Job Experience: Experience of 6 years

  • Finance and Grants Officer

    Finance and Grants Officer

    Project Profile:
    The Equitable Prosperity – Maendeleo Sawa (M-SAWA) project is a seven-year, $28.7 million initiative funded/implemented by MEDA (supporters, partners and investors) with funding from Global Affairs Canada (GAC) which will run from 2015 to 2022. The project aims to contribute to Kenya’s economic growth and increase job creation by improving the business performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and small entrepreneurs (SEs) in select counties along the Northern and LAPSSET Corridors in the following sectors: • Agriculture/agribusiness • Construction and allied industries • Extractives
    Job Summary:
    The Finance and Grants Officer (FGO) will assist the Finance Manager in developing accounting framework, internal controls and reporting framework on the funds allocated. With strong experience in financial management, audit and teamwork skills, the Finance and Grants officer will assess and train grantees on compliance, budgeting, best financial practices, donor reporting, and procurement.
    Location and Duration: 1-year renewable contract. This position is based in Nairobi, with occasional travel within the project target counties in Kenya.
    Eligible candidates: Kenyan Nationals
    Duties and Responsibilities:
    The FGO’s responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

    Conduct Financial analysis of Grant applicants audited financial records and providing assessment reports on the suitability of the applicant.
    Support existing grantees to ensure a strong compliance to MEDA internal policies, Donor regulations and Government of Kenya(GOK) laws.
    Evaluate grantee proposals (including budgets, assumptions and milestones); lead the setup, implementation and improvement of grant monitoring systems.
    Track grantee due diligence recommendations, to ensure proper project follow- up, implementation and closure in a timely manner.
    Identify non-compliant grantees, advise both the grantee and MEDA management on pre-emptive corrective actions.
    Design, review and present budget comparison reports for grantees as required each month.
    Review quarterly reports received from grantees and process subsequent cash advances to them. Manage advance requests and compare expenses to contracted amounts; ensuring costs are within the contracted budget.
    Upon completion of the grantee project, perform a closure audit, assess fixed assets needing disposition and recommend action.
    Internal financial Reporting. Preparing the monthly, quarterly and annual Financial reports ensuring that budgets are complied with and variances are promptly reported and/or corrected.
    Timely and accurate preparation and submission of the payroll.
    Support the audit process. Implementation of the Audit Plan ensuring all audit requirements are met and audit recommendations have been implemented.
    Budgeting- Prepare draft annual budgets as required.
    Assist in processing office payments, managing staff advances, reviewing petty cash expenses and supporting documents for approval, budget, reasonability and compliance.
    Internal Controls and risk management. Assist to identify and address risk areas and implement measures to minimize the risk of irregularities, based on corporate and regional compliance and audit standards for MEDA and the GOK rules and regulations.
    Any other tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor.

    Qualifications
    Key Competencies required:
    Knowledge and Experience:

    Desired: Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Accounting or Finance or its equivalent. Master’s degree is an added advantage
    Certified Public Accountant with valid membership
    Minimum of 6 years’ experience in Finance field with at least 3yrs in Grants management
    Proven track record in evaluating and funding projects and Good understanding of the donor/grants compliance;
    Strong experience with international audit requirements
    Working knowledge of major donor funded operations, finance services and practices
    Excellent computer skills in Excel & ACCPAC software or other accounting software.
    Excellent oral and written communication in English and Swahili

    Behavioural:

    Exceptional interpersonal, communication, team-building and relationship building skills. 
    Highly analytical individual (process and interpret large amounts of data) who demonstrates a high degree of maturity and integrity
    Results and solution-oriented approaches that demonstrate integrity, accountability and commitment
    Demonstrated experience working in a complex environment
    Appreciation and support of MEDA’s faith, values, mission and purpose

  • Research Associate

    Research Associate

    The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a Food Scientist with skills in product development and wet chemistry analysis to contribute to Regional projects on Roots, Tubers and Banana crops and more specifically pro-vitamin A rich orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) and potato in Africa.
    Position: The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, in the Food and Nutritional Evaluation Laboratory (FANEL), Nutrition and Food Safety Platform, Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA) research hub at the campus of the International Livestock Research Institute), with occasional travel within the Sub-Saharan Africa Region. The Research Associate (Food Scientist) will report directly to the Regional Food Scientist.
    Job Responsibilities:
    The principal tasks and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

