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  • Accounts Intern

    Accounts Intern

    Job Responsibilities 

    Financial reporting 
    Ensure timely filing of tax returns and resolving tax queries.
    Ensure timely payment of invoices 
    Ensure timely preparation of an accurate daily report. 
    Defend the company by ensuring viability of trades prior to approval.
    Client credit management. 
    Ensure the prompt and accurate allocation of invoice payments through the various modes of payment. 
    Prepare periodic financial reconciliation reports.

    Job qualifications

    A minimum high school average grade of B (plain) or its equivalent. 
    A verifiable certificate of training in accounts or related fields. 
    Certification in either CPA, KATC or ACCA. 
    1 year experience. 
    Proficiency in oral AND written English. 
    Must be a proficient computer and internet user. 
    Must be willing to work six days a week. (Monday – Saturday). 
    Commercial awareness of the retail industry will be an added advantage.

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: resourcing@shopit.co.ke using the position as subject of email.

    Apply via :

    resourcing@shopit.co.ke

  • Sales Representative Procurement Assistant

    Sales Representative Procurement Assistant

    JOB PURPOSE

    To recruit members for the Society and present, promote and sell products/services using sound arguments to existing and prospective customers.

    MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOBS
    Managerial / Supervisory/ Operational Responsibilities or roles:

    Achieve the monthly sales targets arising from member recruitment and increasing the Society’s portfolio.
    Present, promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers.
    Maintain effective customer service to be able to meet clients’ expectations.
    Achieve timely development of sales proposals, presentation, and reports.
    Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments.
    Collection of feedback from members at various networking forums that could be used for business leads and improve product and service offering.
    Participate in marketing activities and events.
    Analyse the territory/market’s potential, track sales and status reports.
    Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.

    KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

    Minimum level of academic qualification, skills and knowledge required to perform effectively in the role:
    Holders of a Diploma in Business related field or its equivalent from a recognized university.
    Relevant degree and membership with relevant professional body is an added advantage
    Minimum months or years of experience required to have to be appointed to the position:
    Minimum 1-year relevant experience and in a similar position.

    KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

    Achievement of recruitment targets monthly.
    Retention of existing members per portfolio.
    Loan uptake and savings by recruited members.
    Report on daily activities.
    Market research and feedback.

    SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

    Good knowledge of the market and the Society’s products and services.
    Self-confidence and motivated.
    Excellent communication skills – written and spoken.
    Proficiency in Microsoft office.
    Team player and good interpersonal skills.
    Customer Care skills.
    Marketing skills
    Good people, interpersonal and networking skills.

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    Applicants should, after filling the form, send their detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, and relevant testimonials to email recruitment@mhasibusacco.com. The deadline for submission of all applications is on or before 16th April 2024 by 5.00 pm.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@mhasibusacco.com

  • Barista F & B Supervisor

    Barista F & B Supervisor

    Job Summary

    The Barista shall be responsible for production of all hot beverages, different types of coffee. smoothies, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in the establishment and for the delivery of a friendly, efficient guest service while creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all guests.

    Qualifications and experience needed

    Certificate in Mixology and barista or any other related field
    1-year experience as a barista

    Skills Required

    Great customer service
    Good communication skills
    Great Teamwork
    Keen eye to details and creativity
    Multitasking skills
    Ability to stick to time constraints
    Interpersonal and problem solving skills

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    Qualified candidates should send their CV and application letter quoting their expected salary to hr@bantuafrica.co.ke by 30th March 2024.
    Only candidates who have the above specifications should apply. Shortlisting will be on rolling basis.

    Apply via :

    hr@bantuafrica.co.ke

  • Gender and Inclusion Officer

    Gender and Inclusion Officer

    The Position

    The Gender and Inclusion Officer plays a critical role by ensuring effective and efficient execution of Uraia’s gender-based programmes. This will involve day to day management and capacity-building of Implementing Partners. The Gender and Inclusion Officer will also support Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) analysis, legal analysis, advocacy, and strategy development within Uraia and its partner.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Support the management of Women’s Rights Organizations (WROs) as Implementing Partners for Uraia’s gender-focused programmes, including capacity assessment of the WROs and follow-up activities.
    Support the mainstreaming of GESI approaches in all Uraia programmes.
    Participate in the development and implementation of the Programmes teamwork plan.
    Support the day-to-day implementation and management of programmes, policies, and processes.

