Jobs at friends of rangi-Program Manager

Job Title: Program Manager
Reports to: Friends of Rang’i (FoR) - Kenya; Board of Directors.
Based at: FoR Office – Genga Sub-location, Central Gem Location, Rangwe Division, Homa Bay District.

Purpose of the Role:
To assist the Friends of Rang’I Board of Directors in conceptualizing, designing and implementing Friends of Rang’I Strategic Plan and the Annual Operational project plans.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
    * Conceptualize, design and implement Friends of Rang’I’s strategic plan and annual operational plans.
    * Facilitate networking and partnership building with stakeholders ie. Government, CSOS and Private Partners
    * Lead, develop and inspire a pool of diverse workers capable of delivering on the mandate of Friends of Rang’I.
    * Identify funding opportunities and develop partnerships, collaboration and contacts with funding agencies and other stakeholders.
    * Report to the Friends of Rang’I Board of Directors periodically on team and individual work accomplishments, challenges, issues, progress in mastering tasks and work processes, and individual and team training needs.
    * Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve work related problems and also provide feedback.
    * Coordinate project activities with activities of government regulatory and other governmental agencies.    * Travel frequently to projects and mobilize partner organizations as envisioned in the project document, stakeholders and beneficiary communities as per agreements reached between partner organizations and Friends of Rang’I to fulfil the objectives of the projects.
    * Ensure integrity and professionalism is upheld within the organization staff, volunteers and interns.

Skills and Experience:

    * Degree in Social Sciences or related fields.
    * Minimum of 5 years experience working with rural communities in community development or education
    * High levels of skills in the project planning and management, demonstrated skills in prioritising task and meeting deadlines.
    * Strong communication, analytical and report writing skills with fluency in spoken and writing English.
    * Knowledge and skills in basic computing including Ms Word, Ms Excel, Powerpoint.
    * Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working with a multi-disciplinary team.
    * Good knowledge and experience of participatory approaches in project development and implementation.
    * Willingness and enthusiasm to live and work with rural and vulnerable communities living in remote areas of the country.
    * Knowledge and fluency in Luo language will be an added advantage.

Friends of Rang’I is an equal opportunity employer.

Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.

Applications should include;

    * Letter of application indicating interest
    * Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
    * Three letters of reference with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
    * Copies of Certificates

Applications Due: 1st February 2013.

Applications will be accepted either through e-mail to:

Recruitment Committee, Friends of Rang’I
E-mail: recruitment@friendsofrangi.org

Or posted: P.O. Box 19146 Mega City - 40123, Kisumu

Or dropped: Friends of Rang’I Offices ( Kisumu – Mega City or Rang’I)

NB: Full Terms of Reference are available at www.friendsofrangi.org

Save the Children Jobs in Nairobi Kenya country office- Education Advisor

Job tittle : Education Advisor
Kenya Country Office
Team / Programme: Programme Development and Quality  
Location:  Nairobi
Grade:  TBC  (Competitive Package)   
Post Type: National or International
 Child Safeguarding: Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

Role Purpose:
 S/He will expand Save the Children’s portfolio of education programming and ensure all education programming is of excellent technical quality.

Ensure that all education programmes contribute significantly to Save the Children’s strategic objectives, national/global learning and advocacy.

The post holder is expected to provide technical advice and support to project staff to ensure programming objectives are successfully achieved,

Scope of Role:
Reports to: Director Programme Development and Quality



Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since 1984, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners.

Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH.

Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Eldoret, Habaswein, Mandera, Meru and Wajir and has a logistics hub in Garissa.

Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 370 staff and expenditure of approximately US$30 million this year.

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

Key Areas of Accountability:

Strategic Planning and Programme Development

    * To be fully aware of and actively participate in the development and review of any Country Strategic and Thematic Plans.  Specifically lead the development and implementation of the Education thematic plan.
    * Build on technical knowledge, personal understanding of the operation of education policy and services in Kenya, current/previous programming to develop proposals for new programming in close coordination with the programme staff. Ensure all new programming supports the achievement of Save the Children strategic and thematic objectives, specifically improving Education For All in Kenya.
    * Analyzing donor priorities and positions on issues related to education; identifying institutional funding opportunities and developing and maintaining contacts with potential donors, partners and key technical agencies

Policy Development

    * Be fully aware of national policies, strategies and other initiatives and developments by government and other stakeholders relating to the education and particularly pastoral, nomadic and/ or alternative approaches to basic education. Regularly assess and communicate the implications for Save the Children’s programme and priorities of any changes in the operating environment relevant to this theme in close collaboration with the other relevant advisor(s).
    * Develop policy briefs and position papers as and when required related to the education programme.  This may require technical support from other technical managers.

