Saturday, 14 July 2018

Kenton College Preparatory School Groundsman Job Vacancy : Groundsman

Groundsman Job Roles

To ensure the School grounds are maintained to the highest standards. This includes:

  • maintaining the school lawns for a clean and tidy appearance
  • keep the children’s playground, car parks and walkways clean and tidy
  • check the fire alarm points weekly and when requested to do so, including the fire exit and door retaining devices, and fire emergency lights
  • ensure all extraction vents and lighting are kept clean; replacing any defective light bulbs
  • maintain gutter clearance to ensure rainwater flows without blockage
  • keeping the School grounds clear from litter
  • assist in setting up all pitches for matches
  • where relevant, attending to grounds maintenance contractors working on site
  • understand and ensure the implementation of the H&S policy, emergency and fire procedures
  • report any faulty appliances, damaged furniture or equipment and any potential hazard to the Estate Manager
  • ensure the security of the School is maintained at all times

Qualifications for the Groundsman Job

  • Fluency in English and Kiswahili
  • An understanding of child safety & protection standards
  • Current certificate of good conduct, NHIF, NSSF, PIN and Kenyan ID

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NEW! Latest Hospitality Job Vacancies This Weekend At Top Companies

Are you looking for an hospitality job in Kenya? Apply now for these latest open vacancies in various top companies.

1. Assistant Accountant Job Vacancies in Kenya

Must be well conversant with food costing, control, inventory management, pricing, revenue management, procurement, accounts payables/receivables, petty cash, asset management, reconciliations and statutory deductions.

Knowledge of Advanced Microsoft Excel is a prerequisite.

Apply here for the Assistant Accountant Job Vacancies in Kenya

2. Oasis Health Cook Jobs Kenya (2 Posts)

Minimum 1 years’ experience

Recommendation from the last employer

Apply here for the Oasis Health Cook Jobs Kenya (2 Posts)

3. Latest Head Chef Jobs in Kenya 2018

At least a diploma in food and beverages

At least 2 yrs relevant experience in a similar position.

Apply here for the Latest Head Chef Jobs in Kenya 2018

4. Tamarind Information Systems Auditor Kenyan Jobs

Degree in Business Information Technology

2-3 years’ experience in hospitality industry

Apply here for the Tamarind Information Systems Auditor Kenyan Jobs

5. Guest Relations cum Animator Jobs in Nairobi (50K)

Degree in hotel management or relevant field

Proven experience as a Guest Relations Officer or Animator

Apply here for the Guest Relations cum Animator Jobs in Nairobi (50K)

6. Hotel Supervisor Jobs Kenya (20- 25K)

Certificate in Hotel Management

Exposed in the hotel industry

Apply here for the Hotel Supervisor Jobs Kenya (20- 25K)

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Tamarind Group Job Vacancy : Information Systems Auditor

Unit: Tamarind Central Cervices

Starting date: Immediate.

Who are we?

Founded in Mombasa in 1972, The Tamarind Group owns and operates some of the most successful restaurants and leisure operations in Africa.

The group focuses on its original mission of continually improving the quality and value of its services, developing an excellent morale among its employees and maintaining a superior level of social and environmental awareness.

We invite you to be part of our team by submitting your application to the following role.

Information Systems Auditor Job Responsibilities:

Reviews internal controls throughout the company by evaluating the adequacy of system controls

  • Evaluate areas of the company where systems are installed and making sure that all the safety methods are being adhered to
  • Ensure that the systems of the company are in perfect working order
  • Assists to plan  and execute internal audit procedures
  • Maintains and develops computerized audit software
  • Assists in the auditing of new and existing information systems
  • Drafts written reports and audit findings and presents to management.
  • Identifying the weaknesses in a systems network and creating an action plan to prevent security breaches
  • Suggests enhancements in controls, policies and procedures
  • Follows up on audit findings to ensure that management has taken corrective action
  • Performing any other duties assigned from time to time

Competencies for the Information Systems Auditor Job

  • Degree in Business Information Technology
  • 2-3 years’ experience in hospitality industry
  • Knowledge of general accounting principles
  • Should be conversant with restaurant / hotel auditing policies, standards, and procedures
  • Should have knowledge of computer systems development and programming
  • Should have food communication skills

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Recours Four Kenya Job Vacancy : Head Chef

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Nairobi

Our client is a unique co-educational day and boarding school that offers the British National Curriculum from Kindergarten (Aged 3-5) through to A- level (from Year 7 to Year 13) to students from diverse geographical and cultural backgrounds. The school has roots in the highly successful and popular

Duties and Responsibilities for the Head Chef Job

  • Food preparation.
  • Involved in training lower cadre kitchen staff.
  • Enforces health and safety standards in the kitchen.
  • To ensure total accountability for the day to day running of the kitchen service.
  • Achieve food budget cost controls, ensuring minimum wastage within the unit.
  • To organize and participate in stock takes

Skills and Specification

  • Must have a passion and a love for food.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
  • Excellent management and organization skills.
  • Works well under pressure
  • Good attention to detail.

Head Chef Job Qualifications

  • At least a diploma in food and beverages
  • At least 2 yrs relevant experience in a similar position.

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OGRA Foundation Job Vacancy : Program Coordinator

OGRA Foundation is a non-governmental organization registered in Kenya. Its core pillars are disease prevention and treatment; maternal and child health; health systems strengthening; and community empowerment.

Our mission is to promote, improve health and emergency response in pursuing economic and cultural development in the fight against poverty and social exclusion in the communities.

OGRA Foundation in partnership with Kenya Red Cross Society is implementing the Global Fund for HIV project targeting communities in Kisumu and Vihiga Counties.

OGRA Foundation is currently looking for an able professional to fill the following position in the organization:

Overall Job Function: 

To provide leadership in the coordination and implementation of Global Fund project ; to deliver high impact project outcomes in line with OGRA Foundation Program strategy and strategic plan.

Program Coordinator Job Responsibilities

Global Fund Program Development, Implementation & Reporting

  • Participates in the development of GF project and ensures successful implementation of program activities in line with approved Global fund work plans and budgets;
  • Provides programmatic support and technical advice to project teams and field staff in GF project planning, monitoring and evaluation including grant management;
  • Leads in the assessments and reporting of progress against activities targets relating to Global Fund project implementation and action plans;
  • Prepares and presents periodic technical reports on the progress of implementation of Global Fund project activities.

Partnerships, Collaboration & linkages

  • Identifies and pursues strategic collaborations and partnerships with governments, donor and development partners, civil society as well as professional bodies in advancing GF project, interests and goals;
  • Promotes cross projects linkages and synergy within project staff in order to achieve project outcomes;
  • Engages with relevant international and national stakeholders on policy and project issues of interest and priorities to OGRA Foundation;
  • Prepares, reviews and ensure timely submission of technical reports on the progress of implementation of GF project and activities.

