Tuesday 21 February 2012

Human Resource Manager Job in Kenya

Directorate: HR & Administration Services 

Department: Human Resource

Reporting to: Director HR & Admin Services 

Position: 
Human Resource Manager

Ref: 
NCWSC2012-011

Grade: 3 

Supervises: HR Coordinator, Training and Change Management Coordinator, Industrial Relations Officer, Medical Administrator

Broad Role: To effectively and efficiently manage the human resource, formulate and implement proper manpower planning, welfare and personnel administration management in the company.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Participate and attend industrial relations matters and employee disputes and advise management accordingly
  • Participate in review of the company’s HR policies and procedures and ensure effective implementation of the same within the company
  • Formulate plans to meet the company’s manpower requirements and ensure proper utilization of existing human resources
  • Review and maintain appropriate staffing levels of the company in liaison with departmental heads
  • Coordinating recruitment and selection activities and ensure that new employees are properly oriented
  • Participate in the articulation of change management programmes to improve the company’s performance
  • Update and maintain job descriptions for all positions in the company and maintain the job evaluation and grading programme
  • Develop, implement and co-ordinate HR policies and procedures
  • Liaising as required with relevant recruitment agencies regarding appointment and monitoring of recruitment process
  • Overall responsibility for the accuracy of information on the computerized system and ensuring that the system is updated, maintained and used to its maximum effectiveness.
Education, Professional Qualifications and Work Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or related field
  • Masters in HR
  • Higher Diploma in HRM
  • Member – Institute of Human Resource Management( IHRM)
  • 6 years experience with at least 4 years at management level in a busy environment.
Required Skills and Competencies:
  • Strong management and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work within set deadlines and with minimum supervision
  • The ability and passion to deliver quality services
  • Able to work in a competitive and challenging environment
  • Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Familiarity with Kenyan labour laws
  • Well developed skills in conflict/resolution/counseling.
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements are encouraged to send their hard copy application with clear reference of the job code on the envelope, detailed CV, names and contact of 3 referees, one of whom must be a former employer, copies of certificates, testimonials, current telephone number and email address on or before March 5 , 2012 to the address indicated below.

The Manager
Human Capital Advisory Services
The Kenya Institute of Management
P.O Box 43706 00100,
Nairobi Kenya

or dropped at

The Kenya Institute of management
2nd floor, Luther Plaza
Uhuru Highway/Nyerere Rd Roundabout

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company (NCWSC) is an equal opportunity employer.


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Legal Coordinator Job in KenyaLegal Coordinator Job in Kenya

Directorate: Legal Services 

Position: 
Legal Coordinator 

1 Position

Ref: 
NCWSC2012-012

Location: Headquarters - Kampala Road Industrial Area

Grade: 4

Reporting to: Company Secretary

Supervises: Legal Officers

Broad Role: To provide legal services in an efficient and effective manner in order to enhance compliance with legal and statutory requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepare legal contracts, deeds, leases, and other legal papers of a routine nature
  • Research on relevant statutes, rulings and precedents to be used as a basis for answering requests for legal opinions
  • Prepare and review various agreements and contracts with third parties
  • Handle all legal matters including litigations in liaison with external lawyers
  • Assist in the provision of company secretarial services to the Board of Directors
  • Providing legal advice and ensure compliance with legal and statutory requirements
  • Maintain a comprehensive database of all legal matters with up to date progress
  • Assist in the review and formulation of legal policies, procedures and regulations
  • Review recent legislation, court cases, correspondence and publications pointing out key matters for management action
  • Liaise with other departments in managing legal matters.
Education, Professional Qualifications and Work Experience
  • Possession of LLB degree from a recognized university
  • Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current Practicing Certificate
  • A registered CPS (K) member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya
  • A registered member of the Law Society of Kenya
  • Have a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a busy legal environment.
Required Skills and Competencies 
  • Strong management, negotiation and report writing skills
  • Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements are encouraged to send their hard copy application with clear reference of the job code on the envelope, detailed CV, names and contact of 3 referees, one of whom must be a former employer, copies of certificates, testimonials, current telephone number and email address on or before March 5 , 2012 to the address indicated below.

The Manager
Human Capital Advisory Services
The Kenya Institute of Management
P.O Box 43706 00100,
Nairobi Kenya

or dropped at

The Kenya Institute of management
2nd floor, Luther Plaza
Uhuru Highway/Nyerere Rd Roundabout

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company (NCWSC) is an equal opportunity employer.