Programme Quality

    * To be responsible for the overall technical aspects of Save the Children’s education programme work in Kenya.
    * Liaise with the Operations department, ensure all education staff and partners receive the necessary and appropriate technical support. In consultation with staff and project managers agree on the range of advice, support, training and/or other assistance required from you to facilitate high quality programming.  This will involve regular visits to Save the Children operational areas.
    * Assist in the development of tools for project staff and partners to improve the quality of education work.  Where necessary provide technical training for project staff and partners as required (curriculum development, supportive supervision and mentoring partners, development of monitoring and evaluation tools; etc.
    * Where external consultants (local or international) are required to technically support or monitor and evaluate projects, lead the recruitment and subsequent management of contracted consultants as per the recruitment guidelines.
    * Ensure the development of an M&E framework that helps each project improve quality of reporting, clearly articulate progress and impact of projects, identify issues for advocacy and new programmes/projects in the future.
    * Review relevant monitoring reports to Donors to ensure that technical debates are well articulated and reports are of acceptable quality before submission. Provide support where necessary to improve report writing skills. 

Advocacy

    * Ensure that lessons learned are properly documented, effectively disseminated and, where appropriate, incorporated into wider advocacy initiatives.
    * Monitor and move forward the development of an Education Advocacy Plan.  Coordinate advocacy efforts and report results under each specific objective.
    * Represent and advocate for Save the Children with UN agencies, Donors, Kenyan Government, NGOs and others at the highest levels in both verbal and written communications to ensure Save the Children is seen as the lead international agency in Kenya in terms of innovation and quality of implementation of quality basic education. 

Specifically ensure the following:

a. Participation in monthly Education Cluster meetings

b. Education Working Group for Dadaab (UNHCR)

c. Ensure presence at relevant to UN coordination meetings at national and regional levels

d. Advise field teams to ensure adequate field visibility through technical attendance and technical meetings at district level

e. Ensure active dissemination of programmes findings and lessons learned through the production of high technical quality lessons learned documents and their effective dissemination to key stakeholders.

Others

    * Actively participate in key relevant internal meetings such as Programme Review Meetings, Senior Management Team or Area-based meetings as required. 
    * Participate in any Donor visit to project(s) within your portfolio as required. 

 Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

    * Holds self - accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
    * Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

    * Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
    * Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
    * Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

    * Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
    * Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
    * Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

    * Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
    * Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

    * Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Qualifications and Experience

    * A professional with a Masters’ Degree in education or equivalent
    * Significant professional experience of working at a senior advisory level in education for international NGOs or the private sector in Kenya
    * Excellent understanding of the education sector within the Kenyan context, particularly alternative, informal and nomadic education issues
    * Proven representation and advocacy skills
    * Strong commitment to capacity building of national staff and partners with willingness to adopt participatory and consultative approaches.
    * Strong report writing skills, including experience in writing funding proposals and donor reports.
    * Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties.  Tact and diplomacy are essential.
    * Experience in emergency education work
    * Experience in promoting and mainstreaming Child Rights Based programming in education programme design, implementation and evaluation.
    * Good understanding of poverty reduction strategy framework and related processes.
    * Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
    * Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.
    * Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required.
    * Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.

The application period is now open and will close on Friday  8th February 2013 at 4.30pm. 

To apply for open positions, please send a short cover letter and CV to Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org  indicating the position applied for in the subject line.

Applicants who had previously applied for the position need not re-apply.

Save the Children Jobs in Kenya- Humanitarian Professionals

Job Tittle :Humanitarian Professionals

For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children's lives in more than 120 countries.

We are the world's largest independent child rights organisation, underpinned by a vision in a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.

Our mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children’s origins lie in humanitarian response, and this has remained a central part of our work ever since.

Members of our in country humanitarian team will contribute to organizational learning as well as building the organization’s capacity to respond quickly and effectively to humanitarian needs.

Save the Children International – Kenya Country Office invites applications from interested Kenya nationals who are humanitarian professionals to join our in-country roster of the Humanitarian team.

Subject to meeting our criteria and after interviewing successfully, identified humanitarian professionals will be retained in our roster and deployed in future on a need basis.