Management of Resources and Budgets

  • In consultation with the finance team, develops a cost-effective budget, schedule and tracks GF project to ensure compliance;

Leadership and People Management

  • Supervises all GF project staff in the designated project areas;
  • Coordinates setting of GF project work plans and staff performance targets and undertakes periodic performance appraisal for Global Fund project staff;
  • Identifies staff training needs and recommends training programs to address staff performance gaps;
  • Maintains staff discipline and ensures effective handling of staff grievances in consultation with HR function;
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications for the Program Coordinator Job

  • Candidate must possess a minimum qualification of Bachelor degree in health, water & sanitation, project management or development field.
  • Advance certificate in Management or extensive training in leadership development programs.
  • 5 years of experience in program/project management
  • Strong understanding of HIV/AIDS programs
  • Program development and management skills
  • Leadership and people management skills
  • Problem solving and conflict management skills
  • Technical report writing skills
  • Organizational  and communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to network and to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels.
  • Financial management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, plan and implement program initiatives.

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OGRA Foundation Job Vacancy : Field Officer

OGRA Foundation is a non-governmental organization registered in Kenya. Its core pillars are disease prevention and treatment; maternal and child health; health systems strengthening; and community empowerment.

Our mission is to promote, improve health and emergency response in pursuing economic and cultural development in the fight against poverty and social exclusion in the communities.

OGRA Foundation in partnership with Kenya Red Cross Society is implementing the Global Fund for HIV project targeting communities in Kisumu and Vihiga Counties.

OGRA Foundation is currently looking for an able professional to fill the following position in the organization:

Overall Job Function

Responsible for support and ensure implementation of Service Delivery Areas under the Global Fund program in the supported sub counties.

Field Officer Job Responsibilities

  • Support the implementation of the Global Fund program activities in the supported sub counties.
  • Plan and Coordinate the community mobilization for participation in Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT), HIV Testing and Counseling (HTC), and Home and community Based Care (HCBC) activities.
  • In collaboration with Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs), actively monitor and supervise Community Health Workers (CHWs) performance and compliance to required standards.
  • Ensure planning and coordination of review meetings with CHWs in the respective sites and ensure timely submission of their reports.
  • Represent OGRA Foundation in stakeholder’s meetings/forums within the supported sub counties.
  • Support the M & E Officer to collate relevant data from the health facilities and from the community health workers (CHWs) and be able to utilize it and conduct routine data quality check.
  • Prepare timely monthly, quarterly and ad hoc project reports from the area of coverage and submit them on a timely basis to the Program Officer and M & E Officer to aid in preparation of the main program report.
  • Conduct monitoring visits in project implementation sites conjunction with the CHEWs and the Sub County Health Management Teams.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications for the Field Officer Job

  • Candidate must possess a minimum qualification of Diploma in Community Development and Social Work or related qualification from a recognized institution with a minimum 2 years work experience in community work.
  • Strong understanding of HIV/AIDS programs
  • Experience in implementing HCBC, PMTCT and HTC programs will be an added advantage.
  • Understanding and knowledge of working with Government Ministries and agencies like MOH and NACC.
  • Computer literate
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to community health and development
  • Be a good team player with leadership skills
  • Understanding of the local language

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Corporate Staffing Services Job Vacancy : Accountant

Gross Salary: 70k-85k

Our client operates entertainment facilities consisting of amusement parks offering fun filled activities for both parents and kids. They are looking to recruit an Accountant who will be tasked with the day to day accounts operations matters of the facility.

Accountant Job Responsibilities

  • Ensuring financial transactions are properly recorded and entered into the computerized accounting systems
  • Ensuring regular invoicing, receive and receipt payment
  • Administering VAT and processing returns
  • Administering the company’s payroll and associated statutory requirements (PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, leave)
  • Undertaking daily banking functions and bank reconciliations. Deal with daily petty cash.
  • Undertaking the preparatory work for the annual audit of accounts and assisting in implementation of audit recommendations
  • Undertaking any ad hoc duties associated with the accounts function, including maintaining financial files and records, and photocopying.
  • Ensuring all filing is done in a timely, accurate and organized manner
  • Carrying out other related tasks as might be required from time to time

Qualifications for the Accountant Job

  • Bachelors of Commerce or finance related fields
  • A CPA(K) holder
  • At least 5-6 years’ experience in accounting
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, knowledge and experience in using Accounting Software packages such as Pastel, Sage, QuickBooks
  • The suitable candidate should be of unquestionable integrity and mature
  • They should also be dynamic and a team player
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines in a pressurized environment
  • Have high attention to detail

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Corporate Staffing Services Job Vacancy : Assistant Manager

Gross Salary: 35k

Our client operates entertainment facilities consisting of amusement parks offering fun filled activities for both parents and kids. They seek to hire an Assistant Manager who will be in charge of supervising the trainee supervisors.

Assistant Manager Job Responsibilities

  • Oversee staff management and ensure great customer service is delivered
  • planning and implementing strategies to achieve constant improvements in visitor and employee satisfaction
  • overseeing the effective application of health and safety regulations and risk assessment to ensure a safe environment for park employees and the public
  • setting budgetary and financial strategies
  • project managing general park developments, including ride design
  • liaising with contractors, e.g. for the installation and integration of facilities
  • dealing with human resources and personnel
  • maintaining a critical oversight of marketing functions
  • monitoring competition
  • Hiring efficient employees
  • Keeping up-to-date with safety checks
  • Creating customer service policies to enhance customers’ experiences at the park
  • Provide information about facilities, entertainment options, and rules and regulations.
  • Record details of attendance, sales, receipts, reservations, and repair activities

Qualifications for the Assistant Manager Job

  • A Degree/Diploma in Business management
  • At least 5-6 years’ experience in a similar role
  • Good customer service skills
  • Dynamic with good problem solving skills.
  • Strong leadership and ability to couch and motivate teams
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills

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Corporate Staffing Services Job Vacancy : Electronics Engineer

Gross Salary: 25k

Our client operates entertainment facilities consisting of amusement parks offering fun filled activities for both parents and kids. They seek to hire an experienced Electronics Technician who will conduct, maintain, test and repair electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components

Electronics Engineer Job Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment, including programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gauges and test equipment.
  • Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
  • Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.
  • Advises operators and line mechanics of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components.
  • Informs appropriate management and line mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved.
  • Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.
  • Performs preventive maintenance functions as directed.
  • Assists maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting.
  • Assists and trains other maintenance and other technical-level employees.

Qualifications for the Electronics Engineer Job

  • Degree /Diploma in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
  • At least 2-3 years work experience
  • Must be conversant with electronics, motherboards, ICs, monitors maintenance and repair.
  • Good customer service skills
  • Dynamic with good problem solving skills.
  • Strong leadership and ability to couch and motivate teams.
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills

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Corporate Staffing Services Job Vacancy : Mechanical Engineer

Gross Salary: 25k

Our client operates entertainment facilities consisting of amusement parks offering fun filled activities for both parents and kids. They seek to hire an experienced Mechanical engineer who will operate and maintain the dancing fountain equipment.

