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  • Executive Driver

    Executive Driver

    Reports to: HR Office Services Manager
    Job Purpose: Provision of seamless, safe and reliable chauffer services to the Head Office staff.
    Principal Accountabilities:

    Safely transport Staff and guests to various locations in a timely, safe and courteous manner
    Maintain driver logs.
    Adhere to all safety requirements particularly the Driving Safety Regulations.
    Maintain the service and appearance of the assigned vehicle.
    Perform any other duties as assigned by the Office Services Manager or the HR Manager.

     Key Challenges:

    Provision of seamless chauffer service to all staff, which means managing all staff in a manner that exceeds their service level expectations.
    Ability to work under tight deadlines with high quality output
    Flexibility in working with the rest of the HR team to deliver on extra assignments and projects.

     Job Knowledge, Skills & Experiences:

    A minimum of KCSE Certificate
    More than 5 years working experience in a similar work environment.
    Previous Driving experience
    Positive attitude
    Professional appearance
    Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
    Strong customer service orientation.
    Able to communicate effectively with customers and coworkers
    An ability to function well as part of a team
    Diligent attention to detail
    Diligent attention to safety

    Deliverables:
    Results Orientation

    Good Knowledge of the Job
    Meet his or her targets on time
    Demonstrates teamwork in achieving results
    Proactive and Self driven.

    Efficiency

    Speed and simplicity in problem resolution.
    Keen focus on the issue at hand.

     Professionalism:

    Friendly attitude.
    Keeps customer informed.
    Provides solutions to customers.
    Clean and tidy work area.

     Attitude

    Respect for others.
    Courtesy.
    Positive approach to issues

  • Chief Executive Officer

    Chief Executive Officer

    Job Ref. RWB/HR/CEO/01/2018
    The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible to the Board of Directors, and shall be the principal officer of the board responsible for the overall leadership and implementation of the Board’s decisions and aspirations as may be outlined the performance targets and strategic plan.
    Responsibilities

    Providing overall leadership and administration of the operations of the Rift Valley Water Services Board under the guidance of the Board
    Develop short corporate strategies for approval by the Board of Directors, for effective implementation of the strategies stipulated in the Board Strategic plan and establish proper internal monitoring and control systems and procedures.
    Develop performance standards together with mechanisms for ensuring compliance therewith by Water Services Providers.
    Manage internal multidisciplinary teams and external parties to ensure set objectives are met.
    Promote Board image and develop good working relationship with all stakeholders and partners in Board’s area of jurisdiction
    Develop networks and partnerships with development partners and spearhead donor collaborations, fundraising and project development within the Boards area of jurisdiction.
    Direct and coordinate the Board’s operations and administration to ensure that the various organs of the Board operate in conformity with overall operational plans and performance targets
    Advice the Board of Directors on expansion of business operations , investment planning and development of water service infrastructure.
    Maintaining a conducive work environment for attracting, retaining and motivating employees.
    Fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship.
    Acting as the principal spokesperson of the Board.
    Ensure compliance with Government’s policy and regulatory guidelines and directives including the chapter six of the COK 2010.

    Qualifications

    Must have a Bachelors degree preferably in Civil Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized university
    A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field will be an added advantage
    Must be a registered member of a relevant professional body
    At least fifteen (15) years progressive and relevant work experience in the public service of which five (5) years should have been in a senior management level.

    Personal Competencies

    Demonstrate familiarity with donor funded projects and familiarity with water sector management
    Exceptional visionary leadership and negotiation skills with capacity to engage with local, regional and international organizations
    Excellent communication and presentation skills
    Self driven and capable of working with minimum supervision
    Sound knowledge and application of public finance management and public procurement procedures
    Understanding the cross cutting issues in the board area of jurisdiction and various unique challenges.
    Effective conflict and dispute prevention and resolution among water service users and dispensers within the Board’s area of jurisdiction.
    Must be of age 40 and above

    The successful candidate will be offered the position of Chief Executive Officer on an initial three year contract and renewable subject to performance.
    Remuneration will be base on the Board’s salary structure directed and issued by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
    Other requirements that a successful candidate will be required to possess are:

    A valid Police Clearance Certificate (Certificate of good conduct) from directorate of Criminal Investigation;
    A Clearance Certificate by Higher Educational Loans Board
    A Clearance Certificate by Credit Reference Bureau
    Certificate of tax compliance from Kenya Revenue Authority

    Rift Valley Water Services Board is an equal opportunity employer and respects diversity. Without sacrificing merit people living with disability are encouraged to apply.