Some of the humanitarian roles we are recruiting for include:

    * Area Manager
    * Health Coordinator
    * Health Officer
    * Child Protection Coordinator
    * Child Protection Officer
    * Logistics Officer
    * Finance and Grants Officer
    * Nutrition Coordinator
    * Health Officer
    * HR Officer

Application process:

If you are a humanitarian professional and who is passionate about children, we would love to hear from you.

Please send us your 2 page CV and cover letter indicating contacts of three referees to kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org and this should reach us not later than 4th February, 2013. 

Please quote “Humanitarian Professional “ on the subject line.

Only short listed Candidates will be contacted.

Save the Children recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal employment opportunities and the protection of children from abuse.

BPC Africa Human Resource Jobs/ HR Services Lead East Africa & Frontier Markets

BPC Africa Human Resource Jobs
HR Services Lead East Africa & Frontier Markets
BPC Africa is one of the leading consulting firms in the East, Central and Southern Africa Region. Our vision is to deliver best value that business can find through partnering in Strategy, Organization and People.

We partner with both local and international clients to source for best talent in a number of specialized and Generalist areas.

We currently seek to engage with best talent in Human Resource Service Delivery.

This is a senior management position to serve our client’s operating businesses in East African Markets, including new markets in Africa.
HR Services Lead East Africa & Frontier Markets

The job functionally reports to the HR Services Area Lead for Africa, Middle East & CH/F and operationally to the HR Business Partner (Kenya).

Main Purpose of the Job
Steer project for the country unit transformation to the new way of operation and work closely with the country HR manager and the regional HR leaders in planning and delivery of transition while coordinating all activities, metrics and relation with Local Authorities relating to HR services provided in- house or by third party.

The position will lead in the implementation of HR processes standards and tools to ensure quality while adding value by suggesting improvement on global processes and system.

Key Responsibilities
Take accountability for managing the HR operational support for East Africa on the different sites.
Lead the teams in four different locations in East Africa (between 15 to 20 people)
Steer project country transformation to the new way of operating and work closely with country HR manager, the regional HR Services leaders and local stakeholders in planning and delivery of the transition
Coordinate activities delivered in-house and ensure accuracy and delivery of data, information and rules provided to external providers
Conduct analytics for the different processes and coordinate reports requests
Deal with complex queries (according to escalation rules)
Report on quality of service metrics and propose solutions for improvement
Ensure use of standardized processes and systems at local level
Provide feedback from HR services stakeholders on Global HR processes and ensure legal compliance of implementation
Deal with local Authorities for HR Services relating issues and audits

Job Skills
Business Planning & implementation
Human Resource strategy Implementation
Change Management
3rd Party Management
Report Preparation & Analysis
Organisational Awareness

Job Competencies
Lead in Liberating People Potential
Result Oriented
Passion for excellence
Integrity and professionalism

Academic Qualifications
Bachelors Degree from a reputable and recognized university
MBA or a Masters degree in HRM is an added advantage

Professional Qualifications & experience
At least 5 years’ experience in a senior Human Resource Management position of which 2 years one served in a Regional role.
Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management
Experience in Change Management (e.g. acquisition, organization transformation & Process Implementation)

Send applications & CV only to the following address: talentsearch@bpc.co.ke on or before 10th January 2013

Communication and Public Relations, ICT job

 Labels: Communication and Public Relations, ICT

KIE Assistant Director, TV Producer/Director Job in Kenya

The Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) wishes to recruit qualified professionals for the following vacant positions:

Assistant Director, TV Producer/Director

KIE Scale 12 (1 Post)

The Assistant Director, TV Producer/Director will be responsible to the Deputy Director Electronic and Emerging Media for production and directing of television programmes.

a) Duties and Responsibilities

Formulate the station goals, policies and procedures;

Coordinate production work for the Educational television channel;

Prepare annual work plan and budget;

Plan and supervise television production activities and personnel;

Initiate programme production partnerships and sponsorship;

Ensure compliance with national and international regulations and guidelines in broadcasting; and

Induct, train and supervise staff.

b) Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have:

Either Masters degree in Communications/Media studies/ Education, Broadcast journalism, or related field from a recognized institution and three (3 ) years experience in TV production/directing OR Bachelors Degree in Communication/Media Studies/Broadcast Journalism or related field and five (5) years extensive experiences in TV production/directing in a reputable broadcasting house at a supervisory level;

Knowledge of the Kenyan curricular or Educational Television;

Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

Ability to adhere to strict deadlines;

Knowledge of broadcast regulations, rules and guidelines as well as technical and production standards;

Initiative, be a team player and self motivated; and

Proficiency in computer use and applications.

