Jobs Kenya

Application Deadline: Application Deadline Aug 3, 2018

  • Graduate Trainee Program 2018

    Graduate Trainee Program 2018

    This is a Total Group initiative for Africa Division that seeks to develop the youth through training and capacity building. The program targets fresh university graduates from the local universities. For the past five years, Total Kenya has successfully developed young graduates through this initiative and are now poised for the 2018 intake.
    We offer a total of 18 months training opportunity (local experience for six (6) months and twelve (12) months international experience subject to individual’s overall performance) in our subsidiaries, within Africa, to discover one of our three main business lines (commercial, finance, technical). At the end of this period, the trainees will be evaluated for permanent employment within the Company depending on opportunity.
    Candidate profile
    CriteriaWe are interested in candidates who have attained a minimum Upper 2nd Class Honours’ Degree from recognized institutions within the last two (2) years in any of the following disciplines;

    Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering or related disciplines
    Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related business fields
    KCSE Mean Grade of at least B+
    Candidates with additional qualifications will have an added advantage

    In addition, candidates should have the following qualities;

    Intellectually curious and a self-starter
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    Team player and leadership qualities
    Highly adaptable to different environments
    Must also be computer literate

    Applicants should apply online attaching current CV and motivation letter on or before 3rd August, 2018.

  • Consultancy Call for Review of The Child Sensitive Social Protection (CSSP) FRAMEWORK

    Consultancy Call for Review of The Child Sensitive Social Protection (CSSP) FRAMEWORK

    INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
    PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
    The Africa Platform for Social Protection (APSP) seeks a consultant to review the draft CSSP framework. The aim of the review is to improve on the content of the CSSP framework as well as to make the draft CSSP framework an easy and accessible document.
    SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
    The overall objective of the consultancy is to update and synthesize the content of the draft CSSP framework to make it a usable and reader-friendly guide. Specifically the review will involve:

    Simplifying the content in the draft CSSP framework and to ensure there is coherence in the entire framework.
    Break down the information in the framework to make it a usable guide by state and non-state social protection and child rights service providers.
    Work with selected APSP platform members to generate content on country examples of child sensitive social protection programming.
    Regular interaction between the consultant, APSP and Save the Children International on the content of the framework.
    Updating the CSSP framework using feedback provided by peer reviewers from APSP and Save the Children International and the global team.
    Develop a final edited copy of the CSSP framework.

    EXPECTED OUTPUTS
    A final edited copy of the Child Sensitive Social Protection (CSSP) framework.
    TIMELINES ON THE CONSULTANCY
    This work is expected to take place between August and September 2018.
    QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CONSULTANT

    Excellent writing skills in English.
    Post graduate qualification in social sciences, development, law, child rights, law or economics.
    Experience in social protection programming.
    Experience in advocacy and evidence generation for development organizations.
    Experience in developing guideline documents for social protection programmes.
    Familiarity with the child rights and socio-economic context of children in Africa.
    Experience in editing documents is essential.
    Experience in rights-based programmes and producing evidence based research material for rights based programmes.

  • Accounts Assistant

    Accounts Assistant

    Department: Accounts & Finance
    Job Title Reports To: Chief Accountant
    Main Purpose of the Job: To ensure proper maintenance of accounting records, accurate and timely production of financial reports, timely processing of payments to suppliers, tax authorities, liability settlements and debt control. Supervision and training of other staff in the department.
    Job Responsibilities

    Maintaining the Debtors’ and Creditors Ledger
    Maintaining the accounting records of the companies in the group
    Liaising with, assisting, advising and monitoring offices outside Kenya in financial matters
    Ensuring compliance with tax legislation
    Updating of the Fixed Assets Register
    Ensuring compliance of the internal control systems
    Record cash receipts & payments in the ledger
    Prepare statutory returns, and conduct accounts reconciliation
    Receive and respond to the financial enquiries both internal and external
    Raise client invoices & credit notes and post them into the ledger.
    Attend to any duty as otherwise directed by your seniors.

