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  • Chief Financial Officer (Finance / Logistics / Manufacturing / Shipping) – Nairobi, Kenya

    Chief Financial Officer (Finance / Logistics / Manufacturing / Shipping) – Nairobi, Kenya

    Job description
    Reference Number: RSB
    Job Description
    A Global Logistics company is seeking a CFO to be based in Kenya, this individual will be responsible for the successful management of the overall activities of the company, supporting the CEO on all business aspects & managing the finance function on a country level to achieve the company’s financial targets
    Responsibilities

    Direct the country’s financial goals, oversee programs to minimize risks and losses that may arise from financial transactions and business operations undertaken by the country operations
    Managing relationships with banks and auditors
    Handling all country tax and statutory matter
    Provide strategic planning support to the CEO in commercial negotiation, annual operating and financial plans
    Formulate, establish, review and implement financial policies and procedures
    Analyse and report business performance; make recommendations for profit maximization and improvement in assets utilization; follow up on the recommendations
    Ensure quarterly/monthly/ annual reporting to the regional finance as per the target dates
    Directs the preparation of financial reports and statements in compliance with international accounting standards and company financial policies
    Planning, forecasting of Annual Revenue, Capex Plans and business plans
    Preparation of annual Budget
    Fosters collaborative management style that proactively engage in open dialogues across the functions/ products within country and with regional operations that facilitate information sharing and decision making
    Manage and ensure optimum resource utilization, control items of expenditure to pre-determine budgetary levels by maintaining a strict cost control policy
    Any other related duties / projects assigned by the CEO from time to time to meet the business needs

    Requirements: Qualification and Skill

    Bachelors / Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or Economics
    Minimum of 15 years’ experience in the Logistics, Manufacturing, Shipping or Oil services Industry.
    Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a CFO / Country Finance position in Kenya
    Advanced user of Microsoft office, AS 400 and Oracle financials
    Understanding of warehousing, freight forwarding, distribution, road transportation and logistics
    Project Management skills

  • Cost Proposal Design Officer

    Cost Proposal Design Officer

    Job description
    The Cost Proposal Design Officer contributes to African Wildlife Foundation’s (AWF) Program Design (PD) Department by helping raise funds for key programs. The Cost Proposal Design Officer will be responsible for developing cost applications, budgets and budget narratives for project proposals in coordination with country, program and finance teams in order to raise public funds for existing and planned program activities. Tasks include developing templates and cost reference materials as well as researching, budgeting, writing and submitting cost proposals to public donors. The Cost Proposal Design Officer will also maintain salesforce records to drive cultivation and pipeline management.
    Responsibilities

    Proposal Development and Budgeting (80%)

    As a part of the proposal development team within Program Design and in very close collaboration with the finance team, conducts the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals with a specific focus on cost proposals in order to secure public funding.
    Working under the leadership of “account managers” on the PD team, supports responding to Request For Proposals:coordinating proposal development teams,working with team leads from finance and programs, developing professional and compelling cost proposals and budget narratives, andputting together designated sections of proposal packages, such as organizational background, certifications and representations, qualifications summaries and past performance.
    Assist in executing proposal development team meetings, including agenda development, meeting facilitation, documentation, and follow-up items.
    Maintain proposal development calendars and the scheduling of external and internal meetings
    Working closely with the Senior Finance Manager:
    Develop and standardize internal budgeting/costing processes for cost proposals
    Create budget templates compliant to donor requirements.
    Develop and update a database for cost figures relevant for AWF offices and landscape/field programs for easy utilization during project budgeting.
    Liaise with Human Resources department on costs of employment for staff and keep track of existing and projected level of efforts of staff for proposal budgeting purposes.
    Assist in executing project development team meetings, including agenda development, meeting facilitation, documentation, and follow-up items.
    Maintain proposal development timelines and the scheduling of external and internal meetings
    Provides or secures PD input into technical and financial reports to public donors.
    Gathers data on financial flows relevant to strategic planning for program design.
    Creates fundraising reports requested by PD “account managers”.
    Assists with other research assignments, as assigned.

