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  • Lower & Upper Primary School Teachers

    Lower & Upper Primary School Teachers

    Job Description

    Job Responsibilities

    Planning and preparing teaching and learning materials
    Plan and execute appropriate activities for the children each day according to the curriculum, schemes of work and lesson plans
    Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all students in the class;
    Adopting and working towards the implementation of the school development plan;
    Assigning work, correcting and marking work carried out by his/her students;
    Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behaviour of one’s students;
    Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
    Prepare materials, classrooms, and other indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, learning and motor-skill activities, and safety.
    Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual students, groups of
    students or class entrusted to him/her;
    Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
    Providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers; providing information on sources of more expert advice;
    Assist in bus loading and unloading.
    Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.
    Establish and enforce rules for behaviour, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.

    Qualifications for the Lower & Upper Primary School Teachers Job

    Trained P1 teacher / Degree in Education with TSC certification
    Must be active in extra-curricular activities
    1-2 years’ teaching experience / 3+ years teaching experience
    Must be a good communicator – both written and spoken, a team player, an open minded person, flexibility to change and intrinsically motivated.

  • Agricultural Extension Officer

    Agricultural Extension Officer

    Job Details
    The Somalia programme of Action Africa Help International (AAH-I) is recruiting an Agricultural Extension Officer, who will support in building the capacity of AAH-I livelihood project staff by providing agricultural extension advice. S/He will ensure that the approaches used during implementation are accurate andeffective, conforming to the global best practice while staying relevant to the context of the project.
    Key Duties and Responsibilities:

    Provide relevant training and skills development to community members on conservation agriculture and on-farm water management
    Lead stakeholder dialogue and consultation meetings with project communities
    Coordinate the establishment of kitchen gardens and scaling of successful approaches
    Provide agriculture extension service support to focal farming households
    Support the development of increased market linkages for focal farming households
    Prepare field visit reports
    Coordinate and liaise with other stakeholders in the project implementation
    Advise farmers to adopt best farming practices
    Represent AAH-I in the cluster/donor meetings

  • Human Resource and Training Officer

    Human Resource and Training Officer

    Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
    Location: Sabatia Eye Hospital, Vihiga County.
    Closing Date: 30th June 2018.
    Primary Purpose of Position:

    Human Resource Officer

    Responsible for developing and administering various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel.
    Planning, organizing and controlling all activities of the department. Participating in developing department goals, objectives and systems as well as maintaining organizational charts and employee directory.
    In line with the HR policies and procedures, implementing and annually updating the compensation program; rewriting job descriptions as necessary; conducting annual salary surveys and analysing compensation; monitoring the performance evaluation program and revising as necessary.
    Conducting recruitment efforts alongside the Line-Managers/CEO, tscreen and interview candidates; conducting reference checking; extending the job offers; conducting the new-employee orientations; monitoring career-path program and employee relations counseling; conducting exit interviews.
    Establishing and maintaining department records and reports. Participating in administrative staff meetings and other meetings as required. Evaluating reports, decisions and results of department initiatives in relation testablished goals.
    Recommending new approaches, policies and procedures teffect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
    Ensuring the Hospital’s compliance with all the medical practitioners and dentist act as well as the labour laws.
    Handling grievance and disciplinary matters: Secondary Purpose of Position

    Staff Training

    Identifying training needs by evaluating strengths and weaknesses
    Translating requirements inttrainings that will groom employees for the next step of their career path
    Building annual training programs and preparing teaching plans
    Assess training effectiveness tensure incorporation of taught skills and techniques intemployees work behaviour
    Acclimate new hires tthe business and conduct orientation sessions
    Periodically evaluate ongoing programs tensure that they reflect any changes
    Stay abreast of the new trends and tools in employee development

    Student Training Program

    The HR &Training Officer has the overall responsibility for ensuring the structure and quality of the Ophthalmology Training Programs in line with the Hospital’s policies and the specific arrangements.
    He/she will be responsible for creating and supervising time-table effectiveness and compliance
    He/she will be responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, managing and reviewing work of trainers for compliance and consistency with established standards.
    He/she will be responsible for completing performance evaluations, making hiring decisions, and analyzing the effectiveness of trainers, techniques, programs, and associated end-user outcomes and providing recommendations for improvement.
    He/she will be responsible for formulating/defining training system scope and objectives for applications and programs requiring building and development.
    He/she will be the liaison between Trainers and Trainees

    Minimum Requirements:

    A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
    A Higher Diploma in Human Resources Management.
    A practicing HR Certificate from IHRM
    At least 5 year working experience of which 2 years must be at a managerial level.

