Program Assistant Jobs at Lake Victoria Basin Commission Secretariat in Kenya

Job Title: Program Assistant

Employer: Lake Victoria Basin Commission Secretariat
Duty Station: Kisumu
Application Deadline: 13th September 2013


The EAC / LVBC Secretariat invites applications from suitably qualified citizens of the East African Community (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) for the above vacant position.

Grade: G5
Reports to: Projects Development Officer
Duration of Contract: 2 Years, Renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds;

Qualifications and Experience:
a) Diploma in Business related field such as Business Administration, Project Management, or any related field;
b) Minimum 3 years relevant working experience, at least 1 of which should be in Donor funded projects.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications by registered mail, courier service, e-mail or dispatch together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees, and day time telephone contact to:
The Executive Secretary,
Lake Victoria Basin Commission Secretariat,
P. O. Box 1510-40100
Kisumu, Kenya.
Email: recruitment@lvbcom.org

Juice Treatment Chemist Jobs at Chemelil Sugar Company Limited in Kenya

Job Title: Chemist - Juice Treatment

Employer: Chemelil Sugar Company Limited
Duty Station: Kisumu
Application Deadline: 29th August 2013

Reporting to: Process Manager
Key Responsibilities
• Monitor juice and syrup clarification to achieve set parameters.
• Coordinate operations with personnel from mills, boilers, sugar house and laboratory, for smooth and efficient running of the J/T area.
• Plan, organize and carry out weekly and annual process maintenance in conjunction with Area Engineer and Process Manager.
• Oversee efficient juice heating and evaporation to achieve target syrup brixes.
• Monitor mud filtration operations to avoid mud build up in the clarifier.
• Oversee good housekeeping standards that comply with statutory requirements in areas of sugar quality, health and safety and environmental management.
• Carry out industrial tests on new chemicals, production lines or techniques to ascertain their suitability for sugar production.
• Maintain adequate good stock levels of the daily consumables and chemicals for use in the area.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Food science and Technology or its equivalent.
• Membership to relevant professional body e.g. K.S.S.C.T.
• Minimum four (4) years relevant experience gained from a food manufacturing concern, preferably in the sugar industry
How to Apply:
If you meet the above criteria, please send an application letter with a detailed curriculum vitae stating your age, current position, current salary and benefits, expected salary, day time telephone number and addresses of three referees to reach the Managing Director on the address to
Managing Director
Chemelil Sugar Company Limited
P.O. Box 1649
Kisumu

Human Resources Manager Job Vacancy at National Council for Law

Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Employer: National Council for Law
Duty Station: Nairobi
Application Deadline: 30th August 2013

The National Council is seeking suitably qualified candidates to fill the above vacancy:

Job Grade: KLR 3
Job Ref. No.: HR/KLR3
Reporting to: Company Secretary

Basic monthly salary (excluding allowances and benefits): KES.109,089 - 144,928

Key Responsibilities
• To ensure that the Council attracts and retains the optimum number of employees with the required skills, expertise and competence
• To attract and recruit individuals who are qualified by job related standards of education, training and experience who can be trained to perform work in a manner that will contribute to the attainment of the objectives of the Council
• To ensure that there are equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants in accordance with the Constitution and all applicable laws, guidelines and regulations in force in Kenya.
• To ensure that a remuneration and benefits structure is in place for employees which is externally competitive, internally equitable, and which recognizes and rewards individual performance.
• To develop and co-ordinate a system for the evaluation and continuous improvement of the performance of  staff;
• To develop and implement a Human Resource Policies and Procedures Manual;
• To foster a high degree of personal motivation and career development through growth opportunities provided by the organization;
• To guide and advise the CEO/Editor and other Managers to identify, train, mentor and groom employees to progressively take up responsibilities;
• To develop and implement a career progression plan;
• To advise the organization in safeguarding the physical, mental and emotional safety, health, welfare and wellbeing of the members of staff;
• To foster positive interpersonal relations among members of staff and to establish and co-ordinate the implementation of a dispute resolution mechanism for effective management of interpersonal relations and disciplinary matters and grievances;
• To encourage members of staff to maintain high standards of moral and professional conduct and to embrace and live the values of the organization;
• To develop and co-ordinate the implementation of a reward and recognition scheme for members of staff;
• To ensure compliance by the organization with the Constitution, all the laws, rules and regulations governing employment and labour relations; and
• To be the reference point for other departments on knowledge and information on Human Resource Management and Administration.
Professional Qualifications, Skills and Personal Attribute
This position calls for a mix of skills in leadership and management.
The ideal candidate will be a citizen of Kenya who has the following minimum qualifications:
• At least a master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) specializing in Human Resources management or its equivalent
• At least Five (5) years of working experience in Human Resources and Administration, three (3) of which should be in a senior management position in a busy organization.
• Be a Member of a reputable professional organization for Human Resource practitioners.
• Professional training and/or demonstrated experience in management and leadership
• Excellent Communication, organizational, leadership, management, resource mobilization and decision making skills; and
• Demonstrable experience in the application of contemporary computer and ICT skills.

Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate will possess the following personal qualities:-
• Integrity - Excellent moral and professional standing;
• Creativity, innovation and a passion for continuous learning and development;
• Good interpersonal, team-building and communication skills; and
• Highly motivated.

The Remuneration and Terms of Service
All these positions are jobs in the public service within the meaning of that term in the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and are based in Nairobi.
Successful candidates will be engaged on permanent and pensionable terms of employment subject to an initial probation period.
How to Apply:
All applications are to be sent by email with the subject line being the vacancy applied for to our human resource consultants through vacancies@achievers.co.ke

Public Relations Manager Jobs at Chemelil Sugar Company Limited in Kenya

Job Title: Public Relations Manager

Employer: Chemelil Sugar Company Limited
Duty Station: Kisumu
Application Deadline: 29th August 2013
Reporting to:  Managing Director

Key Responsibilities
• Initiate ideas for all corporate publications of information about the company in the mass media and in-house magazine to enhance the corporate image amongst stakeholders and the public including editing and publishing.
• Conceptualise and develop PR programmes for implementation by the Section to achieve its sectional as well as corporate objectives
• Evaluate grants and sponsorship requests using a Corporate Responsibility Charter and implement appropriate corporate social responsibility programmes
• Initiate and develop plans and activities budget for effective implementation of PR programmes
• Provide preceding PR marketing education to facilitate acceptance of newly launched company products including sugar brand and services
• Administer Company’s website
• Provide strategic financial PR counselling to management and stakeholder
• Develop good work ethic and culture change programme
• Design innovative PR and marketing promotional materials
• Attend and represent company’s interests in corporate functions and conferences.
• Enhance the Company’s image through potential image building disciplines including sports to facilitate achievement of company’s objectives and goals
• Monitor current and emerging trends in sugar sales.
• Prepare concept papers, speeches, corporate presentations for Management (Managing director and Company Chairman or Board representative)
• Develop and implement strategy for creating a high performing organisational   culture based on transparency, integrity, accountability to ensure the company’s corporate image and identity are extolled.
• Originate and co-ordinate displays and exhibitions portfolio for the company, both for corporate and marketing significance, with focus on informational and promotional strategies (campaigns)
• Recommend and commission all communication strategies for the company
• Recommend and coordinate social and welfare programmes that are under the auspices of corporate communication and marketing such as sports, parties, donations, anniversaries
• Promote customer and investor relations for the company
• Initiate and commission opinion audits, image surveys, complaints feedback mechanism, and advice management
• Interact with outside publics on both corporate and image related issues with a view to establishing mutual beneficial relationship

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelors degree in Communication or Social Science with a post graduate diploma in Journalism/ Public Relations
• Membership to a relevant Professional body like the Public Relations Society of Kenya is an added advantage
• Minimum five (5) year experience in any reputable agro-based public institution
How to Apply:
If you meet the above criteria, please send an application letter with a detailed curriculum vitae stating your age, current position, current salary and benefits, expected salary, day time telephone number and addresses of three referees to reach the Managing Director on the address to
Managing Director
Chemelil Sugar Company Limited
P.O. Box 1649
Kisumu

E-mail: md@chemsugar.co.ke

Food For Assets Technical Officers Jobs at ActionAid International Kenya

Job Title: Food For Assets Technical Officers

Employer: ActionAid International Kenya
Duty Station: Isiolo or Mwingi
Application Deadline: 26 August 2013

ActionAid International Kenya (AAIK) seeks to recruit qualified persons to fill the position of Food For Assets Technical Officer (2 posts) based in either Isiolo or Mwingi where AAIK has Protracted Relief and Recovery Operations.

