Jobs Kenya

Company Founded: Founded in 1996

  • Cleaner

    Cleaner

    Job Summary
    To ensure overall cleanliness within the office premises and other designated areas.
    Job Description
    Principal Accountabilities:

    Clean, dust and mop office floors by using a variety of equipment and supplies
    Ensure that cleaning liquids are mixed in correct and safe quantities
    Wipe down desks and chairs and make sure that any stubborn smears are removed using appropriate cleaning materials
    Empty trash cans and make sure that all trash is properly disposed off
    Clean and wash down windows and ensure that they are dried properly
    Wash down restrooms and ensure they are sanitized properly
    Replenish toilet paper in washrooms on a regular basis
    Wipe down walls, doors and wall hangings using appropriate types of cleaners and cloth
    Ensure proper cleanliness of the areas around the office such as walkways

    Qualifications:

    A minimum of 3 months working experience in a restaurant or hotel preferably in the same position.
    A diploma in hospitality management
    Exceptional ability to multitask.
    A team player Immaculate personal grooming and presentation

  • Lounge Coordinator

    Lounge Coordinator

    Key Duties and Responsibilities:

    Provide a welcome service to passengers using the lounge, ensuring a pleasant customer experience.
    Ensure accurate administration of guests entering the lounge in order to support the billing of customer airlines.
    Implement and maintain customer regulations, policies, procedures and requirements.
    Provide relevant information to customer queries and provide solutions to issues guests may experience.
    Assist guests during flight irregularities i.e. delays, cancellations or diverted flights.
    Maintain excellent customer service standards at all times.
    Responsible for 3rd party food & beverage supplier through management and supervision of 3rd party staff.
    Monitor, take stock and liaise with the 3rd party food & beverage supplier on lounge supplies to ensure timely restocking and provision of supplies.
    Monitor and liaise with 3rd party supplier on timely & adequate provision, presentation and quality of food and beverage.
    Ensure general lounge cleanliness and tidiness is maintained at all times; coordinate 3rd party cleaning activities.
    Ensure proper reporting of shift operations to the Lounge Manager.
    Maintain good relations with airline representatives and airport authorities.

    Qualifications

    Education: KCSE Mean C+, IATA certification or diploma in hotel/catering and computer proficiency.
    Professional Experience: Aviation industry or hospitality industry experience preferred
    Experience: At least 3 years in a busy operational environment.
    Proven track record in managing teams, planning and organising is an added advantage.
    Excellent communication skills.

  • Assistant Branch Manager Branch Manager

    Assistant Branch Manager Branch Manager

    Job Summary: Assisting the branch manager in overall co-ordination of the company’s activities while ensuring efficiency, accuracy, timeliness, quality, profitability and security of all resources within the premises.
    Principal Accountabilities:
    Stock Management

    Taking stocks daily and ensure all stock movements are entered into the system
    Verification of all stock both closing and opening

    Profit Sales

    Work with the accounts department to set your budgets and targets and manage your costs accordingly
    Responsible for the achievement of set monthly and annual sets targets
    Management and control of accounts receivable and credit sales
    Maintain monthly actual margins within -2.0% to +1.0% of your calculated theoretical margins
    Take necessary steps to ensure your restaurant gains profitability

    Quality Assurance

    Responsible for maintaining high standards of excellence and raise our operations minimum score
    Improve on the scores within a specified time frame incase deficiencies are noted
    Ensure all the products are of acceptable standard i.e daily routine check of product shelf life
    Maintain a clean work environment with high health and safety standards always

    Staffing

    Conduct shift meetings with staff at the beginning of each shift
    Conduct monthly staff meetings with all staff
    Prepare and maintain the weekly work schedule for all staff in the assigned unit
    Conduct continous and quaterly performance evaluations for staff
    In liaison with the Human Resource department ensure proper staffing in the assigned unit

    Communication and Customer Service

    Respond to all customer feedback within 24 hrs from receit of a customer issue
    Reply to all emails within 24 hours of receipt
    Ensure Aura Clocking in/out reports are sent to HR on the 16th of every month
    Ensure timely communication of any supplier issue to General Manager

    Qualifications, Experience & Knowledge:

    Diploma in Business Management or Business Administration
    5 years’ experience in restaurant operations, 2 years being in a managerial position
    Restaurant management experience is an absolute requirement
    Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
    Skilled in creating analyzing and understanding reports/budgets.

