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  • Technology Institution Web Developer Tutor Web Developer

    Technology Institution Web Developer Tutor Web Developer

    Our client, an institution of technology in Nairobi seeks to recruit Web Developer who will also work as a tutor to join their dedicated team.
    Job Salary: KShs 35K
    Qualifications

    BS in computer science or a related field.
    1 year significant experience preferably as a web developer tutor.
    Experience with HTML/XHTML and CSS.
    Experience with JavaScript and jQuery or Dojo programming experience, including PHP
    Experience working with relational database systems such as MySQL and a good working knowledge of SQL
    Development experience using extensible web authoring tools
    Good understanding of xxamp
    Experience developing and/or implementing open source software projects.
    Knowledge of the Joomla, Drupal and Word Press content management systems.

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  • Clerk Accounts Assistant Senior Accounts Assistant Assistant Accountant Assistant PR Senior Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant

    Clerk Accounts Assistant Senior Accounts Assistant Assistant Accountant Assistant PR Senior Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant

    Job Requirements

    Must have KCSE Certificate with a minimum mean grade C- with a C- in English or Kiswahili
    Should have a Basic professional Certificate
    Must be computer literate
    Should show exemplary work performance
    Should have 1 year experience as Clerk

    Duties

    Receive correspondence / mail from various sources – internal and external
    Dispatch mail and other documents internally and externally
    Responding to all inquiries, welcoming visitors and making them comfortable, making and confirming appointments as directed
    Open/close files as required, Update and maintain files by filing documents, control and trace the movement of files and documents within the organization
    Promptly retrieve and avail the required records and information
    Prepare and administer documents and records as required
    Carrying out general office administration duties from time to time
    Keeps record and monitor stock levels of office supplies and makes requisition to replenish the stocks
    Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor

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  • Junior Legal Officer

    Junior Legal Officer

    Our Client is looking for a qualified Junior Legal Officer to join their Business Risk Management team on a full- time basis.
    About the role:
    The team works to ensure that all company operations are conducted in a transparent manner and promote accountability for all company expenditure.
    The role holder will be a young, energetic, passionate, creative and hardworking individual who will be working closely with the legal manager to ensure that the company legal and business risk issues are handled on time and efficiently managed.
    Job Responsibilities 

    Formulating compliance check-lists to be used for the purpose of ensuring that all information required to draft legal documents is provided accordingly.
    Ensuring records of contracts, leases, loan agreements and the covenants as the case may be are in good order.
    Providing timely prompts to team leaders and managers on renewals or termination of agreements.
    Drawing up contracts, lease documents, loan agreements and other legal documents as may be required by internal stakeholders to assist and support various business activities.
    Liaising with relevant departments to ensure that where legal or business risks have been identified, appropriate courses of action have been taken.
    Providing and interpreting legal information, conducting training and disseminating appropriate legal information to staff.
    Negotiating, reviewing and drafting documentation for business transactions and advising on the necessary checklist to be adopted to ensure information is submitted on time.
    Reviewing progress of outstanding litigation and liaising with and managing external lawyers.
    Ensuring the undertaking of due diligence searches on behalf of the Our Client and associated companies and liaising with an external legal counsel as required.
    Ensuring the follow up of all court cases facing the organization and attend court hearings where necessary, follow up of Judgments and costs on behalf of the Organization.

    Qualifications

    LL.B (Second Upper) from a Public University is Required.
    A post graduate diploma in law from the Kenya School of Law.
    At Least 1-year post admission experience in a busy law firm.
    A valid practicing certificate.
    Demonstrable experience in handling a large and high value vendor contract portfolio.
    Demonstrable success in handling employee disciplinary issues, litigating or advising on litigation strategy for labour relations
    Excellent research skills.
    Experience in Immigration laws will be an added advantage.
    Experience in a startup and a multicultural environment is highly desirable.
    Strong interpersonal, communication & presentation skills (verbal, written) and the ability to build effective internal and external client relationships. Should have ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and judgment in working with all levels of staff.
    Pleasant, energetic, confident, with a positive, can-do attitude, good work ethic and professionalism. Should have the ability to maintain confidentialities and tactful in dealing with clients.
    Proactive, able to multi-task, prioritize work, meet deadlines & works effectively under pressure with minimum supervision.
    Demonstrated initiative in developing solutions to meet complex administrative/technical needs of work group. Should have very strong organizational skills.
    Demonstrated ability to maintain equilibrium and focus in a demanding, fast-paced work environment and be a team player and effective in role as BRM resource.