    Project Grant Management Support (20%)

    Working closely with account managers as assigned, ensure PD activity is properly recorded in Salesforce/Box and that grants management and financial reporting activities are completed on time. These functions include, but are not limited to:
    Assist in the processing of grants in coordination with PD “account managers”, Finance and Program/Country teams.
    Support Grant Management teams to ensure compliance and that contractual obligations to donor are met.
    Review financial project reports.
    Log data relevant to current and prospective funder tracking into PD’s online and offline tracking tools.
    Liaise with account managers and PD team members in Nairobi to support proposal development and cultivation activities as needed.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, business or other relevant field.
    Excellent budgeting skills are a must, including the ability to work with technical leads to build accurate cost proposals.
    Must possess database management skills.
    Must possess strong skills in Microsoft Excel.
    Must be proficient in research, interpreting, and analyzing diverse data and processes.
    Must possess the ability to work collaboratively and independently to achieve stated goals.
    Must be highly organized with the ability to implement systems and follow-up process.
    Must possess strong analytical skills.
    Must pay attention to detail.
    Must have the ability to meet deadlines.
    Fluency in written and spoken English is required. French or German language skills are preferred.

  • Senior ICT Officer Human Resource and Administration Manager Human Resource Officer-I Internal Audit Manager

    Senior ICT Officer Human Resource and Administration Manager Human Resource Officer-I Internal Audit Manager

    Job Ref. No: KFC/SICT/2018
    Kenya Film Commission seeks to recruit a dynamic, visionary and innovative person to fill the position of the Senior ICT Officer
    To oversee and provide strategic leadership in the ICT function and ensure adequate systems that facilitate timely provision of information needed for effective operations of the Kenya Film Commission.
    Duties and responsibilities:

    Ensure the effective functioning (installation, operation and maintenance) of all software packages in use (commercial, corporate or internally developed).
    Maintain the Commissions web presence by posting new content in a timely manner and archiving outdated content.
    Conducts server operating system performance analysis, evaluates levels of systems operations and devises measures to improve overall performance.
    Track and analyze web traffic statistics for periodic reporting and review of content effectiveness.
    Provide user level training on daily applications used, including, but not limited to: MS Office 2007/2010 and other basic computer related skills.
    Administer Microsoft Windows Active Directory on Windows 2003/12 R2 Platform.
    Support and administer Microsoft Dynamics ERP 2009.
    Troubleshoot all hardware and software related problems.
    Maintain an Inventory of all IT resources.
    Create a routine computer maintenance schedule for updating device drivers, hard disk drives defragmentation and disk clean up.
    Assist with end user system updates and monitoring. Including: Patch management, spyware removal and testing, virus checking, ensuring backup of data files, etc.
    Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

    Experience and Minimum Qualifications:

    Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology/Computer Science/ Management information systems
    Masters in relevant field is an added advantage
    6 years working experience in a busy IT environment
    Post-Graduate Diploma in IT related field
    Possession of relevant postgraduate degree
    Microsoft Certification
    MCITP certification is an added advantage

    Other Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required

    Experience in working with relational databases such as MySQL or SQL.
    Proficiency with content management systems such as Joomla or Drupal.
    Discretion when dealing with confidential information.
    Proficiency in HTML, ASP, .NET, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, XML and other web technologies and standards.
    Design experience using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite.
    Database creation and database Internet Web integration.
    Experience in Active Directory.
    Strong interpersonal skills.
    Be result driven and a team player.
    Able to work independently and effectively under pressure and within tight deadlines.
    Must be flexible and able to work long and odd hours.

    Integrity Clearance:
    In addition to the qualifications set above, shortlisted candidates will be required to provide copies of clearance certificates/letters of good standing from the following;

    Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
    Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
    Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
    Chief Executive Officer, Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
    Credit Bureau Reference.