    Assist with operational management in the Food and Nutritional Evaluation Laboratory (FANEL);
    Develop new methods and keep current methods up to standards, assure quality assurance, contribute scientifically to the work;
    Attend to visitors and train other labs on similar methods;
    Develop and conduct acceptability studies with RTB and biofortified crops;
    Provide nutrition input to other areas of CIP and RTB in SSA;
    Develop and conduct retention studies with biofortified crops;
    Development of new food products and food recipes with RTB and biofortified crops;
    Supervise students on thesis research topics of relevance to RTB and biofortified crops food science program;
    Participate in nutrition and food science professional forums in sub-Saharan Africa;
    Contribute to project reports and publish relevant findings on a timely basis.

    Requirements
    The successful candidate will have:

    Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutritional Biochemistry or related subjects. PhD will be an added advantage;
    Minimum of six year’s work experience in a nutritional analysis research environment;
    Good understanding of analytical instruments such as HPLC, LC/MS, GC/MS and ICP;
    Strong background in food product development and sensory profiling and analysis;
    Excellent analytic skills;
    Skills and good knowledge of food microbiology and food safety;
    Skills in molecular biology techniques an added advantage;
    Aptitude for teamwork, leadership, training, and communications skills;
    Good publication record;
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
    Willingness to travel within the region.

    Additional preferences:

    Experience working with starch chemistry or product development;
    Experience in with food industry and fund raising;
    Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team/project and multicultural environment.

    Conditions: The employment contract will be for a one year’s term (with a three months’ probation period) with the possibility of extension, subject to availability of funding.

  • Body Building Consultant

    Body Building Consultant

    Job Description
    Reporting to the Technical Manager, the position will be responsible providing technical support in product design as well as ensuring the products developed are attractive to customers for enhanced sales and market share.
    Principal Accountabilities:

    Supervising and monitoring body building activities to ensure adherence to set standards
    Preparing training budget and submit for review and approval to ensure timely allocation of funds required for the implementation of the training strategy
    Approving vehicle body designs from body builders to ensure that they meet set safety standards Inspecting bodies during and after fabrication in accordance with HML, NTSA and KEBS guidelines Coordinating NTSA inspection on units ensuring timely inspections supporting timely delivery to clients as well as full compliance with the relevant authorities
    Preparing the annual training plan for staff members for both technical and soft skills development for improved service delivery Resolving customer complaints on body related issues to enhance customer satisfaction and retention
    Approving quotations for body building, modifications and refurbishments to enhance efficiency in resource utilization

    Key Skills and Qualifications:

    Degree in Automobile, Mechanical Engineering or any related field Auto CAD Certification
    A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
    Excellent report writing, presentation, innovative and communication skills
    Knowledge of current telematics as provided in the market

  • Local Security Assistant 

UN Women: Deputy Regional Director

    Local Security Assistant UN Women: Deputy Regional Director

    Background
    OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES, KENYAN NATIONALS ONLY
    Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Deputy Security Adviser (DSA), the Local Security Assistant assists in the implementation of security operations and all matters relating to the management of safety and security for UN personnel in the country or in the region of assignment.
    Duties and Responsibilities
    Summary of key functions:

    Assists the DSA in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the country:

    Liaises and coordinates, as appropriate, with the host government security organizations and/or personnel, including national and local provincial authorities, military, and police officers, as well as non-governmental organizations and other non-State actors in the area of operation;
    Helps to assess the security situation at the duty station and ensures adequate gathering and verification of security information that may be required for a proper analysis of the situation by the DSA;
    Communicates information on security to the heads of United Nations agencies and provides host country security advice to UNDSS in the absence of the DSA as required;
    Maintains regular contacts with Security Focal Points of UN agencies;
    May be requested to provide technical assistance at SMT meetings.

    Assists in maintaining the Security Plan, including updating staff lists:

    Helps in the preparation and review of the UN Security Plan;
    Supports actions during the implementation of the Security Plan, as required.

    Assists in monitoring compliance with Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) established for the duty station.

    Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UN staff, offices and assets, and assists in the preparation of security reports, such as the Security Incident Report, the Security Assessments and the Quarterly Incident Report.

    Provides support in organizing and conducting training courses on security awareness and preparedness, and providing security orientation to newly assigned staff members. Conducts security briefings, as required.

