Location: Location in Nairobi

  • Teacher

    Teacher

    Reports To: Head of schools
    Location: Isampin, Kilgoris, Narok County
    Vacancies are available in the following subject combinations.

    English/literature (1 position)
    Kiswahili/Geography (1 position)
    Mathematics/Business studies (1position)
    Physics/chemistry/mathematics (1 position)
    Agriculture/Biology (1 position)
    History/CRE (1position)

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

    Be registered with Teachers Service Commission (TSC)
    Be a holder of Diploma in Education (Secondary option) or B.E.d degree or B.sc with a postgraduate diploma in education
    Be ready to work in a rural set-up
    Have a proven record of academic performance

  • Finance Assistant

    Finance Assistant

    Reporting to: Finance Manager
    Department: Administration
    Objective of the Role
    The Finance Assistant will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial record keeping as well as, detailed and accurate reconciliation of financial documents, including bank statements, inventory records, invoices and other reports. S/He will work closely with the other finance team in the implementation of prudent, effective and progressive financial, cost and management accounting and to maintain full confidentiality of specific records.
    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Handling Bank Duties

    Receiving, receipting and banking of all cash donations.
    Delivery and collection of Bank correspondence.
    Raising payment vouchers and recording Cheque dispatch
    Record accounts payable and receivable

    Managing of office Petty cash

    Custodian of Petty Cash Float
    Processing Petty Cash Vouchers/Payments
    Preparing monthly Petty Cash Analysis spread sheets
    Responsible for Petty cash control account reconciliation

    Quick books Inventory Ledger and related support

    Accurate and timely posting of Inventory transactions into Quick Books system.
    Generating inventory consumption reports.
    Carrying out office Inventory physical counts and reconciliations.
    Reviewing documents to ensure accuracy and completeness before posting into QB:
    Vendors bill and Reconciliations
    Staff pay-slips dispatch
    Process invoices and follow up with vendors, suppliers and partners as needed
    Scanning documents for monthly reporting
    Filing Finance Department documents and Tax payment records
    Assist Other staff teams with Finance tasks as required i.e. during budgets and audits
    Plus any other finance office duties that may be assigned

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Minimum CPA II
    Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent will be an added advantage
    Excellent proficiency in QuickBooks, MS-Office suite
    At least 2 years working experience in a busy accounts department preferably in the NGO sector.
    Strong verbal and written communication skills
    Excellent interpersonal skills
    Honest and hard working, with high ethical standards.
    Highly motivated, energetic, analytical, self-starter, able to work independently.
    Understanding of Child protection policies will be important.

  • Senior Community Development Officer

    Senior Community Development Officer

    Job Details

    Coordinate and supervise project activities in the five units under Community Development Department, (WASH, Agriculture, Micro Enterprise, Skills and Vocational Training and Livestock.) in collaboration with the Project Coordinator and other stakeholders.
    Continuously monitor the rate of implementation of Community Development activities against set plans, facilitating reviews and re-planning sessions and making use of work plans, monthly and quarterly financial reports to monitor plans and budgets.
    Build partnerships with the relevant government Departments, other organizations, institutions and community with the view of strengthening the existing relations.
    Ensuring LWF Community development initiatives are in line with Turkana County integrated Development plan(CIDP) for ease of partnerships and integrated programming
    Work closely with the projects coordinator in fundraising and resource mobilization for community development related initiatives.
    Coordinate the production of accurate, detailed and timely narrative reports highlighting objectives, achievements and impact on peoples’ lives from Community Development activities in accordance with approved project guidelines, donor formats and requirements.
    Provide overall team leadership to Community Development sector staff in the implementation of their duties.
    Ensuring that all cross-cutting issues (i.e. gender, environment, conflict mitigation, contingency planning and accountability) and LWF approaches (i.e. rights-based approach, integrated approach, and community empowerment) are mainstreamed into all project activities.
    Responsible for carrying annual staff performance appraisal and continuously monitor the attainment of action plans designed to improve individual staff performance.

  • Senior Reservations Executive

    Senior Reservations Executive

    Do you enjoy making travel dreams come true? Do you enjoy interacting with people from different cultural backgrounds? Would you like to join a multicultural and passionate team in an entrepreneurial environment where boundaries in the global travel industry are challenged and new ideas and out-of-the-box thinking are welcomed and encouraged?
    What’s the position?
    We are currently recruiting a Senior Reservations Executive to join our Africa team in Nairobi on a 1 year renewable contract. In this role, you will take ownership of all travel arrangements for our guests to ensure high guest satisfaction and efficient trip execution.
    Responsibilities

    Book hotels, local flights, ground transport, drivers, guides, activities and special surprises
    Handle complex provisional bookings and requests for quotations
    Effectively use existing special rates & offers and proactively negotiate special rates and/or value additions with partners to support our sales team with closing bookings and maximize trip profitability
    Update Booking Reference Numbers and Flight, Transfers & Activity Timings and enter actual booking costs in our reservations system to ensure accurate and up-to-date information on trip margins
    Coordinate with other teams to ensure exceptional travel experiences for our guests
    Handle travel arrangements for our team

    Why would you want this job?