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Legal Officers Jobs in Kenya

Directorate: Legal Services 

Position:
 Legal Officer 

2 Positions

Ref: 
NCWSC2012-013

Location: Headquarters - Kampala Road Industrial Area

Grade: 5

Reporting to: Legal Coordinator

Supervises: Legal Office Administrators

Broad Role: To provide legal services in an efficient and effective timely manner that enhances compliance with legal and statutory requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist in the preparation of legal contracts, deeds, leases, and other legal papers of a routine nature
  • Research on relevant statutes, rulings and precedents to be used as a basis for answering requests for legal opinions
  • Assist to Prepare and review various agreements and contracts with third parties
  • Handle all legal matters including litigations in liaison with external lawyers
  • Providing legal advice and ensure compliance with legal and statutory requirements
  • Maintain a comprehensive database of all legal matters with up to date progress.
  • Assist in the review and formulation of legal policies, procedures and regulations.
  • Review recent legislation, court cases, correspondence and publications pointing out matters of note or which necessitate management action
  • Liaise with other departments in managing legal matters
Education, Professional Qualifications and Work Experience
  • Possession of LLB degree from a recognized university
  • Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya
  • A registered member of the Law Society of Kenya
  • Have a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a busy legal department/environment.
Required Skills and Competencies 
  • Strong management, negotiation and report writing skills
  • Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements are encouraged to send their hard copy application with clear reference of the job code on the envelope, detailed CV, names and contact of 3 referees, one of whom must be a former employer, copies of certificates, testimonials, current telephone number and email address on or before March 5 , 2012 to the address indicated below.

The Manager
Human Capital Advisory Services
The Kenya Institute of Management
P.O Box 43706 00100,
Nairobi Kenya

or dropped at

The Kenya Institute of management
2nd floor, Luther Plaza
Uhuru Highway / Nyerere Rd Roundabout

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company (NCWSC) is an equal opportunity employer.


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Internal Audit Officer Job in Kenya - ICT Systems

Directorate: Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance Services

Position: 
Internal Audit Officer - ICT Systems 

Ref: 
NCWSC2012-015

Location: Headquarters - Kampala Road Industrial Area

Grade: 5

Reporting to: Internal Audit Coordinator / Information Systems Auditor

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To prepare a work program for assigned engagement and conduct the relevant reviews
  • To evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the management controls over reviewed activities and processes
  • To determine whether organizational units are performing their planning, accounting, risk management, or control activities in compliance with management instructions, applicable statements of policy and procedures and in a manner consistent with both organizational objectives and high standards of administrative practice
  • To plan and execute engagements in accordance with professional standards and the internal audit plan
  • To report engagement observations and to make recommendations for correcting unsatisfactory conditions, improving operations and reducing cost
  • To perform special reviews and investigations at the request of management
  • Determine the engagement procedures to be used, including statistical sampling and the use of information technology
  • Understand or identify the key control points of the various systems and processes to enhance value adding audits
  • Evaluate a system’s effectiveness through the application of knowledge of business systems, including financial, manufacturing, engineering, procurement and other operations and an understanding of engagement techniques
  • Perform the engagement in a professional manner and in accordance with the approved engagement work program
  • Make oral or written presentations to management during and at the conclusion of the engagement, discussing observations and recommending corrective action to improve operations and reduce costs
  • Appraise the adequacy of the corrective action taken to improve deficient conditions
  • Ensure responses to audit reports are received, reviewed and followed up
  • To carry out any other tasks as requested by the Internal Audit Coordinator/Internal Audit Manager.
Education, Professional Qualifications and Work Experience - ICT Systems
  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Professional qualifications in CISM/CISSP/CPA/ ACCA will be an added advantage
  • Knowledge and experience of Oracle database design structure, query languages such as SQL and CAATs
  • At least 3 years experience in information systems audit particularly in the service industry.
Required Skills and Competencies
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Analytical and report writing skills
  • Good understanding of concept of enterprise risk management
  • Computer literacy and familiarity with business application packages
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements are encouraged to send their hard copy application with clear reference of the job code on the envelope, detailed CV, names and contact of 3 referees, one of whom must be a former employer, copies of certificates, testimonials, current telephone number and email address on or before March 5 , 2012 to the address indicated below.

The Manager
Human Capital Advisory Services
The Kenya Institute of Management
P.O Box 43706 00100,
Nairobi Kenya

or dropped at

The Kenya Institute of management
2nd floor, Luther Plaza
Uhuru Highway/Nyerere Rd Roundabout

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company (NCWSC) is an equal opportunity employer.