  • Technical Project Manager

    Technical Project Manager

    Core functions

    Project Management

    Proactively manage the implementation of key strategic projects in Kenya (within quality, cost and delivery parameters).
    Schedule and plan all installations and maintenance calls nationally
    Manage cross functional and local project teams
    Implement project scheduling and control tools to monitor projects plans, work hours, budgets and expenditures.
    Manage capacity and allocation throughout the project team.
    Financial reporting on projects and all work-in-progress.
    Manage and mitigate projects risks
    Conform to all safety and environmental requirements
    Report to the Project Director, Operations Manager and company executives in-line with the agreed reporting structure and frequencies.
    National and some international travel will be required

    Project Management Office

    Manage the day to day running of the project office
    Manage PMO staff against project responsibilities
    Manage the PMO expense budget

    Requirements

    Mechanical Engineering or similar technical qualification, and
    Degree educated with Project Management qualification (Prince 2)
    Minimum 5 years project management experience
    Minimum 3 years technical installation experience
    Skilled in interpreting and evaluating technical drawings
    Proven experience in managing and leading teams specifically in the technical and installation space
    AdvancedMS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint).
    MS Project, Smartsheet or similar Project management software knowledge advantageous
    Drivers licence and own vehicle essential

  • Communications Officer

    Communications Officer

    Starting Salary (Gross): KES. 108,000
    Reports to: Communications Manager and Country Director
    Supervision Given: [None]
    The Communications Officer supports RefugePoints external relations activities by serving as a liaison between the Nairobi Urban Refugee Protection Program and the organization’s headquarters in the United States.
    Responsibilities

    Writing and general communications

    Write compelling clients stories that highlight RefugePoints work.
    Draft high quality professional written content for various RefugePoint publications, including Development appeals, newsletters, grant proposals, and reports.
    The Communications Associate will be responsible for producing content from start to finish: from setting up interviews with other RefugePoint team members and clients, traveling into the field on a weekly basis, developing interview questions, interviewing clients to collect stories, writing final stories using quotes/audio/notes taken and submitting finalized work, with photos (sometimes video) to the Communications Manager.
    Maintain strong relationships with all Nairobi teams (medical, social work, livelihoods, counseling, etc) and check in on a weekly basis for story leads, suggestions.
    Research, draft, and update information related to Nairobi’s refugee population, including cultural profiles for new arrivals and/or changes within existing refugee communities.
    Respond to immediate requests from headquarters for updates on programs, clients, or events.
    Track refugee resettlement departures and update headquarters regularly. Track refugees post-departure, and set up systems to put this into place.
    As needed, help with the printing of T-shirts, posters, tote bags, and other collateral.

    Social media and website support

    Support the Communications Manager in developing content for RefugePoint’s web and social media platforms.
    Provide assistance managing and evaluating social media platforms as requested, in particular internal platforms for staff communication.
    Conduct media monitoring on issues related specifically to urban refugee protection and alert headquarters to relevant stories.
    Update the internal staff website with new content, especially new staff bios and stories of interest, photos from RP events, etc.
    Draft Quarterly internal newsletter content with pertinent updates from the Nairobi Office.

    Video and Photography

    Take professional photographs of clients, programs, and the environment in Nairobi for RefugePoints publications, website, and social media.
    Film, or arrange for videographers to film, material for RefugePoints audio/visual needs. This includes occasionally setting up live video feeds for special events in the U.S.
    Organize and manage Nairobi’s image library, ensuring that all photo and story releases are signed and accessible.
    Event Management and Training
    Assist with coordinating RefugePoint events in Nairobi, including trainings, conferences, community working groups, and fundraising forums.
    Lead internal communications trainings and motivate staff to engage in external relations activities, including sharing stories and highlights from their departments.
    Orient newly hired regional and local staff to RefugePoints external relations policies.
    As needed, coordinate focus groups to support RefugePoints operations team.

