Jobs Kenya

Application Deadline: Application Deadline Nov 30, 2017

  • Emergency Program NGO Internship

    Emergency Program NGO Internship

    Job Description
    The objective is to enhance the intern’s educational experience through practical work assignments and wallow the intern to gain insight into the work of CARE International in Somalia. The intern is expected to work in close collaboration with the emergency program team.
    Responsibilities

    Work closely with Senior Emergency Program Officer based in Nairobi and participate in and contribute to the planning, design, implementation and evaluation of projects.
    Follow up on procurement needs in Nairobi.
    Ensure Filling and proper documentation is done for all the Emergency projects.
    In close liaison with Senior Emergency Program Officer provide support to the field staff.
    Assist in reviewing Program Progress Reports (monthly, quarterly and Annual reports)
    Assist in maintaining a report calendar (monthly, quarterly and annual reporting) for all humanitarian and emergency projects in Somalia/Somaliland.
    Write, edit, produce and disseminate program information, including reports, articles and other materials to Emergency team and other units in CARE Somalia.
    Performing other duties as directed by the Emergency Director

    Requirements for the Emergency Program NGO Internship

    Relevant University Degree- Having graduated not more than two years back.
    Excellent writing and communication skills, including research skills, proposal and report writing skill
    Good computer skills in MS Word, Excel, SPSS, power point and relevant software packages
    Experience of using online and offline resources for research purposes
    Willingness to get involved with a wide variety of emergency projects
    Excellent interpersonal skills

    Preferred skills

    Experience of studying in the humanitarian sector
    Experience of database management
    Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, resolve issues, operate independently and with minimal supervision
    Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a diverse team to achieve the overall goal
    Ability to work under extreme pressure
    Willingness to travel to the field

  • Pharmaceutical Technologist Maintenance Officer Assistance Maintenance Officer Fitness Instructor

    Pharmaceutical Technologist Maintenance Officer Assistance Maintenance Officer Fitness Instructor

    Job Description

    Applicants should possess a Higher National Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology or
    Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology with 3 years working experience as a Pharmaceutical Assistant Scale 7 or its equivalent
    Must be registered by the Kenya Pharmacists and Poisons Board

     

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  • Customer Experience Officer

    Customer Experience Officer

    To provide efficient and effective customer service to all customers; -internal and external, with utmost level of consistency and quality
    Duties

    Observing turnaround times of key services – attending to clients & documentation (New business, renewals, Financial Statements, Claims reporting & processing)
    Attend to general business enquiries by customers.
    Liaising with all Departments to ensure that issues escalated arising from customer queries are resolved within 24 hrs to maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty.
    Maintain Voice of Customer Report – Queries, Complaints and Compliments register on key areas i.e. responsiveness, assurance, empathy and tangibles.
    Update and enrich data in the CRM within the agreed operational guidelines.
    Educate customers on all our products and services and encourage them to participate and give feedback.
    Solicit customer feedback and identify problem trends for improvement actions. Assisting in GA travel Sales & Marketing.

    Job Qualifications

    Diploma in Business or Customer care and service.
    3 years’ experience

    Competencies Level

    Results driven
    Customer service
    Creativity/Innovation
    Technical credibility
    Continuous improvement
    Teamwork
    Communication

  • Shipping Assistant

    Shipping Assistant

    Job Decription
    The position will be responsible for coordinating with customer/clients and internal departments in making customs declarations for the import and export of goods.
    Job Responsibilities

    Coordination of all shipments including preparations of all documentations required to ensure the shipments are done.
    Application of Import Declaration Form.
    Application of Pest Control Product Board Import license.
    Application of Kenya bureau of Standard Consignment Documents.
    Application of Port Health Services Consignment Documents.
    Preparation of all prepayment to the relevant authorities and ensuring all the documents are passed by the relevant authorities.
    Ensuring all the custom documents and shipping line charges are paid on time.
    Processing and application of exemptions.
    Preparation of prepayments to the Clearing Agents.
    Following up on shipments from the port of arrival up to delivery.
    Following up on all proper and accurate documentation with the relevant authorities and ensuring they are processed on time.
    Preparation of container delivery reports.

    Qualifications

    Diploma in Clearing & Forwarding/Shipping.
    At least One year experience working in a busy logistics company.
    Excellent communications, interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills.
    Must be computer literate.
    Able to work in a team.

