Assessment & Evaluation Specialist Job 2015 - 2015

Job Description

Assessment & Evaluation Specialist, Feed the Future Kenya Innovation Engine (KIE)

Land O’Lakes International Development Division has applied, since 1981, an integrated approach to international economic development that capitalizes on our company’s 90 years as a leading farm-to market agribusiness.

We use our practical experience and in-depth knowledge to facilitate market-driven business solutions that generate economic growth, improve health and nutrition, and alleviate poverty.

The overarching goal for KIE is to harness innovation for cutting-edge results through private sector oriented strategies.

In a manner similar to a venture capital fund, KIE serves as a mechanism for proactively seeking, testing and scaling up innovative private sector strategies.

These innovations will directly impact food security and nutrition on a wide scale.
 

The Position: Reporting to the Chief of Party, the Assessment & Evaluation Specialist will be responsible for design and oversight of experiments and other rigorous evidence-based assessments to implement KIE’s monitoring & evaluation (M&E) plan.

Required

• At least Ten (10) years’ of designing and implementing quantitative and qualitative research methods for agricultural and/or innovation program assessment and evaluation


• Experience working in large USAID-funded and other development programs will be distinctly advantageous.


• Experience with US Government rules, regulations and procedures.


• Experience in developing and implementing data collection methods and tools.


• Experience in developing and implementing systems for entry, analysis and storage of quantitative data


• Demonstrated knowledge of results-based management


• Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor tasks


• Highly-developed conceptual, analytical and innovative problem-solving ability


• Computer literacy and competency in use of Microsoft Office software


• Good time management and willingness to work occasional long hours and travel to the field as required


• Ability to independently and proactively work as a team member with minimum day-to-day oversight


• Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivated and result-driven, with ability to effectively build and manage networks and relationships for program promotion and issue-resolution


• Masters degree in Agricultural Economics; Economics; Development Studies, PhD advantageous

 

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Islamic Relief Finance Assistant Job - 2015

Job Description

Islamic Relief – Kenya

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Reporting To: Finance Officer

Staff Reporting: None

Matrix Management: Kenya Program

Base Location: Mandera, Wajir and Dadaab

Islamic Relief: Established in 1984 in the UK, Islamic Relief is an international NGO seeking to promote sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities through relief and development activities.

We aim to help the needy regardless of race, religion or gender. Through working in chronic food deficit areas and in the most disadvantaged areas, IRK has ensured that its programmes target those who are most vulnerable in the most disadvantaged areas.

These programmes include Health and nutrition, Water and Sanitation, livelihoods, Child-welfare and other special programmes (Qurbani and Ramadhan).

Division / Purpose:

International Programme Department is:

• To contribute to the process of global poverty alleviation and


• Strengthen Islamic Relief (IR) global work through the provision of technical support in cooperation with regional desks and support units.

Department / Purpose:

Kenya program is:

• To contribute to the poverty alleviation in Kenya and


• To strengthen IR Kenya office through the provision of technical and managerial support.

Job Purpose: To assist in finance related tasks in line with agreed and accepted IR financial practices and procedures.

Key Objectives: To maintain the petty cash, prepare vouchers, record transactions and petty cash reconciliation, get approval and maintain filing.
 

Key Roles / Responsibilities

Accounting:
 

Payments:

• Preparation of and vouching of transaction supporting documentations as required by Islamic Relief procedures.


• Writing of cheques


• Issuing cheques to suppliers.


• Ensure all transactions are adequately supported prior to payment.


• Ensure that all vouchers are well approved

Bank

• Reconciling Banks for Nairobi Office and also keep updated record for all the field offices bank accounts.

Recording

• Recording of petty cash transactions and cash book maintenance. Ensure reconciliation of the petty cash balance daily and to get it approved by the finance officer.


• Recording Incomes from the Headquarters and updating the HQ portal online.

Filling

• Maintenance of the financial filing, and ensuring that copies are maintained at the end of each project and ensuring adequate archiving.


• Perform any other duties as requested by his/her line manager subject to comply and not conflict with the above.


• Ensure that all necessary documents are appropriately filled.

How to Apply

Please send us your cover letter and detailed CV, including your qualifications and experience. Your application should also include names and addresses of three referees, a working e-mail address and daytime telephone contacts. The forwarding e-mail and cover letter must clearly indicate the position title on the subject line. Send your applications to HR.Kenya@islamic-relief.or.ke, by Friday 09 October, 2015. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Real Estate Company Motor bike Riders Jobs 2015 - 2015

Job Description

Our Client is a Real Estate company currently recruiting the following candidates to join part of the expanding and dynamic team.