    Performs other security-related tasks assigned by the PSA/DSA/FSCO Nairobi:
    Provides support in conducting security evaluations and provides advice on security measures for the residences (Residential Security Standards – RSM) of UN staff, as well as on latest trends and threats to staff safety and security;
    Establishes and maintains warden system and keeps update of information related to UN offices and residences;
    Maintains liaison with commercial companies used for UN security at offices and residences, in order to ensure the effective and efficient use of the guard force.

    Provides general administrative assistance to the PSA/DSA/FSCO Nairobi:

    Maintains routine and confidential correspondence files/documents;
    Maintains a database on contact details in relation to host country security authorities;
    Arranges appointments, receives visitors, places and screens telephone calls and answers queries with discretion, and takes minutes and/or notes at meetings.

    Impact of Results
    The key results have an impact on the accurate and timely implementation of the overall UN security programme at the country level.
    Competencies

    Commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter and the Organization’s core values – Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity
    Planning and Organizing: Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor his/her own work plan with minimum supervision. Ability to work under pressure or in crisis situations. Availability to travel within the area of responsibility.
    Creativity: Ability to actively seek to improve services, offer new and different options to solve problems/meet client needs, and promote and persuade others to consider new ideas
    Teamwork: Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to listen and work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
    Communication: Proven and sustained communication (verbal and written) skills.

    Required Skills and Experience
    Education:
    Secondary education. University Degree desirable, but it is not a requirement.
    Experience:
    6 years of experience in security, preferably in the military or police context or related field of work. Prior experience with the UN system or an international NGO is desirable.
    Language requirements:
    Fluency in the English and national language of the duty station.
    Other Skills and Requirements:

    Knowledge of HF and VHF radio operation;
    Experience in diplomatic security and protection is considered as an asset;
    Knowledge of host country safety codes;
    Solid computers skills (MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint);
    Possession of a valid driver’s license
    Ability to travel
    Physically fit

    UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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  • Project Manager / County Program Lead Isiolo

    Project Manager / County Program Lead Isiolo

    Background:
    The Kenya Resilient Arid Lands Partnership for Integrated Development (KENYA RAPID) is a Public Private Partnership (PPP) program, in which multiple partners cooperate. It aims to support sustainable and resilient livelihoods in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs), by improving water availability and water service delivery to people and livestock, and improve rangelands. KENYA RAPID mobilizes financial and technical resources from development partners, national government, county government and the private sector. Over a five-year period (2015-2020), the program focuses on five Kenyan counties: Marsabit, Garissa, Isiolo, Wajir, and Turkana. Catholic Relief Services Kenya will be implementing the program in Turkana and Isiolo counties of Kenya.
    Job Summary:
    The Project Manager will manage, coordinate, and monitor project activities and relationships with partners and other project stakeholders to assist the achievement of the Kenya RAPID (Isiolo) project objectives advancing Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable. The Project Manager will additionally provide technical support on WASH infrastructure development related activities. Project management skills and knowledge of the program area will ensure high-quality programming and continuously work towards improving the impact of this project.
    Job Responsibilities:
    Manage and lead the implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan, manage K-RAPID Isiolo budget and support in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
    Effectively manage and supervise the K-RAPID team in Isiolo. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, contribute to the recruitment process of project staff, and complete performance management for direct reports.

    Ensure learning properly accompanies project activities throughout the project cycle. Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and guiding partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences. Analyze implementation challenges and report any inconsistencies and/or gaps to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules.
    Manage and oversee working relationships with all local project stakeholders, including county government officials, and serve as the liaison between them and the project team to mobilize local actors and promote project activities and impact.
    Coordinate activities required for ensuring the financial, material and human resources for the quality implementation of the project. Conduct periodic budget reviews.
    Identify staff capacity needs and technical assistance needs of partner organizations and contribute to capacity strengthening and required interventions to support quality project implementation.
    Coordinate provision of any logistical and administrative support to staff and partners.
    Ensure project documentation for assigned activities is complete with all required documents and is filed per agency and donor requirements. Lead preparation of trends analysis reports and documentation of case studies and promising practices within the project implementation area.
    Provide technical support in the design and development of BoQ for the identified and designed Multiple Use Water Systems and supervision of water infrastructure activities.

