Jobs Kenya

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  • Assistant Conventions and Events Sales Manager

    Assistant Conventions and Events Sales Manager

    What’s your passion?Whether you’re into hiking, hunting or team sports, here at IHG we’re interested in YOU! We love to employ people who apply the same amount of passion and dedication to their jobs as they do to their hobbies – helping us to become one of the very best companies in the world. By sharing your expertise and passion, you will help us to achieve our vision which is ‘Great Hotels Guests Love’.
    This role reports directly to the Director of Conventions and Events at InterContinental Nairobi. As the Assistant Convention and Events Manager at InterContinental Nairobi you will be responsible for building relationships and networking, selling Conference and Events within the Hotel and outside catering functions, overseeing staff training and welfare, developing catering business and executing tactical Conventions and Events sales plans strategy.
    You will prospect and qualify new business and negotiate meeting room rental, function space, and/or hotel services within approved booking guidelines,review all Conventions and Events sales contracts, rate agreements, and/or banquet/catering event orders. You will also conduct pre-conference meetings with clients and pertinent departments to confirm all relevant details are communicated.
    The role works closely with other hotel departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the Sales and the Conference and Events office and prospective clients.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management, Sales and Marketing or a relevant degree.
    Minimum of 4 years experience in a similar role.
    A natural rapport with people to help you in your day-to-day dealings with the clients
    Diplomacy when handling complaints
    Sound sales skills as it is your job to improve bookings for conferences and events
    An ability to think laterally (Who is servicing your business at the moment and how could that be improved?)
    A cool head when world events look likely to impact on your business
    Should be proactive and demonstrate ability to anticipate guest needs
    Should have the desire and ability to learn in a highly pressurized environment
    Should have the ability to offer prompt service
    Should be flexible and adaptable

    In return we will offer competitive pay and benefits, and a chance to work with a great team of talented people. Most importantly, we’ll give you Room to be yourself.
    So what’s your passion? Please get in touch if this position matches your skills and interests and tell us how you could bring your individual competencies by clicking “Apply Online” by 13th November 2017.
    We are an equal opportunity employer.

  • Royal Media Comedian Royal Media Radio Presenters

    Royal Media Comedian Royal Media Radio Presenters

    JOB REF NO –HRD-WFMRC-11-2017
    WIMWARO FM is seeking to fill the position of a presenter/radio news reader. If you believe you have what it takes to fill the above position, take time and read through and apply.
    Job Responsibilities

    Engaging the audience in a humorous with good content
    Preplan before going on air with the on air presenter.
    Pre-production and post production of show.
    Research on different issues, affecting the audience economically, socially and politically
    Carry out outside on ground activities if and when required
    Be a positive station ambassador
    Present, project and maintain the values of the station
    Creatively create and execute on air gaming elements

    Qualifications

    A diploma in Journalism & mass communication from a reputable institution.
    2 years experience in relevant areas
    Must be innovative and creative
    Have a good command of Kiembu language.
    Strong writing, editing and analytical skills
    Ability to work odd hours
    Clear understanding of media laws and ethics
    Self driven, assertive, punctual and organized.
    A good rich voice
    A good story teller.

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  • Lower Primary Teacher Upper Primary Teacher

    Lower Primary Teacher Upper Primary Teacher

    The position is responsible for provision of quality education and care to pupils in assigned class in the Lower Primary, offering holistic development, ensuring proper character formation, and imparting appropriate skills and social abilities in line with BoH values and standards for optimum development of pupils.
    Job Responsibilities

    Prepare and use work schemes and lesson plans in line with the approved curriculum in delivering teaching and instruction to pupils.
    Prepare materials, classrooms, and other indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, learning and motor-skill activities, and safety.
    Organize and label materials and display children’s work in a manner appropriate for their sizes and perceptual skills.
    Take care of children to make sure they are safe, secure, and kept comfortable while in school.
    Observe and evaluate children’s performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
    Organize and lead activities designed to nurture pupils’ abilities and talents and promote physical, mental, and social development (games, arts and crafts, music) including participation in school clubs.
    Accompany and participate with the pupils/students in sports, games, festivals, competitions and other activities to ensure guidance and order.
    Maintain the children’s progress reports (class work, attendance) and discuss the same with the parents/guardians wherever necessary.
    Monitor the daily attendance of pupils, report any anomalies noted in the attendance, and make appropriate follow-ups with parents/guardians.
    Ensure that pupils understand and follow school rules and regulations in order to maintain high level of discipline in the school.
    Submit timely class reports including stories of the progress seen in the children.
    Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, and guide pupils in learning from those activities.
    Keep the learning environment tidy and neat at all times.
    Provide toilet training and guidance for deserving pupils.
    Conduct regular inspection of pupils’ bags to ensure that they do not bring undesirable and non-permitted items to school.
    Provide guidance and counseling to pupils on basic life issues including spiritual care and make referrals where considered necessary.
    Perform any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time by the management.