Mechanical Engineer Job Responsibilities

  • Test, operate, maintain and repair equipment.
  • Adjust sound levels
  • Install equipment and ensure its functioning properly.
  • Run cable and set up baseline levels.
  • Operate control panel.
  • Load and unload equipment
  • Operate recording and amplification machines.
  • Listen to audio from both a musical and a technical perspective.
  • Use sound mixing boards to mix and edit tracks.

Qualifications for the Mechanical Engineer Job

  • Degree /Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
  • At least 2-3 years’ work experience
  • Must be conversant with electronics, motherboards, ICs, monitors maintenance and repair.
  • Good customer service skills
  • Dynamic with good problem solving skills.
  • Strong leadership and ability to couch and motivate teams.
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills

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Duma Works Job Vacancy : Client Success Team Internship

Are you a highly motivated, entrepreneurial person? Do you get excited about helping other people find jobs and connect to opportunities? Is technology your friend and do you love meeting new people?

If this describes you, then Duma Works would love to speak to you as we expand our team in Nairobi.

DUMA Works is an online and SMS-based recruiting platform that is quickly becoming the preferred method of hiring for companies all over Kenya (and some in Uganda and Tanzania!)

Since 2012, hundreds of employers all over Kenya have used DUMA Works to save time and money when identifying qualified job candidates. We currently have over 300,000 job seekers in our database and have matched over 5,000 of them to jobs.

Our vision is to create an empowered society where no job opportunities are lost. Our mission stands to be the developing world’s job reference system, and to enrich and empower a global workforce.

Client Success Team Internship Responsibilities

  • Working with the Duma Works software to match job candidates into job openings that fit their background and qualifications.
  • Creating pre-screening tests to ensure candidates possess the right skills for the job (if you love puzzles, this is perfect for you).
  • Screening job candidates to see if they are the perfect fit for the job.

Qualifications for the Client Success Team Internship

  • Background in HR/Recruiting/Psychology appreciated
  • Fluent written & spoken English
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong knowledge of LinkedIn
  • Sense of humor

Benefits

  • Basic travel/food stipend.
  • The opportunity to learn a ton and collaborate with an incredible team
  • Office located in the scenic Adams Arcade
  • The great opportunity to turn this internship into a full time job!

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Duma Works Job Vacancy : Assistant Bursar

Duma works is recruiting an Assistant Bursar for one of our clients. The Assistant Bursar will be responsible for the efficient and effective organization and operation of all functions of the billing, collection, deposit, disbursement and record maintenance of student and other related monies.

Duties for the Assistant Bursar Job

  • Billing, receipting, and collection of fees in a timely manner and reconciling students` accounts.
  • Carry out banking, bank reconciliation and update all the ledgers on daily basis.
  • Management of petty cash.
  • Ensuring statutory deductions and all taxes are paid on time.
  • Conversant with iTax system.
  • Monitoring expenditures versus budget set and explain any discrepancies.
  • Assist in the preparation of the payroll.
  • Assist in the preparation of audit documents for the external auditor.
  • Assist in preparation of monthly budgets and financial statements.
  • Maintaining the office files and relevant documents including the filing of financial documents.
  • Carry out monthly stock take for stationeries and office supplies.
  • Prepare as needed weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports and analyses.
  • Deal directly with students or others to resolve all problems and complaints concerning student accounts.
  • Manage junior level staffs.

Assistant Bursar Job Qualifications

  • A minimum of a CPA Part II and a first degree, preferably with a specialization in Accounting or Business Administration.
  • At least 2 years’ experience working in a busy environment, preferably in a college set up.
  • Must be a self-starter with the ability to organize and coordinate large workloads in a timely and effective manner.
  • Must have strong interpersonal skills.

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Corporate Staffing Services Job Vacancy : Trainee Supervisor

Salary: 20k

Our client operates entertainment facilities consisting of amusement parks offering fun filled activities for both parents and kids. They seek to hire a trainee supervisor who will be in charge of supervising the frontline staff at the facility.

Trainee Supervisor Job Responsibilities

  • Assist the Manager in supervising all aspects of what makes the park run and consider what can be done to improve operations.
  • Ensuring satisfactory customer service from the front line staff.
  • Keeping up-to-date with safety checks
  • Ensure customer service standards are adhered to.
  • Assist in creating customer service policies to enhance customers’ experiences at the park
  • Provide information about facilities, entertainment options, and rules and regulations.
  • Record details of attendance, sales, receipts, reservations, and repair activities

Qualifications for the Trainee Supervisor Job

  • A Degree/Diploma in Business management or Hospitality
  • At least 3-4 years’ experience in the hospitality industry
  • Good customer service skills
  • Dynamic with good problem solving skills.
  • Strong leadership and ability to couch and motivate teams
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills

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Co-operative Bank of Kenya Job Vacancy : Data Architect

At Coop Bank, we are an equal opportunity employer who promotes individual excellence and mutual respect in a team-driven culture with a key focus on social empowerment. The “Kingdom Bank” is the place for those looking to new horizons.  We thrive on a successful universal banking model as well as ride on a unique Co-operative model providing innovative financial solutions for distinctive customer experience. Guided by our values, we seek to bolster our market position in the region, by leveraging on our wide range of innovative financial solutions with a focus on delivering excellent customer experience by a highly motivated and talented team.

About the role

Reporting to Head – Data Governance & Strategy, The Data Architect will be responsible for planning and designing conceptual structures and plans to meet the current and long-term enterprise requirements, as well as ensuring that the respective business, application, data and technology perspectives are in line with the bank’s data governance strategies, policies and standards. The role holder will also be required to interpret, use and apply information contained within the enterprise data architecture to inform a range of business improvement activities, particularly those involved in the implementation, design, development, enhancement and maintenance of ICT systems and business processes.

About the person

Are you are a subject matter expert as far as Data Architecture is concerned? Do you possess in-depth knowledge and experience across multiple technology platforms, business processes and enterprise architecture?

Are you well experienced in the use of data modelling tools and languages? Then, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make use of your skills, experience and be part of groundbreaking & visionary thinking within a team that contributes to Data analytics strategies geared towards informing business decisions.