    Person Specification
    Education Qualification and Training

    Bachelors degree in a business-related field
    CPA graduate

    Knowledge and Skills

    Knowledge in and understanding of accounting, taxation and business management
    Good computer Skills
    Good communication and public relations skills
    Ability to train other staff

    Experience

    At least 2 years’ experience in a busy accounting office.

  • Director of Communications Accountant PO -WASH & Construction Officer Hygiene Officer

    Director of Communications Accountant PO -WASH & Construction Officer Hygiene Officer

    Job Purpose

    With overall responsibility for the strategic direction of all aspects of the East and Southern Africa regions’ communications and public engagement work, the Director of Communications & Public Engagement will lead efforts to improve and grow World Vision’s reputation and influence, building trust with key audiences for greater organisational impact. The Director will provide oversight of core communications business across all countries where World Vision works in the regions, ensuring quality delivery of communications resources for local to global audiences, in support of the organisation’s key priorities.
    Responsibilities
    Strategy and Operations:

    In partnership with the Regional Offices and the Global Communications and Public Engagement team, the Director leads and executes an integrated communications strategy to build World Vision’s reputation and brand with key audiences.
    Directs improvements to the regions’ communications operating model to optimise ways of working, increase stewardship of resources and strengthen the quality of communications deliverables for the Partnership.
    Directs delivery of high-quality, child-focused content/multi-media packages to meet World Vision’s priority audience needs, including advocacy, external engagement, grant acquisition and other resource development activities at regional level. This includes production of high quality content packages from within the team as well as oversight of content produced from across the region for global use.
    Directs an aligned and engaging online presence that leverages World Vision’s strategy through oversight of regional office digital platforms, managed in-house, and quality assurance of national accounts.
    Engages media at regional level, in coordination with Partnership media managers, to maximise positioning opportunities with targeted outlets, developing regional spokespersons and messaging as needed.
    Directs humanitarian response communications, with a particular focus on fragile contexts, to ensure Partnership media and fundraising needs are met through talent mobilisation and provision of targeted content, proactive and reactive messaging and media spokespersons.
    Works closely with Regional Office focal points to advance communications work around the global campaign It Takes A World to End Violence Against Children, agreed Global Moments, disasters, fragile contexts, and key regional engagement initiatives.

    Team Management:

    The role performance manages together with the West Africa Communications Director, a core bureau of communications specialists and associates from within the region. Together they will deliver a focused portfolio of first-class content, media and engagement work covering development, humanitarian affairs and advocacy ministry that supports income and influence goals.
    Region-wide coordination and management national teams, through a matrix relationship (18 field offices) will include coordination with national leadership to ensure that teams are high performing, delivering on Partnership priorities and advising on capacity gaps.
    Peer facilitation will be provided to clusters of like-context national communications teams for learning, sharing and accelerated delivery of communications objectives.

    Risk Management:

    As the regional focal point on reputation risk management in East and Southern Africa, the role will identify, assess and coordinate World Vision responses to current or potential issues. The Director will escalate major issues and messaging to Global Centre risk specialists as part of the Integrated Risk Management approach.
    The Director will socialise a proactive risk management approach with leaders across the region, identifying opportunities to build reputation and decrease impact of specific risk issues.

    Regional Office:

    Strategic communications support will be provided to essential Regional Office business needs.

    Job Qualifications

    An advanced university degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or other related field.
    Excellent leadership, organisational and management skills.
    A demonstrable track record of critical and analytic thought that influences organisational direction and change, and forges strong partnerships
    Excellent presentation, written, verbal and numerical skills.
    Proven ability to provide authoritative input and solutions on strategic issues.
    Strong track record in media relations, creating constructive relationships and having the confidence to represent the organisation in the media
    Ability to react very quickly to disasters and provide strategic and operational advice on handling them.
    Demonstrable track record of developing and executing external communications within scope and budget to positively impact the organisation’s influence and visibility.
    Ability to identify and understand different audiences and utilise appropriate communication channels and content.
    Demonstrated experience leading effective digital communications, including social media and an understanding of relevant tools and trends.
    Ability to define and strengthen organisational brand awareness and reputation through multiple channels. 
Experience leading/managing multiple and/or overlapping content production assignments across multiple contexts that engage, compel and demonstrate knowledge, impact and expertise.
    Proven ability to effectively team and project manage to deliver outcomes on time.
    Experience linking communication outputs with fundraising, especially in a non-profit setting.
    Demonstrated understanding of international development and humanitarian (relief) systems, and communication/donor networks working in fragile contexts.
    Fluent English is essential; knowledge of one or more regional languages is an asset.

    Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

    At least ten years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in communications, marketing/PR, journalism.
    Experience leading a team in the international humanitarian sector. Background/familiarity in disasters, particularly political, protracted, or slow-onset.
    Leading and supervising, formulating strategies and concepts, relating and networking, persuading and influencing, entrepreneurial thinking.
    Adopts thinking that is informed by context and practice, and shows consistency of treatment and a clear strategic focus. Able to select and evaluate critical information to plan and manage communications and public engagement for local/regional entity.
    Able to enable an efficient, effective and transparent flow of information, across entities and with key stakeholders (requiring high levels of written communication and reporting as well as clear and persuasive verbal presentation style).
    Ability to manage multiple requests and prioritise according to strategic needs, applying an agile approach to decision-making and execution.
    Experience negotiating with multiple business units in a large (40K+ employees) federated structure, preferably in a matrix management environment.
    Solid/advanced work experience at a similar level, leading communications and public engagement strategies in the NGO or private sector.

    Work Environment/Travel:

    The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 40% of the time.
    This position demands responsiveness to context, openness to working flexibly, and willingness to adjust according to operational realities.

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  • Senior Project Officer – Data Management

    Senior Project Officer – Data Management

    Department: Programming (PQ)
    Band: 7
    Reports To: M&E Specialist
    Background:
    CRS is implementing a five-year orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) program, MWENDO, which seeks to empower local and county-level OVC stakeholders to strengthen the formal and informal HIV and child protection systems and services and the linkages between them, including cross-sectoral service referrals and coordination to ensure quality service delivery for OVC and their households.
    Job Summary:
    Reporting to the M&E Specialist, the SPO – Data Management will be responsible for the organization, maintenance and updating of OVC databases and management information systems that includes CPIMS, DATIM, and other database systems at CRS, DCS and LIP level. You will provide overall technical support on database development, organization, maintenance and use; conduct monthly data collation for the entire MWENDO project, verification of results reported, analysis and presentation of findings; build the capacity of MWENDO staff (at both CRS and LIP level) on database set up, management, use and troubleshooting; lead review, and strengthen capacity of DCS, and LIPs to effectively collect, store, retrieve, use, and transmit data to inform program decisions.
    You will ensure that systems are in place so that data is readily available to be used as a foundation for programmatic adjustments and evidence-based decision-making, support set up of systems to ensure beneficiaries and other stakeholders have opportunity to give to and receive feedback from the project, and support documentation of project learning in line with project learning agenda.
    Specific Responsibilities:

    Effectively manage all activities related to collection, management, analysis, reporting, storage and back up of project data from all sources and in prescribed formats and reporting platforms.
    Develop and implement a plan to ensure optimal project data quality, authenticity and accuracy including periodic data quality assessments, data cleaning and verification before reporting to the donor.
    Ensure MWENDO data comply with USAID requirements, and CRS policies, procedures, standards, and strategic initiatives.
    Support the development of electronic data entry questionnaires during periodic surveys.
    Conduct data analysis using appropriate statistical package (SPSS, STATA etc.).
    Work with other MEAL staff to develop system to track and manage community defined indicators and feedback received from the feedback mechanisms.
    Work closely with other MEAL teams to develop and/or review data management systems including data security, analysis plan, dissemination aids, templates and SOPs.
    Provide technical assistance to build the capacity of staff in database design, development and implementation; data management, analysis, and reporting.
    Work with MWENDO project team to support roll out and ensure proper functioning of the CPIMS and other project ICT4D solutions.
    Develop and implement a mentorship program for MWENDO, LIP and other data handlers on use of available MIS and OVC reporting tools.
    Support the use of technology for monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning including gathering of GIS coordinates for project site locations and development of service maps.
    Participate and represent MWENDO in data management technical working groups, including CPIMS technical working group.
    Facilitate the use of MWENDO project data by partners, staff, and other stakeholders to inform decision-making and to identify lessons learned and promising practices.

    Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
    Education and Experience

    At least Bachelor’s degree in Demography, Statistics, Data management, Computer Science/Information technology, Information Systems Management, or related field; a relevant Master’s degree would be an added advantage.
    Knowledge of technical principles, concepts and current approaches in MEAL.
    Five years of relevant professional experience in project-level data management, including development of data flow maps, data collection tools, reporting forms, and project databases.
    Excellent knowledge of SPSS and EPI Info and/or other statistical analysis package (SAS, STATA, R)
    Excellent understanding of database design and development, database programming (in Access, SQL).
    Experience in DATIM, OLMIS & CPIMS, including knowledge of OVC MER indicators and data collection tools is mandatory.
    Experience in using mobile-data collection and management software (e.g. ODK, Commcare, I-form builder, Kobo, RR collect).
    Knowledge of data visualization and business information software such as Tableau and Power BI will be an added advantage.
    Excellent analytic and computer skills; skilled in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access.
    Experience in using data analysis software, preferably SPSS and STATA.
    Skills in developing project M&E databases desired.
    Ability to work with large datasets.
    Ability to work and deliver under intense pressure.

    Personal Skills

    Ability to learn, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment.
    Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members.
    Presentation, facilitation, training, and mentoring skills.
    Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities with minimal oversight.
    Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
    Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented.
    Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgement.
    Strong communication using both formal and informal approaches.

    MEAL Competencies:
    Demonstrates solid knowledge and ability, and can apply the MEAL in Design, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning, Analysis & Critical Thinking, ICT for MEAL, and MEAL in Management competencies, with minimal guidance or no guidance, in the full range of typical situations. Would require guidance to handle novel or more complex situations.
    Required/Desired Foreign Language
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, able to write reports.
    Travel Required
    Up to/approximately 20% of the time.
    Key Working Relationships:

    Supervisory: None internal, possible supervision of external enumerators and data clerks
    Internal: Project technical advisors, Project Officers, Other CP MEAL and M&E staff
    External: Community members, partner staff, other local stakeholders, MEAL staff from other peer agencies
    Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
    These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
    Trusting Relationships
    Professional Growth
    Partnership
    Accountability

    Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

  • Property Caretaker

    Property Caretaker

    Job description
    We are looking to hire a property caretaker, requirements include:

    At least two years’ experience in property management of residential, commercial or retail developments;
    Proficient in computer programs, including Microsoft Office; Basic accounting skills Good communication skills;
    Ability to work with minimal supervision
    Bachelor’s degree or Advance Diploma required in a related field

  • Consultancy – Support To The Adolescent Health Survey, Kenya

    Consultancy – Support To The Adolescent Health Survey, Kenya

    Job description

    To support the TWG to conceptualize adolescent health and well-being components of survey based on global and Kenya context, taking into account intentional gender analysis
    To develop and validate the survey protocol, training manuals, data collection tools and Fieldwork SOPs
    To organize and provide technical and logistical support for all survey procedures including protocol development, training, data collection, data analysis, report writing, presentation preparation, briefing notes, and validation and dissemination.

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  • Technical and Vocational Education And Training Specialist (Short-Term Consultancy)

    Technical and Vocational Education And Training Specialist (Short-Term Consultancy)