    Qualifications

    Qualified teacher status: P1 Certificate or any other recognized equivalent diploma in ECD will be an added advantage.
    Ability to pay attention to detail and report accurately.
    Computer /internet knowledge is critical
    Must be diligent, honest and responsible person with self discipline.
    Demonstrate good leadership skills with the ability to work under no supervision.
    Good spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
    Current knowledge on Orphan and Vulnerable Children care and best practices
    A love for community and a heart to serve are critical for this position
    At least 5 years work experience in a busy primary school.

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  • ICT Officer

    ICT Officer

    The main purpose of the job is:
    To drive the use of technology in the organization, provide effective IT systems, help develop and implement IT standards and policies, and provide technology support and solutions to meet the needs of the organization. Specifically:

    Server Administration
    User Administration, Logins, Email Adresses
    Change Configurations
    Permission System (LDAP,AD) – Logins |Groups|Permision Levels| Alias’
    Email Distribution Lists
    Ensure Secure Encrypted Connections to FTA Servers
    Ensure software upgrades and updating
    Ensure set up of shared network drives & folders
    System Security and Disaster Recovery

    Managing the configuration of backup routines including safe-keeping external backups and rebuilding files as necessary
    Scheduling upgrades and security backups of hardware and software systems
    Client Anti-Virus Software
    Email Black and Whitelisting (Alinto spam proxy)
    Ensure email archiving

    Developing and Maintaining a FTA Servers

    Managing IT security Infrastructure
    Developing and operationalising an IT Disaster Management Plan

    Networking

    Trouble Shooting system and network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults
    Managing the TCP/ IP, DNS, DHCP
    Managing DSL; PTP; VPN and Glass Fiber Connections
    Monitoring the internal LAN / WLAN Connections
    Monitoring the gateways, switches, internet switches and firewall
    Organizing secure in-house IT wiring
    Monitor employee usage of internet resources to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; reports violations to Finance Manager and also to Senior Management.

    Ergonomics
    IT Maintenance

    Managing all printers including purchasing, leasing, administration, installation & configuration of local and network printers
    Organize purchase of computer consumables such as tonners
    Managing configuration of print clients
    Monitor and liaise with service providers to provide maintenance
    Configure telephone clients
    Administration of Telephone system
    Monitoring phone errors and communication with service providers
    Configure intelligent phone emails
    Basic repair of IT equipment and replacement of parts

    Service Providers Management

    Planning, developing and implementing the ICT budget, obtaining competitive prices from supplier to ensure cost effectiveness
    Develop TORs and SLAs when engaging service providers
    Managing IT contracts and negotiating for new contracts
    Update any existing contracts in relation to FTA needs
    Database Management & Website Support
    Working with the regional teams to ensure producer database is updated or provide assistance to producersEnsure FTA website is maintained and continuously updatedMaintain and update the mini-sites/links on FTA website – AFC, GENDER, REGIONAL NETWORKS

    User Support

    Deliver all IT indication and training to new staff
    Develop procedure and manual to guide staff on how to navigate through FTAs IT system and measure taken to ensure security of IT assets and organizational data.
    Organize needed IT trainings
    Managing FTA Request Tracker Ticket System for user support
    On site user support to all staff in the Secretariat and use TeamViewer to provide Remote user support to staffs in the Regions or satellite offices
    Managing FTA computer set up
    Setting up new users’ accounts and profiles and dealing with password issues

  • Nutrition Specialist

    Nutrition Specialist

    Job Description
    The overarching purpose of this consultancy is to assess the status of the identified boreholes in Samburu sub counties and Baringo east Sub County (list of borehole sites as attached), in respect to their functionality and establish the technical needs and develop bill of quantities for the scope of works to be carried out to improve/restore their functionality. The projects aim is to repair non-functional systems or upgrade the systems to meet the rising community water demand by increasing storage and reduce queuing time and distance to fetching points through introduction of water kiosks/stand pipes.
    (Please refer to the detailed terms of reference and Annex 1 borehole sites attached).
    The tender will be conducted using ACTED standard bidding documents, open to all qualified consultants and service providers. The Bidding Documents (in English) to be collected by sending a request to: kenya.tender@acted.org, Cc tender@acted.org or can be downloaded from the ACTED website at www.acted.org under the section “Tenders”.
    Potential bidders are encouraged to consult the ACTED website regularly for potential modification to the present tender and/or the bidding documents.
    A tender opening session will take place on the 14/11/17 in ACTED representative office in Nairobi, KENYA (Chania avenue off Marcus garvey road opposite LER apartment) at 2:30 pm (East African Time). Potential bidders can contact ACTED to get more details concerning exact timing.
    ACTED will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by the Bidders in connection with the preparation and submission of their bids to ACTED.