    Terms of Service:

    An attractive remuneration package, commensurate to your qualifications, experience and responsibilities and in line with government guidelines, is offered.
    This appointment is on a three (3) year renewable term contract, subject to satisfactory performance.

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  • Interns (200 Posts)

    Interns (200 Posts)

    Interested candidates should possess any of the following:
    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in any of the following disciplines:

    Veterinary Medicine / Animal Science / Range Management / Animal Husbandry / Animal Production / Dairy Technology / Agricultural Engineering
    Civil Engineering
    Food Nutrition and Dietetics / Food Science and Technology / Food Science and Nutrition
    Fisheries Management/ Biochemistry / Environment Science
    Information, Communication Technology (ICT)
    Human Resource Management / Records Management
    Business Administration(Entrepreneurship, Banking, Accounting & Finance) / Commerce / Economics & Statistics / Accounting /
    Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
    Law
    Journalism
    Water Engineering / Geomantic Engineering / Geography / GIS/ Survey / Physical Planning/ Urban Management
    Environmental Studies
    Tourism and Hospitality
    Disaster Management
    Cooperative Business
    Gender / Sociology / Social Work / Social Welfare
    Disaster Management
    Sports Science/Sports Administration and Physical Education

    Diploma from an accredited institution in any of the following disciplines:

    Animal Health
    Hair Dressing and Beauty Therapy
    Carpentry / Building Construction / Arts & Design
    Electrical and Electronics / Automotive Engineering
    Human Resource Management / Records Management
    Clinical Medicine / Medical Laboratory / Pharmaceutical Technology / Health Records & Information Management / Nutrition and
    Dietetics / Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing / Orthopedic (Trauma) Technology / Radiography /Sonography / Community Oral Health

    Terms of engagement

    Twelve (12) months (Non-Renewable)
    Monthly stipend / allowance of Kshs 10,000/-

    Eligibility
    The persons eligible must:

    Be aged at least 18 years but not more than 35 years.
    Unemployed graduate from accredited training institutions;
    Have not been exposed to work experience related to their area of study.
    Graduated not earlier than 2015.

    Notes:
    Eligible applicants must complete the Internship Application Form which can be downloaded from the County Website, www.nyeri.go.ke.
    The completed form must have copies of the following:

    Academic and professional certificates
    Pin certificate
    ID card or passport

    Successful candidates will be required to have a valid certificate of good conduct and a valid personal accident insurance cover for the internship period

  • ICT Communications Assistant Internships

    ICT Communications Assistant Internships

    Join Us!

    Do you believe that every child deserves the same quality of education no matter where they live, or who their parents are?
    Do you think that we need innovation in education?
    Do you want to challenge the status quo?

    Then join us!

    Bridge is now the largest education organization in Africa and one of the fastest growing social enterprises in the world. We are looking for passionate, dedicated and energetic people to join our rapidly growing organization.
    If you believe in our mission and are looking for a fast-past, always changing working environment with room to grow and learn, we are looking for you!

    About the Role:

    The IT Department is responsible for supporting and maintaining the company’s IT systems and for providing efficient desktop and mobile support to all business users.
    The department is also responsible for resolving any IT-related faults quickly and efficiently, including a broad range of queries from how to set up an email account to system diagnostics, plus enhancing and developing the IT provision throughout the business.
    The Communication Assistant, will ensure the provision of superior customer service throughout the business, through the maintenance, enhancement and efficient operation of IT functions while ensuring that lines of communications with Academies are open and working.