    MEAL Competencies:

    Track project MEAL requirements – both CRS MEAL Policies and Procedures (MPP) and donor requirements.
    Work with MEAL staff and partner staff to implement the MPP and donor MEAL requirements applicable to your projects.
    Complete the annual MEAL procedure self-assessment for your project, and develop action plan to advance MEAL practice.

    Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
    Education and Experience

    Bachelor’s Degree in Water Engineering
    Minimum of 6 years of work experience in project support, ideally in the field of WASH.
    Experience in managing USAID funded projects is an added advantage.
    Experience working with partners, participatory action planning and community engagement.
    Staff supervision experience.
    Experience with private sector engagement is an added advantage.
    Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data.
    Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

     
    Personal Skills

    Analysis and problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment
    Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners
    Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
    Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities

    Required/Desired Foreign Language: None
    Travel Required: None
    Key Working Relationships:
    Supervisory: Information officer, Food Security, Nutrition and Livelihoods Officer and CRS driver/mechanic.
    Internal: Information officer, Food Security, Nutrition and Livelihoods Officer and CRS driver/mechanic, Program Manager WASH, Deputy Head of Programs, CRS’s finance, human resources and procurement departments.
    External: The Governor’s Office Isiolo County, National Government officials e.g. County and Sub County Commissioners, and area chiefs in Isiolo, ministries of water, irrigation, health, finance and planning, agriculture, livestock in Isiolo County, Program consultants and contractors, PREG members and Millennium Water Alliance Program Coordinating Unit, Private sector partner.
    Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
    These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

    Trusting Relationships
    Professional Growth
    Partnership
    Accountability

    Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
    CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
    Equal Opportunity Employer

  • Economics / Business Teacher

    Economics / Business Teacher

    Job Description
    Reference Number: OAM/TS/18/05
    Category: Academics
    Location: Oshwal Academy Mombasa
    Skills and Competence:
    Qualifications:

    A graduate with a Bachelor of Education degree with specialisation in Economics / Business.
    Experience: At least five years’ teaching experience in I.G.C.S.E. / A’ Level. Alternative curricula experience will be preferred such as Cambridge Assessment International Education.
    Demonstrable technical and academic knowledge of Economics / Business.
    Knowledge of technical content delivery in a variety of examinable syllabi (Edexcel, Cambridge, I.G.C.S.E. and A’ Level).
    Good intra and interpersonal skills.
    Knowledgeable in modern pedagogy and demonstrable teaching practices.
    Excellent written and oral communication.
    Innovative and creative individual.
    Good planning and organisation skills.
    Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
    Ability and proven willingness to support clubs and other co-curricular activities.

  • Quantity Surveyor

    Quantity Surveyor

    Job description
    Are you a skilled manager who is talented in quantity surveying? Are you motivated by working in a dynamic startup environment? Do you have a passion for contributing to community empowerment through your work? Orkidstudio wants YOU.
    Orkidstudio is looking to grow its team by bringing on a Quantity Surveyor to create, enhance and ensure successful ongoing cost management for Orkidstudio’s full scope of projects. The successful applicant will be able to work within a dynamic and highly challenging startup environment alongside a talented and committed team driven by social impact and creating high quality, affordable and healthy buildings.
    Detailed Job Description:
    The Quantity Surveyor shall work closely with the senior management team, advising and supporting both the design team and construction team in the cost management aspects of our projects. The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing the Clerk of Works, Junior Quantity Surveyor and working closely with the Finance team. The Quantity Surveyor will take responsibility for producing and managing the construction budgets by producing accurate bills of quantities in the design stage and overseeing the valuations and final accounts on our site projects.
    Competency:

    The ideal candidate will have experience as a quantity surveyor, preferably working with a main contractor within the construction industry;
    Have a detailed knowledge and expertise in taking off, producing bill of quantities, value engineering at design stage, negotiating contract sums, tendering, procurement, management of budgets and forecasts, contract administration, change management, valuations and final accounting;
    Trained in commonly used industry software (MS Office – mandatory, and Quickbooks Online- non-essential) and an aptitude for learning new software;
    Strong leadership skills and confidence creating and implementing cost management systems and ensuring compliance and successful operation across our projects;
    Key managerial skills, developing and motivating teams of all levels;
    Have a problem-solving, strategic and entrepreneurial mindset, able to perform at a high level with complex challenges at pace;

    Key Responsibilites:

    Reviewing contracts between us and our clients and the contracts with the respective supply chain;
    Ensuring accounts and book keeping on site are kept to a suitable standard for our finance team;
    Robust cost management throughout the design stages, including cost estimates, bill of quantities and reporting actuals to our finance team;
    Working closely with the design team to value engineer any elements of the design that are over budget.
    Working closely with the construction team to offer advice on the supply chain and undertake tender analysis, process valuations for payment and track actual quantities and budgets against progress;
    Monthly/ Quarterly/ Annual reports on project expenditure to our CFO to show actual performance against planned performance;
    From time to time, providing support on fee/ bid preparation and business/project plans for prospective clients;
    Bridging the gap between Construction Teams and the Finance Team is properly managed so that actual costs are reflective and in line with the construction budgets;
    Advise the construction team on administering the contract and processing variations;
    Be competent in a client facing role, reviewing contracts, negotiating budgets or variations and resolving any disputes;
    Grow and develop the more junior cost management staff at Orkidstudio.

    Social Impact:
    Value Orkidstudio’s mission and demonstrate commitment to ensuring social impact goals are met across the organisation;Support to develop innovative and rigorous business for specific social impact ventures or projects being undertaken by Orkidstudio, such as our Women in Construction training program;
    Desired Candidate Profile:

    Minimum 6 years’ experience, in quantity surveying or related degree. Experience in a similar level position (Quantity Surveyor within a Main Contractor) will be considered a bonus, as will professional experience in Kenya/ Africa and the construction industry.
    Degree qualified with a strong academic track record.
    Professionally qualified accountant (e.g. RICS or IKQS) and registered with a relevant professional board or body a plus (non-essential).
    Passionate about developing communities and social impact.
    Entrepreneurial, independent and proactive worker, able to perform across several projects, to an exceptionally high standard under pressure.

    Practical Details
    Location: Nairobi, Kenya. Flexible to travel and work across East Africa.Salary: CompetitiveBenefits: Private Health Insurance (all staff) & Annual Flight Home (International staff only)Full-time permanent contract, with 6 months probation21 days annual leave plus Kenyan statutory holidays

  • Structural Engineer 

Senior Highway Engineer 

Highways Engineer 

Senior Water Engineer 

Water Engineer

    Structural Engineer Senior Highway Engineer Highways Engineer Senior Water Engineer Water Engineer

    Job Description

    Minimum of 6 years experience
    Must have extensive experience in design and works supervision of structures and associated civil works.
    Proficiency in Master Series, MS Project and other softwares.
    Knowledge and experience in ISO 9001 quality management system will be an added advantage.

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  • Head of Programmes

    Head of Programmes

    QUALIFICATIONS
    Essential knowledge and interests
    Proven interest and competency in at least three of the following themes:

    Education and training
    Social research and evidence based policy
    Gender and social inclusion
    Conflict analysis
    Knowledge management

    Essential qualifications and skills

    University qualification at Masters level in a relevant subject.
    Minimum of six years’ relevant programme and organizational management experience in the development sector or relevant field.
    Fluent spoken and written English.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    Strong analytical skills and proven capacity to develop and implement strategic plans.
    Experience of conducting and managing research.
    Experience of working in the international NGO Sector.
    Proven operational and project management experience.
    Experience of developing and managing organizational budgets.
    A team player with proven management and leadership experience, and excellent interpersonal skills.
    Proven experience of developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems.
    Able to travel.

    Desirable experience and skills

    Knowledge and working experience in one or more countries where RVI works.
    Spoken and written French and/ or one or more language of eastern Africa.
    Experience of working with donors and proven success in fundraising.
    Knowledge and practical experience of designing and implementing research.
    Good presentational and facilitation skills.
    Human resources management.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
    Programme Oversight, Development, and Coordination

    Supervise and support the management of existing RVI programmes in Africa, developing working practices and tools for effective project management and implementation.
    Coordinate and support exchanges and synergies between programmes.
    Provide strategic leadership, and support RVI staff in the design and development of new projects and proposals.
    Support the development of relations with project partners and collaborations with other like-minded regional and international organizations.
    Develop and maintain systems for monitoring the quality and impact of RVI’s work, including standards of research.
    Ensure documentation of projects, including narrative reports, budgets and lessons learnt reports, and promote best practice in these areas within the Institute.
    Maintain oversight of programme budgets, monitoring income and expenditure and ensuring that financial reporting complies with RVI’s procedures and policies and the requirements of funders.
    Participate in projects as a researcher or project manager where your services are specified in the proposal or are otherwise appropriate.
    Support and advise the RVI education team in the design and implementation of existing training courses and the development of new ones.
    Advise and assist in the peer-review, author management, editing and preparation of RVI publications.