Interested applicants should forward copies of their application letter, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, up-to-date curriculum vitae and ID card to the address below to be received not later than 14th November 2012. 

All applicants should give full details of their address including mobile telephone numbers as well as names and addresses of two referees.

The Director/Chief Executive,

Kenya Institute of Education,

P.O. Box 30231-00100

Nairobi

KIE Principal Information Communication Technology Officer Job in Kenya

Labels: ICT, Media and Journalism

KIE Principal Information Communication Technology Officer Job in Kenya

The Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) wishes to recruit qualified professionals for the following vacant positions:

Principal Information Communication Technology Officer

Scale 12 Ones (1) Post

The Principal information Technology Officer will be responsible to the Deputy Director, Electronic and Emerging Media.

a) Duties and Responsibilities
Co-ordinate design, implement and control of ICT systems, formulate and enforce technical and operating standards for efficient and effective utilization of ICT systems;
Develop and implement ICT strategies and policies;
Carry out feasibility studies;
Train and prepare staff performance reports;
Plan, monitor and evaluate program/activities within an Information Communication Technology Unit;
Liaise with user departments to ensure effective maintenance and upgrading of Information Communication Technology equipment, systems and web information;
Design and manage the Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN);
Initiate and continuously advise on investments in scalable software and hardware systems to support growth;
Ensure enhancement of new technology as per the trends which are cost effective and value adding to the Institute; and
Develop manuals on ICT standards and hardware/software specifications.
b) Requirements for Appointment
Bachelor of Science degree in either Computer Science, Information or Communication Technology and five (5) years relevant experience.
Demonstrate wide experience, competence and ability in computerized information systems;
Knowledge of integrated management software systems including website management and learning Management Systems;
Knowledge and experience in data recovery Systems;
Knowledge and experience in eCommerce; and
Initiate and continuously advise on investments in scalable software and hardware systems to support growth.
Interested applicants should forward copies of their application letter, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, up-to-date curriculum vitae and ID card to the address below to be received not later than 14th November 2012.

All applicants should give full details of their address including mobile telephone numbers as well as names and addresses of two referees.

The Director/Chief Executive,
Kenya Institute of Education,
P.O. Box 30231-00100
Nairobi

info@kie.ac.ke for online applications
NB: Kenya Institute of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Labels: ICT, Media and Journalism

KIE Principal Information Communication Technology Officer Job in Kenya

The Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) wishes to recruit qualified professionals for the following vacant positions:

Principal Information Communication Technology Officer

Scale 12 Ones (1) Post

The Principal information Technology Officer will be responsible to the Deputy Director, Electronic and Emerging Media.

a) Duties and Responsibilities
Co-ordinate design, implement and control of ICT systems, formulate and enforce technical and operating standards for efficient and effective utilization of ICT systems;
Develop and implement ICT strategies and policies;
Carry out feasibility studies;
Train and prepare staff performance reports;
Plan, monitor and evaluate program/activities within an Information Communication Technology Unit;
Liaise with user departments to ensure effective maintenance and upgrading of Information Communication Technology equipment, systems and web information;
Design and manage the Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN);
Initiate and continuously advise on investments in scalable software and hardware systems to support growth;
Ensure enhancement of new technology as per the trends which are cost effective and value adding to the Institute; and
Develop manuals on ICT standards and hardware/software specifications.
b) Requirements for Appointment
Bachelor of Science degree in either Computer Science, Information or Communication Technology and five (5) years relevant experience.
Demonstrate wide experience, competence and ability in computerized information systems;
Knowledge of integrated management software systems including website management and learning Management Systems;
Knowledge and experience in data recovery Systems;
Knowledge and experience in eCommerce; and
Initiate and continuously advise on investments in scalable software and hardware systems to support growth.
Interested applicants should forward copies of their application letter, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, up-to-date curriculum vitae and ID card to the address below to be received not later than 14th November 2012.

All applicants should give full details of their address including mobile telephone numbers as well as names and addresses of two referees.

The Director/Chief Executive,
Kenya Institute of Education,
P.O. Box 30231-00100
Nairobi

info@kie.ac.ke for online applications
NB: Kenya Institute of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

ICT, Media and Journalism job......

