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UNDP National Programme Officer Job Vacancy in Kenya September 2012

UNDP National Programme Officer Job Vacancy in Kenya September 2012

 National Programme Officer

UNDP Kenya wishes to advertise the position of a National Programme Officer (Human Rights and Gender).

Position Information

Post Title: National Programme Officer (Human Rights and Gender) Contract Type: Service Contract

Grade/Band: SB4 Direct Supervisor: Team Leader (Democratic Governance Unit)

Duration: One year, renewable Date of Issue: 11 September 2012 Closing Date: 17 September 2012 Background

One of the five priority areas of focus under the GoK/UNDP Country Programme 2009-2013 is Fostering Democratic Governance.

Under this programme area, UNDP seeks to strengthen the national capacity towards progressive and accelerated realization of human rights and deepened democratic governance.

UNDP works closely with both governmental and non-state actors in this regard.

Particular emphasis is placed on gender equality and women’s empowerment.

The programme also contributes to a process which builds a culture of respect and promotes progressive realization of citizen-centred reforms in the public sector and decentralised public service delivery.

Furthermore, this component will also promote accountable and participatory development programming, policy formulation and implementation at the national and local levels.

The values that underpin this work include respect for the rule of law, citizens’ rights and responsibilities, gender equality, access to justice and respect for human rights.

On safeguarding human rights, UNDP assistance aims to deliver essential outputs, including capacity building and institutional strengthening of State and non-State institutions, including civil society organisations to effectively implement and monitor the implementation of international and regional human rights instruments and support the push for the ratification of key human rights instruments.

Underpinning this work are the principles of inclusivity and effective participation of marginalised groups, including women, youth and persons with disabilities.

Job Profile

The full terms of reference for the position can be accessed on the UNDP Kenya e-Recruitment portal on the UNDP Kenya website – http://www.ke.undp.org.

Application Procedure

Interested and qualified persons can access and should apply on the UNDP Kenya e-Recruitment portal located on the UNDP Kenya website – http://www.ke.undp.org – on or before 17 September 2012.

Select “e-Recruitment Portal” under “Operations/Human Resources”.

Applicants are required to fill and sign a Personal History Form (P11) Form and submit it together with their online application.

Applications received via other means or after the deadline will not be accepted. UNDP will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.

Notice

UNDP, as a matter of practice, does not charge any application, processing or training fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

If you have any questions as to vacancy announcements you may have received, please send your enquiry to: hrunit.ken@undp.org.

“UNDP is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns”.

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Sales Representative and Administrator Job in Kenya September 2012

Sales Representative and Administrator Job in Kenya September 2012

Suppliers of equipment and technical services to the industrial printing industry are looking for a dynamic sales-representative and -administrator.

Qualifications:

Minimum five years experience in successful selling to the printing industry in E. Africa

Good knowledge of industrial printing processes

Computer literate

Dynamic, self driven and honest

Driving license an added advantage but not mandatory

Bachelor of Commerce/Business Administration (Marketing) an added advantage but not mandatory.

Send your application and CV to: nairobiprintsales@gmail.com

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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Logistics Officer Job Vacancy in Kenya September 2012

Logistics Officer Job Vacancy in Kenya September 2012

Job Title: Logistics Officer

Department: Stores and Logistics  

Reports To: Director  

Salary: Kshs: 40,000  

Supervises: Drivers Role / objective summary Our client an IT company within Nairobi is seeking to fill the position of a Logistics Officer.

The Logistic officer will oversees supply, transportation, and logistics, ensuring that crucial supplies reach the proper destinations.  

Duties and responsibilities 

Monitor delivery schedules to ensure timely dispatch and delivery

Ensure customer contact details are up-to-date in the system

Maintain Local Purchase Order (LPO) Register and process LPO from sales representatives.

Utilize labor management tools, including effective scheduling, to maximize productivity, profitability and margins.