  • Head of Engineering

    Head of Engineering

    Job Responsibilities

    Ensure that Food Safety, Environmental, Health and Safety, engineering and quality standards and procedures are adhered to.
    Ensure implementation of Safety and Standards procedures to support the company strategic plan.
    Keep equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures
    Developing and managing engineering standards and procedures to effectively utilize equipment and materials to maximize production and maintain product quality
    Lead and manage the installation and commissioning of new machines including monitoring performance and carrying out corrective measures
    Monitoring production cost by proper utilization of resources in the plant and budgetary control.
    Contributing to successful product development by confirming specifications for new mould, dyes and tooling.
    Performing engineering analysis and ensuring lowest machine energy and spares consumption reported to ensure corrective action is taken to achieve overall objectives.
    Play an instrumental role in equipment and machinery purchase decisions to ensure that technical aspects are appropriately handled.
    Ensure optimal application of technology and engineering resources to meet product development and/or customer requirements, per the product and/or marketing requirements in terms of reduced equipment breakdowns.
    Establish, document, implement and monitor equipment maintenance schedules in liaison with production while ensuring machine, equipment and process safety for optimum efficiency.
    Report on engineering activities on a regular basis to the Senior Management team, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of the relevant Key Performance Indicators.
    Drive Key Performance Indicators across all areas of the Engineering function to ensure that all projects are delivered on cost and on time to the highest quality standards.
    Provide leadership to Engineering department, coach, mentor, develop direct reports, and manage a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement, added value and cost reductions.
    Play instrumental role in ensuring highest standards of competency and productivity of engineering team
    Benchmarking and implementing best practices in manufacturing & respective areas of work Implementing product quality, customer & Service Excellence and Change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering field
    At-least 6 year(s) relevant experience within a similar role.
    Membership to the related professional body.
    Demonstrable leadership, management & employee relations skills.
    Project management skills.
    Knowledge in AutoCAD.
    Good analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.

  • Management Accountant

    Management Accountant

    Job Description Background:
    Nanyuki Cottage Hospital (NCH), in Nanyuki Kenya, is a non-profit private charity, with 50 in-patient beds, an operating theatre, laboratory, radiography department, and pharmacy. Widely recognized as the leading healthcare provider in the region, the hospital offers general out-patient medical services, as well as antiretroviral therapy, family planning, maternity and pediatric services, HIV counseling, dental services, and immunization. The hospital also hosts a frail care facility and sheltered housing.
    Scope
    Under the Finance manager, your role will be to produce timely, accurate management information; to consolidate budget and forecast/business plan information; to perform key reconciliation tasks; to assist with yearend processes and statutory accounts preparation.
    Job Description and Person Specification:

    Management Accountant
    Review and analyze all inputs and produce the monthly consolidated Management Information Pack
    Provide ad-hoc management reports
    Provide variance analysis and commentary in support of the MI Pack, incorporating notes and updates as directed
    Consolidate annual budget, including long-term cash flow planning, and business plan/forecast information for subsequent years
    Manage timetable for Finance Manager’s input to budgeting, forecasting and monthly reporting requirements
    Payroll management to ensure its correctness and that it’s approved and payments are made within the stipulated deadlines
    Perform key reconciliation tasks including regular bank reconciliations, monthly payroll reconciliations before salaries can be signed off and balance sheet items reconciliation including the major GLs.

    Person Specification:
    Qualifications, Skills & Essential Experience: 

    Completed university degree from an accredited academic institution preferably in Management and a Qualified accountant (CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) 
    At least 3 years accounting experience in a busy, progressive and tightly managed medium sized business, including: monthly reporting, annual budget preparation, financial modeling, cash flow reporting and statutory accounts;
    Strong analytical skills and the ability to manipulate financial data for reporting with use of various financial ratios, tables & graphics. 
    Extensive experience of computerized accounting systems including report writing, highly proficient Microsoft Office and strong spreadsheet manipulation skills;
    Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively contributing to a collegial team environment;
    Ability to ‘think outside the box’ and to assimilate data into meaningful financial information 
    A meticulous and methodical approach h. Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management maintaining a high level of accuracy and detail.