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  • Transport Engineer

    Transport Engineer

    PURPOSE
    The Transport Engineer will assist in EIB investment and technical assistance operations in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on East and West Africa. The position is based in the EIB’s Regional Office in Nairobi; however, the successful candidate must be prepared to travel extensively within the East and West Africa region, and to other counties as needed. The duties will be performed in close cooperation with the EIB’s operational and technical departments concerned, including those based at the Headquarters in Luxembourg.  He/she will work within multi-disciplinary teams on the preparation, appraisal, implementation, and monitoring of projects in accordance with EIB procedures.
    OPERATING NETWORK
    The Transport Engineer will report to the Head of the Regional Transport Programmes’ Division in Luxembourg and work closely with other professional staff of the Mobility Department, and Bank staff as appropriate, especially those in the Lending Directorate and Advisory Services Department and other colleagues in the Nairobi office. Day to day management in Nairobi will be under the Head of the Nairobi office while operational and technical guidance will be provided by PJ, in close cooperation with the ACP Coordinator and the Local Agent based in South Africa.
    Projects would predominantly be in the transport sector. The Transport Engineer may occasionally need to complement other staff based in the Nairobi office, as a point of technical contact for other sectors.
    Under the supervision of the Luxembourg based Head of Division and “project team leaders”, the Transport Engineer would work across the whole project cycle, with a focus on implementation, monitoring and works completion stages, but also be involved in origination and structuring as well as project implementation advisory support.
    ACCOUNTABILITIES

    Analyse the technical, environmental and social as well as financial and economic aspects of project proposals with a view to developing business and early screening of projects.
    Where appropriate, interact with project promoters and other relevant stakeholders, in close cooperation and with full involvement of the operational and technical departments concerned and local office staff.
    Advise and follow up on procurement processes and other processes such as those pertaining to environmental and social issues, as needed.
    Monitor project implementation as necessary.
    Assist in the management of Technical Assistance operations involving the services of external consultants.
    Follow and support the development of the transport sector in the Sub-Saharan region, with an emphasis on East and West Africa, and prepare briefings on key issues and strategic developments relevant to the Bank.
    Where required, build relations with key external parties (e.g. international financing institutions, government representatives, local authorities, other institutions, etc).
    Represent the EIB at events, for example, regular sector meetings, conferences or meetings with International Financial Institutions (IFIs).
    Provide input to monitoring reports, project completion reports and project briefings to management.

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    University degree in engineering or economics in relevant fields for the type of projects concerned in this post;
    At least 5 years of experience with planning and implementation of transport projects and policy;
    Multi-country working experience in particular in the Sub-Saharan Africa region would be an advantage;
    Experience with evaluating proposals to finance projects;
    Familiarity with the work of International Financial Institutions would be advantageous
    Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English;
    Fluency in French would be a very distinct advantage

    COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

    Achievement Drive: continually keeps an eye on performance, focusing on improving it, showing drive and determination to meet short and long-term goals 
    Change Orientation: Adapts to differences and changes in the environment; takes a flexible approach to reach outcomes
    Collaboration: Works cooperatively as part of a team; works collaboratively with peers across organizational boundaries based on a genuine interest in and an accurate understanding of others and their individual perspectives and concerns
    Organisational Commitment: Is willing to commit to an organization whose mission is to support Europe and is open to diversity, and to align her/his own behavior with the organization’s needs and intrinsic values, acting with integrity in ways that promote the organization’s mission, policies and rules.

  • Teachers – All Subjects Head Teacher

    Teachers – All Subjects Head Teacher

    Our Work Environment: If the thought of being in a highly structured, fast paced, activity filled, challenging and demanding work environment is anything that interests you; we would like to hear from you.
    Our ideal candidate: If you are a person who values integrity, excellence and professionalism and with a track record of excellent academic performance and reputable discipline you are very likely to fit into our organization and we would like to hear from you.
    Reports to the Deputy Head Teacher – Academics
    Key Responsibilities

    lesson planning and preparation
    checking pupils’ work
    attending parents’ evenings
    running extracurricular activities
    undertaking professional development
    Maintaining productive working habits and discipline in the classroom.
    Supervising students throughout the day, both in the classroom and outside during breaks.