Supporting other departments within the company through planning and scheduling the delivery and collection of goods.

Prepare and Maintain accurate records of all deliveries.

Send back canceled and damaged items to vendors/suppliers as appropriate.

Establish and implement a supply or distribution chain management system and ensure proper documentation, logbooks, fuel consumption and servicing protocols.

Keep sales representatives updated on the progress of their delivery to customers

Responsible for preparation of work schedules.

Liaise with the stores department on maintaining documentation supporting order fulfillment, distribution means, and pricing

Codes, and prepares proper paperwork for billing and authorization of a variety of invoices per defined processes

Any other duty as assigned by management.

Skills and Interests

A good team leader with Ability to manage and mentor a technical team.

Able to communicate clearly with a variety of people at all levels.

Committed to the needs of the customer.

Adaptable and a quick thinker prepared to make decisions.

Willing to take on responsibility at an early stage of your career.

Comfortable with information technology.

Comprehensive grasp of logistics operations and practices

Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Strong interpersonal, motivational, communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

A diploma/university holder with relevant professional qualifications.

At least 2-3 years experience in Logistics officer.

Age 28-32 year

Must be able to react positively to challenges.

Must be self motivated.

Must have ability to initiate implementation process

Those fulfilling the requirements of the positions should email their application together with a detailed CV, indicating your availability, expected and current salary via email to dafina@wananchi.com on the Subject line clearly indicate the position you are applying for, not later than 10th August, 2012.

Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements stated above need not apply.

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Automobile Company Marketing Executive Job in Kampala Uganda September 2012

Automobile Company Marketing Executive Job in Kampala Uganda September 2012

An Automobile Company requires Marketing Executivesin Uganda,Kampala

Education:

Masters / Degree in any related field

Around 5-7 years of experience in Marketing or any industry, preferably Tyre/Automobile industry.

Business Knowledge:Good understanding of the automobile/ tyre/ retread industry

Skills:

Good communication skills

Strong marketing skills

strong analytical thinking

IT skills

Man management

Customer care skills

Good in relationship management

Salary Range: 1,100,000 UGshs – 1,800,000 UGshs

Email: recruitkenya@kimberly-ryan.net

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IEBC County Returning Officers (47), Deputy County Returning Officer (47) and Deputy Constituency Returning Officer (290) Jobs in Kenya September 2012

IEBC County Returning Officers (47), Deputy County Returning Officer (47) and Deputy Constituency Returning Officer (290) Jobs in Kenya September 2012

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)

Your Vote, Your Future

Vacancies for County Returning Officer (CRO), Deputy County Returning Officer (CRO) and Deputy Constituency Returning Officer 1. County Returning Officer (CRO) (47 posts)

The County Returning Officers (CROs) with the assistance of the Deputy County Returning Officers (CDROs) will be in charge the following:-  

Duties and Responsibilities

Make all necessary arrangements for the nomination and tallying of results at the county;

Be the Returning Officer for the County during the general elections;

Handle nominations scheduled to take place at the county level i.e. nominations for candidates for the seat of Senator, County Women Representative and Governor;

Identify and inspect suitable polling, nomination and tallying centers.

Announce the results for the elections of Women representative, senator and Governor and to declare the winners of the same posts and issue the certifications;

In addition, the CROs will submit the hard copies of the declared results to the Chairman of the IEBC for the purposes of official declaration of the winners.  

Requirements and Qualifications

CROs should be Graduates of at least ten years working experience in the public or private Sector;

Must be Computer literate;

Must have excellent computation and tallying ability;

Must be of good character with no political affiliation at all;

Must be willing to work anywhere in the country;

Willing to work for long hours with minimal supervision; and

Persons must be of absolute integrity and willing to abide with the Commission’s code of Conduct, all electoral laws and regulations.

Terms and conditions

CROs will be on short-term employment contract for the actual days worked but for a period not more than 60 days.

Wages will be Kshs. 3,000/= for each day worked with no additional benefits or allowances.

