Thursday, 22 February 2024

HR Officer Job at CIHEB

 Job Title: Human Resource Officer


Organization: CIHEB


Location: Nairobi Kenya


Background:


The Center for International Health, Education, and Bio security (Ciheb) — Kenya is a local non-governmental organization collaborating with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and County Health Management Teams to strengthen health systems for improved quality of healthcare in Kenya. Ciheb-Kenya is collaborating with the county governments of Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, Taita Taveta, Machakos, Makueni, Kitui, Nairobi, Kisumu, and Migori to support the implementation and expansion of high quality, sustainable, and comprehensive HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs, and expansion of COVID-19 vaccination with funding from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).


Job Summary


Reporting to the Senior Human Resource Manager, the Human Resources Officer is responsible for all aspects of the human resource function within the following programs Stawisha Pwani, CONNECT, TRACK and PACT Imara and performs a wide variety of duties focused on the life cycle of employee ( From advertisement of the position, shortlist, interviewing on boarding, performance, L&D, disciplinary, career growth and separation) plus Human Resource administrative duties.


Roles and Responsibilities


*Help in developing and recommend amendments in human resources policies and procedures.

*Maintain the Employee HR policies manual in accordance with Kenya labour laws and CIHEB-Kenya policies and procedures.

*Actively participate in the full-cycle recruitment for all (Connect, Track, Imara, Shared Services, and Stawisha) vacancies including development of job descriptions, placing job advertisements, screening, and interviewing qualified candidates, conducting references checks and extending employment offers.

*Ensure that all new hires are on boarded appropriately and given access to CIHEB-Kenya policies and procedures and support managers on the orientation of new employees.

*Ensure all employee files have all the required documents and the correct details are onload to the ERP system.

*Champion ERP- HR system, with up to 99% utilization of the module, check on bugs and any missing information.

*Compile CIHEB – Kenya employee data

*Manage all employee relations matters including conflict resolution and disciplinary matters in compliance with local labour laws, CIHEB-Kenya policies to meet the standards of a conducive working environment.

*Prepare Ciheb- Kenya monthly payroll data and run payroll reconciliation with Finance.

*Coordinate the administration of benefits by working closely with insurance (Medical and WIBA/GPA) to manage staff enrolments and terminations, Schedule periodic insurance benefits orientation for all staff members, track usage and reimbursement of claims.

*Ensure in all HR practices, there is strict compliance with the policies, labour law and donor requirements. This will include sub grantees compliance.

*Any other duty assigned by the immediate supervisor.


Requirements:


*Bachelor’s degree in HR Management is a must.

*Post graduate diploma in Human Resources Management.

*A minimum of Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human resource management.

*Proven experience managing and working in an HR management capacity with large multi-cultural teams.

*Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.

*Must have proven strong HR systems and process skills

*Attention to detail, past experience in payroll administration an added advantage.

*Past supervisory experience a must.

*Professional HR qualification highly desirable

*Must have proven strong HR systems and process skills

*Must be a registered member of IHRM

*Working experience in Donor Funded Institution is desirable


How to Apply:

Kindly send your application that includes a cover letter and an updated CV including names of three professional referees to CIHEBKENYA_Recruitment@cihebkenya.org on or before 6th March 2024. Applicants are advised to include the title “HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER” on the subject line.


The Center for International Health, Education and Biosecurity (Ciheb) — Kenya is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Monday, 19 February 2024

Cybersecurity Operations Officer Job at Metropal Sacco

 Job Title:Cybersecurity Operations Officer Job Metropal Sacco


Metropal Sacco is a co-operative union established under the Ministry of Co-operatives and Marketing, registered under the Co-operative Society’s Act Cap 490 of the Laws of Kenya.

Currently we have an asset base of over 29 Billion and with over 100,000 members across the country. We have branches in Nairobi, Kisumu, Meru, Kiambu, Thika, Meru, Eldoret, Nakuru, Kisumu and Mombasa. Besides providing savings and credit services the SACCO has other business lines like property management, mortgage services and Metropal Insurance which has been operational for over 20 years. We are looking for a Cybersecurity Operations Officer in all our branches.