    Pan-African exposure and learning. Our tailor-made journeys cover 16 countries in Africa and you will therefore gain tremendous insights and learning about high end travel across Africa.
    The people you work with. We are a very dynamic international and multi-cultural team where you will be challenged and have countless opportunities to broaden your horizons.
    Support for your growth. Our pool of managers, trainers and coaches will guide and support you while pursuing a personalized approach to help you succeed and grow. Furthermore, we invest considerable time and resources in the growth and development of our team.
    Having an impact. You contribute to memories of a lifetime for our guests through the joy and wonder of personalized travel which often have a deep impact on their lives. Furthermore, we listen to our team members’ ideas and suggestions, irrespective of their seniority which gives you an opportunity to shape your own and our company’s path.

    Requirements

    You are an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing. This entails the ability to convey information in a structured, clear and concise way.
    You are a quick learner and comfortable with embracing technology and change in general and have strong mental agility and solution orientation. This entails being proactive and able to “think on your feet” as well as “out of the box” to quickly find solutions in challenging situations.
    You are highly self-organized and have a high level of attention to detail.
    You are good with numbers and have good negotiation skills.
    You are able to work under pressure.
    You are passionate about travel and have first-hand knowledge of travel destinations in Africa.
    You have 2+ years of reservations/travel planning experience.

  • Hospital Administrator

    Hospital Administrator

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Overseeing quality, improvement of process for efficient delivery of services in the hospital.
    Guiding in setting operational standards in the hospital.
    Overseeing of the hospital budget
    The hospital Administrator is responsible to ensure that the hospital runs efficiently and delivers quality patient care.
    Creating financial and business strategies to ensure fiscal viability of the health facility
    Recruitment and retention of staff.
    Addressing doctors’ needs and ensuring patients’ quality medical care and well-being.
    Liaising with all Hospitals Stakeholders and Attending fund-raising, local health council meetings and professional industry conferences..
    Being involved in press relation, public community affairs and grants management.
    Formulate policies for Boards’ approval, and implement approved policies
    Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly progress reports.

    Requirements

    Diploma / degree in Administration, Finance / Accounts or Human Resource or any other relevant field.
    At least 2-3 years’ experience in a similar position in a busy environment.
    Proficiency in MS Office applications.
    Person of high integrity and confidentiality. Should be highly organized and decisive.
    Ability to work with strict deadlines.
    Competency in performing multiple functional tasks.
    Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to manage a diverse range of professional relationships is essential.
    In addition, must be flexible, willing to perform assigned and additional duties and work irregular hours under unpredictable conditions.

  • Mechanical Technician

    Mechanical Technician

    Position Summary: This position is responsible for performing the tasks required to install, repair, modify, overhaul, diagnose, test, and maintain power plant mechanical equipment and systems
    Key Responsibilities

    Support the mission, vision, and values of the Company
    Observe and follow plant environmental and operational rules, procedures and guidelines.
    Strictly adhere to and enforce safety procedures as required by the company, Inc. and OSHA
    Responsible for welding and fabrication of pipe spools, flanges, fittings and structural items.
    Troubleshoot and repair mechanical failures as required to support plant operations.
    Perform routine and preventive maintenance tasks for sustained plant performance and assist with capital projects.
    Monitor operation and/or maintenance of plant systems.
    Maintain daily logs of failure reports of equipment and make them available.
    Good communication skills, must cooperate with his team members, team player
    Process work orders, assist in parts inventory and propose requisitioning of parts and supplies to Supervisor.
    Provide recommendations for improvement.
    Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner, enter and exit vehicle without assistance, remain alert while driving for continuous period of time.
    Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays when necessary.

    Other Responsibilities

    Perform environmental and general housekeeping duties.
    Attend monthly safety meeting.
    Perform other duties as directed.

    Qualifications

    Minimum of Mechanical Engineering Power option diploma from a recognized institution.
    At 2 years working experience in a busy engineering firm.
    Considerable knowledge of mechanical tools, equipment, materials and practices.
    Knowledge of theory and principles of mechanical engineering.
    Considerable knowledge of hazards and safety precaution of the mechanical trade.
    High level of confidentiality, initiative and the ability to work with minimal or no supervision.
    Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work in a problem-solving environment.
    Ability to respond calmly and think clearly in emergency situations and quickly access all areas of the plant.
    Excellent interpersonal skills to work with a team, and verbal and written communication skills.
    Expertise and proficiency with basic Microsoft office computer software.