  • Waiters Driver

    Waiters Driver

    Job Description

    Diploma or certificate in hotel management or a related course
    Minimum 1 year working experience
    Be an effective communicator, with strong written and verbal skills.
    Have a valid good conduct and a medical certificate
    Outgoing personality

     

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  • Regulatory Affairs Legal IT Manager CAK IT

    Regulatory Affairs Legal IT Manager CAK IT

    Job Description

    Supports the secretarial services function to the Board and Universal Services Advisory Board (USAC)
    Ensures that the Board and Council carry out their operations in accordance with  thestatutory and corporate governance requirements through provision of professional advisory services
    Co-ordinates the conduct of legal and governance audits
    Supports the planning and co-ordination of Board and Council Evaluation exercises
    Facilitates planning and co-ordination of Board & Council activities
    Supports timely governance compliance reporting to the various agencies and following up areas of corrective action
    Maintains a record of updated laws, regulations, Board & Council Charters, Board & Council minute books, Governance Policies and any other important governan cedocuments that may be required for reference by the Board
    Supports compliance and implementation of the Authority’s strategic plan with regard to corporate governance aspects

    Qualifications

    Bachelors Degree in Law
    Diploma in Law
    Registered advocate of the High Court of Kenya
    Should be a member of a professional body
    Seven (7) years’ relevant experience, five (5) of which should be in a managerial position
    Possession of relevant postgraduate degree will be an added advantage
    Other Competencies
    Leadership skills
    Strategic thinking
    People management skills
    Planning and coordination skills
    Analytical and problem solving skills

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  • Workshop Supervisor

    Workshop Supervisor

    Work as a member of a team within the Logistech Ltd. Workshops, in liaison with the Workshop Manager and other Mechanics, to ensure an efficient and competitive  vehicle maintenance service is provided to Logistech Ltd.
    Job Responsibilities

    Carry out and staff supervision of vehicle repair and maintenance work to pre-determined standards, and ensure the Workshops meets its obligations to provide vehicles that are safe, reliable and legal.
    Complete records when necessary for vehicles and equipment maintained, to ensure the efficiency and accountability of the Workshop.
    Ensure specialised equipment and tools are available for immediate use by mechanics
    Observe safe working practices of staff to comply with legal requirements of Health  and Safety.
    Road test vehicles before and after repairs to ensure they are returned to the client  in a safe working order.
    Identify any vehicle defect which has not been identified as part of the allocated  job card to ensure the safety of all repaired vehicles.
    Identify and report recurrent problems with vehicles to enable assessments to be made of working practices and the possibilities of implementing changes to improve productivity.
    Report factors which prevent work continuing on a vehicle immediately they occur and commence the next scheduled job, to ensure the most effective use of time.
    Organise the collection/delivering vehicles as necessary to ensure Logistech maximises its appliance availability. Communicate with all clients as required, to promote good customer relations.
    Maintain high levels of cleanliness of workshops, vehicles and equipment to  promote safe working practices.
    Provide out of hours cover in the absence of the workshop manager for breakdowns/incidents as per the agreed rota scheme to maximise availability.

    Qualifications

    Must have completed an apprenticeship
    Mechanics Certificate or other suitable recognised qualification.
    Must be capable of carrying out maintenance and repairs on a variety of diesel and petrol motor vehicles. To include diagnostic work and repairing faults on  electrical and hydraulic systems.

  • Client Services Internships Relationship Manager Marketing

    Client Services Internships Relationship Manager Marketing

    Responsibilities

    Effectively handle clients calls, queries and emails
    Identify and communicate ways of enhancing customers experience
    Clients complaints management
    Keep all relevant clients records and contact details
    Assist in the preparation for external and internal client related meetings
    Help administer the company’s databases with a focus on CRM (Customer Relationship Management)
    Build strong relationship management and integration with other business units across the company for efficient services delivery to clients
    Track pending clients’ paperwork; updating pending items to ensure all the necessary KYC documents are properly filed
    Acting as the lead in providing an integrated approach across different business units to ensure effective customer service
    Client profiling, segmentation and client database analytics
    Follow up on signing of Letter of offers, and sale agreements for our real estate clients
    Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