Labels: ICT, Media and Journalism

KIE Chief Television (TV) Producer Director Job in Kenya

The Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) wishes to recruit qualified professionals for the following vacant positions:

Chief Television (TV) Producer Director

Scale KIE 11 (1 Post)

a) Duties and Responsibilities
Formulating the station goals, policies and procedures;
Coordinating production work for the Educational television channel;
Preparing annual workplan and budget;
Liaising with the Programming manager on programs content and schedules;
Planning and supervising television production activities and personnel;
Liaising with producers, directors and technical teams on television productions;
Initiating program production partnerships and sponsorship;
Ensuring compliance with national and international regulations and guidelines in broadcasting;
Conducting monitoring and evaluation of the educational channel productions and preparing reports; and
Inducting and training staff.
b) Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:
Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines:- Communications, Media Studies, Education, Broadcast Journalism, or related field and at least three (3) years experience in TV production in a reputable broadcasting house at a supervisory level;
Knowledge of the Kenyan curricular or Educational Television;
Knowledge in educational news gathering, reporting and presentation;
Advanced analytical skills;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Ability to adhere to Strict deadlines; and
Knowledge in broadcast regulations, rules and guidelines as well as technical and production standards.
Initiative, be a team player and
Proficiency in computer use and application.
Interested applicants should forward copies of their application letter, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, up-to-date curriculum vitae and ID card to the address below to be received not later than 14th November 2012.

All applicants should give full details of their address including mobile telephone numbers as well as names and addresses of two referees.

The Director/Chief Executive,
Kenya Institute of Education,
P.O. Box 30231-00100
Nairobi

info@kie.ac.ke for online applications
NB: Kenya Institute of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Labels: ICT

KIE Chief Television (TV) Programmer/Director Job in Kenya

The Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) wishes to recruit qualified professionals for the following vacant positions:

Chief Television (TV) Programmer/Director

Scale KIE 11 (1 Post)

a) Duties and responsibilities
Formulating the station goals, policies and procedures;
Coordinating programming of the education channel broadcast schedules;
Previewing and evaluating local and international educational television programmes to determine relevance and quality for transmission;
Sourcing for suitable Educational programmes for broadcast.
Responding to viewers' questions, comments and/or complaints regarding television programming/scheduling;
Preparing annual workplan and budget;
Conducting monitoring and evaluation of the educational channel programmes and prepare reports;
Liaising with the Production manager on programmes content and schedules;
Ensuring compliance with national and international regulations and guidelines in broadcasting;
Initiating programme sponsorship; and
Inducting, training and supervising staff.
b) Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:
Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines:- Communications, Media Studies, Broadcast Journalism, Information Sciences or related field and at least three (3) years experience in programme evaluation, acquisition and scheduling of television programmes in a reputable broadcasting house at a supervisory level;
TV Production training;
Knowledge of Kenyan Curricular or Educational Television;
Conversant with broadcast regulations, rules and guidelines as well as technical and production standards;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and
Ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
Initiative, be a team player and
Proficiency in computer use and application.
Interested applicants should forward copies of their application letter, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, up-to-date curriculum vitae and ID card to the address below to be received not later than 14th November 2012.

All applicants should give full details of their address including mobile telephone numbers as well as names and addresses of two referees.

The Director/Chief Executive,
Kenya Institute of Education,
P.O. Box 30231-00100
Nairobi

info@kie.ac.ke for online applications
NB: Kenya Institute of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

ICT JOB KIE Chief Television (TV) Programmer/Director Job in Kenya

Labels: ICT

KIE Chief Television (TV) Programmer/Director Job in Kenya

The Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) wishes to recruit qualified professionals for the following vacant positions:

Chief Television (TV) Programmer/Director

Scale KIE 11 (1 Post)

a) Duties and responsibilities
Formulating the station goals, policies and procedures;
Coordinating programming of the education channel broadcast schedules;
Previewing and evaluating local and international educational television programmes to determine relevance and quality for transmission;
Sourcing for suitable Educational programmes for broadcast.
Responding to viewers' questions, comments and/or complaints regarding television programming/scheduling;
Preparing annual workplan and budget;
Conducting monitoring and evaluation of the educational channel programmes and prepare reports;
Liaising with the Production manager on programmes content and schedules;
Ensuring compliance with national and international regulations and guidelines in broadcasting;
Initiating programme sponsorship; and
Inducting, training and supervising staff.
b) Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:
Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines:- Communications, Media Studies, Broadcast Journalism, Information Sciences or related field and at least three (3) years experience in programme evaluation, acquisition and scheduling of television programmes in a reputable broadcasting house at a supervisory level;
TV Production training;
Knowledge of Kenyan Curricular or Educational Television;
Conversant with broadcast regulations, rules and guidelines as well as technical and production standards;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and
Ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
Initiative, be a team player and
Proficiency in computer use and application.
Interested applicants should forward copies of their application letter, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, up-to-date curriculum vitae and ID card to the address below to be received not later than 14th November 2012.