    Minimum required qualifications & experience

    Trained P1 teacher / Degree in Education
    Must be active in extra-curricular activities
    4 years’ work experience teaching a candidate class in any of the primary level subjects

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  • GMP Quality Manager – EEA Medical Representative

    GMP Quality Manager – EEA Medical Representative

    Job Description

    Ensure compliance of the CPO organization with GMP legal and regulatory requirements and the Novartis Quality Manual and Policies.
    Ensure that all aspects of the handling, manufacturing and distribution of pharmaceutical products in the country comply with the requirements of the Novartis Quality Manual and Policies and meet all relevant cGMP regulatory and legislative requirements.
    Ensure that a local Quality System and Standard Operating Procedures are in place for all GMP/GDP related activities and that compliance with cGMP/GDP regulations is maintained through training and internal audits.
    Report monthly Key Quality Indicators (KQIs) related to GMP/GDP activities to CPO QA and monitor them and assure that gaps are addressed appropriately in order to mitigate risk.
    Maintain current knowledge of local and international regulatory and legislative requirements and trends to ensure that technical support on all quality related matters is provided to the country.
    Establish a good working relationship with the Supply Chain Management (SCM) and DRA departments.
    Ensure that co-ordinated contact is maintained with the Regulatory Authorities, the local partners (suppliers, third parties, licensees, and distributors) and Global Quality Assurance.
    Ensure that all drug products and Investigational Medicinal Products (IMP) are released to the market in accordance with the registered specifications and with local/international regulations.
    Ensure that an effective Change Control process is in place.
    Ensure quality oversight of third party and coordinate all required activities to guarantee that third party manufacture, (re-)packaging, (re-)labelling, storage and/or distribution of Novartis products is in compliance with Novartis Standards.
    Establish good working relation with External Supply Organization (ESO) allowing to keep QA oversight on all partners (e.g. third party activities).
    Ensure CPO readiness for all GMP/GDP regulatory inspections.
    Manage external inspections, complaints, deviations, recalls, counterfeits and product tampering according to the Novartis Corporate Quality Manual and local written procedures. Support / participate in NEM cases as required and ensure relevant CAPAs have been completed/closed.
    Together with Local Leadership Team members, ensure conduct of adequate training at the CPO for all GMP and GDP related activities by defining, planning and supporting training activities.

    Minimum Requirements
    Minimum 5 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a relevant field such as quality assurance, quality control, registration, production, distribution or a directly related area. .

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  • Chief of Translation Unit (Russian), P5

    Chief of Translation Unit (Russian), P5

    Job DescriptionWithin delegated authority the Senior Reviser will be responsible for the following duties:
    Responsibilities

    Manages, supervises and monitors the performance of all staff in the Unit.
    Carrying out programmatic/management and administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Unit and Section, including evaluation of staff performance (ePAS).
    Revises translations including those dealing with subjects of an exceptionally sensitive, complex or technical nature.
    Translates texts of an exceptionally sensitive, complex or technical nature.
    Directs the conduct of terminological research within the translation Unit concerned.
    Counsels and assists revisers and translators/and editors and report writers, where applicable, at and away from Headquarters in addition to performing all or some of their functions.
    Assists the Chief of Section in the preparation of terminology materials to meet the needs of the Unit concerned.
    Assists the Chief of Section in the preparation of instructions.
    Assists the Chief of Section in monitoring the quality of in-house and contractual translations.
    Trains junior language staff.
    Programmes daily and long-term work of the Unit.
    Assists the Chief Section in selecting texts for United Nations competitive examinations, in marking candidates’ scripts and in evaluating results.
    Serves as officer-in-charge in the absence of the Chief of Service/Section.
    Performs other related duties as Chief of Unit, arranges and organises the work of a team of external translators, including quality control and performance monitoring.

    Competencies

    Professionalism: Ability to demonstrate excellent writing and analytical skills.
    Ability to maintain the highest standard of accuracy, consistency and faithfulness to the spirit, style and nuances of the original text.
    Knowledge of terminological and reference research techniques with ability to use all sources of information.
    Knowledge of a broad range of subjects dealt with by the United Nations, i.e. political, social, legal, economic, financial, administrative, scientific and technical.
    Ability to demonstrate the highest level of versatility, judgement and discretion, tact and negotiating skills.
    Familiarity with the range of issues relating to management of the Translation Services.
    Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter.
    Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.
    Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
    Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits inputs by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others.
    Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions many not entirely reflect own position.
    Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings
    Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies.
    Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning.
    Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.
    Uses time efficiently.
    Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: Empowers others to translate vision into results; Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives;
    Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; Drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; Demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
    Managing performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision making; Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member;
    Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; Encourages risk taking and supports creative initiative; Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; Appraises performance fairly.