    Qualifications

    Excellent professional writing, editing, and proofreading skills (in English) are imperative to this position. Writing with a U.S.-based population in mind is required.
    Excellent interviewing skills, and communication skills in speaking, transcribing, contacting and following up with refugee clients.
    Ability to work very well both independently and collaboratively. Candidate will need to be a self-starter, someone who can manage their time and tasks independently and responsibly.
    Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, etc). Degrees in human rights or international affairs will also be considered.
    A minimum of three years of experience in a related communications position.
    English fluency required.
    Experience with popular social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc).
    Experience with photography required. Videography skills are preferred.
    Experience with Adobe Creative Suite software highly preferred.
    High level of respect for individuals regardless of their race, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age or legal status.
    A strong interest in the mission of RefugePoint and refugee protection.
    High levels of patience and diplomacy.
    Must be legally able to live and work in Kenya.

    Special Requirement: A police clearance certificate is required prior to issuance of contract.

  • Human Resource Manager Business Development Manager

    Human Resource Manager Business Development Manager

    Job Specifications
    Applicants for the position must have excellent communication skills both written and oral for effective communication, training, couching and counseling.In addition, they must be critical thinkers with ability to be impartial in conflict resolution, enhance strong teams and foster a culture of accountability.
    Responsibilities
    Reporting to the CEO will be responsible for:

    Effectively overseeing staff operations, business planning and budget development for HR programs
    Effectively acquiring, managing and continuously improving personnel and team performance to support the organization in achieving its business objectives.
    Maintain management guidelines by preparing, updating and recommending human resource Policies and Procedures.
    Recruitment and selection: Assist in planning and handling recruitment process of new employees, selection, orientation and training.
    Strengthen the employer employee engagement through performance appraisal, and by enhancing a culture of accountability.
    Maintain an efficient up to date filing system both in soft and hard copies for all personnel as per company Policies and procedures.
    Assist management in handling disciplinary and grievances cases by counseling, issuing warning letters and or termination letters.
    Attending to all issues related to the staff enquiries, matters and resolving workplace conflicts. maintenance of open communication culture
    Coordinating general staff meetings to train and emphasize on HR Policies and Procedures

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s Degree in HR Management
    IHRM certified.
    Five (5) years of progressive Human resource responsibility

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  • Community Navigator

    Community Navigator

    The primary responsibility of the Community Navigator is to assist the organization in providing information and timely support to refugees and asylum seekers towards their self-reliance.
    Duties and responsibilities:

    Act as a guide to the organization in tracing clients in the community;
    Provide language interpretation and translation;
    Collect prescription medicine from RefugePoint and deliver to patients;
    Provide accurate and timely information to refugees and migrants;
    Monitor businesses supported by RefugePoint;
    Participate in community mobilization as directed by RefugePoint;
    Participate in community education as directed by RefugePoint;
    Accompany patients to the hospital when called upon.

    Attend to any other duties as assigned by the line supervisor(s).
    Requirements:

    Be a resident of Nairobi; Must be fluent in English and Somali
    Must hold a UNHCR mandate refugee certificate, Government alien card and/or recent Government verification documents;
    Must have a minimum of secondary school education;
    Ability to maintain confidentiality.

  • Procurement Officer

    Procurement Officer

    Responsibilities

    Ensure all purchase orders are processed correctly and in a timely manner
    Ensure cost and value of all products and services purchased are optimize through robust negotiation
    Ensure selection of suppliers based on merit criteria;
    Conducts a comparative analysis on supplier prices for decision making
    Work with internal staff and external suppliers to determine procurement needs, quality, price and delivery requirements;
    Verify quantification of order such as delivery, warranty, and damages for evaluation of supplier’s performance;
    Carries out all necessary procurement activities and place order upon release
    Ensures timely delivery of quality products at the lowest possible cost:
    Maintain purchasing records in company data bank for future reference
    Effective management of supply risks under appropriate supply contract