All applicants should give full details of their address including mobile telephone numbers as well as names and addresses of two referees.

The Director/Chief Executive,
Kenya Institute of Education,
P.O. Box 30231-00100
Nairobi

info@kie.ac.ke for online applications
NB: Kenya Institute of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

ICT JOB

Labels: ICT

KIE Chief Television (TV) Programmer/Director Job in Kenya

The Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) wishes to recruit qualified professionals for the following vacant positions:

Chief Television (TV) Programmer/Director

Scale KIE 11 (1 Post)

a) Duties and responsibilities
Formulating the station goals, policies and procedures;
Coordinating programming of the education channel broadcast schedules;
Previewing and evaluating local and international educational television programmes to determine relevance and quality for transmission;
Sourcing for suitable Educational programmes for broadcast.
Responding to viewers' questions, comments and/or complaints regarding television programming/scheduling;
Preparing annual workplan and budget;
Conducting monitoring and evaluation of the educational channel programmes and prepare reports;
Liaising with the Production manager on programmes content and schedules;
Ensuring compliance with national and international regulations and guidelines in broadcasting;
Initiating programme sponsorship; and
Inducting, training and supervising staff.
b) Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:
Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines:- Communications, Media Studies, Broadcast Journalism, Information Sciences or related field and at least three (3) years experience in programme evaluation, acquisition and scheduling of television programmes in a reputable broadcasting house at a supervisory level;
TV Production training;
Knowledge of Kenyan Curricular or Educational Television;
Conversant with broadcast regulations, rules and guidelines as well as technical and production standards;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and
Ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
Initiative, be a team player and
Proficiency in computer use and application.
Interested applicants should forward copies of their application letter, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, up-to-date curriculum vitae and ID card to the address below to be received not later than 14th November 2012.

All applicants should give full details of their address including mobile telephone numbers as well as names and addresses of two referees.

The Director/Chief Executive,
Kenya Institute of Education,
P.O. Box 30231-00100
Nairobi

info@kie.ac.ke for online applications
NB: Kenya Institute of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Business Administration and Management, NGO and UN Jobs

Labels: Business Administration and Management, NGO and UN Jobs

Shaddah Investments Office Assistant Job in Kitui, Kenya

Office Assistant

Shaddah Investments based in Kitui County Kitui town is looking for an office assistant who is able to do general office duties like cleaning, Use of computer Programmes and photocoping.

If you are a lady who is faithful and able to work without supervision residing in Kitui town contact the Director for appointment at 0731-292887.

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Labels: Office Administration

Point of Sale Developer Job in Kenya

New Mobile Point of Sale(POS) 8110 Developer

About Us

We recruit and retain highly talented and hard-working people from a variety of different backgrounds.

Our commitment to entrepreneurship provides a positive environment for independent, highly motivated people to develop their careers.

Job Description

You may be the right person for this team if:
Hard problems are fun for you
You are well-read in recent industry trends and technologies
People come to you to help solve technical problems
You always want to be on the cutting edge of technology and use it to do things better
You put a focus on exceptional delivery for your clients
You need to improve things and make those around you better
Position Requirements

Technical Skills:
2+ years object-oriented Java application development
Experience in Cloud Server Computing
2+ years C/C++
Experience developing Mobile Point of Sales with a strong bias to New 8110 POS
Apply to careers@stonehousetechnologies.co.ke
By:5th of November 2012

Labels: Business Administration and Management, NGO and UN Jobs

Shaddah Investments Office Assistant Job in Kitui, Kenya

Office Assistant

Shaddah Investments based in Kitui County Kitui town is looking for an office assistant who is able to do general office duties like cleaning, Use of computer Programmes and photocoping.

If you are a lady who is faithful and able to work without supervision residing in Kitui town contact the Director for appointment at 0731-292887.






Posted by jobsinkenya at 2:44 PM 0 comments

Labels: Office Administration

Point of Sale Developer Job in Kenya

New Mobile Point of Sale(POS) 8110 Developer

About Us

We recruit and retain highly talented and hard-working people from a variety of different backgrounds.

