Meru Dairy Coop Field Extension Officers & AI Technicians 30 Jobs in Kenya - 2015

Meru Dairy Co-operative Union Limited, a leading milk processing company in Kenya invites applications for the following posts:
 

Position: Field Extension Officers & AI Technicians 

(30 Posts)
 

Reporting to: Milk procurement and public liaison officer

Position summary: The incumbent officer will work directly with farmers in liaison with the society manager helping them to make better decisions to increase milk production, give talks, guidance and actual demonstration on the latest technologies related to dairy farming and on how they can take advantage of such technologies to increase milk production at a lower cost.

 

Qualifications

• A certificate / diploma in agriculture/animal health and husbandry / animal nutrition / animal production / artificial insemination from a recognized institution.


• Attained a mean grade of C plain and above at KCSE.


• Experience of the said field of about one year.


• Knowledge on extension or any other qualifications relevant to the field will be an added advantage

Skills and Competencies

• Strong planning and organizational skills


• High interpersonal skills


• Strong presentation and facilitation skills


• Have demonstrated high level of innovation and creativity.


• Ability to work under pressure and under no or minimum supervision


• Ability to ride a motor bike with a clean valid driving license

How to Apply:
 

Applications and an up to date CV outlining suitability for this position, and copies of the certificates should be sent to the following address:

The Human Resource Manager
Meru Dairy Co-Operative Union, 

P.O Box 2919-60200, 

Meru

Email: hr@dairymcfcu.co.ke

So as to be received on or before Friday 16th October, 2015. 

Meru Central Dairy Co-operative is an equal opportunity employer

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Real Estate Company Building Caretaker Job in Kenya - 2015

Our

Client is a Real Estate company currently recruiting the following

candidates to join part of the expanding and dynamic team.

Building Caretaker
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collection of monthly rent from the tenants.


• Daily walk through and check of the buildings.


• Daily
  
  checks of all building service systems including but not limited to
  
  pumps, motors, lifts, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical,
  
  mechanical and generators and completion of requisite inspection reports


• Weekly generator inspection and diesel fuel level checks and completion of the requisite inspection reports and logs.


• Fortnightly generator testing in conjunction with the generator service company and recording of all test results


• Undertaking
  
  and completing minor repairs / replacements, including light bulbs,
  
  leaking taps and minor furniture / hardware repairs


• Daily
  
  checking of all lifts for cleanliness and proper functioning and
  
  immediately having the requisite lift technicians attend to any lift
  
  problems or lift shut down.


• Daily checking of all lifts within building for bumpy rides, door operation problems and any other operational problems.


• Preventative maintenance programme activities.


• Co-ordinating
  
  maintenance technicians’ tasks in the assigned buildings, supervising
  
  the tasks and confirming completion of the tasks.


• Providing assistance to contractors and overseeing their work in the assigned buildings.


• Ensuring that the security and cleaning staff are undertaking their duties and assisting / giving directions where required.


• Attending to tenant co-ordination and providing assistance as required.


• Meeting with tenants where any issues arise and advising the Property Manager of any concerns.


• Attending to building emergencies.


• Attending fortnightly security and cleaning meetings and any other meetings as directed.

Person Specifications

• Diploma in Building Management, Electrical Engineering and Real Estate.


• Five (3) years experience as a building caretaker, or supervisor in a larger commercial and residential


• Should have good knowledge of maintenance standards in building management services


• Computer skills required

How to Apply

If

you meet the said requirements and are passionate enough to be part of a

great team, send your application in confidence by email attaching your

detailed latest CV to:
 

The Recruiter,
recruit.esquire@gmail.com     

NB:

Clearly state the position you are applying for in the subject line of

the email and indicate your current and expected salary. 

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 21st October 2015. 

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.       

Real Estate Company Property Manager Job in Kenya - 2015

Our

Client is a Real Estate company currently recruiting the following

candidates to join part of the expanding and dynamic team.

Property Manager
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishes rental rate by surveying local rental rates; calculating overhead costs, depreciation, taxes, and profit goals.


• Attracts
  
  tenants by advertising vacancies; obtaining referrals from current
  
  tenants; explaining advantages of location and services; showing units.


• Contracts with tenants by negotiating leases; collecting security deposit.


• Accomplishes
  
  financial objectives by collecting rents; paying bills; forecasting
  
  requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures;
  
  analyzing variances; initiating corrective action.


• Maintains
  
  property by investigating and resolving tenant complaints; enforcing
  
  rules of occupancy; inspecting vacant units and completing repairs;
  
  planning renovations; contracting with landscaping and snow removal
  
  services


• Maintains building systems by contracting for maintenance services; supervising repairs.