    Gender-based Programmes

    Day to day coordination and management of the Women’s Voice and Leadership, and other gender-based project activities in liaison with the Women Rights Organizations, principal and funding partners and the project implementation team.
    Provide technical support to the WROs on project related capacity gaps.
    Participate in Principal partner related technical meetings for shaping the WVL and other gender-based projects.
    Provide support and participation in the recruitment process of Women Rights Organizations (WROs) as Implementing Partners for gender-based programmes.
    Participate in the development of calls for proposals documents for the WROs.
    Monitor the submission of call for proposals by the WROS.
    Participate in the due diligence processes for the WROs.
    Participate in the development of WROS capacity Strengthening Plans and Budgets.
    Provide support in the development and implementation of Institutional strengthening frameworks of the Women Rights Organizations.
    Conduct capacity building Trainings for the WROs.
    Review the institutional Strengthening frameworks for the WROs.
    Review WRO partner reports and harvest results per the output indicators and programme targets.
    Develop WROs MEAL reports and donor reports.
    Support in monitoring the implementation by WROs and documenting success stories, challenges and lessons learned.
    Support with the development of partnership with universities and research institutions.
    Represent Uraia at appropriate conferences and networking groups.

    Programme Support

    Support the management of the data information systems to ensure the fundraising and communication teams have the required data, information, and photographs, including the development of gender programme propositions.
    Support in the preparation of monthly and quarterly gender programme reports for submission to the Head of Programmes and/or development partners.
    Provide logistical support for gender programmes capacity development activities such as workshops, implementing partners forums etc.
    Support and manage the collection and dissemination of gender specific data, including analysis of existing data.
    Participate in the monitoring, evaluation, and activities for the WROs through field visits, FGDs, spot-checks and virtual review forums.
    Review and approval of WROs reports and costed workplans for grants disbursements.
    Preparation of WROs activity concepts and budget requests during the execution of WROs activities.
    Preparation of Participants lists for post activity reimbursements.
    Support in the review of service providers/ resource applications and development of their short- term contracts.
    Reviewing and approving any proposed WROs activity changes based on justifiable reasons.

    GESI Mainstreaming

    Manage all gender specific data and information for Uraia and facilitate analysis of the same for use in programming.
    Provide technical advice to all implementing partners on GESI mainstreaming into programming.
    Collaborate with M & E officer to ensure impact assessments measure women, youth, PWDs, and marginalized communities.
    Attend to any other assigned work duties.

    Required academic and professional qualifications.

    A minimum of a bachelor’s degree preferably in Gender Studies, Sociology, Human Rights, Law, Development Studies, or any other related field.
    Additional qualifications in Project Management will be an added advantage.

    Experience

    Minimum of 1 years’ experience in implementing gender-based/social inclusion programme activities.
    Experience engaging with community/ issue-based/legal work/ advocacy groups to address social inclusion challenges.
    Demonstrated work experience in democracy and governance sector will be an added advantage.

    Technical Skills

    Additional training and qualifications on women and girl’s empowerment.
    Projects Planning and Management Skills.
    Gender analysis and mainstreaming.
    Management of project budgets.
    Training and facilitation skills.
    Reporting skills.
    Problem solving and analytical skills.
    Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills.

    Personal Skills

    Flexible and pro-active approach.
    Organized and pays attention to detail.
    Strong team player.
    Cultural sensitivity.
    Strong networking skills.
    The ability to quickly grasp new ideas and concepts.
    Operates by and upholds Uraia’s values.

    If you believe your career objectives match this exciting position, please send your application letter and detailed CV, expected salary, contact details and quote UT/GIO/03/2024 with the email subject being Application for Gender and Inclusion Officer by 5:00PM on 28th March 2024 addressed to:The Human Resource Unit, Uraia Trust,P. O. Box 28151-00100,E-Mail: jobs@uraia.or.ke

    Apply via :

    jobs@uraia.or.ke

  • Executive Officer

    Executive Officer

    Role Purpose:

    IPPF ARO is seeking a dynamic, versatile, and highly-organized Executive Officer to perform personalized administrative duties for senior management, specifically the Regional Director’s Office (RDO). The Executive Officer will be responsible for planning, budgeting, and reporting within the RDO, as well as organizing workshops, events, and official meetings. The role also entails maintaining the highest degree of integrity, flexibility, teamwork, and confidentiality.