Duties for the Data Architect Job

Specifically, the successful jobholder will be required to:

  • Design logical and physical data structures that support the enterprise information requirements as well as analyze and align the enterprise data models with other business process.
  • Define and maintain the data technology architecture to guide the selection and integration of data-related technology and to govern the flow of data within the enterprise systems and applications. Perform data warehouse architecture to capture the data transitions and snapshots in data warehouse systems for maximum usefulness and performance as well as the business intelligence architecture to govern the decision support framework and drive data mining, analysis, and reporting.
  • Define and maintain the meta-data architecture that governs how meta-data is created, integrated, controlled and accessed and design enterprise taxonomies and namespaces to organize enterprise data.
  • Define and maintain conceptual structures and plans to meet the current and long-term data requirements of the enterprise.
  • Determine, document and assess the enterprise information needs from business, operational, compliance and regulatory perspectives.
  • Share best practices, lessons learned and constantly update the technical system architecture requirements based on changing technologies, and knowledge related to recent, current and up-coming vendor products and solutions.
  • Support strategic direction by drawing on information from multiple sources and using guidelines to analyze what information is important and how it should be used.
  • Achieves results by overseeing tasks through to completion, working within agreed priorities, committing to achieving quality outcomes, and seeking feedback from supervisors to gauge satisfaction and seeks guidance when required.
  • Support productive working relationships by building and sustaining positive relationships with team members, stakeholders and clients, and being responsive to changes in client and stakeholder needs and expectations.
  • Display personal drive and integrity by taking responsibility for meeting objectives and progressing work, showing initiative to do what is required, and committing energy and drive to see that goals are achieved

Data Architect Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in information technology, engineering or related discipline.
  • Expert knowledge across multiple technology platforms, business processes and enterprise architecture.
  • At least 5 years’ experience in enterprise infrastructure or data design and planning and similar experience in application development or architectural design of enterprise application using key development tools and frameworks (Java, .net, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, UML, etc.)
  • TOGAF certification will be an added advantage.
  • Demonstrated experience in working with or leading a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) integration environment.
  • Strong background in understanding organizational resources, priorities, needs and policies, and use of the same in developing IT strategies and solutions.
  • Excellent presentation, communication and negotiation skills. Communicates with influence, confidently presenting communications in a clear, concise and articulate manner, focusing on key points and using appropriate, unambiguous language, selecting the most appropriate medium for conveying information, and structuring written and oral communication to ensure clarity.
  • Analytical with good project management and team leadership skills.
  • Knowledge in the use of notable data management tools.

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Guinness Job Vacancy : Reserve Luxury Portfolio Ambassador

The Reserve Luxury Portfolio Division is a team of highly trained individuals who focus on super- premium and luxury led opportunities across the discerning on-trade, demonstrating industry leadership in both volume driving and brand building activity. Discerning TLA/RLA accounts are icons within the trade and create a halo for brands.
 Purpose:
This is a commercial position aimed at building the Reserve Luxury Portfolio knowledge, awareness
and adoration with our Diageo Reserve Luxury Portfolio sales-forces as well as the TLA and Pacemaker stakeholders, driving and inspiring customer loyalty and demand, which will in turn transform into consumer demand.
Market Complexity

  • The Reserve Luxury Portfolio business has a challenging growth & innovation agenda.
  • The challenge in the on-trade is driving penetration and frequency of consumption, the off trade is challenged with retail consolidation & pricing.
  • This is a highly complex role covering a broad portfolio of brand
  • Deep understanding of what is important to Reserve Luxury Portfolio customers.
  • Has their finger on the pulse of what is happening on the ground
  • Ability to identify emerging trends & insights. Tenacious in translating this knowledge into commercial actions quickly.
  • Category Knowledge across Spirits.
  • Passion for luxury dinks and non-drinks brands, our customers & our consumers
  • Ability to develop strong relationships with trade partners
Qualifications and Experience Required
  • Excellent knowledge of the drinks and non-drinks luxury goods sector
  • Proven passion to live life of the luxury sector and bring our brands to life
  • Outstanding and proven presentation skills
  • Must possess excellent mixology skills with a solid Spirit (and Wine) knowledge
  • Proven training ability, persuasive selling skills, passion for wine and the high end drinks business, with respect to customers and consumers
  • Good informal relationships with wine, culinary and lifestyle journalists an asset

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Standard Bank Group Job Vacancy : IT Applications Support Analyst

Information Technology: Systems development, business analysis, architecture, project management, data warehousing, infrastructure, maintenance and production.

Job Purpose

To provide first level user support across all IT Applications at both Branch and Head Office levels. In addition the Applications Analyst will monitor performance of IT Applications and escalate high impact issues to Team Leader T24.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Provide first level support to all users at branch and Head Office

• Provide first level support to all users at Head Office and branches
• Log/report/escalate all application faults/incidents
• Review fault/incident logs to ascertain and address all system related issues
• Ensure all faults/incidents are resolved within agreed SLAs and escalate all high priority incidents to the Team Leader T24.
• Provide after-hours support in line with Service Level Agreements to ensure customer satisfaction

Installation, support and maintenance of Application systems
• Installation, support and maintenance of application systems as directed by the Team Leader T24
• Conduct periodic checks on the installed application systems and produce reports as directed
• Perform housekeeping/maintenance activities on Applications as directed
• Participate in project implementation as assigned as directed by the Team Leader T24.

Monitor all Applications to ensure high availability of service.
• Conduct periodic checks to ensure high availability of all application systems
• Identify shortcomings on the bank’s application systems and provide solutions to improve or rectify them according to business requirements
• Participate in all Disaster Recovery Testing and Simulation activities

Adherence to the bank’s Information Security standards and risk management
• Carry out risk assessment on installed application systems and ensure that noted gaps raised and addressed timely
• Maintain adequate Information Security controls according to the Group standards. This includes (but not limited to):
o Password configurations/administration (refer to LAM policy)
o Privileged User and activities Reviews
o Patching
o Logical Access Controls (communication mechanisms)

Preferred Qualification and Experience

• First Degree in Information Technology or Computer Sciences
• At least three years’ experience in any of the following areas: IT security, Infrastructure, Technical, support, Systems Administration, Applications support, Electronic Banking/Channels Support, Programming, Database Administration, Systems Analysis

Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

• Must have working knowledge of the bank’s Core systems
• Must have working knowledge of systems management, development and implementation methods and applications Support.
• Certification/Active Membership of a professional organization would be an added advantage
• Banking/financial industry experience would be an added advantage

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Nokia Job Vacancy : Central SME Transmission and BSS