    Qualities you’ll need to fit in well among Our Client-Stars:

    A collaborative spirit that compels you to work beyond your team.
    A desire to understand and serve customers.
    A willingness to embrace diversity, integrity and empathy.
    An innovative approach to assessing and testing new ideas.
    An enthusiasm to achieve set targets and improve yourself professionally.

    The perks you’ll have:

    A holistic benefits package.
    Unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional growth.
    A unique chance to tackle critical challenges of sanitation, economic empowerment and food security.

  • Credit Clerks Credit-Sales Representative

    Credit Clerks Credit-Sales Representative

    Location: Nairobi, Kiambu and Nakuru
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Process applications of individuals applying for loans and credit
    Interview applicant to obtain personal and financial data and fills out application.
    Obtain and compile copies of loan applicants’ credit histories, financial statements, loan security documents and other financial information.
    Analyze applicants’ financial status, credit status, and undertake relevant evaluations to determine feasibility of granting loans.
    Evaluate and advice on client’s ability to pay based on analysis of their finances.
    Process approved loans for disbursement.
    Undertake business and home visits to validate applications where need dictates.
    Undertake data entry on approved loans.
    Undertake timely valuation and renewal of contracts upon expiry.
    Notifies customer by mail, telephone, or in person of acceptance or rejection of application.
    Keeps record or files of credit transactions, deposits, and payments, and sends letters or confers with customers having delinquent accounts to make payment.

    Abilities, Skills and Qualifications

    The ideal candidate must hold atleast a Diploma or Certificate in business studies, Co-operative Management /Credit Management or Banking from a recognized institution.
    Atleast one year experience in credit management/loan processing will be a plus.
    Computer literate with expertise in using ERP systems, office applications and outlook
    Good communication & interpersonal skills.
    Experience in the credit industry is a plus
    Credit-Sales Representative (8) positions)

    Salary: 15K Retainer+ CommissionsDuties and Responsibilities

    Achieve maximum sales profitability, growth and account penetration within an assigned
    Territory / or market segment by effectively selling loan products and other related company product.
    Promote / sell / secure orders from existing and prospect customers.
    Demonstrate products and services to existing/potential customers and assist them in selecting products that best suits their needs.
    Improving visibility and brand image of the company by directly selling and promoting company products to the assigned markets.
    Acquisition & customer portfolio management Marketing products and services on a daily basis to prospective customers
    Building relationships with existing referral sources and cultivate new referral sources both internally and externally
    Ensuring the best in terms of quality of sales.

    Abilities, Skills and Qualifications

    Diploma or Certificate in sales & marketing, Credit Management or Banking from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
    Must have experience in sales or credit for at least 1 year in a financial institution.
    Must have good understanding of credit policies.
    Demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving; ability to determine solutions for customers.
    Should be results-orientated, able to work both independently and in a team.
    Should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications.
    Computer literate with expertise in using ERP systems, office applications and outlook
    Good communication & interpersonal skills.

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  • Laundry Front Office Assistant

    Laundry Front Office Assistant

    Job Responsibilities

    Consistently offer professional, friendly service to our clients and ensure reception area is tidy.
    Maintain customer information and data;
    Answer direct client queries on telephone and email as well as manage communication on the company’s Facebook page as appropriate.
    Inform client of linen that is ready for collection, or organize dispatch to client, as appropriate;
    Receive payment, make change if appropriate, and do other cash register duties;
    Identify and develop sales opportunities based on customer feedback.
    Receive items brought in to the shop for cleaning and dispatch the linens to the client when clean;
    Pick and return, using a company provided transport van, items from certain clients’ premises and return them when clean to the client premises;
    Inspect linen for stains and fabrics that require special care;
    Examine and sort linen, according to: color, fabric type, dirt content, and cleaning technique required;
    Sort laundry, label and make ready for pick up
    Set aside and report any damaged or marked linen

    Qualifications

    Diploma or Certificate in customer service, Laundry or Housekeeping will be highly desirable
    Proven ability to focus attention on client needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
    Excellent communication skills, fluent in both English and Kiswahili.
    Good computer literacy skills including using various Microsoft applications and social media.
    Atleast 1 year experience in the laundry/dry-cleaning or hospitality sector is an added advantage
    Applicants are required to be flexible with work schedule, including weekends.
    Strong ability to work unsupervised.
    Strong numerical and problem solving abilities
    Due to the nature of the job, applicants who reside within Langata and its environs will be preferred.