• Secures
  
  property by contracting with security patrol service; installing and
  
  maintaining security devices; establishing and enforcing precautionary
  
  policies and procedures; responding to emergencies.


• Enforces
  
  occupancy policies and procedures by confronting violators. Prepares
  
  reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.


• Updates
  
  job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading
  
  professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating
  
  in professional organizations.


• Accomplishes
  
  organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and
  
  different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job
  
  accomplishments.

Person Specifications

• Degree
  
  in Land Economics / Business Administration or any other relevant
  
  Business Degree/Diploma with relevant working experience a must with
  
  past project related record and references/referee


• Working experience in the Real Estate industry is preferred


• Procurement
  
  skills in sourcing for materials exterior/interior refurbishments and
  
  follow up to ensure the desired levels of quality finish


• Records keeping on stocks re-order levels for replenishment of materials


• Administrative skills – supervisory of broad range of staff, management of filing system, general office administration, etc


• Computer skills required


• High integrity, team player, leadership, meeting of deadlines, and interpersonal skills a must

How to Apply

If

you meet the said requirements and are passionate enough to be part of a

great team, send your application in confidence by email attaching your

detailed latest CV to:
 

The Recruiter,
recruit.esquire@gmail.com     

NB:

Clearly state the position you are applying for in the subject line of

the email and indicate your current and expected salary. 

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 21st October 2015. 

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.       

Project Accountant Job in Kenya - 2015

Vacancy: Project Accountant
 

The Project Accountant will offer and ensure high quality, accuracy and consistency of financial system at all times. 

S/He will support donor oriented projects and be  consistent in monitoring project funds and report on the activities of the project as required by the donors.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Compile and analyze financial information within accepted policies and procedures


• Prepare monthly and annual accounts financial statements.


• Prepare financial management reports and submit within the stipulated deadlines


• Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures.


• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.


• Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities


• Participate in financial audit preparation and follow up the audit process.


• Maintain accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.


• Advise on financial operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments, and future revenues.


• Maintain solutions to operational and financial delays.


• Monitor project funds and report on the activities of the project as required


• Design and make action and financial plans for smoothly execution of the project;

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business related field (Masters in Project Management added advantage)


• CPA K Holder


• 2-3 Year experience as a project Accountant in an Agricultural based  NGO, or any other Agricultural donor funded project


• Competence in using Windows application software, knowledge in accounting and financial software

Qualified interested candidates to send in their CVs to recruitment@frank-mgt.com on or before 5:00PM of 7th October, 2015.

Telecom Company Head of Sales Job in Nairobi - 2015

Job Title: Head of Sales – Telecommunication
 

Industry: Telecommunication
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary: 200K – 300K
 

Our Client is a telecom company that intends to deploy a public Wi-Fi Service with the aim of providing affordable access to content and the Internet to low income members of society.  

They seek to hire a Head of Sales to manage the sales activities of the Company. 

 

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of accounts


• Responsible for achievement of set targets


• Using an existing network of industry contacts to generate new business


• Development and implementation of the company’s monthly sales and marketing plan


• Identify and grow opportunities within the region


• Plan the team to ensure realizing the sales KPIs


• Champion the company brand identity and culture


• Attending client meetings


• Maintaining and expanding relationships with existing clients

Competencies & Qualifications Desired

• Bachelor’s degree engineering or related field


• Over 5 years experience in sales & operations roles


• Telephony and/or ISP experience is a must


• Excellent knowledge of sales information tools


• Team leader


• Ability to relate to and work with a wide variety of stakeholders

How to Apply
 

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Head of Sales – Telecommunication) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 9th October 2015

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted

NRHS Accountant Job in Kisumu Kenya - 2015

Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS) is a non-profit organization headquartered in Kisumu dedicated to improving the reproductive health of men and women. 

NRHS has a variety of research projects, it runs support groups for PLWHA and MARPS, and it is working with the Ministry of Health to scale up male circumcision for HIV prevention in Nyanza region. 

Job Title: Accountant
 

Location:  Kisumu
 

Reporting to:  Head of Finance
 

 

Job Description:

• Prepare and circulate monthly donor monitoring (expense vs. budget) report to programme managers.


• Review monthly donor reports with the relevant Project Coordinator identifying areas with financial risks in line with donor conditions for the managers to take proactive corrective action.