Responsibilities


*This role will implement and support security controls systems (including Network Access Control, AntiMalware, Database Activity Monitoring, Fraud Management System etc.). This includes daily health checks, on-boarding of new assets, implementing of new security solutions, improvements on existing control systems etc.

*This role is responsible for implementation and support of operational components of Enterprise Information Security.

*The role will ensure that controls systems are managed and administered well, and will drive implementation of security controls as defined by the Information Security roadmap, best practice and industry guidelines.

*The role will also play a part in ensuring that information systems are compliant to information security baseline standards, by recommending and working with other technology stakeholders in defining these standards within these systems.

*This role will define and implement information security processes related to vulnerability management, patch management, malware management etc, ensuring that these practices are in place and implemented across the Bank.


Qualifications:


*A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.

*Minimum 3 years working experience in a busy IT environment.

*Certification in a systems security or audit-related area, such as CISA, CISM or CISSP.

*Knowledge of technical infrastructure, networks, databases and systems.

*Project management skills preferred.

*Experience in conducting compliance assessments

*Experience in performing security reviews and risk assessments.


How to Apply:


If you believe you are a team player and would be a valuable resource to this ever-growing brand, kindly send your CV and Professional Certificates quoting the job title on the email subject (Cybersecurity Operations Officer) to careers@metropal.co.ke by 1st March 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Data Management Officer Job Vacancy at Metropal Sacco

 Job Title:Data Management Officer Job Metropal Sacco



Metropal Sacco is a co-operative union established under the Ministry of Co-operatives and Marketing, registered under the Co-operative Society’s Act Cap 490 of the Laws of Kenya.

Currently we have an asset base of over 29 Billion and with over 100,000 members across the country. We have branches in Nairobi, Kisumu, Meru, Kiambu, Thika, Meru, Eldoret, Nakuru, Kisumu and Mombasa. Besides providing savings and credit services the SACCO has other business lines like property management, mortgage services and Metropal Insurance which has been operational for over 20 years. We are looking for a Data Management Officer all our branches.


Responsibilities:


*Examine key internal IT controls and evaluate control design and operating effectiveness in mitigating risk.

*Adhere to standard control test methodologies and deliver quality test work papers to support testing conclusions.

*Develop a strong understanding of business and system processes.

*Keep up to date on relevant policy, standards and regulatory requirements

*Work with IT process and control owners to understand and document internal IT controls.

*Collecting and interpreting data using metrics relevant to the goals of the company

*Using proper tools to carry out Data Analysis and manipulation

*Reporting the results back to the relevant members of the business

*Identifying patterns and trends in data sets

*Working alongside teams within the business or the management team to establish business needs

*Defining new data collection and analysis processes

*Any other duty assigned by the Project Manager


Qualifications:


*Bachelor’s degree in finance, banking, economics, Information Technology, Telecommunication, Database Management, statistics, mathematics business administration, accounting or any other related field

*Experience involving budgeting, bank reconciliation and preparation of financial statements are required

*Candidates with CPA certificates will have an added advantage


How to Apply:

If you believe you are a team player and would be a valuable resource to this ever-growing brand, kindly send your CV and Professional Certificates quoting the job title on the email subject (Data Management Officer) to careers@metropal.co.ke by 1st March 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Accountant Job at Metropal Sacco

 Job Title:Accountant Job Metropal Sacco


Metropal Sacco is a co-operative union established under the Ministry of Co-operatives and Marketing, registered under the Co-operative Society’s Act Cap 490 of the Laws of Kenya.

Currently we have an asset base of over 29 Billion and with over 100,000 members across the country. We have branches in Nairobi, Kisumu, Meru, Kiambu, Thika, Meru, Eldoret, Nakuru, Kisumu and Mombasa. Besides providing savings and credit services the SACCO has other business lines like property management, mortgage services and Metropal Insurance which has been operational for over 20 years. We are looking for an accountant all our branches.


Responsibilities:


*Preparation of monthly management accounts.

*Timely and up to date bank reconciliations.