  • Road Foreman

    Road Foreman

    Experience: Minimum 5 years
    Responsibilities of the Road Foreman Job:
    The Road Foreman’s duties shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

    Plan, supervise and coordinate daily highway department operations and projects. This is a “working foreman” position and requires ability to operate all equipment and perform the same jobs as other department employees when necessary;
    Monitor department operations and respond to problems on a daily basis. Where unsure how to handle a complaint, communicate with the Site In charge ;
    Reviews and approves administrative requirements of Road Crew, including daily timesheets, daily work logs, vehicle logs, etc.;
    Supervise highway personnel to obtain top quality workmanship, efficiency, employee satisfaction and morale. Ensure proper safety procedures are followed; bring unusual personnel problems to the attention of the Site In Charge.
    Oversee employee training requirements;
    Carry out a regular maintenance schedule for routine and preventative maintenance of equipment and keep records on all major pieces of equipment;
    Recognize and communicate to supervisor any priority projects or problems;
    Recommend, communicate and co-operate with supervisor as appropriate in all areas and specifically in:
    Make recommendations for hiring/firing of highway employees;
    Develop (and modify as needed) job descriptions for highway employees and provide an annual written performance review of each employee based on job descriptions;
    Assist with review of plans, cost estimates and specifications for highway projects;
    Follow weather conditions affecting highways and make provisions for any extra maintenance required.
    Ensure 24 hour coverage for emergency situations.
    Requires night and weekend work;
    Ensure that all employees maintain all required licenses and certifications required to perform their jobs;
    Perform other work as deemed necessary by supervisor

    Job Qualifications

    Bachelor/ Diploma
    Minimum 5+ years’ experience in the road construction and maintenance, culvert installation, etc.;
    Good written and Oral skills.
    Computer literate.
    Strong communication skills and professional appearance.
    Excellent leadership, motivational and presentation skills.
    Works well under pressure and able to be up to the deadlines.
    Experience operating heavy and Road equipment;
    Knowledge of highway maintenance practices and road repair techniques in all weather conditions;
    Experience or working knowledge of paving and paving materials and practices, drainage and culvert construction;
    Knowledge of safe gravel pit practices;
    Ability to perform routine service and maintenance of Highway Department equipment;
    Ability to communicate well, and guide and direct others;
    Ability to withstand exposure to varying weather conditions and exertion of significant physical effort.
    Ability to inspect roads of on a timely basis.

  • English Teachers

    English Teachers

    Job Description

    Tender Care Junior Academy is looking to hire 2 (two) teachers with candidate teaching experience for English and Science or Social Studies or Maths combinations.
    If you are a professional with integrity and with a track record of excellent academic performance and reputable discipline, below is the job description and instructions on how to express your interest to join us.
    Reports to: Deputy Head teacher – Academics
    Job Purpose: To teach and educate students according to guidelines provided by the National Curriculum Framework under the overall guidance of the Ministry of Education and School policy. Facilitate learning based on pupil’s educational needs, abilities and potential to achieve all rounded competent education authority;
    Responsibilities

    Planning and preparing teaching and learning materials
    Carrying out all teaching and learning activities as assigned, planned and targeted
    Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all students in the class;
    Adopting and working towards the implementation of the school development plan;
    Assigning work, correcting and marking work carried out by his/her students;
    Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behaviour of one’s students;
    Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual students, groups ofstudents or class entrusted to him/her;
    Providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers; providing information on sources of more expert advice;

    Minimum required qualifications & experience

    Trained P1 teacher / Degree in Education
    Must be active in extra-curricular activities
    3 years’ work experience teaching a candidate class (English, Social Studies, CRE and Science with English as the main subject)
    3 years’ work experience teaching a candidate class (Kiswahili and Science combination)

    Skills and Competencies

    Good communication skills.
    Being responsible and reliable.
    Being able to handle unexpected situations.
    Customer orientation
    Planning and organizing
    Time management