  • Security

    Security

    Job Description
    Monitors premises to prevent theft or other illegal activities and make sure that buildings are locked after normal business hours.
    Qualifications

    Be a holder of form four certificate
    Ability to read, write and speak English
    Minimum of 1 year experience in a security firm
    Excellent customer service skills
    Have a certificate of good conduct
    Letter from the chief
    4 passport photos
    3 referees with their ID photocopies

  • Assistant Research Officer (Education Research) Assistant Research Officer (Health Research)

    Assistant Research Officer (Education Research) Assistant Research Officer (Health Research)

    Reference Number: AROSCH271117

    Grade: 6.01

    Job Purpose
    The KWTRP School Engagement Programme is currently establishing an appropriate approach to engage local primary schools with science and health research.

    The selected candidate, supported by the SEP team, will work closely with primary school teachers and education partners to identify, implement and evaluate a primary school engagement activity with health research.
     
    The candidate will contribute to all SEP research activities including proposal development, grants/ funds administration, data/sample analysis and management, training, reporting and preparation of publications.
    Reports To: Principal Investigator
    Directly Supervises: Any interns or fieldworkers as assigned by the Principal Investigator
    Indirectly Supervises: None
    Budget and Resource Responsibility:

    Responsible for a laptop computer/desktop.
    One or more digital voice recorders used in this work.
    For petty cash budgets up to kes 10,000/- associated with fieldwork and meeting organisation.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Contribute in the development of research objectives and preparation of proposals and applications.
    Carry out literature/education resource reviews and prepare draft write-ups as may be required to support proposals, presentations/seminars and publications.
    Participate in execution of action research projects including identifying resource requirements, planning, implementing and evaluating activities. Research activities may also involve consenting and community engagement activities and initiating recruitment of study participants.
    Under the supervision of senior researchers, develop data collection tools; collect different types of research data (qualitative and /or quantitative); oversee cleaning and transcribing of the data.
    Liaise with relevant teams to ensure that all data is entered into relevant databases on time and carry out data verification activities as requested/required to ensure its accuracy, integrity and validity
    Contribute to the analysis of data emerging from empirical field work and literature review.
    Contribute to the dissemination of information from studies, including through the preparation of reports and manuscripts for publication, making presentations at scientific meetings and feeding back to participants in any consultation activities.
    Provide training and support to fieldworkers and other research team members / working on related projects, including developing their skills in individual and group interviewing, transcription, translation, and summarising.
    And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

    Qualifications:

    A bachelors’ degree in biological sciences, science education or social science or equivalent
    Experience of working with school students, research engagement with students or early-career science teaching
    At least one year’s experience of research
    Experience of developing teaching aids e.g. textbooks, peer education activity plans etc.

    Competencies:

    Must be enthusiastic, with excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills, both with stakeholders and students
    Excellent writing skills
    Good planning, organisation and co-ordination skills
    Ability to take and follow instructions, initiative, keen to learn and proactive with the ability to work under minimal supervision
    Flexibility, adaptability, multi-tasking and attention to detail
    Confidentiality and integrity
    Team working and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

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  • Legal Assistant

    Legal Assistant

    Responsibilities

    Advising on all matters regarding the law; including the interpretation, impact and effect of the relevant laws and general conditions affecting various areas of the company’s operations;
    Assisting in the co-ordination of legal due diligence, documentation and closing of transactions;
    Developing and carrying out Compliance checks on all facets of Law affecting the business;
    Designing commercial and legal solutions that lead to effective corporate structures;
    Developing and maintaining various policies, procedures and registers whilst carrying out other corporate secretarial functions;
    Negotiating, drafting and reviewing legal documents and contracts;
    Liaising with external lawyers on conduct of court matters
    Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

    Job Qualifications

    A Second Class Upper Degree in Law (LL. B) from a recognized University;
    A recently admitted advocate of the High Court of Kenya with good standing;
    Must have attained a B+ and above in O levels/ high school;
    At least 1-year experience in a busy law firm or company;
    Knowledge, relevant practice and understanding of the corporate, commercial investments, real estate and financial markets (including tax), and the respective Laws and regulations;
    Creative, commercial legal thinking and appreciation of the business aspects in their application of the law;
    Ability to pro-actively and creatively manage potential legal issues;
    A team player willing to learn, adapt and work with minimum supervision;
    Excellent organisation, administration, communication, influencing and interpersonal skills;
    High levels of energy and enthusiasm and ability to work long hours and under pressure; and
    High level of analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Finance Assistant

    Finance Assistant

    JOB DESCRIPTION
    Base: Nairobi with frequent visits to the field
    Direct line manager: Head of Finance
    Starting date:As soon as possible.
     