*Preparation of audit schedules both for internal and external audit.

*File statutory returns on timely manner as per the norms of KRA. (VAT/PAYE/NSSF/NHIF/P9)

*Prepare monthly financial statements, reports and records by collecting, analysing and summarizing account information

*Recording and maintaining the accounting transactions

*Maintain and reconcile bank accounts on regular basis.

*Generate invoices and make timely follow ups on accounts receivable

*Debt collection

*Research and reconcile all discrepancies.

*Petty Cash Management.

*Payroll Management

*Auditing and verifying documents.

*Following internal controls.

*Financial analysis on a requested basis

*Manage accounts payable

*Identify and provide strategic work solutions to improve the operational efficiency

*Assist in administrative functions of the office


Qualifications:


*Bachelor’s degree in finance, banking, economics, Information Technology, business administration, accounting or any other related field

*Minimum of 2-3 years accounting experience involving budgeting, bank reconciliation and preparation of financial statements are required

*Candidates with CPA certificates will have an added advantage


How to Apply:


If you believe you are a team player and would be a valuable resource to this ever-growing brand, kindly send your CV and Professional Certificates quoting the job title on the email subject (Accountant) to careers@metropal.co.ke by 1st March 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Credit Officer Job at Metropal Sacco

 Job Title:Credit Officer Job Metropal Sacco


Metropal Sacco is a co-operative union established under the Ministry of Co-operatives and Marketing, registered under the Co-operative Society’s Act Cap 490 of the Laws of Kenya.

Currently we have an asset base of over 29 Billion and with over 100,000 members across the country. We have branches in Nairobi, Kisumu, Meru, Kiambu, Thika, Meru, Eldoret, Nakuru, Kisumu and Mombasa. Besides providing savings and credit services the SACCO has other business lines like property management, mortgage services and Metropal Insurance which has been operational for over 20 years. We are looking for a Credit Officer across all our branches.


Responsibilities


*Identify and onboard new customers

*Meet individual disbursement and collection targets

*Provide advisory services to customers on prudent use of credit

*Continuous customer engagement

*Customer credit vetting before onboarding.

*Follow up on payment on overdue customer accounts.

*Review arrears, monitor progress of existing loans, assess clients’ financial status on repayments and ensure achievement of set targets for the collections of invoices.

*Refer unresolved cases to the Credit Manager, prepare weekly reports on collections received, follow ups done and commitment dates agreed on.

*Maintain updated records of outstanding balances, drive repayment behavior, follow up with clients about repayment plans and advise clients accordingly.

*Analyze his/her portfolio data using excel function


Qualifications:


*Bachelor’s degree in finance, banking, economics, Information Technology, Database Management, statistics, business administration, accounting or any other related field

*Experience involving budgeting, bank reconciliation, and preparation of financial statements is required

*Candidates with CPA certificates will have an added advantage


How to Apply:

If you believe you are a team player and would be a valuable resource to this ever-growing brand, kindly send your CV and Professional Certificates quoting the job title on the email subject (Credit Officer) to careers@metropal.co.ke on or before 1st March 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Internal Auditor Job Vacancy at Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL)

 Job Title: Internal Auditor Job Vacancy at Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL)


Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) is the leading manufacturer and distributor of wines and spirits in Kenya , Eastern and Central Africa region.


Job Description:


The purpose of the role is to plan in conjunction with the Internal Audit Manager and lead in carrying out specific audit exercises both on a continuous basis and on periodic scheduled audits mainly involving regular reviews of the KWAL’s operational processes and related financial records and transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with related policies, standards, guidelines, procedures and statutory requirements while also addressing efficiency, economy and effectiveness.


Area 1: Audit Planning


*Prepare and implement audit plans, strategies, policies &procedures in consultation with the Internal Audit Manager to ensure all risks in the assigned auditable areas are fully addressed and periodic audits are completed within the agreed schedule as set out in the annual audit plan.

*Conducting preliminary surveys (risk assessments) to guide in preparation of the audit plan for the audit engagements.

