Wednesday, 21 August 2013

Project Coordinator Jobs at Fafi Integrated Development Association (FaIDA)

Job Title: Project Coordinator

 Employer: Fafi Integrated Development Association (FaIDA)
Duty Station: Alinjugur
Application Deadline: 31st August 2013

Job Purpose:
The Project Coordinator will have an overall responsibility for the planning, management, operation, coordination and regular monitoring of the projects at the field level to ensure smooth implementation of all project activities including development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation as well as strengthening the technical capacity of the project team members.
The Project Coordinator will ensure that the Projects and activities are executed according to generally accepted international humanitarian standards (e.g. SPHERE guidelines, UNHCR Code of conduct, Red Cross Code of Conduct, WHO guidelines).

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide programmatic guidance and operational support for field activities and coordinate FaIDA environmental restoration and livelihood recovery projects in both the host community and Refugee interventions
• Provide programmatic guidance and operational support for field activities and coordinate FaIDA WASH intervention in Kambioos Refugee camp in collaboration with Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
• Develop and nurture a clear understanding of the programme of work throughout FaIDA Dadaab Programme and device projects that promote drought coping and adaptation among local communities as well as peace building among communities
• Proposal writing and fundraising and donor reporting
• Ensure that project interventions are in line with humanitarian principles and code of conduct for Humanitarian agencies.
• Project management: Ensuring achievement of objectives in time and within agreed budget, following donor requirements and ensuring effective teamwork as well as coordination of all field activities and ensuring security and employee performance and supervision.
• Carry out monitoring and evaluation and project reporting to ensure the projects meets quality standards and donor criteria.
• Advice on decision making regarding project implementation and budget management.
• Safeguarding program quality; maintaining an overview of the programme and evaluating the quality of work and results; Handling and monitoring the project process for the design through contracts and final reports.
• Promoting counterpart’s quality of work; Monitoring and administering counterpart’s quality of work; accompanying and giving direction to counterparts so that they improve on their quality.
• Networking with other agencies/government involved in similar programs and attend relevant network/coordination meeting both at national and local levels.

Coordination/Representation:
• Act as the agency focal point in the inter-agency meetings and coordination in the Environment and WASH clusters and other inter-agency meetings in Dadaab.
• Develop, nurture and sustain relationships with relevant stakeholders including the local Government departments, donors, NGOs and other agencies working in Kambi oos;
• Represent FaIDA in relevant sector clusters or other coordination mechanisms;
• Promote learning based on projects objectives and activities and ensure documentation and sharing of learning with all stakeholders;
• Comply with FaIDA policies and practices with respect to environment, child protection and security procedures and behave at all times in a manner which positively promotes FaIDA and its work, and actively maintain FaIDA acceptance within the camp.

Information and Knowledge Management:
• Maintain good inter-team communications and initiate good team dynamics.
• Ensure all new team members are adequately briefed on arrival in the field, and departing team members are debriefed.
• Ensure the development of individual work plan and implement the FaIDA individual performance evaluation system.

Finance and Reporting:
• As a budget holder, ensure that all the financial and logistical procedures are followed
• Produce regular budget forecast.
• Ensure regular tracking of projects expenditure and budget review
• Produce quality weekly and monthly narrative reports that comply with the donor requirements and ensure reports and submitted in a timely manner
• Keep the Head of Programs & Operation informed on progress of planned activities and any challenges or interruption to implementation that may arise

Security:
• Ensure the compliance to security procedures.
• Produce regular weekly security sitrep
• Proactively monitor the political and security situation in the project areas and respond accordingly

Minimum Qualifications/ Requirements and Experience
Essential
• Minimum 6 years experience in project management
• Minimum of four years responsibility for project management including budget follow up and control
• Experience of working within the context of emergency relief and in hardship areas
• Past experience working with a humanitarian organization (UN or INGO), working in diverse cultural backgrounds
• Computer literacy in MS office and Internet packages
• Dynamism, high level of motivation Capacity to work under pressure and in humanitarian crisis situations
• Good capacity to interact with variety of local stakeholders (teams members, host communities, refugees, etc…)
• Ability to live in difficult conditions (major security constraints, common compound with all staff, restricted movements and limited access to medical facilities).
• Degree in developmental studies, social Community Development, Project Management or equivalent
• Good organizational skills / capacity to prioritize