    Roles & Responsibilities
    The role holder will work collaboratively within the IT Team to achieve the following:

    Provide first point of IT Support contact for all Bridge staff, covering all Mobile lines, software, smartphones and tablets, as well as any associated peripherals.
    Assist with troubleshooting and reporting on mobile line related issues as first level of contact and where relevant feedback with relevant managers on course of action to remedy faulty situations.
    Assist in maintaining proper inventory by ensuring that all reconciliation on asset registers are done within 7 days of confirmed changes. Including weekly reports on status and utilization of airtime.
    Assist in the compilation and maintenance of an accurate inventory of academy related hardware and ensuring that records are kept up-to-date within the service desk system.
    Troubleshoot technical issues to resolution and/or escalate to colleagues, suppliers or partner organizations as required.
    Manage service desk tickets, planning and prioritizing according to stipulated staff and vendor SLA systematically to minimize backlog and ensure operational efficiency.
    Expedite problem/ issue resolution on mobile and smartphone related tickets, notifying or forwarding to the relevant suppliers/managers in a timely manner.
    Work with colleagues to monitor performance of Bridge Academy communication systems, ensuring that issues are appropriately detected, reported, escalated and resolved.
    Assist with other operations administrative function including leave and payment tracking

    Professional Attributes

    Must be highly driven, organized and a great team player
    Excellent communication (both verbal and written) skills
    Planning and organizing skills
    Able to operate with minimal supervision
    Able to manage time effectively and set priorities appropriately
    Troubleshoot issues in all our academies as assigned by supervisor

    Essential Requirements 

    Working technical knowledge of current protocols, operating systems and standards
    Software and hardware troubleshooting
    Windows desktop (7/8/10) experience
    Microsoft Office 2010/2013 support
    Active Directory administration
    Experience working and training on a variety of IT subjects and applications
    First degree in Information Technology with 1-3 years’ experience

  • Camps & Centres Manager

    Camps & Centres Manager

    The Association invites applications to fill the following vacant position:
    Duty Station: Nairobi
    The manager is responsible for general management, administration, development and marketing of Rowallan national scout camp and a coordination/supervisory role in all other camps and centres of the Association countrywide.
    Key Responsibilities

    Direct all operational aspects of the camps and centres including marketing, human resources, administration and sales
    Coordinate publicity and promotion of the camps and centres with the Association’s Communications and External Relations Office.
    Develop marketing strategies to promote the camps and centres.
    Meets financial objectives by estimating requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions for the camps and centres.
    Implement and support in the implementation of camp policies, procedures and guidelines as detailed in the Camps, Sites and Security Policies
    Work with management team to implement a risk management plan for the camps and centres.
    Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports Increase the overall productivity of the camps and centres by implementing relevant employee training, budgeting effectively, eliminating inefficiencies and capturing growth opportunities

    Qualifications and Experience

    Should have at least a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration (Project management), commerce, Marketing or any other related fields from a recognized university.
    Relevant experience [hospitality industry, management of outdoor facilities, etc] , at least three (3) years in managerial position
    Working experience with enterprise resource planning systems (esp Microsoft Navision)
    Proficiency in computer applications

    Other Competencies

    Leadership skills
    Strategic thinking
    People management skills
    Planning and coordination skills
    Analytical and problem solving skills
    Excellent leadership and organizational skills.

  • Administration & Logistics Officer

    Administration & Logistics Officer

    ABOUT THE JOB
    The Logistics & Administration Officer will provide management of and direct supervision to the Human Resources, Administration, Logistics and Procurement functions of the DRC Kakuma field office. You will be expected to work closely with the Finance Officer as well as the Team Leaders of various departments to ensure that all planned organizational objectives and goals are reached in timely manner, within spending limits, and according to DRC protocols.
    YOUR MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Administration and Human Resources:

    Directly manage all Human Resources, Logistics, and Procurement staff in DRC Kakuma;
    Ensure that Key Performance Indicators under Administration and Human Resources are compiled on a timely basis and are achieved as planned;
    Ensure that all administrative related files and systems are accurately maintained.
    Ensure direct supervision and management of staff in the relevant areas of responsibility
    As needed and as funding will allow, assist with the recruitment, on-boarding, and subsequent management of all Support Unit staff.
    Supervise and evaluate the performance of all support staff.
    Lead regular scheduled meetings with all support staff.
    Ensure effective performance management for support staff.
    Ensure all other staff complete their annual performance on time. Responsible for ensuring these documents arrive in Nairobi on time.
    Ensure that the Support Unit team is working in a harmonized manner and there is consistency in application of policy; identify and implement mechanisms to ensure cooperation, communication and teamwork.