• Promptly follow-up and make adjustments to monthly reports based on feedback from the Project Coordinator and HoF


• Assist project managers with budget re-alignment and other budgetary issues


• Ensure expenses are charged to correct project and budget lines


• To review monthly budget projection  from Project Coordinators and forward to the HoF for consolidation and raising Request For Funds  to donors


• To review monthly cash flow forecast from Project Coordinators and forward to the HoF for project funds transfer to the sub-office


• Assist Project Coordinators with developing proposal budget to various donors, budget re-alignment, review and preparation of the NRHS annual and mid-year financial  review (MYFR) budgets


• Generate NRHS monthly finance reports and send for review by HoF.


• Prepare payments to vendors and other parties and ensure proper coding to reflect correct expenditure is charged to appropriate projects and line item


• Assist with preparation of monthly cash flow for timely donor funds transfer to ensure adequate working capital for NRHS


• To ensure confidentiality and security of NRHS financial information is maintained in line with NRHS document retention, retrieval and archiving policy. 

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor`s degree majoring in Accounting or Finance from a recognized institution


• Minimum of three years job experience in an NGO setting


• CPA II certification


• Fluency in spoken and written English

Applications Should Include:

• Cover letter detailing current work, prior experience and qualifications including the areas described above, telephone and e-mail contact


• Current CV


• Names, telephone and e-mail contacts of at least 3 professional referees

Apply via email to humanresources@nrhskenya.org with the job title  ` Accountant’ on the subject line. 

Applications submitted by 15th  October, 2015

Adeso Communications and Advocacy Officer for the Southern NGO Network Organization Job 2015 - 2015

Adeso Terms of Reference
 

Position Title: Communications and Advocacy Officer – Southern NGO Network Organization
 

Reporting to: Communications and Advocacy Manager

Working with: Communications & Advocacy Department and Network Advisor
 

Program / Duty station: Nairobi
 

Duration: 12 Months

Starting date: Immediate
 

Organizational Context: Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization.

At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive.

Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming.

We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.

Adeso, in partnership with several of the organizations participating in the primary research, proposes to establish a global network of SNGOs to allow them to play a greater role in response, recovery and resilience, access funding directly, share learning, and have a greater voice on policy platforms, all of which would serve to enhance the effectiveness and relevant of humanitarian efforts.

Many advocates around the world have spoken about this unmet opportunity, but the ‘local-led’ movement has seen at-best partial progress.
 

Objectives of the Assignment: The Communications and Advocacy Officer will support the SNGO Network Advisor in the next phase of its development, and namely, help to promote the network as the leading platform through which SNGOs around the world can convene to advocate for a more equitable and dignified humanitarian system.

More specifically the Communications and Advocacy Officer will:

• Prepare a Comms and Advocacy strategy for the network


• Prepare a branding strategy for the network


• Manage and administer the grants, budgets and reporting for all related grant awrads for network activities and


• Prepare new proposals with budgets for additional donors via the network steering committee.


• Prepare materials for network events and consultations

Scope of Work

The Communications and Advocacy Officer will be expected to:

1. Prepare and Implement a Network Communications and Advocacy Strategy

• Prepare a network communications and advocacy strategy designed to help the network achieve its goals and objectives


• Identify key advocacy meetings, working groups, conferences, consultations, donor fora, and events where the network’s members, steering committee, advisor and director can advocate on behalf of the network.


• Manage the budget for advocacy engagement.


• Prepare quarterly reports for donors, the network steering commitment and network members on the network’s advocacy activities.


• Prepare a monthly update/newsletter to network members on network activities and progress.


• Liaise with members, donors, partners and prospective donors on a range of network activities.


• Package and present advocacy messaging through social media, literature, website, reporting and presentations.

2. Prepare and Implement a Branding Strategy

• Prepare and implement a branding strategy with:

1. Vision


2. Mission


3. Key messaging


4. Strong visual identifiers


5. Social Media presence

3. Build and Manage SNGO Website

• Prepare wireframe of SNGO website


• Prepare content for SNGO website


• Develop ToRs to select web designers


• Oversee build


• Maintain site

Contract Period: October 2015 – October 2016
 

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Communications, Journalism, International Relations or Marketing. A degree in Business Administration or another related degree will also be considered with relevant work experience.


• Experience managing networks, communities of practice, or any initiatives that require extensive coordination.


• Good grants and project management and organization skills.


• Excellent writing skills.


• Familiarity with donor management and related compliance issues.


• Familiarity with development and humanitarian issues.


• Understanding of all key aspects of grant award management.


• Well-developed capacity for taking initiative.


• Cultural awareness and sensitivity to gender issues;


• Flexibility.


• Excellent command of oral English.