Reporting To: Project Co-ordinator
Overall Responsibilities
Reporting to the Project Co-ordinator, Will review previous activities of rain water harvesting, including runoff/run-on under the overall supervision of the FFA projects.
Main responsibility will be to ensure proper design, implementation and monitoring of food for assets projects in areas covered by Isiolo PRRO project.

The main tasks for this post will include but not limited to:
• To ensure community Based targeting and distribution guidelines are followed.
• To ensure that food For Asset guidelines are adhered to.
• Working with District and County Steering Groups in the district and county levels.
• Identify areas that have good potential (based on social-cultural, land slopes, soils and rainfall) for rainwater harvesting based projects.
• Develop clear boundaries of watershed of the identified projects
• Consult the community leaders and communities on the most suitable intervention focusing, but not limited to Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) for the specific areas.
• Develop project proposals for the implementation of the identified projects and present for approval through the relevant structures.
• Develop actionable work plans for implementation of FFA activities
• Develop appropriate partnership with respective line ministries, NGOs, CBOs and UN agencies
• Train the communities and staff on the implementation of RWH technologies
• Organize and supervise the communities during the implementation of FFA projects
• Prepare monthly progress report on FFA and submit to the relevant organizations

Critical Competencies
Analytical skills, Project management knowledge, Grants management, Monitoring & evaluation, Capacity development, Performance management, Budgeting & budgetary control, Resource mobilization and monitoring, Documentation, information management and reporting, Networking , Stakeholder management, Negotiating; influencing; persuasiveness; planning and organizing; problem analysis; oral and written communication; results orientation; self-development; team-player; pro-activeness; creativity; gender sensitive; group leadership; listening; judgement; coaching and capacity development

Job Requirement (Knowledge/Skills Competencies)
Qualifications
• A degree in agriculture engineering/soil, Water and environmental management/natural resources management
• More than five years practical experience
• Proven experience of working with rural communities and participatory planning
• Good understanding of dry land farming (crops and livestock)
• Good understanding of community mobilization and participatory methods
• Mature and confident to deal with district authorities at all district levels, communities and community leaders
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity
• Able to build strong relationships and partnerships with relevant agencies at district level
• Good team player, self starter, has ability to work under minimum supervision and maintain good relationships
How to Apply
Submit your application to hresources.kenya@actionaid.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Head of Agriculture (Production) Jobs in Kenya at Chemelil Sugar Company Limited

Job Title: Head of Agriculture (Production)

Employer: Chemelil Sugar Company Limited
Duty Station: Kisumu
Application Deadline: 29th August  2013

Reporting to:  Managing Director.
Key Responsibilities
• Co-ordinate all activities of sugar cane production in Agronomy, Nucleus Estate and Outgrowers to efficiently achieve specified targets.
• Co-ordinate and monitor preparation and control of departmental annual budgets.
• Co-ordinate and supervise the preparation and implementation of departmental strategic plans.
• Oversee the implementation of the department’s aspect of Service Charter
• Co-ordinate harvesting and delivery of mature and quality cane from the Nucleus Estate.
• Oversee the operation of the irrigation system within the Nucleus Estate.
• Implement corruption prevention plans.
• Plan, monitor and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets and objectives and implement development action plans aimed at capacity building of individuals and multi-disciplinary teams

Minimum Qualifications
• Masters degree in Agricultural Science.
• Minimum five years (5), two (2) preferably in the sugar industry at management level.
• Membership to a professional body.
How to Apply:
If you meet the above criteria, please send an application letter with a detailed curriculum vitae stating your age, current position, current salary and benefits, expected salary, day time telephone number and addresses of three referees to reach the Managing Director on the address to
Managing Director
Chemelil Sugar Company Limited
P.O. Box 1649
Kisumu
E-mail: md@chemsugar.co.ke

Sales Account Manager Jobs at Brand Track Ltd in Kenya

Job Title: Sales Account Manager

Employer: Brand Track Ltd
Duty Station: Nairobi
Application Deadline: 27th August 2013

Brand Track Ltd is currently seeking to fill in the position of a sales account manager

Role Summary
Business development and growth

Duties and Responsibilities
• Acquisition and retention of clients
• Understanding the needs of clients and presenting samples
• Presenting client's needs to the production manager for production
• Ensure high quality and timely deliveries are made to clients
• Prepare and present quotations to clients
• Prepare and present job cards to the production manager detailing about the job
• Any other duty as may be delegated by the management
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, marketing option
• 3 years in sales/marketing
• Experience in the garment industry will be an added advantage
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should send their applications to brandtrack2007@gmail.com