*Supervision of assistants and their work while at the same time contributing to their development by helping them to be conversant with internal audit best practices and standards, broad and specific audit objectives and detailed audit procedures in order to guarantee a functional and resourceful audit staff.

*Carry follow up reviews to ensure that earlier raised audit issues are closed with the agreed timelines.


Area 2: Risk Management & Control


*Carrying out audit reviews to assess the effectiveness of risk management and adequacy of internal controls.

*Develop appropriate risk assessment matrices to be used as a guide in the process of identifying inherent risks and internal/management control risks within the assigned auditable areas.

*Develop appropriate audit tests aimed at addressing identified risks and achieving the desired audit objectives taking the shortest possible time with a view to provide assurance to the Board of Directors that such risks are effectively managed or mitigated.

*Draft suitable reports on key control weaknesses, detected non-compliance with KWAL policies, guidelines, statutory requirements and procedures and discuss with relevant managers obtaining their comments then review with Internal Audit Manager before issuing as final necessary corrective action.


Area 3: Team management


Support the head of department in managing the human capital in the section through day to day supervision, performance management, training needs assessment and overall staff motivation.


To Apply, follow this link.


https://myhr.kwal.co.ke/RCPortal/Job/JobSearch/JobInfo?jobId=1090

Senior Administrative Assistant Job UN-Habitat

 Job Title: Senior Administrative Assistant Job UN-Habitat


The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the UN agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. The Urban Economy Branch of UN-Habitat has the mandate to promote local capabilities


Responsibilities


Human Resources Management:


*Coordinates various actions related to the administration of the unit’s human resource activities, e.g., recruitment, placement, promotion, relocation, performance appraisal, job classification reviews, separation of staff members, training etc., ensuring consistency in the application of UN rules and procedures.

*Liaises with central administration/executive services as required.

*Oversees the maintenance of vacancy announcement files and keeps track of status of vacancy announcements.

*Provides advice and answers general queries on classification procedures and processes.

*Provides information and advice to staff/consultants with respect to conditions of service, duties and responsibilities, and privileges and entitlements under the Staff


Rules and Regulations.


*Monitors UMOJA staffing tables for a variety of human resource activities, e.g., appointments, retirement, expiration of appointments, reassignments, transfer and movement of staff.

*The incumbent will be expected to take lead with the Hiring Offices for quality control of the Central Review Submissions.

*Coordinates and manages in-house training activities and liaise with UNON Staff Development Unit on the UNON provided training activities.

*Inform staff on training activities available and book staff on training. Maintain updated reports on staff who have attended training.

*Assists in the management of the UN-Habitat JPO programme, including the preparation of cost estimates for submission to donors.

*Maintain updated reports on JPOs working in UN-Habitat, providing necessary information as requested by the Supervisor and PMO.

*General Administration Provides guidance, training and daily supervision to other general service staff in the area of responsibility.

*Responds to enquiries and in liaison with UNON as necessary, provides information and advice to staff regarding their entitlements, administrative procedures, processes and practices, conditions of service. duties and responsibilities, and entitlements under the Staff Rules and Regulations.

*Coordinates and provides support to staff members frequently both at Headquarters and in the field on issues with regard to human resources activities.

*Assists in ensuring e-Performance compliance by maintaining updated records and sending reminders to staff on the same. Prepares written response to queries concerning HR related matters.

*Provides general office support services: processes drafts, edits, proofreads and finalizes for signature/approval a variety of correspondence and other communications; sets up and maintains/records (electronic and paper); monitors deadlines, etc.

*Drafts routine correspondence to respond to enquiries in respect to relevant administrative and personnel matters.

*Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.

*Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.

*Performs other related duties as required.


Education:


Completion of High school diploma or equivalent is required.


Work Experience


*A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, administrative services or related area is required.

The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to eight (8) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.

*Working experience with the UN system or other international organization is required.

*Work experience with PeopleSoft System such as Inspira or similar is required.

*Experience working with the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, preferably Systems Applications and Products (SAP), is desirable.

*Work experience in report writing is desirable.

*One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.


Languages


English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable


To Apply, follow this link.

https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/228412?language=en&utm