Motor bike Riders

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ride the company motor bicycle in order to reach destinations to deliver messages or materials on behalf of the company


• Load materials on the motor bike, ensuring they are loaded correctly and taking precautions with hazardous goods and also ensuring they get to their intended destinations.


• Unload and sort items collected along the delivery routes handing them to the Administrator for distribution to the right officers.


• Receive work related messages from the Administrator to be delivered and information on recipients such as names, addresses and delivery instructions.


• Plan and follow the most efficient routes for delivering goods.


• Obtain signatures and any authorized payments on behalf of company or arrange through the office for the recipients to make their payments.


• Record information such as items received and delivered and recipient’s responses to deliveries for the company.


• Check with the office after a completed delivery, in order to confirm deliveries and collections and to receive instructions for other deliveries. Accounting for all errands made in each given day.


• In collaboration with the Accounts office and the Administrator perform routine check on the motor bike. Ensuring that the motorbike has enough fuel for use throughout the day.


• Strictly observe Traffic Rules and Regulation and maximum speed limit as prescribed by the Kenyan Law.


• Responsible for dispatching of outgoing mail, invoices, tenders, cheques and any other office documents to ensure timely communication between clients and the company.


• Where necessary through the accounts office facilitate the payment of office bills i.e. electricity, telephone bills etc.


• Responsible for the motorbike, ensuring it is clean, well maintained and serviced at the required time.


• Any other duties that may be required of him or her.

Person Specifications

• A Valid License


• At least 1 year experience as a Rider in Nairobi and its environs


• A Certificate of good conduct is a MUST


• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills


• Self-driven and able to work independently with minimum supervision;

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.

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Audit Officer Job 2015 | Jobs in Kenya - 2015

Job Description

Job Title: Audit Officer

Industry: Microfinance Bank
 

Location:  Nairobi
 

Salary: 30K – 35K

Our client is a licensed Microfinance Bank Institution, targeting Micro businesses and SME’s to provide working capital, facilitate technological improvements and business innovations.

They are committed to be one of the leading Microfinance Bank through provision of quality products and services.

They are looking to fill the position of an Audit Officer.

 

Audit Officer Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out routine Audits in accordance to policies and procedures.


• Participate in preparation of audit procedures of a given assignment in collaboration with supervisors


• Draft audit reports on assignment for review with supervisors


• Review audit reports or findings with assigned auditors


• Carry out audit tests and procedures as required


• Check maintenance of accurate accounting records


• Conduct special audit assignments as assigned


• Participate in planning the scope and methodology of audits.


• Conduct routine audits as per the audit plan and as agreed with the Internal Audit Officer.


• Review internal controls and system processes for assurance and validity of data.


• Prepare working papers that demonstrate work done in the field, referenced and documented.


• Maintain confidentiality of records and information obtained during the course of audit work.


• Justify audit findings by use of audit working papers.


• Write and provide draft audit reports for review


• Carry out spot checks and special assignments as directed

Audit Officer Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or Business Administration from a recognized university;


• A CPA finalist


• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases


• At least 2 years progressive experience in an audit firm


• Experience in a Microfinance Institution is an added advantage

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 (Audit Officer – 30 – 35k) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke  before Friday 9 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.

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Audit Officer Job in Nairobi - 2015

Job Title: Audit Officer
 

Industry: Microfinance Bank
 

Location:  Nairobi
 

Salary: 30K – 35K

Our client is a licensed Microfinance Bank Institution, targeting Micro businesses and SME’s to provide working capital, facilitate technological improvements and business innovations. 

They are committed to be one of the leading Microfinance Bank through provision of quality products and services. 

They are looking to fill the position of an Audit Officer.

 

Audit Officer Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out routine Audits in accordance to policies and procedures.


• Participate in preparation of audit procedures of a given assignment in collaboration with supervisors


• Draft audit reports on assignment for review with supervisors


• Review audit reports or findings with assigned auditors


• Carry out audit tests and procedures as required


• Check maintenance of accurate accounting records


• Conduct special audit assignments as assigned


• Participate in planning the scope and methodology of audits.


• Conduct routine audits as per the audit plan and as agreed with the Internal Audit Officer.