Complementary:
• Masters Degree in any of the above stated will be of advantage
• Experience in developing and implementing trainings

How to Apply:
If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV indicating your salary history and 3 referees with their current contacts by email to recruitment@faidakenya.org
The email subject line should be marked: “Application for Project coordinator position”

Senior Assistant Registrar Jobs at University of Eldoret in Kenya

Job Title: Senior Assistant Registrar (Human Resource Management)

Employer: University of Eldoret
Duty Station: Eldoret
Application Deadline: 2nd September 2013
Ref: UoE/HRM/01/2013

Duties and Responsibilities
This position will be responsible for advising and supporting the Vice-Chancellor on day to day business issues related to human capital planning and management including:
• Formulation and implementation of Human Resources strategies, policies and guidelines;
• Facilitation of recruitment and staff selection;
• Undertaking capacity building by initiation and facilitation of staff development and succession planning programs;
• Management of employee relations, grievance handling, discipline and guiding the university management on adherence to labour Laws and regulations;
• Management of incentives including staff remuneration and other benefits;
• Performance management involving development, coordination and overseeing individual job performance evaluation;
• Management of administrative infrastructure to improve human capital systems; and
• Guiding the University Management on development and implementation of measures to ensure a healthy and safe working environment.

Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications and competences:
• Masters Degree with a bias in Human Resource Management;
• Post Graduate/ Higher Diploma in Human Resources Management;
• Membership of HR practitioners’ professional body such as IHRM (K) or any other recognized HR body;
• A good knowledge of labour laws and handling of industrial relations matters;
• Have experience in handling payroll and general remuneration issues;
• Have proven intellectual leadership in managing Human Capital;
• Have at least 5 years experience in HR management, 3 of which must have been in a senior management position;
• Knowledge of HR management information system will be an added advantage;
• Must satisfy Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Must obtain clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB); Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) and a certificate of good conduct from the National Police Service.

Terms and Conditions of Service
Successful candidates for the position will be offered a competitive remuneration package, including house allowance and other benefits in accordance with the Kenya Government public service guidelines.
The appointment will be on permanent and pensionable terms.

How to Apply:
Applicants should submit detailed curriculum vitae (detailing academic qualifications, professional experience, and membership to professional associations), copies of certificates, e-mail addresses and telephone contacts.
They should also provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three referees.
Three (3) copies of the applications and referees’ confidential reports on the applicant’s suitability for the post should be sent via registered mail and or courier in an envelope marked on the left hand with the reference number given above to the under-signed via the address:
Applicants must also send soft copies of their applications via the e-mail address provided below.
Hand delivered applications should be dropped in the Tender Box in the Vice-Chancellor’s Office.
The Vice-Chancellor,
University of Eldoret,
P.O Box 1125-30100,
Eldoret, Kenya.
Email: vc@uoeld.ac.ke

Jobs at CAP Youth - Hospitality Trainer

Job Title: Hospitality Trainer - Nakuru Centre

Employer: CAP Youth
Duty Station:  Nakuru
Application Deadline: 30th August 2013


About the position
Successful candidate will be posted in Nakuru as a Hospitality Trainer.
The right candidate must be self-driven who can work with minimal Supervision.
He/she will be tasked to train the youth on hospitality as well as getting placements and internships for them.

Job Responsibilities
• We are looking for people who have pride, passion and energy, but mostly love TEACHING.
• Take responsibility for the quality of teaching delivered.
• Guidance and skills development to ensure that standards are maintained and improved.
• To act as a personal tutor to CAP students.
• Developing, customizing and Delivering Hospitality curriculum.
• Assist students get internships and placements.
• Link the youth with potential employers.
• Adequately equipping the students with both Hospitality skills.
• Assist in the design and preparation of materials, resources and information to be used in respect of programmed delivery.
• Carry out monitoring, guidance, support and mentoring of the learners and take action as required.