  • Road Surveyor

    Road Surveyor

    Job Description
    Industry: Road Construction
    Experience: Minimum 5+ years
    Responsibilities

    Produce road layouts using surveying instruments and tools.
    Establish lines and grades within the construction site by performing construction surveys.
    Perform daily record keeping of work performed on a daily basis and share the records with the Projects Department.
    Provide topographic surveys of construction site areas.
    Review construction design to ensure proper quantities, dimensions, and overall completeness.
    Provide calculations and records in support of all survey activities.
    Lead others in the survey work and make survey computations.
    Carry out inspections to ensure that proper compliance with construction specifications is adhered to.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with/or Diploma in Road Surveying in any Professionally Certified Institute.
    Minimum 5+ years’ experience in the Roads & Infrastructure field.
    Good written and Oral skills.
    Computer literate. Strong communication skills and professional appearance.
    Excellent leadership, motivational and presentation skills.
    Works well under pressure and able to be up to the deadlines.

  • Site Agent – Building & Road Construction

    Site Agent – Building & Road Construction

    Job Description
    Location: Nairobi, Kericho, Kisumu, Mombasa
    Experience: 5-10 Years
    KEY RESPONSIBILITY

    Supervising and overseeing the direction of the project, ensuring that the client’s specifications and requirements are met, reviewing progress and liaising with quantity surveyors to monitor costs
    Liaising with the client, other construction professionals and, sometimes, members of the public Coordinating and supervising construction workers
    Selecting tools and materials
    Making safety inspections and ensuring construction and site safety Checking and preparing site reports, designs and drawings
    Maintaining quality control procedures
    Assessing and minimizing risk Writing reports and keeping on top of paperwork
    Assist in negotiating contracts and securing permits and licenses

    QUALIFICATION

    Degree in Civil Engineering
    Should be registered member of EBK
    At least 5-10 years’ experience as a site agent in Building & road construction
    A good planner, well organized and good decision maker
    Strong interpersonal skills

    Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

  • Ceo’S Driver / Messenger

    Ceo’S Driver / Messenger

    Job Description

    Swissport Kenya Limited is recruiting for the position of CEO’s Driver / Messenger based at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
    We are seeking a driver responsible for chauffeuring the CEO and company executives, directors and guests to various destinations in a comfortable, safe and efficient manner.
    The driver will also be expected to perform messenger duties for the company.
    Key Duties and Responsibilities

    Drive the CEO, company executives, directors and company guests to and from office, appointments, meetings other destinations in a timely manner.
    Ensuring safety of passengers and remaining constantly alert to road conditions.
    Perform basic inspection of the vehicle before traveling and ensure that vehicle is in good and safe condition.
    To operate assigned vehicle in a safe and courteous manner.
    Oversee the appearance, operation, maintenance and servicing of the vehicle.
    Ensures compliance with applicable traffic laws, regulations, and company rules, standards and guidelines.
    Ensures that the cleanliness of the vehicle is maintained at all times both internally and externally.
    Collection, pickup and delivery of mail, documents, packages and other items between offices or departments, government agencies, customers and other institutions.
    Support in shopping for office supplies including ordering and pickup.
    Perform any other duties assigned by the CEO or Management.

    Qualifications

    Must have attained a minimum of O levels education.
    A valid driving license.
    Able to speak English and Kiswahili fluently.
    Familiar with the routes in Nairobi and surrounding environs.
    Mature, healthy with excellent eyesight and punctual with a good attendance record.
    Ability to multi task, willingness to learn and positive attitude.
    Free of any criminal record.

    Swissport Kenya Limited does not use agents or require any form of payment in the recruitment process.
    Swissport is an equal opportunity employer bases its hiring decisions on the business need and the best qualified candidates available, and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of any protected category. In case you do not hear from us, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
    Be part of the team that brings Swiss time to African soil!

