of the global organization
    Excellent communication skills, public diplomacy and advocacy
    Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle , handle multiple tasks and high responsiveness.

    Languages
    Fluently spoken and written English and French
    Competencies

    National Society Relations
    Professionalism
    Accountability
    Teamwork
    Communication
    Innovation
    Professional Mastery
    Building alliances
    Influencing
    Consensus building
    Results oriented
    Diplomacy with sufficient understanding of the Middle East and North Africa context

  • Radiographer

    Radiographer

    Job Description

    The successful applicant shall meet the following minimum requirements Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography.
    Over 1 year post-internship work experience as a Medical Radiation Technologist in a healthcare industry.
    Understanding & demonstrated experience working in Healthcare environment is an added advantage.

    The ideal candidate must have knowledge & experience in the following:

    Diagnostic Radiography & Medical Radiation technology.
    Imaging of Human Anatomy for the diagnosis & treatment of Pathology.
    The applicant must be registered with Health and care Professional Council (HCPC) Able to work under minimum supervision & with strict deadlines.
    A person with a proven track record & unquestionable integrity
    A fast learner, mentor, problem solver, team player with a strong character who can think creatively & critically

  • Senior Officer – General Claims

    Senior Officer – General Claims

    Job Description
    Reports to: Manager – General Claims
    Job Summary:
    To ensure claims settlements are timely and professionally concluded and always ensuring compliance with the company claims management philosophy as well as the claims procedures manual.
    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Ensuring prompt registration and acknowledgement of newly reported claims.
    Identifying valid claims by careful analysis of supporting documents.
    Ensuring that recoveries are pursued aggressively against the negligent third parties.
    Thoroughly review each claims report and recommend settlement in line with policy liability and circumstances of loss.
    Ensure prompt processing for settlement on all fully documented and concluded claims and seek approval for payment within the agreed timeframes and approval levels
    Consult and advice continuously on all issues regarding claims management keeping the claims manager updated on all technical, professional and industry developments.
    Continuously formulate, review all claims processes and procedures ensuring compliance to the established set standards as contained in the claims operational manual.
    Monitoring overall costs of claims department and ensure that service providers are appointed only where necessary.
    Monitoring performance of service providers to ensure timely submission of reports without compromising on quality.
    Facilitating and maintaining cordial relationships with our service providers, brokers and prospective clients.
    Ensuring timely submission of Claims Reports by claims adjusters and analyze reports and take appropriate action.
    Appointing service providers and follow up reports from the providers as per the SLAs
    Notifying Underwriting Department on any critical matters that become apparent at the claims stage.
    Liaising with other departments and branches.

    Job Holders Specifications:
    Education / Qualifications:

    IIK or its equivalents University Degree is an added advantage

    Experience:

    Minimum 5-year experience in non-motor claims

  • Senior Finance Officer Supply Chain Manager – Somalia Program

    Senior Finance Officer Supply Chain Manager – Somalia Program

    SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY:
    IRC Somalia is working to achieve optimal performance in terms of program quality strengthening operations and finance department by emerging tools, systems and staff capacity to adhere to IRC policies and procedures and donor compliance.
    RESPONSIBILITIES:
    SUN Processing

    Control over and/or entry of changes to the Chart of Accounts, Analysis Codes and Exchange Rates
    Supervising the posting of entries ensuring proper controls are enforced and appropriate systems in place to maintain all required supporting documentation.
    Developing expertise to control the system, develop new reports and be able to train staff in processing of data.
    Ensuring a backup and retention procedure is in place and followed for all SUN master files. Load the SUN Back up to Bitvise – Site on New York’s confirmation.
    Review of key journal prior to loading – field financial reports balance sheet revaluation, currency clearing and adjustment journals
    Organizing work schedule to ensure that the SAF file is loaded in New York by the 12th of every month
    Ensure that all month end sequentially filed monthly journals are presented to the FC and CD for signature before the 21st of every month

    Financial Reports

    Review of Monthly payrolls
    Review of the staff deductions
    Supervise the preparation of the Balance sheet file
    Assist in the Preparation the LOC Estimate
    Assist in preparation of the FM01 and TR reports

    Budgets & Donor Reports

    Assisting the Finance Manager in the preparation of the budget proposals
    Work on Grant T2s and preparation of forecasts and spending plans for grant meetings.
    Ensure BvA’s are prepared and circulated on time to the budget holders
    Ensuring donor regulations are adhered to for all aspects of the operations
    Assist the Finance Manager in the preparation of timely donor reports as per the donor agreements & contracts

    Partnerships/ Sub grant Management

    Assist the Finance Manager in review of sub-grants reports to ensure timely upload of expenditure and transfer of funds
    Assist the Finance Manager to review of sub-grant advance amounts versus expenditure reported.

    Bank & Cash management

    Supervision of the processing of bank and cash transactions.
    Review finance documents up to $ 20,000
    Ensuring internal control procedures are followed for all cash disbursements, receipts and transfers
    Preparation of Cash forecasts and Cash Transfer Requests (CTR) for the Country Program by the 21st of every month through FM01.
    Ensure that there is sufficiency of bank reserves at all times
    Ensuring that the bank updates and correspondence are done.

    Field Office Training & Support

    Acting as the primary liaison for the field office finance staff for policy or procedure questions
    By frequent visits to the field offices providing training to finance staff on IRC accounting procedures and requirements, assists the Field Coordinators and program staff in finance related issues and activities.
    In conjunction with the Finance Controller developing or revising policy and procedures and assists in the implementation.
    Train field managers on budget tracking, review burn rates and provide advise if spending is not happening according to plan.
    Identify areas of staff development. Review of field office financial reports and providing feedback on areas of improvement.