Competencies required
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle diverse tasks simultaneously using prioritization.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and motivational skills.
• Excellent Presentation skills.
• Dynamism, creativity and flexibility.
• Networking skills a must.
• Must be flexible.

Requirements
• One (1) year working experience in hospitality.
• Must be mature and with the right attitude.
• Must have relevant training in hospitality.
• Aged 25 to 33 years.
• Must be passionate about working with young people.
• Demonstrated work Experience in training.
• Degree/Diploma in Hotel/Hospitality Management.

How to Apply
To express interest in this opportunity, send your CV to hrcapyei@gmail.com
Cover letter should be pasted on the body of the email and not as an attachment.
Applicants are required to quote their current and expected salary.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

IT Risk and Controls Manager Jobs at Co-operative Bank in Kenya

Job Title: IT Risk and Controls Manager

Employer: Co-operative Bank
Duty Station: Nairobi
Application Deadline: 31st August 2013

The successful person will report to the Head ICT Risk & Control Department.
Job Summary:
As an IT Risk and Controls Manager the role holder will be responsible for providing continuous independent assurance on the bank’s Information Security as regards confidentiality, integrity and availability of the IT infrastructure, processing systems and related resources in line with the Information Security Policy.

Main Duties:
• Implementation and evaluation of technology controls for Core systems, Database management systems, application systems and network infrastructure.
• Manage internal audits on information security processes, controls and systems.
• Provide guidance and consultation on projects for IT Security related risks and issues.
• Educate and train employees about their information security responsibilities in line with the Bank policy on information security
• Monitoring and managing all information security breaches and handling security incidents, taking remedial action to prevent recurrence wherever possible.
• Review of operating and information systems.
• Development of/involvement in independent review of technology related procedures, product programs to ensure that the appropriate infrastructure is incorporated into the different business initiatives and the bank technology policies are respected.
• Review of all relevant system logs to identify and address activity that is not consistent with set out Information Security guidelines and standards.
• Carry out Information Security reviews along the various phases of a project’s lifecycle as detailed in the Bank’s Project Management framework.
• Carry out business continuity related checks for IT systems in primary and disaster recovery sites.
• Provide interpretation of the Information Security policies to the Business.
• Lead businesses in development of action plans as a result of gap assessment findings, and/or ethical hacking results.
• Keep abreast of application, product and system development within the business and appraise the effect and appropriateness of planned changes to the existing control framework.

Job Specification:
• The incumbent will be required to possess the following attributes / skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems from a recognized university
• Possess relevant Information Security Certification such as CISSP, CISA / CISM, ISO/IEC 27001.
• 3 years working experience in information security within a large and highly computerised organization. Prior working experience in a Bank will be an added advantage.
• Understanding of risk and systems security control processes.
• Good understanding of CAAT’s (Computer assisted audited tools).
• Poses knowledge on cryptography and encryption solutions.
• Understanding of end point security on IEEE 802.1x standards.
• Good understanding of PCI-DSS and ISO27001 standards.

Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should forward an application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae accompanied by copies of certificates and indicating the current remuneration to the address shown below.
Please quote this reference on your application and on the envelope: IT RISK AND CONTROL MANAGER - ISO/3/HRD/2013.
The Director
Human Resources Division
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd.
P.O. Box 48231-00100
Nairobi.

Entrepreneurship / ICT Trainer Jobs at CAP Youth in Kenya

Job Title: Entrepreneurship / ICT Trainer

Employer: CAP Youth
Duty Station:  Nakuru
Application Deadline: 30th August 2013

About the position
The incumbent will be posted in Nakuru Centre as an Entrepreneurship/IT Trainer. He/she must have basic ICT Skills. The right candidate must be self-driven and must work with minimal Supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities
• We are looking for people who have pride, passion and energy, but mostly love TEACHING.
• Take responsibility for the quality of teaching delivered.
• Guidance and skills development to ensure that standards are maintained and improved.
• To act as a personal tutor to CAP students.
• Developing, customizing and Delivering Entrepreneurship curriculum.
• Assist students get internships and placements.
• Link the youth with potential employers.
• Adequately equipping the students with Entrepreneurial skills.
• Assist in the design and preparation of materials, resources and information to be used in respect of program delivery.
• Carry out monitoring, guidance, support and mentoring of the learners and take action as required.

Skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle diverse tasks simultaneously using prioritization.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and motivational skills.
• Excellent Presentation skills.
• Dynamism, creativity and flexibility.
• Networking skills a must.
• Must be flexible.

Requirements
• One (1) year working experience.
• Aged 26 - 33 years.
• Must have Entrepreneurship background.
• Must have ICT Skills.
• Must be mature and with the right attitude.
• Must have passion of working with young people.
• Past experience working with NGO will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated Experience in transferring Entrepreneurship knowledge.
• Degree in Entrepreneurship/Business or related field.

How to Apply
To express interest in this opportunity, send your CV to hrcapyei@gmail.com
Cover letter should be pasted on the body of the email and not as an attachment.
Applicants are required to quote their current and expected salary.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Customer Relations and Sales Trainer Jobs at CAP Youth

Job Title: Customer Relations and Sales Trainer

Employer: CAP Youth
Duty Station:  Nakuru
Application Deadline: 30th August 2013

About the position
Successful candidate will be based in our Nairobi Centre as a Customer Relations and Sales Trainer.
Successful candidate must be willing to relocate to Nairobi.
The right candidate must be self-driven who can work with minimal Supervision.

Job Responsibilities
We are looking for people who have pride, passion and energy, but mostly love TEACHING.
Take responsibility for the quality of teaching delivered.
Guidance and skills development to ensure that standards are maintained and improved.
To act as a personal tutor to CAP students.
Developing, customizing and Delivering Sales and Marketing curriculum.
Assist students get internships and placements.
Link the youth with potential employers.
Adequately equipping the students with Sales/Marketing/Customer Relations skills.
Assist in the design and preparation of materials, resources and information to be used in respect of programmed delivery.
Carry out monitoring, guidance, support and mentoring of the learners and take action as required.

Competencies required
Ability to meet deadlines and handle diverse tasks simultaneously using prioritization.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, leadership, and motivational skills.
Excellent Presentation skills.
Dynamism, creativity and flexibility.
Networking skills a must.
Must be flexible.

Requirements
One (1) year working experience in Sales/Marketing, Customer Relations, PR.
Past experience as a Trainer is desirable.
Must be mature and with the right attitude.
Must have relevant training in Sales/Marketing/Customer Relations.
Aged 25 to 33 years.
Must be passionate about working with young people.
Degree in PR, Marketing, Mass media, Customer relations.

How to apply
To express interest in this opportunity, send your CV to hrcapyei@gmail.com
Cover letter should be pasted on the body of the email and not as an attachment.
Applicants are required to quote their current and expected salary.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

SAP MM / SD System Analyst Jobs at Lafarge Bamburi Cement Limited in Kenya

Job Title: SAP MM / SD System Analyst

Employer: Lafarge Bamburi Cement Limited
Duty Station: Nairobi
Application Deadline: 26th August 2013

Bamburi Cement Limited is looking to employ a SAP MM / SD System Analyst to join our Team.
Reporting to the IT - Business System Manager based in Nairobi Corporate Office, the successful candidate will be responsible for :-

Key Responsibilities Include:
• Designing and recommending optimized system processes by leveraging technology from key applications in liaison with the business user community thus enabling achievement of the group Information Communication Technology Strategy.
• Recommend solutions to improve business practices through the implementation of the SAP MM and SD modules.
• Providing SAP support for business systems applications — Sales & Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM) which includes Procurement and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) while ensuring alignment across SAP modules and non-SAP systems.
• Validate with Business Process Owners that the documented process flows are respected and continuously suggest improvements.
Qualifications:
• Graduate in Information Technology or relevant discipline with 5 years experience in business systems process design and application development and 3 years experience working with SAP
• Solid SAP process and hands-on expertise in the MMI or SD modules.

How to Apply:
If you are interested in joining our team, please send your application letter and detailed curriculum vitae containing names of three referees who can provide confidential assessment of your capabilities clearly indicating the job position applied for on the email subject line to the address below: career.applications@bamburi.lafarge.com