    Logistics/Procurement

    Establish and maintain strong internal control for procurements and inventories.
    Verify that logistics and procurement policies are appropriately implemented, documented, disseminated and required compliance monitoring processes are effective.
    Assist Logistics and procurement staff in working effectively with other units to improve planning and resource utilization. Work with program staff to ensure procurement planning, identification of operational support needs and transition planning.
    Ensure procurement of goods, services or works are in line with DRC and donors rules.
    Ensure the maintenance of accurate inventory list
    Ensure proper management of stores and stock movement
    Ensure existence of proper systems for fleet management, fuel management, generators maintenance, office and guest houses maintenance and warehouse records tracking;
    Ensure that Key Performance indicators under Logistics/Procurement and IT are compiled on timely basis.

    DRC CORE COMPETENCIES
    In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

    Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
    Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
    Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
    Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
    Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

    ABOUT YOU

    Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field: Business Management, Public Administration, Commerce, Human Resource Management, Logistics and Supply chain Management, etc. Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA, MBA, or equivalent is an added advantage
    At least 5 years of experience working in the Administration/Logistics/Human Resources department in an NGO/INGO, three of which at Officer level or higher;
    Excellent planning and budget development skills for multiple-donor environments;
    Demonstrated experience and skills in capacity building and mentoring of supervisees;
    Previous experience program managing support services in busy NGO environments and management of multi-functional teams;
    Previous experience in a refugee set-up and work in harsh environments;

    WHAT WE OFFER Contract length: 12 months (3months probation) Duty Station: Kakuma Refugee Camp Reports to: Area Manager Direct reports: Logistics & Procurement Assistant, HR & Admin Assistant
    Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff

  • Programme Finance Officer – Budgets and Audits National Position

    Programme Finance Officer – Budgets and Audits National Position

    THE POSITION
    Under the supervision of Finance and Logistics Coordinator (FLC), the Programme Finance Officer will contribute to the programme’s financial management strategy, including HI budget management, final accounts preparation, audits and revision of financial policies and procedures.
    S/he will be responsible for

    Leading the audit processes for the programme

    Performing internal checks and audits
    Leading in revising accounting procedures and proposing implementation plan
    Organizing for local audit preparation for the TUK programme

    Supporting in the management of HI programme budget

    Preparing and revising allocation table against latest approved HI annual budget for Nairobi based projects and submit to FLC for validation
    Supporting the Field Administrators in preparing allocation tables for field station based projects
    Preparing accurate budget follow up on a monthly basis so as to give the budget holders an overview of the project financial position.

    Preparation of final Accounts in line with the annual statutory audit

    Drafting final accounts including income statement, trial balance and balance sheet for validation by the FLC

    Budgetary management and monitoring of grants assigned

    In coordination with the project managers, participating in drafting proposal budget according to donor and HI guidelines before submitting to FLC validation
    Carrying out regular monitoring of expenditures committed per funding to check their validity according to donors regulations and informing FLC of the findings.
    Initiating budget reallocation/ amendment when necessary and ensuring that it is accepted in writing by the donor

    Qualifications and skills required:
    Essential.
    Education:

    University degree in a finance related discipline
    At least CPA II

    Experiences :

    At least 3 years experience working in an audit firm

    Competencies:

    Control and drawing-up of accounts (national)
    Knowledge of IT tools used in accounting and management
    Budgeting
    Knowledge of NGO Financial reporting preferred
    Cash flow management
    Audit and investigation
    Drawing up of forecasts
    Budget monitoring and reporting
    Knowledge of accounting procedure
    Tax advisory and compliance

    Behavioural competencies:

    Rigour
    Independence
    Transparency
    Analytical skills
    Attention to detail
    Training skills