2. Deputy County Returning Officer (CRO) (47 posts)

The Deputy County Returning Officers (CROs) will deputize and report to the County Returning Officer (CRO):-

Duties and Responsibilities

Deputise the County Returning Officer in making all necessary arrangements for the nomination and tallying of results at the county;

Deputise the Retuning officer during the Nominations scheduled to take place at the county level i.e. nominations for candidates for the seat of Senator, County Women Representative and Governor;

Deputise the Retuning officer to identify, inspect suitable polling, nomination and tallying centers and share the list with the commission.

Deputise the Retuning Officer in announcing the results of Women representative, senator, and Governor, declare the winners of the same posts and award them with the certifications.

Requirements and Qualifications

DCRO should have a Bachelor’s degree holder or diploma with at least six years managerial experience in public or private sector;

Must be computer literate;

Computation ability will be an added advantage;

Must be of good character no political affiliation;

Must be willing to work anywhere in the country;

Willing to work for long hours with minimal supervision; and

Persons of high integrity and willing to abide with the Commissions code of conduct.

Terms and conditions

DCROs will be on short-term employment contract for the actual days worked but for a period not more than 60 days.

Wages will be Kshs. 2500/= for each day worked with no additional benefits or allowances.

3. Deputy Constituency Returning Officer (290 Posts)  

Duties and Responsibilities

Deputise the Constituency Returning Officer (RO) in making all necessary arrangements for the holding of an election.

Deputise the RO in visits to all polling stations to consult with respective authorities and assess their suitability and availability for polling on the scheduled dates and time.

Deputise the RO in appointing the presiding officers, deputy presiding officers and clerks to perform prescribed duties.

Deputise the RO in planning and executing training of all election staff and facilitate their swearing in, training of candidates’ agents and briefing of observers.

Deputise the RO in planning for inspection of transport and deployment of staff.

Deputise the RO in the preparation of materials deployment plan.

Deputise the RO in identifying a suitable facility for receiving, tallying and declaration of results as well as secure custody of retrieved materials and equipment.

Deputise the RO in setting up an Elections Information Communication Management Center.

Deputise the RO in the setting up of Constituency Results Transmission Center.

Requirements and Qualifications

DROs should be Bachelor’s degree holders or diploma holders with;

At least six years experience in public or private sector;

Must be computer literate;

Computation ability will be an added advantage;

Must be of good character with no political affiliation;

Must be willing to work anywhere in the country;

Willing to work for long hours with minimal supervision; and

Persons of high integrity and willing to abide with the Commissions code of conduct.

Terms and conditions

Constituency Deputy ROs will be on short-term employment contract for the actual days worked but for a period not more than 60 days.

Wages will be Kshs. 2500/= for each day worked with no additional benefits or allowances.

NB.

1. Applicants attention is drawn to Section 30 of the IEBC Act in which Members or Employees of the Commission will be held liable on conviction to a term of imprisonment not exceeding three years or to a fine of not more than one million shillings or both for subverting the process of free, fair elections or interfering with the functions of the commission in discharging its duty.

2. Applicants should indicate their home Constituency and County

Applicants should fill the online form provided on the Commission website www.iebc.or.ke/careers.

A printed copy of the form and copies of certificates can be dropped or posted to the

Chief Executive Officer/ Commission Secretary

at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission,

Anniversary Towers, 6th Floor Reception, University Way,

P. O. Box 45371-00100

Nairobi, Kenya.

Forms are also available at the Commission Headquarters and Regional Offices.

Applications must be received on or before 21st September 2012.

The Commission is an equal opportunity employer.

Canvassing will lead to disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates will be vetted as per Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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Joyker Agencies Marketing Executives and Receptionist Job in Nairobi Kenya September 2012

Joyker Agencies Marketing Executives and Receptionist Job in Nairobi Kenya September 2012

A vehicle import agent and car leasing is seeking to recruit the following  

Marketing Executives  

Bachelors degree with marketing option with 2 years experience,  

Or, Diploma with 3 years experience.  