    Role Deliverables:

    Reporting to senior management and performing secretarial and administrative duties.
    Developing, coordinating, and implementing the Regional Director’s office program budget.
    Typing, formatting, and editing reports, documents, and presentations.
    Entering data, maintaining databases, and keeping records.
    Liaising with internal departments, answering calls, and making travel arrangements.
    Managing internal and external correspondence on behalf of senior management.
    Scheduling appointments, maintaining an events calendar, and sending reminders.
    Copying, scanning, and faxing documents, as well as taking notes.
    Preparing facilities for scheduled events and arranging refreshments, if required.
    Organizing and overseeing official meetings and conferences, including preparation and reporting.
    Coordinating the planning, budgeting, and logistics for workshops, events, and travel.
    Any other reasonable duties as may be requested from time to time.

    Key Skills/Expertise:

    A first degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Communication, Business Administration, or any other related field.
    A minimum of one-year executive-level support experience, ideally in an international setting, including office management, administration, and secretarial support is desirable.
    Excellent office management skills, including proficiency in appointment scheduling software such as MS Outlook, as well as conference call apps (Teams/Zoom, etc.).
    Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with diverse, multicultural, and multilingual groups – articulate, tactful, and diplomatic.
    Demonstrates a high degree of integrity, flexibility, and an understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
    Supportive of a woman’s right to choose and to have access to safe abortion services.
    Exceptional organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
    Flexible and a team player.
    Excellent writing/drafting skills.
    Fluent in English; good working knowledge of French desirable.
    Advanced-level IT skills – Extensive experience in creating documents and spreadsheets using office software such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
    Commitment to safeguarding in both local and international contexts.
    Ability to thrive in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual, and intergenerational environment that promotes antiracism and respect for others.

    Competencies:

    PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of (related field). 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
    TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may 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.
    COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

    Interested individuals should submit an application form in the IPPFARO CV form (attached) and a 1-page cover letter to: hroffice@ippf.org with the job position you are applying for as the subject of the email by 22 April 2024. 

    Apply via :

    hroffice@ippf.org

  • Legal Assistant Social Media Consultant Building Energy Efficiency Expert

    Legal Assistant Social Media Consultant Building Energy Efficiency Expert

    The Legal Unit, situated in the Office of the Executive Director (OED), is responsible for, but not limited to:
    The provision of timely and sound legal advice to UN-Habitat through its officials including the Executive Director, the Deputy Executive Director, Senior Managers, and other relevant UN-Habitat officials and partners;
    Preparation of Guidelines on handling and preventing issues such as corruption, misconduct, fraud, inefficient use of resources, unnecessary legal claims and liabilities which continue to pose serious threats and challenge to the operations of UN-Habitat and its relations with its partners;
    The efficient and timely review and clearance of all legal agreements and legal instruments prior to their signature to reduce exposure of UN-Habitat to risks, legal claims and liabilities;  
    Provision of appropriate legal representation before the United Nations Dispute Tribunal (UNDT) and dispute settlement bodies; and (e) Resolving disputes with partners and other stakeholders and ensuring that disputes are efficiently handled and minimized. II.

    PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

    Under the direct supervision of the Officer-in-Charge of the Legal Office, the Individual Contractor shall undertake specific responsibilities aimed at achieving the required objective and results and support the realization of UN-Habitat’s mandate. The Individual Contractor will carry out the following duties:
    Review, verify and process legal instruments ensuring conformity to relevant guidelines and requirements, extract key data and update database, monitor requisite follow-up actions, approvals, etc.  
    Assist in the preparation and filing of cases with the United Nations Administration of Justice (UNDT and UNAT) and any other body such as the Management and Evaluation Unit (MEU).
    Handle, or refer to the Legal Officer as appropriate, a variety of verbal and written inquiries from internal and external parties, including providing information on processes and procedures related to specific legal activities, instruments, etc.
    Conduct basic research on assigned issues, using existing legal files and alternative sources (e.g., computer-assisted searches using the internet, intranet or other databases); verify facts, identify citations, precedents, issues to be addressed, etc., and draft statements of findings, respondent replies to appeals, etc. for review by the Legal Officer.
    Edit and conduct final checks for accuracy of a variety of specialized legal documentation, instruments, and related correspondence, for final clearance and approval.
    Participate and assist in drafting legal opinions and correspondence.
     Assist in the preparation of legal documents for electronic storage, access and circulation/publication, including document scanning and conversion, review of content and extraction of key data and text excerpts for categorization and indexing purposes, etc.
    Schedule appointments/meetings, monitor deadlines, etc.
    Perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications/special skills

    Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized institution is a requirement. A master’s degree in law or a related field would be an added advantage. Minimum experience of one (1) year is a requirement, part of which must be related to International and Administrative Law and Legal Research in an international organisation.

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    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.  

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  • MSc Graduate Fellowship: Goat Health: Harnessing Bacteriophages for Mastitis Prevention in Kenya (GO HEAL MASTITIS) (2 positions) Project Accountant

    MSc Graduate Fellowship: Goat Health: Harnessing Bacteriophages for Mastitis Prevention in Kenya (GO HEAL MASTITIS) (2 positions) Project Accountant

    The positions

    The MSc students will play a pivotal role in the “Go Heal Mastitis” project, a collaborative effort with Laval University and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). This groundbreaking initiative seeks to pioneer a phage-based intervention to combat mastitis in goats and mitigate the dependency on antibiotics in Kenyan goat farming. Engaging actively in the project, students will undertake tasks including isolating mastitis-causing bacteria such as Staphylococcus sp. and identifying bacteriophages (phages) tailored to combat these bacterial strains. Their primary focus will be on the comprehensive characterization of these bacterial isolates and phages, encompassing both in vitro and in vivo   experiments.

    Terms and reference

    Collaborate with supervisor(s), to design and develop MSc research proposals that outlines the objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes of the study.
    Isolate of Staphylococcus sp. strains.
    Isolate Staph-specific phages.
    Characterize the bacteriophages.
    Assess the antibiotic susceptibility of Staphylococcus sp. strains and the presence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in these isolates.
    Evaluate the ability of key phages to reduce mastitis in animal models.
    Utilize statistical tools to analyze the data, interpret findings, and draw meaningful conclusions from the study.
    Prepare reports, publications, and conference presentations to share the results of the study with the scientific community and relevant stakeholders.
    Effectively manage project timelines, budgets, and resources allocated to the study.

    Minimum requirements for the ideal candidate

    BSc degree in microbiology and immunology, biochemistry, or molecular biology.
    Work experience (1+ years) in a microbiology laboratory, with training in bacterial culture and molecular biology assays such as PCR/qPCR   is an added advantage.
    Experience working with phages is an added advantage.
    Completed coursework at JKUAT in an MSc degree in the stated related fields above is an added advantage.
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
    Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and take the lead in research activities.

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    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.  The position title and reference number ILRI MSc GF/AHH/02/2024 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.Applicants should send a cover letter and CV expressing their interest in the position, what they can bring to the role, and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Director, People and Organizational Development by clicking on the “Apply Now” tab above on or 9th April 2024 The position title and reference number REF: WF-PA/2235/2024 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.

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  • Customer Service Representative

    Customer Service Representative

    Job responsibilities

    Serve clients on all modes of engagement i.e messages, calls, social media and face to face.
    Provide accurate, valid and complete information promptly to clients as their guide through the purchasing process.
    Initiate the fulfillment process upon payment and keep clients informed and engaged on the progress of their orders.
    Respond to all requests for quotation sent through all modes of engagement.
    Ensure clients’ issues and complaints are addressed speedily and effectively.
    Handle after sale related queries such as warranty.

    Requirements

    Must be willing to work on commission.
    Proficiency in oral AND written English.
    Must be a proficient computer and internet user.
    Must be willing to work six days a week. (Monday – Saturday).

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: resourcing@shopit.co.ke using the position as subject of email.

    Apply via :

    resourcing@shopit.co.ke