This role is for a SME(Subject Matter Expert) in Transmission and BSS to assist the Operations Director in delivering one of our Global Managed Service accounts in Africa, and assist in leading delivery excellence and improving the delivery to best in class in Managed Service. With a combination of multivendor technologies, delivery teams based both on site and offshore in multiple countries, you will have the chance to be part of delivery improvements across multiple countries, set up best practices and driving performance across teams, improving SLAs.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as the single Service Assurance point of contact for the Customer at Customer Operations Group Headquarter for all Transmission and BSS Domain.
  • Coordinate with all the Services Assurance Delivery Centers and Field Teams as part of regular governance.
  • Lead operational customer meetings for Transmission and BSS at SME level.
  • Assist in Network Emergency Supervision by coordinating.
  • Monitor and track SW Upgrades/ Updates – Airtel Group & OEM Engagement, planning, training of GDC & OPCO resources including coordination.
  • New Feature Implementation approver-– Airtel Group & OEM Engagement, planning, training GDC & OPCO resources.
  • Capability Development Management for Multi-vendor and Multi-technology modernized network install base
  • Enterprise, Data Links, MPLS TXN & TXN and BSS network performance SLAs/ KPIs mgmt. for all MVMT installed base
  • Weekly/Monthly Transmission and BSS Governance with customer at Group HQ, Global Delivery Centre and with CS Core team in multiple countries.
  • Proactive tracking of the system capacity utilization, impact risk, closure action plan agreement and governance escalation wherever needed with OPCO and Airtel HQ SME
  • Maintain, audit and compliance actions of the network HLD, LLD at all times
  • GDC NPO Quarterly Network Audit assurance and associated action closure
  • Compliance of Preventive Maintenance Procedures from OEMs for all nodes
  • Monthly BISP Compliance for domain and action closure
  • Weekly Critical Network Change Management approver including Emergency CRs.
  • Critical Spares availability tracking and escalation to Airtel ND/ HQ.
  • Approve RCA analysis for Emergency/Critical Outages for Submission to customer.
  • Drive Customer Satisfaction through the established CSAT survey mechanisms and by providing services that are fully compliant with the SLA/KPI.
  • Establish Escalation management according the contractual terms.
  • Facilitate critical Service Assurance action/recovery actions in close relationship with all Service Assurance delivery functions.
  • Ensure operational readiness across all stakeholders in new project and new technology introduction.
  • Represent requirements for project-specific processes & tools.
  • Pro-actively support network performance, change management, business opportunity identification as well as in the end-to-end lessons learned process.
  • Ensure legal and/or contractual activities to be performed locally are in close cooperation and within the setup of the respective delivery center.
  • Foster relationships, build customer trust, manage difficult situations, and negotiate conflicts with a technical focus.
  • Perform Scope management against the contractual Terms &Conditions and identify upscope activities for commercial negotiation
  • Monitor audit and associated actions completion at periodic interval.
  • Understand SLA/KPI and its impact on Rewards and Penalty and drive improvements with Operations and performance teams.
  • Control and own monthly Improvement plans. Regularly monitor and add actions in the Improvement plan based on regular governance with GDC, NPO, Field Force, Operational Teams, Domain SMEs and customer Escalations.
  • Identify service issues, driving improvements through the delivery organizations in coordination with Central Operations Director and his team.
  • Lead TXN Special projects [Ex- DWDM, IPRAN, QoS & Iub expansion] and 100% TXN visibility assurance
Skills & Competencies:
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
  • Make it happen with passion attitude whilst developing end empowering those supporting you
  • Customer focused – preferred experience with customer exposure
  • Experience in delivering in a multicultural environment, across different countries or organizations
  • Bachelor/Diploma in Engineering
  • ITIL knowledge with a focus on Incident, Change, Problem and Performance Management
  • Decisive and able to influence others for cooperation
  • Presentation and negotiation skills
  • Broad Multi-Vendor Product knowledge and detailed knowledge in his domain
  • Experience in Maintenance, Network Operations and/or Technical Support activities
  • PMO/PMI and Six Sigma certification desirable.
  • Experience in Network Improvement initiatives and Operational Excellence desirable.
  • For the SME to generate success in this role, she/he must fulfill:
  • Detailed knowledge of his/her domain. Transmission scope has the lead competence.
  • Experience of delivering services, Customer facing role preferred.
  • Experience as Technical Lead /Operations Manager in Managed Services for a major telecommunications provider an advantage, but similar experience will be taken into consideration.
  • Broad knowledge across multiple technologies (e.g. 2/3/4G, transmission, IP , CS/ PS core etc.).
  • Business Performance Oriented with experience of negotiating KPIs and penalties.
  • Matrix management experience, with service delivery from multiple locations.

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Medupe Limited Job Vacancy : Foreman – Plastic Extrusion

Medupe Limited is a new factory that manufactures PPR Pipes

We are looking for a Foreman to supervise a team of workers, and grow the manufacturing capacity of the new line from commissioning up to the level of full capacity.

The ideal person would have not less than 8 years experience manufacturing PPR, HDPE and uPVC pipes, 3 of which must have been at a supervisory level.

Please reply with your brief resume.

Kindly also state current pay and benefits

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Graham Baker Engineering Limited Job Vacancy : Mechanical Design Engineer

Provides extended expertise in the design, development and testing of mechanical components

Participates in engineering activities to define product requirements, create designs, perform simulation testing and validation of final hardware components

Performs mechanical component development and integration, while using Computer-Aided-Design concepts

Works as part of the Mechanical Engineering Team to meet high level of engineering standards per design specifications

Uses existing procedures to solve a range of problems; analyzes information and standard practices to make judgments

Solves a variety of mechanical engineering issues and improves existing designs

Performs value analysis during the product design phase while optimizing product development costs

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Job Specifications

Education : Post-secondary degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations

Certifications :
Years Experience : 5+ years of relevant experience

Skills :

Excellent ability to apply a systematic and analytical approach to problem solving

Proficient with CAD and Solidworks modeling

Advanced knowledge and ability to apply core concepts of engineering (mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science, structural analysis and electricity)

Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion

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Fresh Jobs at United Nations Development Programme (July, 2018 Jobs Update)

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programmeis the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.

In most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long-established, ancient traditions of sharing and support within the communities. In this context, UN Volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism and play a role in development and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local communities.

In all assignments, UN Volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct. Engaging in volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community. This will make the time they spend as UN Volunteers even more rewarding and productive.

SDG Liaison Primary Healthcare

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience2 years
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field Medical / Health   NGO/Non-Profit

Host Agency/Host Institute

The SDG Partnership Platform Liaison for Primary Healthcare post is located for 80% at the Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) Secretariat in Nairobi, Kenya and for 20% at the SDG Partnership Platform Secretariat, housed at the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office in Nairobi, Kenya.

Organizational Context/Project

Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be as much about the effectiveness of development co-operation as it will be about the scale and form such co-operation takes. There is a lot of talk about partnership, but not enough practical, on-the-ground support to make partnerships effective in practice, especially not at scale.

Whilst Kenya has made substantial progress towards meeting the Millennium Development Goals, this progress has been uneven across specific goals and within the country. Strides have been made in attaining universal primary education, reducing infant and child mortality and the fight against HIV/AIDS. However, SDG progress must focus more on socio-economic equity of benefits in order to make sure that Kenya leaves no-one-behind.

The SDG agenda is marked by solidarity participation and universality, with a fundamental shift expected in the development finance architecture. Improving the effectiveness, quality and impact of development co-operation in this context will require inclusive partnerships, innovative approaches and application of lessons at country level.

The Government of Kenya and UN System in Kenya established in 2017 the SDG Partnership Platform. This Platform brings together a range of partners from Government, development partners, private sector, civil society, philanthropy, academia, and faith-based organizations to create diverse SDG accelerator windows. Primary Healthcare (PHC) – contributing to the SDG 3 cluster – has been the first window aiming to improve Universal Health Coverage through transformation of Kenya’s PHC system. Subsequently, the Platform will open windows to support thematic SDG clusters in support of Kenya’s “Big Four” agenda such as agriculture, and manufacturing.