Receptionist  

Degree/Diploma in office management with 2 years experience.  

A drivers licence will be an added advantage for the two positions.  

Applicants must be computer literate.  

The marketing job can be on fulltime or parttime basis  

Apply in own handwriting, and send to:

Manager, P.O Box 10231-00200 NBI 

  or email copies of the application and certificates to joykermarketing-office@yahoo.com

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KCB Tanzania Head of Credit Job Vacancy September 2012

KCB Tanzania Head of Credit Job Vacancy September 2012

 Head of Credit – KCB Tanzania

Job Purpose

Based in Tanzania, the role reports to the Managing Director, KCB Tanzania.

The Head of Credit will be responsible for developing and monitoring all Credit Risk Management activities in the Business including credit assessments, credit administration, and control and monitoring of the lending portfolio and credit recovery.

Key Responsibilities

The major responsibilities of this position will be:-

Maintaining a high quality lending portfolio of the business along with commensurate risk based return.

Maintaining a high quality of underwriting and presentation standards vis-à-vis Credit Applications

Controlling Business’ credit loss rates (PAR management)

Providing efficient service TATs (Turn-Around-Time) to the business

Contributing to bottom line numbers

Ensuring product profitability is maintained

Managing the credit risk elements of business

Represent the company in court if required

Prepare monthly credit risk management reports

Comply with the company’s credit policy and standard operating procedures.

Lead and manage the Credit Risk team.

Perform other credit control related duties assigned by the Managing Director

The Person

For the above position, the successful applicant should have:-

A post graduate degree preferably with specialization in finance. Additional professional degrees and accreditations would be preferred.

Minimum 10 years or more experience of which the last 5 years should have been in credit & risk related functions.

Strong understanding of operational, legal and credit risk across the full range of industries.

Demonstrable a successful track record of credit approval and recommendation.

Knowledge of Risk Rating Models and Basel II.

In depth knowledge of Credit Administration, Credit Analysis, and Restructuring.

Managerial experience – requirement to be both a team player and a leader and with substantial experience in managing a team.

Strong project management skills and ability to translate desired business concepts to actual processes for implementation.

Excellent report writing, communication and presentation skills required both in the preparation of policies / strategies & presentation of the same to Senior Management.

The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates.

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.

We only accept electronic applications.

To be considered, applications must be received by 12th September 2012.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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BBC Media Action Finance and Administration Assistant Re-Advertisement Jobs in Nairobi Kenya September 2012

Re-Advertisement

Finance and Administration Assistant

(Full-time, Fixed Term Contract, 12 Months)

BBC Media Action (BBCMA) is the BBC’s independently funded international charity.

We believe in the power of media and communication to help reduce poverty and support people in understanding their rights.

Our aim is to inform, connect and empower people around the world.  

Job Purpose:

The Finance and Administration Assistant provides financial and administrative support to the East Africa team.  

Key Responsibilities:

He/she will be responsible for organising workshops, handling local and international travel arrangements, accommodation bookings, visa applications, couriers etc

She/he will also provide support to the finance team and will be responsible for verifying invoices, processing payments, ensuring proper supporting documentation is available, managing petty cash, support in preparing monthly financial returns, preparing monthly bank reconciliations, managing staff advances, filing and attending to other duties as delegated by the Finance and Administration Manager, East Africa.

Qualifications:

At least three years’ experience with an international NGO in a similar role

Relevant higher education preferably in accounting or business administration

Excellent MS. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet user skills.

Closing date for applications is Friday, 9th September 2012.

The position comes with excellent terms and conditions.

Interested candidates who meet the specifications should send a CV and a covering letter explaining why she/he is best suited to this role to bbcnairobi@gmail.com.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Please note this is a re-advertisement and those who have applied before need not re-apply.