    Background: Kenya Youth Employment and Skills (KYES) program is a five-year program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by RTI International and a consortium of partners.
    The program aims at enhancing youth employment opportunities and the overall labor supply in focus geographic areas and sectors, through both wage employment and self-employment, for unemployed and underemployed youth (aged 18–35) who have not completed secondary education.
    The program is being implemented in 9 counties: Bungoma, Garissa, Kericho, Kwale, and Nairobi in Phase 1 (Years 1–2) and Kisii, Migori, Nyeri and West Pokot in Phase 2 (Years 3–5).
    Vocational Training Transformation, is one of the 3 core components for Kenya Youth Employment and Skills Program, entailing: Provision of Technical Assistance, CBET curriculum development and implementation and provision of Employability services.
    Technical guidelines for this component are provided by two National staff:
    Position: We seeks to onboard an Independent Short-Term Specialist on consultancy basis to support TVET specialist and Career Development specialist in Coordinating, implementing, monitoring and documenting of component activities for a period of 7 months (1st August 2018 to 28th February 2019).
    The specialist will be based in Nairobi with frequent travel across the 9 counties for monitoring, technical assistance support to county staff and to attend county meetings when necessary.
    The specialist will be expected to support and facilitate roll out of VTCs trainings at the county level and at the VTC level, support development and implementation of CBET Curriculum, assist in tracking implementation of various partnerships as well as writing technical reports as required.
    This is not a permanent position but will be remunerated based on level of effort.
    Required Skills: A relevant bachelor’s degree; At least five years’ experience in youth work force development, Technical Vocational Education and training (TVET) and provision of technical assistance to organizations; Strong skills-set in project management/strategic management, training, public/private sector engagement and report – writing; Computer literate

  • Head Teacher – Nursery School Head Teacher – Junior School Head Teacher – Senior School

    Head Teacher – Nursery School Head Teacher – Junior School Head Teacher – Senior School

    Job Summary: The role requires an ambitious and talented leader with a passion for teaching and learning, who will maintain and develop ambitious standards in a rich curriculum, striving for excellence in every aspect of school life.
    As the Head of School, you will be accountable for overseeing the growth and strategic development of the education programmes provided in the specific school as well as ensuring linkages with the other schools across the entire academy.
    Leading a very capable and experienced team, and working in collaboration with the Senior Management Team you will be monitoring, assessing and implementing systems and processes to raise standards and increase the overall performance of the students.
    You will develop and mentor the staff and recognise the professional development needs of the staff to maintain a high performance culture in the school.
    Qualifications and key skills required

    Masters degree in Education, Educational Leadership / Administration or a related field with equivalent relevant professional experience
    Successful experience in leading a whole school or section
    Must be registered with Teachers Service Commission.
    Teaching experience of more than five years.
    Knowledge of quality assurance and accountability systems
    Knowledge and understanding of current trends in teaching and learning practices
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to form effective relationships with all stakeholder groups

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  • Security Coordinator

    Security Coordinator

    Job Description
    Location
    Braeburn Garden Estate School
    Notes
    Start date: 28th August 2018Apply before: 31st July 2018
    KEY TASKS/ DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

    Interpret SOP’s and contingency plans for the staff and contractors
    Conduct supervision, track performances and manage the schedule for leave and off duties for the guard force on site
    Monitor CCTV and take action where necessary
    Work to ensure that safety and security is a core component at the school
    Prepare a weekly and monthly security report to be shared with the lone manager
    Conduct periodic (or when the security situation dictates) site security surveys, with recommendations on necessary actions. Report the progress of the physical security upgrades to the line manager
    Will act as the liaison person for security related issues and assist state investigative agencies where necessary
    Constant monitoring and analysis of the operating environment, timely readjustment and improvements of operations, including advice on legal considerations and risk assessments
    Analysis and identification of potential issues related to security operations
    Proposal of strategies and options
    Build and share knowledge with regards to the management of security operations in the school
    Ensure fire safety arrangements are present and functioning
    Serve as the initial reporting officer on performance evaluations for security personnel at the school
    Immediate reporting of all security related incidents to the executive head
    Will be in charge of inventory management for all incoming and outgoing goods
    Ensure that proper procedures are followed at all times, in terms of gate passes, leave outs, traffic control and visitors’ management, etc.
    Any other duties assigned by Senior Management

    Person Specification

    Must possess a minimum of high school qualification, with a diploma in security management
    Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
    Excellent command of English and Kiswahili
    Computer literate
    Ability to work independently
    5 years’ experience in a security setup, 3 of which MUST be in a leadership position
    Good understanding on interpretation of a security plan, security policies and procedures
    A strong awareness and understanding of external influences, such as legislation within legal, national and HSSE frameworks
    Commitment to hard work often at unusual hours of the day
    Mental alacrity, a can-do approach to work
    Good performance recommendations/awards/achievements from previous employer will be an added advantage