    Strategic Development

    Work with the Executive Director to advance the development and operationalization of the Institute’s strategy, in consultation with colleagues, Trustees and Fellows.
    Oversee the development and implementation of RVI’s annual work plan, together with programme managers and other staff.

    Partnerships, Collaborations and Networking

    Cultivate and expand RVI’s network of international consultants and regional specialists, and collaborating institutions, including regional and local NGOs and educational and research organizations.
    Represent RVI in external engagements with government and civil society actors.

    Personnel Management and Development

    Line manage RVI Programme Managers.
    Work with staff to identify organizational staffing needs.
    Support the professional development of staff through structured trainings.
    Assist in the recruitment, hiring and supervision of staff and consultants.
    When required, prepare and approve job descriptions of programme personnel.
    Deputize for the Executive Director as required.

    Fundraising and Communications

    Support the expansion and diversification of RVI’s funding sources.
    Work with Programme Managers to identify new projects and funding opportunities, and prepare funding bids and proposals that fall within the aims of the Institute and support the long-term development of RVI’s programmes.
    Negotiate and conclude funding agreements with funders.
    Monitor the implementation of programmes, and develop tools and systems to do this.
    Ensure compliance with donor contract requirements, and RVI’s own internal policies and procedures.
    Represent RVI in discussions with funders, international organizations and officials from governments of the countries in the region, and at seminars and conferences.
    Publicize RVI and raise its profile in the region through participation in public events, official functions and media appearances.

    Knowledge Management

    Maintain an on-going analysis of political, social and economic developments in the regions and countries where RVI works, ensuring that RVI’s programmes, operations and strategies are informed by this analysis.
    Ensure reporting on RVI programmes is completed on schedule and is of expected quality.
    Oversee preparation of monthly narrative and financial reports for RVI internal circulation.
    Chair weekly meetings of Nairobi-based RVI staff according to an established schedule, and bi-monthly meetings with programme managers.
    Assist in the collection and addition of new contacts to the RVI contact database and updating of existing contacts.
    Maintain contact and calendar data in Daylite or other database software used by RVI; file documents appropriately in RVI Dropbox or other RVI online storage systems.
    Assist in the creation, testing, revision and updating of manuals, templates and guidelines related to the areas of responsibility outlined in this job description.

    Security

    Ensure that RVI’s programme of work is delivered in a safe and secure manner.
    Monitor the security situation in countries where RVI works.
    Develop and update RVI security protocols in consultation with staff and the Executive Director.
    Ensure adherence to security protocols and procedures for programmes in Africa.

  • Procurement Controller

    Procurement Controller

    Job Summary
    A team player with the ability to effectively add value to enabling good patient outcomes and shape best clinical and non-clinical practice.

    Job Description

    Procurement Controller: REF/PC/04/18
    KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Providing leadership and guidance to user departments in the development of specifications.
    Ensuring efficient and cost – effective sourcing and delivery of materials, services and/or equipment to user departments.
    Developing and implementing sourcing strategies for spend management, supplier development and management, category buying, contracts, vendor managed inventory and rating processes amongst others.
    Leading supplier pre-qualification, selection and development processes, quotation and tender processes in a timely and transparent manner.
    Contributing to lead-time reduction and demand management initiatives so as to optimize inventory levels.
    Ensure cost-effectiveness, quality and timely procurement and delivery of all supplies services.
    Managing development and preparation of contracts and ensuring all contracts renewals reviews are done on time.
    Preparing appropriate financial, inventory and other reports.
    Any other duty as may be assigned by from time to time.

    QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

    Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Economics, Supply Chain Management or any other related area.
    CIPS Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply.
    Over 6 years’ experience in local and international procurement
    Highly analytical
    Excellent negotiation skills
    Good interpersonal and communication skills
    High level of integrity

    If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please submit your application quoting the reference and include your current remuneration, testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees to be received not later than 15th May 2018. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
    ***THE NAIROBI HOSPITAL DOES NOT CHARGE FOR INTERVIEWS***