Whilst the Platform aims at contributing to the SDG target 17.17: Effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships encouraged and promoted in Kenya, the SDG3 PHC Window aims at contributing to the results of the following three sub-outcomes:

  • Enhanced national and county government capacities to steward large-scale Primary Healthcare PPPs.
  • Innovative financing promoted in support of Kenya’s domestic resource mobilization agenda for UHC.
  • Improved delivery and innovations of the Primary healthcare system, through increased public private collaboration, to better address Kenya’s triple burden of disease.

With the aim of contributing to the set outcomes and deliverables, the SDG3 Primary Healthcare Accelerator Window’s activities will be implemented through a three phased-approach (I. Diagnostics and Facts, II. Design and Planning and III. Active facilitation of on-the-ground implementation (national and county level) under which a common fact-base will firstly be established for Platform members to jointly identify selected bold transformative initiatives in pursuit of the SDG Partnership Platform goals and objectives, secondly to carefully design and plan with key stakeholders for the successful delivery of these initiatives, and thirdly to facilitate implementation of the initiatives.

The Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) is mandated to promote, coordinate and facilitate the active and extensive participation of all sectors to effect the socioeconomic development of its member counties (Marsabit, Mandera, Garissa, Tana River, Wajir, Isiolo, Lamu, Turkana) through a holistic and integrated approach to promote and strengthen inter-regional linkages to ensure the increased viability of the Frontier county-wide and/or Frontier county-specific programs and projects.

The FCDC County Governments have over recent years demonstrated strong leaderships and support to strengthening their health systems in order to leave no-one-behind and been frontrunners in the establishment of the SDG Partnership Platform. In support of taking forward the outcomes of the first SDG Partnership Platform Primary Healthcare Co-create workshop organized for the FCDC counties, a national UNV is proposed to coordinate Partnership Platform Secretariat support to optimizing public private collaboration and innovation at the primary healthcare level in the FCDC Counties to continue the Counties journey towards the attainment of Universal Health Coverage and therewith contribute to the attainment of Kenya’s Big Four agenda.

Living Conditions

The incumbent will find his/her own housing arrangements in Nairobi. Nairobi is a modern metropolitan city where most basic goods and services are available locally at reasonable cost. The city is at a high altitude, with sunny days and cooler nights. There is a short rainy season before Christmas, and longer rains fall from March to May. November to February is generally warm. No need for central heating, however warm clothes are necessary during the rainy season. There are several transportation options in Nairobi, including taxis, buses, mini-buses, and mobile applications for transport. Public healthcare in Nairobi is generally subpar, but there are private healthcare options that are of better quality. The city is widely connected through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and the smaller Wilson Airport. Air transport is also available to many up country destinations. The city is home to some 3,000 UN personnel mainly attributed to the fact that it serves as the headquarters for both UN HABITAT and UNEP, and as the UN Regional Hub for the East and Horn of Africa region. Security is an issue in Nairobi, with incidents of car-jacking and theft not uncommon. Safety and security in Nairobi varies depending on different neighborhoods, and it is important to become familiarized with safety recommendations for the city. Telecommunication system in Nairobi is generally sufficient. Internet access is generally reliable. There are fairly frequent power cuts, however most of the shared compounds have generators. Water supply can also be an issue as Kenya often experiences drought. In these situations expats may need to supplement their water supply by buying in water tankers.  Kenyans are wonderfully friendly and tolerant to visitors. English is the first language spoken here, though most Kenyans are trilingual, using tribal languages and Kiswahili.

Conditions of Service for national UN Volunteers

A 12 month contract; with subsequent contract extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment.

Travel to duty station (if applicable) and a Settling-In-Grant will be provided in the event duty station is not within commuting distance from the place of recruitment. A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of KES 80,541.17 is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents), as well as final repatriation (if applicable) and resettlement allowance for satisfactory service.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the SDG Partnership Platform Specialist at the SDG Partnership Platform Secretariat the national UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

  • Responsible for coordinating relevant support from the SDG Partnership Platform Secretariat to the Frontier Counties Development Council Secretariat and membership in the following areas:
  • identification of PHC PPP opportunities in line with County Government needs, priorities and executive directives;
  • formulation of PHC PPP concept notes
  • carrying out feasibility studies assessing the affordability, value for money, and risk transfer of the PHC PPP
  • ensuring appropriate planning and budgeting of PHC PPP within County Government’s planning and budgeting cycles
  • undertaking transparent PHC PPP tender process
  • monitoring of PHC PPP performance
  • design of alternative financing models for PHC infrastructure and operations
  • review and formulation of County Government’s health PPP policy and strategy
  • formal and informal training and transfer of knowledge for contracting authorities
  • organization of special SDG Partnership Platform events as County Health Stakeholder Forums and Primary Healthcare Co-create workshops

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to

  • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark IVD);
  • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
  • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
  • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
  • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
  • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Results/expected Output

  • Active coordination support offered to FCDC Secretariat and membership for successfully engaging with the SDG Parntership Platform in pursue of common goals and objectives.
  • SDG Partnership Platform Liaison for Primary Healthcare Annual Workplan
  • Monthly progress reports and a final report describing implementation status of the UNV annual workplan and progress in meeting its milestones and targets
  • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

Competencies

  • Job Knowledge and Technical expertise
  • Good understanding of the political, social-economic, and cultural setting s/he will be operating in is highly desirable
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills, writing ability and administrative skills.
  • Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Required Skills and Experience

Education

  • Bachelor degrees in public health, medicine, business administration, public administration, economics, finance or in other related field is required.
  • A specialization or master’s degree is an asset.

Experience

  • At least 2 years of relevant working experience working in the health sector
  • Experience in public private partnerships an asset
  • Good understanding of the political, social-economic, and cultural setting s/he will be operating in is highly desirable
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills, writing ability and administrative skills.
  • Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Language

  • Fluency in both written and spoken English is required;
  • Fluency in spoken Kiswahili an asset

IT

  • Excellent IT skills (word, excel, powerpoint)

Regional Programme Assistant

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience2 years
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field NGO/Non-Profit   Project Management

Host Agency/Host Institute: International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Organizational Context/Project: Working under the immediate supervision of the Project Officer (Training), Counter-Piracy Programme – Djibouti Code of Conduct, the incumbent will assist with all matters and activities relating to capacity building, developing legal frameworks and inter-agency cooperation, to promote regional maritime security, in particular to countering piracy and other unlawful activities at sea.