  • Church and Community Transformation Learning Coordinator

    Church and Community Transformation Learning Coordinator

    Tearfund’s church and community transformation (CCT) work is substantially changing the lives of people in poverty around the world. Our Church and Development Unit are looking for a Learning Coordinator to join this exciting work.
    The successful candidate will be responsible for helping to build the effectiveness of Tearfund staff, partners, local church/church based organisations and operations around the core competence of CCT. Your role will specifically support and equip colleagues and partners in identifying and implementing good practice, based on substantial evidence and learning.
    You will have proven experience of gathering and disseminating learning, working in community development, developing good practice guidance and working with churches and church focused organisations. You will be a skilled communicator with excellent attention to detail and ability to analyse complex information. A passion for CCT and a commitment to develop local Christian capacity are essential for this role.
    This role will be based in either Teddington or Nairobi.
    All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK or Kenya and be committed to Tearfund’s Christian beliefs.
    The salary in Teddington is £34,550, the salary in Nairobi is to be confirmed, but will be market matched.

  • Information Systems Auditor

    Information Systems Auditor

    Job Summary
    Responsible for Achievement of sound control systems to safeguard the Information systems of the company.
    Job Responsibilities

    Perform assessments of all new and existing systems (including peripheral/interfaced applications)
    Preparing audits reports which clearly communicates audit findings and recommendations
    Reviewing new applications systems developmentacquisitions or major changes to existing systems i.e. analysis, design and implementation of identified inherent risks
    Reviewing data and network security e.g. access controls, systems back-ups, segregation of duties, etc
    Reviewing documentation/procedures such as Service level agreements, IT contracts, DRPBCP programs, ICT policy
    Reviewing software and hardware support and maintenance
    Reviewing other functions as directed. This includes non-IT issues.
    Participating in Audit assignments outside Kenya, which will include IT, plus tasks, assigned in other areas.
    Representing Internal Audit in Website, BCP, and DRP activities.
    Assisting the IA department with any IT assistance as required.
    Provide advice in resolving information security incidents.
    Quality assurance to ensure that all work delivered, including working papers both meet the standards required as well as support the audit findings, recommendations and conclusions
    Participate in the development of the annual Internal Audit Plan.
    Ensure follow up and disposal of agreed audit recommendations logged from previous audits.
    Participate in the BAC file preparation.
    Maintaining effective relationships with business management.

    Qualifications

    Upper second degree in a Technical or Business field from a recognized University;
    Professional Qualifications on Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or
    Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional);
    2 – 3 years external audit work experience specializing in Information Systems audit from a reputable audit firm or extensive experience in Information Systems audit within an internal audit function;
    Detailed understanding of the Insurance Industry will be an advantage;
    Good understanding of the concept of risk and risk assessment;
    Knowledge and experience in the use of CAAT’s is a must;
    Detailed knowledge of information systems governance and security principles & practices;

    Competencies – Level

    Results driven
    Customer service
    Creativity/Innovation
    Flexibility
    Accountability
    Technical credibility
    Continuous improvement
    Teamwork
    Communication

  • Head of Key Accounts & Modern Trade

    Head of Key Accounts & Modern Trade

    Job Responsibilities

    Ensure the achievement of sell-out target monthly/quarterly.
    Establish sales targets, and make sales plans for every customer in modern trade in accordance with company sales and distribution strategy.
    Assist in planning process of modern trade sales and merchandising by brand/ by customer.
    Transmit the sales related information and policies from company to modern trade supervisors, sales teams, & merchandisers; ensure their strict compliance.
    Seek out and explore new sales, product and customer opportunities in mt channel.
    Monitor sell-out by customer/ by brand/ by salesmen as well as market behaviors and competitors’ development to have timely and suitable reactions.
    Analyze sales data to recommend, implement and administer methods and procedures to enhance the sales improvement of the company.
    Negotiate terms and conditions of the contract with modern trade customers.
    Manage customer credit and payments.
    Establish and maintain the favourable relationship with major customers.
    Ensure salesmen are provided enough selling tools and use them correctly and effectively; check modern trade supervisors’ field visiting plans and monthly expenses claims.
    Develop effective sales teams; supervise personnel; coordinate modern trade regional manager/supervisors’ activities; makes period personnel and target reports.
    Supervises:   Key Accounts Executives ;  Merchandisers

    Qualifications

    At least 10 years experience in relevant position in FMCG company, prefer candidate with similar company
    University graduate or higher.
    Strong in strategic thinking, leadership, communication, problem solving & decision making, initiative & follow through, customer business analysis
    Strong in customer business management, program execution management, direct sales, merchandising, and pricing & packaging strategy
    Good business acumen
    A dynamic personality with excellent communication and presentation skills
    A hands-on approach