Our commitment to entrepreneurship provides a positive environment for independent, highly motivated people to develop their careers.

Job Description

You may be the right person for this team if:
Hard problems are fun for you
You are well-read in recent industry trends and technologies
People come to you to help solve technical problems
You always want to be on the cutting edge of technology and use it to do things better
You put a focus on exceptional delivery for your clients
You need to improve things and make those around you better
Position Requirements

Technical Skills:
2+ years object-oriented Java application development
Experience in Cloud Server Computing
2+ years C/C++
Experience developing Mobile Point of Sales with a strong bias to New 8110 POS
Apply to careers@stonehousetechnologies.co.ke
By:5th of November 2012

Human Resource Manager Job in Kenya

HR Manager, East / West Africa

Department: Human Resources
Main Location Of Role: Nairobi, Kenya with extensive travel

Position Reports To: Group Head of HR & CEO
Brief Job Overview: Responsible for the Human Resources Function

Main Responsibilities:
Acting as HR business partner to Heads of businesses & other senior leadership & employees
Managing employee relations within locations responsible for, which may include the coordination of dispute resolution, redundancy and other processes.
Local coordination in collaboration with Group HR colleagues and department and regional managers of Group HR activity such as performance management, compensation reviews, headcount budgeting, mobility and benefits provision.
Support the recruiting of staff along with the specialist assistance provided by the Recruitment function and ensure the appropriate coordination of sign off on proposed compensation packages
Conduct the on-boarding of employees, supported by the HR manager, gathering appropriate details to register for benefits and set up in payroll and directing staff to relevant information Draft/oversee the drafting of contracts of employment and ensure the accuracy of the terms in line with the term sheets that have gone through the approval process, as above.
Work with colleagues in HR and other departments on projects relevant to locations supported such as local variations of Graduate scheme, setting up new offices etc.
Overseeing HR records are in compliance with requirements and providing reporting on HR metrics. Oversee payroll processes and reporting as appropriate, liaising with Finance.
Good experience of relocation & internal mobility
Good HR & Systems knowledge / experience
Experience / exposure to Graduate Recruitment
Excellent knowledge of East Africa employment law
Knowledge of employment law in other Africa locations (Ghana/DRC/Nigeria)
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree
Professional HR qualification
Excellent knowledge of East Africa employment law
Knowledge of employment law in other Africa locations
8+ years’ HR generalist experience in Financial / Professional Services or Multi-National companies
Strong relationship building & influencing skills
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Well developed stake-holder management skills / experience
Fluent in English
Drive for achievement
Confidence and resilience
Problem solving & analysis
Managing projects
If interested,kindly send your CV to recruitkenya@kimberly-ryan.net

Human Resource job at TDH kenya

Labels: Human Resource

Tdh Finance & Administrative Officer Job in Kenya

Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh) is an international NGO focussed on Child Rights. To support the development of its programmes in Nairobi and Garissa County, Tdh is encouraging applications from Kenyan nationals for the role of Finance & Administrative Officer based in Garissa.

Reporting to: Finance & Administrative Officer
Duty station: Garissa
Contract duration: Asap – One year.

Main task and responsibilities:
Daily update of the accountancy according to the project activities and FAM’s needs in a Cash book.
Making payments when requested by the teams.
Verify that all the receipts/invoices are correctly filled and they are eligible for Tdh accountancy (indicating: date, details of the supplier, clearly written the amount with the stamp PAID)
Archive all the relevant administrative and accountancy documentation in the proper way indicated by the FAM and according to Tdh procedures.
Manage the cash box of the office, under the supervision of the FAM. The FAM and the Base team leader have the right to verify randomly the cashbox balance
Do monthly cash inventory and reconciliation check with FAM.
Prepare, collect, check and send attendance sheets signed by the staff based in the field to FAM.
Work as liaison between staff and FAM and Base team leader in order to smooth any problem and maintain a high standard of HR management.
Support the Logistics Department in filling the yearly office assets inventory
Regularly check the correct filling of the vehicle log book
Provide weekly admin, HR & finance report to the FAM
Ensure and facilitate the communication and information sharing within the team and the departments, and contribute to the team responsibilities.
Work in close collaboration with other team members.
Requirements:
Minimum diploma-level education in Business administration or Accounting management.
Experience in working with similar organization, previous experience of two years or more
Experience and knowledge of Finance & HR management
Demonstrate ability to use Windows computer software, accounting software and use of spread sheets
Fluency in English, Kiswahili, Kisomali
Experience in working North Eastern Kenya.
Ability to work independently and under pressure
Honesty and integrity
Application modalities:

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV (with at least three referees) indicating the vacancy announcement reference to the address:

Terre des hommes Foundation, Modogashe, Garissa or Dadaab Office,
or can also be emailed to: am.ke@tdh.ch

Closing date for this positions is on or before 8th November 2012, 4.00 PM

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Tdh’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protect children’s rights, which includes the prevention of all forms of child abuse.