Living Conditions

The incumbent will find his/her own housing arrangements in Nairobi. Nairobi is a modern metropolitan city where most basic goods and services are available locally at reasonable cost. The city is at a high altitude, with sunny days and cooler nights. There is a short rainy season before Christmas, and longer rains fall from March to May. November to February is generally warm. No need for central heating, however warm clothes are necessary during the rainy season. There are several transportation options in Nairobi, including taxis, buses, mini-buses, and mobile applications for transport. Public healthcare in Nairobi is generally subpar, but there are private healthcare options that are of better quality. The city is widely connected through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and the smaller Wilson Airport. Air transport is also available to many up country destinations. The city is home to some 3,000 UN personnel mainly attributed to the fact that it serves as the headquarters for both UN HABITAT and UNEP, and as the UN Regional Hub for the East and Horn of Africa region. Security is an issue in Nairobi, with incidents of car-jacking and theft not uncommon. Safety and security in Nairobi varies depending on different neighborhoods, and it is important to become familiarized with safety recommendations for the city. Telecommunication system in Nairobi is generally sufficient. Internet access is generally reliable. There are fairly frequent power cuts, however most of the shared compounds have generators. Water supply can also be an issue as Kenya often experiences drought. In these situations expats may need to supplement their water supply by buying in water tankers.  Kenyans are wonderfully friendly and tolerant to visitors. English is the first language spoken here, though most Kenyans are trilingual, using tribal languages and Kiswahili.

Conditions of Service for national UN Volunteers

A 12 month contract; with subsequent contract extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment.

Travel to duty station (if applicable) and a Settling-In-Grant will be provided in the event duty station is not within commuting distance from the place of recruitment. A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of KES 80,541.17 is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents), as well as final repatriation (if applicable) and resettlement allowance for satisfactory service.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of Project Officer, Djibouti Code of Conduct  the national UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

  • Collating and mapping of Capacity Building (CB) needs from participating States and ensuring that needs get the attention of implementing partners.
  • Keeping track of related ongoing and planned regional CB activities and developing communication strategies for better coordination with implementing partners to gain synergy/ avoid duplication.
  • Promoting the work of the DCoC by publicising achievements and best practices
  • Implement effective DCoC communications strategy
  • Provide support in drafting of annual DCoC Brochure, annual reports, as well as monthly or bi-monthly bulletins
  • Collating training needs of DCoC participating countries and ensuring that the training needs matrix is regularly updated on a country-by-country basis
  •  Perform other related duties, as required.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:

  • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark IVD);
  • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
  • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
  • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
  • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
  • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Results/Expected Output:

  • Development of workshop materials
  • Coordination of capacity building efforts
  • Effectively communicating outputs and success stories to encourage sharing of best practices
  • A final statement of achievements during the assignment, such as activities participated in, positive outcome and capacities developed.

Competencies

  • Job Knowledge and Technical expertise
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Thoroughness and excellent attention to detail in all responsibilities, ensuring accuracy in delivery and implementation.
  • Capacity for independent planning and ability to work accurately under pressure.
  • Ability to draft effectively and convey information in a logical manner.
  • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, at all levels.
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Word and Excel.

Required Skills and Experience

Education

Bachelor degree in  in Maritime security, Maritime Policy or Maritime Law. Masters degree is desired

Experience

Minimum of two years professional experience in programme delivery with proven ability to demonstrate:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Thoroughness and excellent attention to detail in all responsibilities, ensuring accuracy in delivery and implementation.
  • Capacity for independent planning and ability to work accurately under pressure.
  • Ability to draft effectively and convey information in a logical manner.
  • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, at all levels.
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Word and Excel.

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Ongoing Recruitment at RTI International (July, 2018 Recommended Jobs)

RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 5,000 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.

RTI International’s Governance & Economic Development (GED) Division has supported comprehensive workforce development interventions and research throughout the world for 15 years. RTI builds local capacity to design and implement tools and systems that align education and training systems with employer needs, and create employment opportunities for women, youth, and disadvantaged target groups. Our innovative approaches are based upon proven international best practices in community-based programs, youth engagement, education and training, and economic and social development. RTI’s approach is informed by continuous assessment, evidence, and learning.

Team Leader, African Cities

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationMBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience5 years
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field Education / Teaching

Job Description

RTI’s Learning, Energy, and Environment for Development (LEED) Division pursues innovative approaches and builds on best practices to create the foundation for and to promote technical innovation and operational excellence in energy, environment and adult learning research and technical assistance. Working alongside global partners, public institutions, the private sector, and civil society, we help build more effective, accountable, and responsive institutions and policies at the national, regional, and local levels of government.

The LEED Division is currently accepting applications for Team Leader for an anticipated DFID-funded African Cities Research Programme in Africa. The research programme proposed will look across sectors and policy areas in any city to enable multi-sectoral understanding, planning, and disaster and risk management.  The African Cities research programme aims to move away from research in specialised sector areas to looking at cities as concentrated, complicated and integrated systems. A key feature of the research in a city will be how the “political settlement”-  ie the balance or distribution of power between contending social or interest groups within a city or even beyond – applies to linked problems within and across sectors. The overall goal of the programme is to generate robust new evidence on African “cities as systems” to influence policies and programmes aimed at more effective economic development and poverty reduction.

The Team Leader will be responsible for overall leadership and management of all aspects of the project’s performance, providing technical direction to the entire program, and representing the project’s activities as a whole to external audiences. She/he will ensure an integrated vision among different components and actors. This is a full-time position with residency in Africa – city to be determined.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for leading the strategic planning for the programme; ensure close coordination with DFID, and programme partners and stakeholders including government entities within the chosen African cities.
  • Responsible for ensuring quality control and overall responsiveness of technical assistance provided under the programme, including harmonization and effective coordination across components.
  • Foster and maintain effective, professional relations with a broad range of government counterparts and the sector stakeholders.
  • Serve as primary liaison with DFID, government counterparts, and RTI home office. Confer with DFID on administrative and technical matters; adjust programme operations to ensure flexibility and responsiveness with technical direction.
  • Oversee project management, technical work, scheduling, and deadlines associated with the project.  Ability to assign specific tasks and duties as necessary to fulfil deliverables.
  • Ensure all activities conform to the terms and conditions of project requirements, including cost, schedule and quality parameters. Identify issues and risks to implementation in a timely manner; recommend appropriate course corrections and solutions.
  • Ensure the timely and quality completion of all program deliverables and reports in accordance with DFID guidelines.
  • Responsible for the day-to-day operational oversight and administration of the project.
  • Directly supervise and mentor project staff.

Qualifications

  • A minimum of a master’s degree in political science, economics, international studies, urban planning, or a relevant field, with 12 years of experience in technical and management roles on governance, development / economic growth, urbanization, poverty and vulnerability, and research programmes analyzing complex, multi-sector problems.
  • At least 5 years of experience managing large-scale, donor-funded research consortium programmes in the region, preferably DFID-funded.
  • Ideal candidates will have experience leading and managing complex research programmes that cut across multiple technical sectors related to urbanization and how cities function, grow and develop, while considering the political economy and how government and private sector functioning influences these sectors. Demonstrated experience in research that led to actionable outcomes that were readily operationalized is desired.
  • While expertise in any number of individual technical areas mentioned here is desired, more important is the ability to drive research that will identify priority, underlying problems – political or technical – that may cut across multiple sectors.
  • Experience designing and implementing solutions to address priority problems related to urbanization, growth and development also desired.
  • Experience with stakeholder engagement and capacity building in the region preferred.
  • Verbal and written fluency in the English languages along with strong communications, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Fluency in French and / or local languages a plus.
  • Demonstrated leader and team-player with effective cross-cultural interpersonal skills; able to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners and lead multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to resolve sensitive and complicated work issues with senior high-level country counterparts, donor representative and senior-level staff.
  • Position is contingent upon award and funding.