    The roles and duties of the Finance Assistant will include:

    Objective 1: Accountancy

    Reception of monthly accounting documents from the bases and the Capital.
    Verification of the proper documentation against the cashbooks.
    Verification of procedures applied and their compliance.
    Keeping a monthly record of Nairobi office and base payment vouchers in Nairobi office.
    Submit to his/her supervisor a report on missing and improper documents between the departments.
    Follow up on the missing and improper documents sent back to the bases.
    Focal person for external audits for submitting the required receipts or preparing the package to send to Headquarters in case of internal audits to be done at HQ level.

    Objective 2: Cash & Bank Management

    Making cash payment and the custodian of Nairobi office cash box.
    Managing the work advances as per the ACF policy.
    Record all working advances in the advance book and follow up on their clearance by staff.
    Make cash count as per set requirements- weekly and end month.

    Objective 3: Review of documentation, filing & archiving

    Review of all documentation to ensure completeness.
    Printing of donor expenses reports and filling in a monthly basis.
    Responsible for retrieving, preparation and production of documents needed for audits.
    Follow with Base Admins to ensure that they send monthly documentation to Nairobi office on a timely basis.
    Filing and archiving at Nairobi level per month per donor and filing of grants/ finance related documentation.

    Objective 4: Auditing

    Provide auditors with necessary documentation during audits.
    Follow up on recommendations provided by auditors to ensure that they are adhered to.

    Objective 5: Support to Field / Bases

    Visit the field bases regularly, provide recommendations and follow up on action points raised.
    Provide support for all bases on financial issues.

    Objective 6: General Finance

    Raise all payments vouchers & petty cash vouchers at Nairobi level.
    Liaise with the respective department for any discrepancy/ missing or clarification in procedure.

    The above tasks are not limited and can be added to, modified or changed according to the changing needs of the department.
    QUALIFICATIONS

    Undergraduate Degree in Business Management or its equivalent.
    Any level of CPA will be an added advantage

    Flexible and adaptable to changing work conditions
    SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
    ESSENTIAL

    Minimum one year of professional finance or accounting experience, preferably in an NGO
    Knowledge of finance/accounting procedures.
    Demonstrated planning and organizational skills as well as verbal and written communication
    Proficiency in computer skills to include spread sheets, internet/e-mail, accounting package
    Knowledge of techniques used in maintaining balancing and classing accounts in an accounting system

    PREFERRED

    Ability to pay attention to detail
    Self-starter with a strong desire to promote and implement continuous improvement endeavors

    What ACF will offer:
    Start date: As soon as possible.
    Duty station: Nairobi Office with frequent travel to the field bases. Action Against Hunger will provide transport and accommodation plus meals when travelling to the field bases
    Remuneration package: Very Competitive salary package with additional benefits to include:

    Career development opportunities with ACF
    Comprehensive medical cover for self and dependants
    Opportunity to work in a good and friendly environment with a dynamic and motivated team

  • Junior Security Consultant Senior Penetration Tester Information Security Compliance Consultant

    Junior Security Consultant Senior Penetration Tester Information Security Compliance Consultant

    The Junior Consultant will work with and under the guidance of the Head of Security, Infrastructure Services.
    The Interview process will require a hands-on test
    Job Responsibilities

    Assist in the deployment and configuration of a range of security controls from leading vendors such as DLP, SIEM, WAF, database firewalls etc.
    Reviewing the effectiveness of security controls and security processes
    Assisting in the delivery of vulnerability assessments
    Assisting in the development of security compliance reports such a ISO27001, PCI DSS and more

    Qualifications

    Bachelor of Science Degree or a related tertiary qualification.
    Minimum of one year experience in IT or Network systems security.
    Working knowledge of the Linux operating system
    Added bonus: Technical certifications from leading vendors such as CISCO, Symantec, IBM, Imperva etc.

    Core Skills

    High levels of integrity in the conduct of personal and professional affairs Good communication and sound interpersonal skills.
    Exceptional verbal and written skills.
    Problem solving and decision making skills.
    Ability to work independently and under pressure.

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