  • School’s Fleet Management Officer

    School’s Fleet Management Officer

    Job Description
    Main Responsibilities and Duties

    Ensure that all vehicles are in excellent operating condition, properly assigned and that drivers carry out basic maintenance such as checking oil and fuel levels, battery water levels, tire pressure, transmission, and that the vehicles are clean, neat and has proper accessories such as spare tire, jack, fire extinguisher, triangles, first aid kit and tool kit.
    Vehicle usage control by tracking and reporting on vehicle movements and positions regularly on daily basis.
    Monitor all vehicle movements to ensure that no vehicle leaves the compound without proper authorization or work allocation.
    Ensure that vehicles are road worthy and that all accidents, repairs and defects are reported and attended to
    Prepare regular reports on vehicle mileage, fuel consumption, break downs, repairs and maintenance in accordance with the company standards.
    This includes data entry on the fleet management system and generation of reports from the system.
    Maintain all fleet related records and documents (Vehicle insurance, vehicle fuel logs, vehicle inspection reports, and all other fleet documents).
    Monitoring vehicles and drivers performance and identifying opportunities for optimization Ensure that drivers are well trained in all types and kinds of fleet/vehicles and undergo periodic health check-ups and eye tests.
    Analyze trip requests and note patterns and requirements to ensure that the fleet is adequate and responding to all customer needs.
    Ensure that all documentation concerning the vehicle is current such as registration, insurance policy, license plates and log books.
    Manage the drivers and transport assistants to ensure effective and optimal service is offered to our customers.
    Ensure all transport staff have the required documentation for work; valid driving licenses, PSV and Class A licenses.
    Effectively handle all leave, training, performance and disciplinary needs of the transport staff to achieve a highly effective customer oriented team.
    Maintain individual files on each vehicle, documenting all repairs and operating costs, including gas and oil consumption and breakdowns.
    Ensure that safety measures are up-to–date and that all personnel are properly dressed and complying with procedures relevant to the operation.

    Key Results Areas
    The accountability areas are as follows;

    Clear and detailed reporting Proper documentation
    Effective route management Increased customer satisfaction levels
    Compliance with traffic rules and school policies
    Preventive maintenance

    Knowledge and Skills Required

    A Bachelors degree/diploma in logistics or fleet management
    Professional course in logistics or fleet management will be an added advantage
    Minimum of 3 years work experience in fleet management in a busy organization
    A valid certificate of Good conduct and valid driving license BCE, with class A and PSV
    Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
    Good interpersonal skills
    Ability to work under pressure and long hours

  • Finance and Admin Manager

    Finance and Admin Manager

    AAH Kenya is recruiting a Finance and Administration Manager (FAM). S/he will be a strategic thought-partner, and report to the Country Program Manager. The candidate will lead and develop the country team to support the following areas; finance, business planning and budgeting, human resources, administration and IT. The FAM will play a critical role in partnering with the senior management team (SMT) in strategic decision-making and operations of the Kenya programme of Action Africa Help International (AAH-I).
    Duties & Responsibilities
    Financial Management

    Analyse and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner, clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; collate financial reporting materials for all AAH Kenya donors and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting.
    Coordinate and lead the annual audit process; liaise with external auditors and the Finance and Administration Director (FAD).
    Coordinate all project audits within the AAH Kenya Program
    Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the FAD; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and keep senior Management team (SMT) abreast of the Country’s financial status.
    Manage AAH Kenya cash flow and forecasting.
    Implement a robust financial management/reporting system; ensure that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
    Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve the finance departments overall policy and procedure manual.
    Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the AAH Kenya board of directors.
    Review of monthly bank reconciliations for all bank accounts (both AAH Kenya and AAH-I) to verify accuracy and compliance to policy.
    Management of the South Sudan gratuity fund

    Administration

    Oversee administrative functions as well as facilities to ensure efficient and consistent operations.
    Coordinate and liaise with all external partners including third-party vendors and consultants for to ensure efficiency and transparency.
    Establish and manage a comprehensive training program to AAH Kenya employees on key processes, tools, policies and procedures.

    Professional qualifications

    Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Commerce.
    A Certified Accounting qualification (CPA-K, ACCA, CFA) with active membership.
    MBA/MSC is an added advantage.

    Minimum relevant experience required

    At least 7 years’ of overall professional experience in financial and operations management.
    Ability to translate financial concepts to- and to effectively collaborate with – programmatic and fundraising colleagues who do not necessarily have finance back ground.
    A track record in grants management.
    Working Experience with different donors – DFID, USAID, EC
    Knowledge of various accounting and reporting software.
    Excellent communication and relationship building skills with ability to prioritize, negotiate and work with internal and external stakeholders.
    A multi tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment.
    Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and dedication to the mission of AAH Kenya.