Chiefs of Party

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationMBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience12 years
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field NGO/Non-Profit

Job Description

Call for Chiefs of Party- Various USAID Workforce Development and Higher Education Programs – Africa, Asia, and Middle East

Job Description:

RTI International is seeking qualified Chief of Party (COP) candidates for various upcoming USAID-funded workforce development, youth development, and higher education programs in Asia, Africa and the Middle East regions. Programs are expected to focus on strengthening workforce developmentat a systemic level, creating employment opporutnities for youth, developing strong partnerships between educational institutes and the private sector, bulding positive youth development practices, ensuring curriculum enables student’s to gain work-ready and technical skills that address current and future maket needs, and improving pedagogy and administration of educational institutes (secondary and tertiary).

Responsibilities

The COP will be responsible for leading all aspects of project performance, providing technical guidance to all tasks under the project, and representing the project’s activities as a whole to external audiences. He/She will ensure close collaboration and teamwork across project components to make sure they complement each other; and will be responsible for the day-to-day operational oversight and administration of the program.

  • Provide overall leadership and technical direction for the project; work closely with and directly component leads to ensure integration of interventions across the activity and to secure coordination with stakeholders.
  • Oversee strategic planning, implementation and management of the project; provide all management of project office, activities and operations.
  • Serve as key liaison with the donor, the host government, and implementing partners; and ensure the completion of contractual deliverables.
  • Foster and maintain effective, professional relations with a broad range of government counterparts, educational institutions, sector associations, private sector, and other donors, with a strong focus on partnerships between educational institutions and the private sector.
  • Confer with USAID management on strategic issues to maximize impact and scale, minimize costs, and maximize efficiency and sustainability in achieving project requirements. Serve as primary liaison with USAID, the Local Government and RTI home office.
  • Oversee the development, monitoring, and reporting of project deliverables and targets as referenced in the project work plan, M&E plan, and project SOW in accordance with USAID guidelines.
  • Ensure all activities conform to the terms and conditions of project requirements, including cost, schedule and quality parameters.
  • Directly supervises and mentors project staff.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in education, business, economics, or related field.
  • At least 12 years of experience in the implementation and management of international donor- (including USAID-) funded youth development, workforce and/or private sector development projects with at least 5 years in a senior-level management position.
  • Extensive technical expertise in youth development or workforce development, as well as private sector development sectors.
  • Prior experience in working with technical vocational education and training institutes, higher education institutions, or skills development service providers, and brokering partnerships with the private sector.
  • Experience developing long-term relationships with key stakeholders including client representatives, private sector firms, educational institutions (secondary or tertiary), and government counterparts.
  • Strong communication skills and demonstrated track record in engaging both the public and the private sector.
  • Ability to resolve sensitive and complicated work issues with senior high-level country counterparts, donor representative and senior-level staff.
  • Professional fluency in English is required. Second relevant foreign language a plus.
  • Relevant geographic experience, both working and living preferred.

Team Leader, Jobs For Youth Programme, Kenya

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience5 years
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field NGO/Non-Profit

Job Description

RTI’s Governance and Economic Development (GED) Division pursues innovative approaches and builds on best practices to create the foundation for and to promote democratic governance and economic development. Working alongside global partners, public institutions, the private sector, and civil society, we help build more effective, accountable, and responsive institutions and policies at the national, regional, and local levels of government.

The GED Division is currently accepting applications for Team Leader for an anticipated DFID-funded Kenya Jobs for Youth Programme. The UK will provide up to £5M over 3 years to support an innovative, market-led youth employment programme that seeks to improve economic opportunities for youth in Kenya. Through a flexible fund facility, the programme will test innovative projects that show potential for large-scale impact in creating new productive jobs for young men and women, with the ambition that proven concepts will be scaled-up either by DFID under a subsequent business case, or by other stakeholders.

Responsibilities 

  • Establish programme’s strategic vision and core principles with the field management team and home office, and ensure these are communicated and reinforced throughout the organization
  • Responsible for leading the day-to day operations of a challenge grant in support of demand driven youth employment
  • Responsible for ensuring quality control and overall responsiveness of grant implementation and technical assistance provided under the programme, including harmonization and effective coordination across components
  • Serve as primary liaison with donor, government counterparts, sector stakeholders and RTI home office and adjust programme operations to ensure flexibility, adaptability and responsiveness with technical direction.
  • Actively manage performance of grantees and programme portfolio including fiduciary risk strategy; financial management checks on grantees; verification of grantees’ achievements and approval of disbursement based on results-based milestones
  • Assess grantee capacity building needs on an ongoing basis and provide direct or facilitated technical assistance on a range of topics including industry- specific expertise, business operations and scaling strategy, fiduciary risk management, etc.
  • Support monitoring and evaluation of grant portfolio and individual grants to identify and facilitate technical assistance, to initiate course corrective actions and to generate knowledge

Qualifications

  • At least 5 years of experience managing social venture capital funds or a donor-funded challenge fund programmes.
  • Proven experience working in or with private sector actors to stimulate job creation and market development through innovative approaches.
  • Verbal and written fluency in the English languages along with strong communications, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • Strong conceptual and analytical skills, and an ability to apply these in continually improving programme activities and performance.
  • Outstanding leadership and team building skills
  • Highly dynamic networking and relationship building skills including experience building consensus among diverse actors.
  • Position is contingent upon award and funding.

Agriculture-Energy Advisor

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationMBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience15 years
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field Agriculture/Agro-Allied

Job Description

RTI International is requesting applications for the Agriculture-Energy Advisor role on USAID-funded, the Beyond-the-Grid Program (BTG) under Task Order of Power Africa Indefinite Delivery project. This Task Order intends to expand affordable and reliable electricity services in East Africa, with the ultimate goal of supporting development priorities, including inclusive economic growth, security, and improved health and education outcomes.

Positions will be based in Cote D’Ivore and Kenya.

  • Master’s degree in a relevant technical field and 15 years’ relevant experience including substantive field experience in Africa
  • Understanding/experience with: grid-connected and off-grid energy systems, battery storage, micro-grids, metering technology
  • Productive use of energy equipment to power agribusiness
  • Demonstrated, strong experience with community engagement, consultative processes, community land rights and issues,
  • Demonstrated experience at the energy-agriculture-water nexus
  • Demonstrated experience with pay-as-you go, microcredit, micro-entrepreneurship models, community credit (such as Grameen bank), establishment of creditworthiness/credit history
  • Demonstrated understanding of economic and business constraints to rural agribusiness
  • Demonstrated policy experience
  • Strong writing and reporting skills, numerical skills, and project management experience

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