    Requirements

    Must be able to climb ladders, work off of elevated platforms, ladders and walkways.
    Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties.
    Job requires sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling.

  • Senior Laboratory Technologist 

Pesticide Inspector 

Clerical Officer 

Personal Secretary 

Pesticide Analyst Internships 

ICT Internships

    Senior Laboratory Technologist Pesticide Inspector Clerical Officer Personal Secretary Pesticide Analyst Internships ICT Internships

    PCB 7
    The Pest Control Products Board, a Statutory Organization of Government invites applications from qualified candidates for the following vacant position:-
    Duties and responsibilities

    maintenance of specimen/culture banks
    conduct quality control on reagents, equipment, products and varied test kits
    maintain laboratory equipment and instruments
    maintain quality control and functionality of instruments
    co-ordination of the provision of laboratory services
    management and supervision of laboratory services
    laboratory investigations
    training of staff

    Job Specifications

    served in the grade of Laboratory Technologist for a minimum period of five (5) years three (3) of which must be in the level of Laboratory Technologist or in a comparable position OR a Higher National Diploma in any of the following: Applied Biology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Analytical/Applied Chemistry, Food Science, or a relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
    a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Medical Laboratory Technology,
    Bio-technology, Bio-chemistry, Analytical/Applied Chemistry, Food Science, or its equivalent from a recognized institute
    three (3) years’ experience as a laboratory technologist;
    served in the grade of Laboratory Technologist I for a minimum period of seven (7) years in a comparable position
    attended a senior management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
    Proficiency in computer application skills.

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  • Director Research & Knowledge Management 

Manager Research 

Budget Analysis Senior 

Deputy Director Economic Affairs 

Finance Officer 

Deputy Director Stakeholder Management 

Deputy Director Fiscal Affairs 

Procurement Assistant 

Internal Audit Assistant 

Legal Affairs Manager

    Director Research & Knowledge Management Manager Research Budget Analysis Senior Deputy Director Economic Affairs Finance Officer Deputy Director Stakeholder Management Deputy Director Fiscal Affairs Procurement Assistant Internal Audit Assistant Legal Affairs Manager

    SCALE – CRA 2
    Reporting to the Deputy Commission Secretary/DCEO, the job holder will be responsible for driving independent research to continually build and update the stock of knowledge needed by the Commission’s directorates responsible for implementing it’s constitutional mandate as envisioned in the CRA Act.
    Main Duties And Responsibilities:

    Ensure preparation and execution of annual research program of the Commission. Research Programs shall have clear links with the Commission’s broader mandate and be synchronized such that research outputs are ready on time for realization of other mandates.
    Develop suites of modelling for policy simulation and forecasting, design, preparation and dissemination of analytical economic work and reporting including, macroeconomic modelling and forecasting.
    Offer support to the CRA team by contributing to policy notes, studies and reports on a wide range of issues and specifically on fiscal policies, tax spending, equity, natural resource revenue management, economic diversification, productivity and fiscal decentralization.
    Oversee the preparation of the Directorate’s budget and implementation of the financial plan for inclusion in the Commission’s budgetary cycle.
    Champion the development of internal capacity within the Commission for collection or acquisition and management of data bases relevant for discourse on devolution and fiscal decentralization.
    Seek out, establish and nurture the Commissions participation in relevant local, regional and global research network.
    Propose and manage the Commissions round of technical presentations.
    Propose and implement production of periodic publications such as journals, articles and policy briefs that are instrumental in growing and consolidating the Commission’s profile within the devolution space.
    Prepare Commission papers on topical issues, analytical findings as may be required from time to time.
    Provide leadership and management of the Research Team of the Commission.

    Academic Qualifications:

    A PhD in either Economics or Statistics from a recognized University.

    Experience, Knowledge & Skill Requirements:

    At least five (5) years’ post PhD experience in a reputable organization, preferably in a research role.
    At least five (5) years of work experience in supervisory role.
    At least ten publications in refereed Journals.
    Demonstrated track record in producing user friendly written outputs.
    A good understanding of econometrics and ability to use standard econometrics software to conduct research and modeling such as STATA/SPSS, RATS and CATS.
    Knowledge and experience in development arena – Ability to understand policy making process, distil operationally relevant recommendations for stakeholders.
    Policy Dialogue Skills: Ability to identify assess and engage policy issues and play an active role in dialogue with a broad range of stakeholders.
    Lead and innovate – Develops innovative solutions, to entrench devolution.
    Demonstrable ability to build cohesive teams and to achieve goals through teamwork.
    Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills and result oriented and ability to work under pressure.
    Be a person of integrity and effective interpersonal skills.