    Education
    A first-level degree from a university or institution of equivalent status is required. Candidates for this position must have passed the United Nations Competitive Examination for Russian-language translators.
    Work Experience

    A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in translation and revision (at least four of which should have been revision experience), of which five should have been within the United Nations. Experience in administrative functions is desirable. Ability in using the United Nations terminology databases and knowledge of software used in the United Nations is required.

    Languages
    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, a perfect command of Russian, which must be the candidate’s main language and an excellent knowledge of English and of another UN official language, as tested by the United Nations Competitive Examination for Russian language translators. Knowledge of an additional UN official language will be an asset.
    Assessment
    Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
    Special Notice
    Appointment against this position is for a period of one year and may be subject to extension. Staff Members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staffs are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. The United Nations is Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided.If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira “Need Help?” link.
    United Nations Considerations
    According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation or sexual abuse, or crimes other than minor traffic offences, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

  • Accounts Assistant

    Accounts Assistant

    Job Description
    The successful applicant will be detail oriented, have high energy, results oriented with a “can do” attitude” and possesses excellent communication skills.
    Key Duties and Responsibilities

    Ensure safe custody of company cheque books, legal documents and vehicle logbooks.
    Ensure prompt receipting of all cash, cheque and credit card sales proceeds as collected.
    Ensure prompt banking of all cash and cheque collections on daily basis.
    Monitor and control receipts for counter sales activities and ensure posting to the cash book.
    Monitor all counter sales activities ensuring that proceeds thereof are banked promptly and complete.
    Receive and check Counter Sales Reports and prepare timely payment to respective beneficiaries.
    Prepare payment vouchers and write cheques as required.
    Update cash books on daily basis ensuring positive bank balance is maintained at all times.
    Process payment vouchers and receipts in SAP and ensure accuracy of cash transactions data in the system.
    Prepare monthly reconciliation of GL cash accounts to Cashbooks.
    Handle operational/office petty cash and reimbursements.
    Maintain proper filling system for receipts, cheque payments and bank statements and correspondence.
    Follow up and ensure all outstanding debtor balances are received within agreed credit terms.
    Receipt debtor payments and allocate in the system.
    Prepare weekly aged debt analysis report and discuss with the CFO.
    Prepare and despatch monthly customer statements and reconcile debtor accounts.
    Maintain customer files, update billing matrix and advise management when contracts are due for renewal.
    Any other duty that might be assigned to you by management from time to time.

    Qualifications Education:

    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

    Professional Qualification:

    At least CPA (2).

    Experience:

    At least 1 year relevant working experience. Proficiency in accounting software.

  • Business Development Assistant

    Business Development Assistant

    Department: Livelihoods
    Reports to: Project Manager
    Liaises with: Area Manager, UNHCR and other Partners on ground
    Duty Station: Kakuma, Kenya
    Job Summary: To play a central role in supporting innovative livelihoods initiatives to facilitate a broad based entrepreneurial mind-set and a new set of business development ideas among the PoCs in Kakuma Refugee Camp.
    This will involve working with Business Development Officer and other project officers, partner organizations and PoC community in the camp.
    Responsibilities

    Key activities will involve support in coordination and mainstreaming of business development activities in the refugee camp.
    He/she will be tasked with supporting the Business Development Officer in coordinating the implementation of livelihood activities in the refugee camp.
    The business development Assistant will provide administrative and technical support to the overall institutional business plan and support individuals and business groups in the camp:
    Support to coordinate and grow the revolving fund within the context of the micro finance model, using best case studies
    Support with the establishment of a business centre model; complete with incubation unit.
    Provide appropriate documentation in respect of good case studies in collaboration with the project team UNHCR and DFID.
    Assist in organizing community mobilisation, sensitization/marketing and dialogue meetings.
    Identifying opportunities and innovative approaches to support livelihood business activities in the refugee camp.
    Enable individuals, groups and business associations and communities to identify needs and encourage involvement in livelihood business activities.
    Support the development of existing businesses, the establishment of business groups and the formation of community focused networks.
    Ensure that targets and work schedules are adhered to in order to achieve objectives, maintain appropriate documentation and prepare monthly activity and achievement reports.
    Perform any other functions deemed necessary or as delegated by the supervisor in order to meet the level of services in the organization

    Qualification

    Diploma in Business Management, Microfinance, , Entrepreneurship, or relevant tertiary qualification in cooperative and Economic Development studies, and/or experience in related fields,
    Experience in community policy development & advice; facilitating, coordinating, and managing project plans.
    At least 3 years of progressive programming experience including understanding of and ability to promote empowering and developmental models in community work through highly effective communication skills