Tdh is an equal opportunity employer.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Thursday, November 1, 2012
HR Manager Job in Kenya


HR Manager, East / West Africa

Department: Human Resources
Main Location Of Role: Nairobi, Kenya with extensive travel

Position Reports To: Group Head of HR & CEO
Brief Job Overview: Responsible for the Human Resources Function

Main Responsibilities:
Acting as HR business partner to Heads of businesses & other senior leadership & employees
Managing employee relations within locations responsible for, which may include the coordination of dispute resolution, redundancy and other processes.
Local coordination in collaboration with Group HR colleagues and department and regional managers of Group HR activity such as performance management, compensation reviews, headcount budgeting, mobility and benefits provision.
Support the recruiting of staff along with the specialist assistance provided by the Recruitment function and ensure the appropriate coordination of sign off on proposed compensation packages
Conduct the on-boarding of employees, supported by the HR manager, gathering appropriate details to register for benefits and set up in payroll and directing staff to relevant information Draft/oversee the drafting of contracts of employment and ensure the accuracy of the terms in line with the term sheets that have gone through the approval process, as above.
Work with colleagues in HR and other departments on projects relevant to locations supported such as local variations of Graduate scheme, setting up new offices etc.
Overseeing HR records are in compliance with requirements and providing reporting on HR metrics. Oversee payroll processes and reporting as appropriate, liaising with Finance.
Good experience of relocation & internal mobility
Good HR & Systems knowledge / experience
Experience / exposure to Graduate Recruitment
Excellent knowledge of East Africa employment law
Knowledge of employment law in other Africa locations (Ghana/DRC/Nigeria)
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree
Professional HR qualification
Excellent knowledge of East Africa employment law
Knowledge of employment law in other Africa locations
8+ years’ HR generalist experience in Financial / Professional Services or Multi-National companies
Strong relationship building & influencing skills
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Well developed stake-holder management skills / experience
Fluent in English
Drive for achievement
Confidence and resilience
Problem solving & analysis
Managing projects
If interested,kindly send your CV to recruitkenya@kimberly-ryan.net

FLEET MANAGER | Nairobi | Transportation / Logistics

Job Title: FLEET MANAGER
Reference FLEET MANAGER

Advert DetailsRecruiter: KK Security Updated on: 2012-11-01 09:14:04
Contract Permanent
Location: Nairobi Available: ASAP
Category: Transportation / Logistics Offer: Neg

Introduction
The Fleet Manager role is to support KK business units, delivering vehicle-based assets including Mobile Response, CIT, Secure Transfer and Secure Escort vehicles, K9 Transport and associated administrative vehicles and services within KK Security.The Fleet Manager is to directly support the Central Services Manager (Operations) (CSM(O) with all activities associated with the day to day.

Minimum Requirements

Skills, Knowledge and Experience
• IT Literate (Microsoft Office)
• Financial acumen
• Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders desirable
• Presentations skills
• Organisational skills
• People management
• Knowledge Required:
o Contract management
o Fleet management knowledge


Job Specification
PURPOSES

1. Primary Purpose.
Management of the KK Fleet ensuring that all vehicles are maintained in a roadworthy condition to support service delivery standards required by the MRT, CIT, STS, K9 and Administration Sections.
2. Secondary Purposes.
• Provision and presentation of operational reports to customers
• Identification of cost-savings and revenue raising opportunities
• To support the CSM(O) by providing regular updates on activities and issues arising
• To support the CSM(O) by advising on driver policy including;
a. Driver training
b. Driver performance management and discipline
• To support the CSM(O) by advising on vehicle fleet policy including;
a. Vehicle maintenance schedules
b. Vehicle repair and servicing contracts
c. Vehicle replacement and disposal
d. Vehicle insurance and other statutory concerns
  e.Vehicle equipment
Reporting Line
The Fleet Manager is accountable to the Central Services Manager (Operations