     

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  • Monitoring, Evaluation, And Learning (Mel) Director 

Media Lead 

Trauma Awareness / Healing Lead 

Civil Liberties Lead 

Integration And Capacity Building Lead 

Advocacy Lead 

Chief Of Party 

Deputy Chief of Party of Programs 

Deputy Chief Of Party Of Grants And Operations

    Monitoring, Evaluation, And Learning (Mel) Director Media Lead Trauma Awareness / Healing Lead Civil Liberties Lead Integration And Capacity Building Lead Advocacy Lead Chief Of Party Deputy Chief of Party of Programs Deputy Chief Of Party Of Grants And Operations

    Job Description
    Abt Associates South Sudan Promoting Civic Engagement and Peace (PCEP) Call for Consultants Abt Associates, a major American research, technical assistance, and international development company, seeks highly qualified technical specialists in the fields below for the anticipated USAID-funded Promoting Civic Engagement and Peace (PCEP) project. The project will promote stability, local solutions, and citizen participation to mitigate conflict, advance reconciliation efforts, increase access to information, and empower civil society. This five-year, US $75 million project is anticipated to start in October 2018 and run through September 2023.
    The project will 

    identify critical conflict drivers at the local, regional, and national levels and to provide targeted, strategic support to relevant stakeholders or initiatives with an interest in and capacity to address and resolve conflicts non-violently; 
    bolster in an integrated fashion the ability of constituent-responsive local authorities, civil society and others to shore up and sustain localized or higher-level peace processes; and
    empower civil society and others to more broadly and inclusively engage on issues related to good governance, reform, accountability, dialogue and local, regional or national-level peace. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Director – responsible for managing monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure data quality and regular reporting of project results, and will participate in ongoing learning and adaptive management of project interventions.

    Candidates must have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and at least seven (7) years of experience leading MEL activities, including maintaining databases, provide training to local partners, and contributing to adaptive management and learning; experience in conflict or post-conflict settings; and prior USAID experience.

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  • Pricing & Promotion Analyst

    Pricing & Promotion Analyst

    Job Description
    Reports To:
    Senior Manager Supply Chain Primary Purpose: The Pricing and Promotion Analyst supports strategy and decision making regarding pricing, discount rates and promotions for Tusker Mattresses Limited.
    The role will partner with purchasing and operations departments to ensure clear understanding of the impact of pricing decisions on both sales and margin, and to generate recommendations to maximize both metrics within agreed discount rates. This role is also responsible for the execution of pricing decisions, partnering with finance, retail operations and stores to ensure seamless implementation.
    Key Responsibilities

    Partner with the supply chain team to develop pricing and promotion strategies to drive key KPI of sales, inventory, discount rate and margin to meet or exceed company objectives.
    Regular meetings with Marketing and operations to ensure centre events are supported with appropriate promotion, communicated and signed off and executed in a timely and accurate manner to ensure inclusion in relevant centres Marketing.
    Action weekly system price changes for all product areas by partnering with relevant supply chain officers and owning weekly approval process. Ensure upcoming weekly price changes and promotions are presented weekly with supporting data to validate.
    Ensure price and promotions are clearly communicated to the stores through the weekly transmittal process, in partnership with supply chain, the Retail Operations team, and producing exclusion lists.
    Own the analysis of price and promotional decision making and present recommendations to the supply chain leadership team.
    Key metrics include discount rate, gross margin, traffic, AUR. In close partnership with supply chain management come up with weekly / monthly competitive price updates to inform on relevant upcoming promotions.
    Drive / co-ordinate and communicate pricing strategy for the clearance period, taking into consideration market restrictions within agreed timeframes. Share with operations upcoming key promotions on a weekly / monthly and quarterly view to ensure in store signage exists to support promotions.
    Partner with supply chain to propose price changes in order to drive inventory efficiency in Outlet stores i.e. newness to clearance in line with monthly floor set. Assist in the “smart pricing” of key items and analysis of margin implications vs sales growth.
    Maintain accurate pricing master files for Outlet and action all system changes to activate price changes and promotions in a timely and accurate manner. Partner with finance to ensure all pricing is accurate in our systems.
    Monthly meetings with Finance to ensure low rate of manual overrides Maintain tracking logs and approvals for auditing purposes – accountable for weekly price approvals and actioning within agreed timeframe
    Liaise with the merchandising team to ensure price labelling is executed effectively.
    Own and maintain promotional calendar – communicating in partnership with Buying and Marketing to Retail store teams weekly / monthly and quarterly.

    Qualifications

    Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a merchandising/planning, financial analysis, or pricing analyst role in a Retail environment in either a full price or Outlet environment with understanding of trading laws relating to price.
    Strong Excel skills with demonstrated proficiency in building reports and analytical tools.
    Ability to think logically, problem solve and provide recommendations through analysis.
    Demonstrated experience generating ideas and providing solutions to current processes.
    Demonstrate proficiency in retail math. Ability to work in a fast paced, retail environment.
    Strong communication skills with ability to interact with employees at all levels.
    Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.