• Review internal controls and system processes for assurance and validity of data.


• Prepare working papers that demonstrate work done in the field, referenced and documented.


• Maintain confidentiality of records and information obtained during the course of audit work.


• Justify audit findings by use of audit working papers.


• Write and provide draft audit reports for review


• Carry out spot checks and special assignments as directed

Audit Officer Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or Business Administration from a recognized university;


• A CPA finalist


• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases


• At least 2 years progressive experience in an audit firm


• Experience in a Microfinance Institution is an added advantage

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 (Audit Officer – 30 – 35k) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke  before Friday 9 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.

Sales Engineer (Off-road vehicles) Job in Nairobi - 2015

Job Title: Sales Engineer – Off-road vehicles
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary: 100K – 150K gross
 

Our client prides itself in being a total solution provider for both On-highway and Off-highway applications. 

Their multi-product and multi-service operations are spread across East & Central Africa and India. 

Their main product lines include Tyres, Engines, Drills, Transmissions, Earthmoving & other equipments; Consumables & Accessories in the Off -highway segment and Saloon Cars, 4X4 Passenger vehicles, Pick Ups, Light Commercial & Heavy Trucks, Tippers, Tyres, Spare Parts, Tools & Accessories in the On-highway segment. 

 

They are looking to hire a Sales Engineer – Off-road vehicles to sell their products to various product lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for selling products to various Product lines like Trucks, Generators, Engines, Locomotives, Transmissions, Hydraulics, Filtration, Tyres, and Consumables etc which have applications in Rail, Power, Mining, Oil & Gas, Transport, Construction, Retail and others.


• Act as a consultant to advice clients on nature of equipment being sold to them and explain servicing/warranty of machine.


• Responsible for selling Services like Distribution ( Sales & Aftermarket), Solution providing, MARC Contracts, Contract Mining,


• Responsible for Tyre Management services, Finance & Operating Leasing, Tender business, etc.


• Creating business opportunities for the company by proactively pursuing with potential customers and coordinating with related parties like consultants, financiers, government agencies etc.


• To correctly estimate labor, material, construction and equipment costs in engineering projects.


• To prepare quotations for parts/equipment supplies to various customers.


• Participation in tenders of government departments and submission of Pre Qualifications of our products with government/ Parastatal/ NGO/ projects.


• To prepare technically and commercially correct tenders as per public procurement laws of each country and follow up on tenders participated for winning them keeping in view government procurement policies of each country.


• To timely execute the WON tenders as per bid submitted.


• Inspect completed installations for conformance with design and equipment specifications & safety standards.


• Observes operation of installation for conformance with operational standards.


• To prepare TCC/LCC of machines/products/services.

Skills and Experience Required

• Must be an engineering graduate with post-graduation in management specialized in marketing from a reputed institution. 


• Minimum of 3 -8 years’ experience in sales of Trucks, Generators, Engines, Locomotives, Transmissions, Hydraulics, Filtration, Tyres, Consumables etc. (Experience in undertaking tender business and solution providing will be useful.


• Must have exposure to locomotives, Engines, Compressors, Ships, and Aftermarket etc. 


• Should have some finance background to understand Finance / Operating lease, Contracts, Letter of credits, Forex etc.


• Should be computer savvy and should be proficient in MS Office and relevant software


• Knowledge of a wide range of sales techniques and concepts


• Have a good business awareness


• Be able to work within a budget

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Sales Engineer – Off-road vehicles) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before Friday 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

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Fast Growing Hotel Sales Executive Job in Nairobi - 2015

Job Title: Sales Executive – Hotel
 

Industry: Hospitality
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary: 50K
 

Our client is a fast growing hotel in Nairobi with recreational and conferencing facilities.

They seek to hire a self-motivated sales account executive to manage the hotel’s client portfolio.
 

 

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of accounts


• Responsible for achievement of membership revenue targets


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


• Development of the resort’s monthly sales and marketing plan


• Identify and grow opportunities within assigned territory achieving set sales targets


• Delivering sales presentations to high-level executives


• Attending client meetings


• Maintaining and expanding relationships with existing clients

Competencies & Qualifications Desired

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sales & Marketing or related field


• Experience in sales with a strong background in the hotel or tourism industry


• The ability to develop and grow existing accounts


• Strong account management skills

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 (Sales Executive – Hotel) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before Friday 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