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree or diploma in procurement or supply chain management
    5 years’ experience of procurement or supply chain
    Work Background: Hardware / Mechanical / Electrical items sourcing
    Dynamic, committed, proactive & self-motivated with integrity
    Strong influence and negotiation skills
    Functional – technical competencies
    Cross-organizational collaboration
    Excellent network building and interpersonal skills at all levels
    Strong organization skill and well adapts to changing priorities
    Excellent written and oral communication skills
    Strong numeracy skills, attention to details and willingness to learn
    Sound knowledge of procurement procedures and systems
    Ability to work well under pressure within time frames
    Proficient in MS Office with good analytical and decision-making skills;
    Clear understanding of the market drivers influencing the dynamics of sourcing geographies

  • Partner Project Manager (national position Project Manager (national position)

    Partner Project Manager (national position Project Manager (national position)

    Reporting to Country Coordinator
    Main purpose of the role:
    The Partner Project Manager Kenya is responsible for the coordination and monitoring of the various partner-implemented projects and activities, including managing reports, liaison, field visits, due diligence, providing workshops for partner development, etc.
    Responsibilities:

    Identifies potential new partners in conjunction with CC and PC and supports / carries out the necessary partner assessments
    Support local partner organizations and Malteser International in planning and designing of project activities including preparation of proposals, log frames and budgets
    Support partner framework developments are according to donor standards, where requested and applicable
    Ensure effective and timely implementation of projects according to set targets/ indicators and promote quality of project implementation according to Malteser International and donor policies and standards
    Establish and maintain mechanisms/ tools/ systems in cooperation with local partner organizations for close monitoring and evaluation of activities, their quality and impact
    Supervise the administration, finance and logistic of the partner organizations to ensure appropriate record keeping and adherence to Malteser International and donor administrative, finance and procurement procedures and guidelines, in close coordination with HQ program and administrative units
    Develop the capacity of local partner organizations through regular (quarterly) review and feedback to ensure they can fulfil the required procedures and guidelines, as well as for effective project implementation
    Support partner organizations in their planning, preparation and write up of proper and timely project reports adhering to Malteser International and donor requirements
    Liaise with relevant donors and assess funding opportunities for partner implemented project, where applicable
    Ensure close collaboration and coordination with cooperating partners and stakeholders to guarantee smooth implementation of activities and achievement of results as specified in grant agreements
    Employ resourcefulness in project design, implementation and monitoring. Trouble shoots project problems, identifies and implements creative solutions
    Responsible for overseeing the development and execution of project deliverables, lead project planning, budgeting, action plans and monitoring processes
    Any other duty relevant to Malteser International and partner projects as assigned and required by CC / HQ

    Qualifications:

    Graduate degree in a field related to humanitarian aid / development
    At least five years hands-on project experience in NGO sector, management, and coordination of partners
    Track record of managing contracts, grants and programmatic activities
    Track record of collaborative and integrative project development and reporting
    Demonstrated cooperative approach, including experience in working with Government officials and various partners
    Demonstrated ability to facilitate workshops, manage diverse teams and support others in their work
    Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.
    Excellent English oral and written language skills
    German & Swahili language skills are beneficial

    Personal Qualities:

    Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, working with different groups, partners and nationalities under minimal supervision
    Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principle
    Ability to prioritize work according to importance and deadlines while meeting work demands
    Good negotiation skills, patience, diplomacy and tact
    Flexible, enthusiastic, adaptable, and willing to learn from others in all aspects of responsibility
    Ability to cope with high workload and stress and identify priority activities and assignments, and adjust priorities as required
    Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment
    Compliance with MI procedures and protocols
    Respectful and appropriate attitude towards the local communities
    Politeness and helpfulness in dealing with all partners

    Conditions:
    Starting date: as soon as 02/2018
    Duty Station: Marsabit (with travels to Nairobi)
    Duration of contract (after probation): annual (renewal possible)
    Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package
    Please note that this is an unaccompanied position
    Please note, these positions are subject to final approval by the donor.
    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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  • Lead | Young Changemakers Program

    Lead | Young Changemakers Program

    Job Description
    You are a great fit for this position if you:

    Have a heart for girls’ and young women’s empowerment and your values closely align with those of Akili Dada;
    Are a Kenyan citizen or are already legally allowed to work in Kenya;
    Have at least three years’ relevant working experience, specifically in programming for adolescent girls.
    Possess excellent writing and communication skills;
    Have an eye for detail;
    Possess strong analytical and organizational skills;
    Are looking for meaningful, challenging work in the field of development and women’s rights
    Are outgoing, articulate, a strong writer, and passionate about raising awareness and mobilizing resources for a cause.
    Are well organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working with, and managing others.
    Have the ability to plan and budget for program activities.
    Have an innovative, creative and entrepreneurial spirit.

    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    Conceptualizing and implementing activities targeting Akili Dada’s high school scholars including mentoring, leadership development and leadership skills building.
    Managing Akili Dada’s scholarship recruitment process.
    Engaging our current group of mentors and recruiting new mentors to join our cohort of volunteer mentors.
    Contributing to the organization’s policy research and advocacy efforts.
    Identifying potential areas of collaboration between Akili Dada and various stakeholders such as women’s rights organizations across Africa and internationally.
    Monitoring and evaluating the Young Changemakers program activities.

    This is a full time position (40 hours per week) with a competitive remuneration package that includes health and life insurance, retirement benefits as well as opportunities for your own professional development.

  • Senior ICT Officer Human Resource and Administration Manager Human Resource Officer-I Internal Audit Manager

    Senior ICT Officer Human Resource and Administration Manager Human Resource Officer-I Internal Audit Manager

    Job Ref. No: KFC/SICT/2018
    Kenya Film Commission seeks to recruit a dynamic, visionary and innovative person to fill the position of the Senior ICT Officer
    To oversee and provide strategic leadership in the ICT function and ensure adequate systems that facilitate timely provision of information needed for effective operations of the Kenya Film Commission.
    Duties and responsibilities:

    Ensure the effective functioning (installation, operation and maintenance) of all software packages in use (commercial, corporate or internally developed).
    Maintain the Commissions web presence by posting new content in a timely manner and archiving outdated content.
    Conducts server operating system performance analysis, evaluates levels of systems operations and devises measures to improve overall performance.
    Track and analyze web traffic statistics for periodic reporting and review of content effectiveness.
    Provide user level training on daily applications used, including, but not limited to: MS Office 2007/2010 and other basic computer related skills.
    Administer Microsoft Windows Active Directory on Windows 2003/12 R2 Platform.
    Support and administer Microsoft Dynamics ERP 2009.
    Troubleshoot all hardware and software related problems.
    Maintain an Inventory of all IT resources.
    Create a routine computer maintenance schedule for updating device drivers, hard disk drives defragmentation and disk clean up.
    Assist with end user system updates and monitoring. Including: Patch management, spyware removal and testing, virus checking, ensuring backup of data files, etc.
    Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

    Experience and Minimum Qualifications:

    Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology/Computer Science/ Management information systems
    Masters in relevant field is an added advantage
    6 years working experience in a busy IT environment
    Post-Graduate Diploma in IT related field
    Possession of relevant postgraduate degree
    Microsoft Certification
    MCITP certification is an added advantage

    Other Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required

    Experience in working with relational databases such as MySQL or SQL.
    Proficiency with content management systems such as Joomla or Drupal.
    Discretion when dealing with confidential information.
    Proficiency in HTML, ASP, .NET, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, XML and other web technologies and standards.
    Design experience using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite.
    Database creation and database Internet Web integration.
    Experience in Active Directory.
    Strong interpersonal skills.
    Be result driven and a team player.
    Able to work independently and effectively under pressure and within tight deadlines.
    Must be flexible and able to work long and odd hours.

    Integrity Clearance:
    In addition to the qualifications set above, shortlisted candidates will be required to provide copies of clearance certificates/letters of good standing from the following;

    Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
    Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
    Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
    Chief Executive Officer, Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
    Credit Bureau Reference.

    Terms of Service:

    An attractive remuneration package, commensurate to your qualifications, experience and responsibilities and in line with government guidelines, is offered.
    This appointment is on a three (3) year renewable term contract, subject to satisfactory performance.

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