    Requirements

    A Bachelor’s degree (second class honors – upper division) with a minimum of B+ in KCSE or equivalent
    Excellent analytical skills
    Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with attention to details and follow-through
    Ability to carry out assigned projects to completion with minimal directions
    Effective communication skills
    Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and distill the most important takeaways to guide next steps
    Strong IT skills will be an added advantage

    Learning Opportunities
    The interns will gain skils in

    Leadership
    Economic Analysis
    Market Reseach
    Client Retention Strategies
    Financial Modeling
    Sales and Marketing
    Automation

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  • Programme Quality and Compliance Officer

    Programme Quality and Compliance Officer

    Reporting to the Head of Programme Quality and Compliance; the position holder will be providing support in monitoring and evaluation for the organizations programs.
    The incumbent will be responsible for overall Monitoring & Evaluation, Knowledge Management and Program Compliance, and will come up with findings based on real data to show performance of the organizational programs against the Country Strategic Paper.
     
    They will also help the organization strengthen reporting and its M&E functions and support the implementing partners and program teams to improve on program delivery through M&E findings as well as in enhancing flow of information and its management.
     
    The incumbent will play a role in promoting of key learnings for the improvement of program/projects and for wider leaning of the Organization.
    The position holder will be responsible for

    Assessing compliance to the agreed approach, quality and impact areas as committed in the Country Strategy Plan;
    Coordinating delivery of planning, reviews and reporting including overseeing the donor funded projects reviews and reporting in line with Accountability, Learning, Planning Systems (ALPS);
    Generating evidence of impact for accountability by county/national government for effective policy and advocacy work;
    Support the development of program monitoring and evaluation frameworks
    Build and sustain long-term security risk management capacity within ActionAid’s programmes.
    Setting up and managing information database on mission related content and taking lead.
    Support AIE project
    Support HoPQC in facilitating the development of CSP

    Specific Duties and Responsibilities Are;
    Compliance

    Supervise regular data collection through implementing partners and the PSU teams to ensure quality of the data by random verifications and validations.
    Ensure that implementation of field activities adheres to AAK’s Accountability, Learning and Planning systems
    Conduct program quality audits for LRPs/programme locations/ mission related units at least twice a year
    In liaison with HoPQC develop tools and terms of reference for programme compliance

    Coordinating planning, reviews and reporting in line with ALPS

    Work with HoPQC to develop planning, reviews and reporting guidelines for the organization
    Coordinate planning, support reviews and quality and timely reporting in line with IS guidelines and requirements
    Coordinate consolidation of country level plans and reports
    Working with HoPQC to collect case studies and departmental reports on achievements (reach and impact), challenges and lessons learnt for the annual report

    Evidence of impact for accountability

    Support staff and local partners capacity building in accountability as a political process
    Identify sites or areas for evaluation and or research to generate evidence of impact
    Documentation of best practices and lessons for wider sharing within the federation and for influencing policy and practice

    Programs Monitoring and Evaluation

    Provide support to the programme and fundraising team in developing projects/program M&E tools and frameworks
    Regularly review Program/Project M&E  frameworks and reports for quality  and promotion of learning
    Produce Quaterly organization Monitoring and Evlautaion reports
    Provide technical and capacity building support to partners and staff on M&E.
    Support partners in conducting baseline surveys and documentation of impact
    Assist the HoPQC in designing, coordinating and conducting, LRPS,  project/program evaluations (mid-term and end-line)
    Train staff and partners and champion the utilization of the Monitoring and Evaluation online system

    Security risk management

    Support the Country Director to develop and implement security management systems and procedures in line with ActionAid’s policies and informed by country’s political, social and security context
    Support staff and management in their security-related roles and responsibilities by means of capacity development and effective communication.
    Act as the key contact on matters concerning staff security on behalf of the Country Director

    Central position for information management and sharing on mission related content.

    Maintain central filing storage of information
    Coordinate and Manage organizational learning
    Record, manage and preserve organizational monitoring and evaluation data in a safe and accessible way.

    Qualifications
    Appointment to the position will be made from persons who have:

    Masters’ degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized University.
    Have at least seven (7) years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation with I/NGOs, Social Movement Group or comparable position with similar responsibilities
    Good understanding of Human Rights Based Approach and Program Cycle Management

    Key Competencies

    Good understanding of Results Based Management
    Strong conceptual and analytical skills;
    Excellent communication and drafting skills
    Demonstrable versatility in use of MS Word, Excel, Access, Power-point, e-mail, and data management software ( e.g. SAS, Stata, SPSS Epi Info, ENA for SMART, SQL); and
    Ability to work in a diverse team environment.