    Audit

    Internal audit activities as required by the Finance Controller
    Assist in grant audits and verification

    Staff management

    Regular and open communication with IRC staff from all departments.
    To represent the finance department in the weekly tender committee meetings when nominated to do so.
    To be the Finance Manager’s back up in all aspects
    Finance Staff recruitment as required,
    Carry out finance orientation for new incoming staff and training non-finance staff.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    A bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business Administration with minimum CPA qualification.
    At least three years of finance and accounting experience in a similar post
    Knowledge of fund accounting, procurement and financial management of US and UN cooperative agreements.
    Knowledge of Microsoft Office software. SUN System Accounting is an added advantage
    Ability to work independently in a rapidly changing professional environment with a view towards establishing administrative procedures and protocol that will ensure optimal functioning of the operation
    Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
    Supportive personnel management style and ability to work in and as a team
    Strong leadership skills
    Excellent spoken and written English.

    Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances

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  • Communication Officer

    Communication Officer

    Vacancy Announcement: VA-003-2018
    Contract type: National Project Personnel (NPP)
    Grade: SC8
    Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension
    Closing Date: 3 April 2018
    The post is located in the FAO Representation in Kenya.
    Reporting line: The Communication Officer will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Kenya, the direct supervision of the Land Programme Manager.
    She/he will work in close collaboration with other project staff, national project partners, and Communications Officers at sub—regional and regional level to ensure coherence with FAO’s corporate communication policy and operational guidelines for all communication and information outputs.
    Technical Focus: The Communication officer will be responsible for the development of publishing materials as part of the Communication and Outreach strategy for FAO Kenya’s Land Programme.

  • Director, Registration and Licensing

    Director, Registration and Licensing

    DIRECTOR, REGISTRATION AND LICENSING- REF: NTSA/02/2018/01
    The Director, Registration and Licensing will be part of the NTSA’s Senior Management team and shall report to the Director General. The jobholder will oversee registration of motor vehicles, licensing, compliance and registration and licensing policy development.
    Key Duties and Responsibilities include:

    Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

    Propose and advise on policy formulation within the public transport sector;
    Develop work plans and budgets for the directorate;
    Oversee the execution of approved directorate work plans and budgets;
    Oversee performance management in the directorate;
    Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the directorate;
    Prepare Board and Management Papers for approval;
    Identify training needs for the personnel in the directorate;
    Participate in the recruitment of staff within the directorate;
    Participate in the development and review of the Institution’s strategic plan;
    Identify procurement needs for the directorate;
    Mentor and coach directorate staff; and
    Participate in various committees in the Authority upon appointment.

    Technical Responsibilities / Tasks

    Oversee registration of all motor vehicles and motorcycles in Kenya;
    Oversee transfer of motor vehicles in Kenya;
    Oversee issuance of motor vehicle records and placing of caveats;
    Oversee coordination of activities of all motorcycle dealers in Kenya;
    Oversee and coordinate licensing of all drivers;
    Oversee licensing of all public service vehicles operating in the country;
    Oversee licensing of motor vehicle dealers both new and used;
    Licensing of driving schools;
    Oversee licensing of tour vehicles;
    Oversee licensing of commercial vehicles;
    Coordinate compliance of PSV Regulations to ensure safety on the roads;
    Oversee licensing and issuance of PSV license and badges to drivers and conductors;
    Coordinate sensitization of stakeholders in the industry;
    Propose and advice on policy formulation within the public transport sector; and
    Address public enquiries and complaints related to motor vehicle registration and licensing.

    Policy Development

    Develop, review and implement regulations, internal policies and procedures.

    Administrative Duties

    Provide continuous leadership, supervision, training and development of the directorate staff by ensuring an effective and motivated team;
    Ensure the fulfilment of the directorate’s performance contract targets;
    Develop mechanisms for corporate consultation, increase public participation and involvement in Authority’s policies and programs; and
    Generate and streamline revenue collection for the Authority.

    Key Qualifications Skills and Experience:
    To be appointed to this role, the successful candidate must be a Kenyan citizen and possess the following key requirements;

    A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution;
    A Master’s Degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution;
    Proficiency in ICT;
    Fifteen (15) years relevant experience, five (5) of which must have been at a management position in a large organization;
    Proven experience in developing and reviewing policies and strategies in collaboration with diverse teams;
    Membership of a relevant professional body will be an added advantage;
    Working experience and knowledge of transport sector will be an added advantage.
    Been trained or have a demonstrable understanding in corporate governance/leadership;

    Skills and Competencies

    Excellent strategic leadership skills particularly in strategy execution, monitoring and evaluation;
    Highly accountable in decision making and of integrity;
    Demonstrable commercial experience;
    Excellent interpersonal and networking abilities; and
    Excellent organizational, reporting and stakeholder management skills.
    Ability to work in multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environments with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
    Negotiation and analytical skills;
    Strong written and oral communication

    Candidates interested in the above positions are expected to fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya. Candidates must therefore, obtain and submit the following documents together with their applications:

    Clearance Certificate from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID);
    Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
    Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
    Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and
    Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

  • Cateress Housekeeper

    Cateress Housekeeper

    Job Description
    JOB GROUP G
    REQUIREMENTS

    A Kenyan Citizen of age 28-40 years.
    KCSE Certificate with Grade C- (minus) and above. 
    Diploma in Institutional Management from a recognized institution offering KNEC Examinations.
    Two years’ experience.

     

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