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Monday 20 February 2012

Sales Executives (Training Division) Jobs in Kenya

Sales Executive (Training Division)

Job Location: Kenya

Number of people needed: 3

Key Skills required:


Age – 25 to 30 years

Good Presentation and communication Skills

Graduates with 2yrs + experience in IT Sales is required ( Education, Solution etc.,)

Exposure to IT is necessary

Experience in Education or Training domain is preferred.

CVs to be sent to: hellen.munisi@technobrainltd.com


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Principal Officer Job Vacancy in a Nairobi Forex Bureau

Principal Officer

The incumbent will report to the Director and will be based in Nairobi.

The main purpose of this job will be to provide strategic support and management of the forex bureau, maximize profitable growth and shareholder value of the company.

Responsibilities:
  • Overseeing the overall operational, administrative and financial functions of the bureau.
  • Managing the day-to-day trading of the forex bureau and ensure its profitability
  • Prepare, maintain and submit Central Bank of Kenya reports on a weekly and monthly basis
  • Establish the most competitive market rates to sell foreign currencies and maximizing returns
  • Provide daily verification of teller transactions, balance accounts and liaise with the management accountant for preparations of financial reports.
  • Customer relationship management; ensuring customers get good services from the bureau
  • Help encourage and identify opportunities for maximizing the business revenues
  • Manage the general administration and human resource; general office administration & employee management
Professional and relevant experience
  • A minimum of 2 years as a Principal
  • Excellent track record in managing the operations of a forex bureau
  • Education; CPA or ACCA, University Degree
Personal requirements
  • Must be analytical and must have high level of insight into forex trading
  • Passionate, flexible but firm, have self-drive, team player, tolerant, ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision. 
  • Highly levels of discipline and integrity
  • Good communication skills both oral and written.
  • Be a mature and presentable person. At least 28yrs with a clean career record.
  • Practical experience in making returns with FABIT Accounting system to CBK while observing deadlines.
  • Ability to market the forex bureau.
  • Ability to work independently
If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke

Please indicate current or last salary.

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database no for interviewing


Teller Cashier Job Vacancy

Our client is in urgent need of a teller for a new forex bureau.

The teller position requires a candidate who has worked for a forex bereau.

Job Description.

Balance currency, coin, and checks in cash drawers at ends of shifts, and calculate daily transactions using computers, calculators, or adding machines. 

Cash checks and pay out money after verifying that signatures are correct, that written and numerical amounts agree, and that accounts have sufficient funds.

Receive checks and cash for deposit, verify amounts, and check accuracy of deposit slips.

Examine checks for endorsements and to verify other information such as dates, bank names, identification of the persons receiving payments and the legality of the documents.

Monitor bank vaults to ensure cash balances are correct.

Enter customers' transactions into computers to record transactions and issue computer-generated receipts.

Count currency, coins, and checks received, by hand or using currency-counting machine, to prepare them for deposit or shipment to branch banks or the Federal Reserve Bank.

Order a supply of cash to meet daily needs.

Identify transaction mistakes when debits and credits do not balance.

Sort and file deposit slips and checks.

Requirements

  • Be a mature and presentable person. At least 28yrs with a clean career record.
  • A formal training with a minimum diploma in banking, CPA , ACCA or equivalent
  • At least 2 yrs experience in an established forex bureau as a teller or principal officer, with ability to recognize genuine- multi currency..
  • Practical experience in making returns with FABIT Accounting system to CBK while observing deadlines.
  • Ability to market the forex bureau.
  • Ability to work independently
If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke

Please indicate current or last salary.


Co-Manager Job in Kenya

Title: Co-Manager

Organization: Ujamaa-NMNW Africa

Org. Description:
 A grassroots organization based in Korogocho. 

UJAMAA is a woman empowerment program that empowers orphans through their guardians holistically. 


Individual Description: Are you a driven, ambitious, organized, hardworking, sharp, intelligent, humble, decent, God fearing, with a vision coupled with a high level of integrity and follow through?

Task: This position includes working closely with all departments and the community at large, field work, planning, coordinating, operations and management of program schedules. 

You will be responsible for supervising staff creating and analyzing departmental budgets; writing correspondence, reports and publications, human resources, various research projects, conducting other special projects and events as well as networking with other stakeholders from various sectors.

Qualifications/Requirements: You should have at least three years of experience, including supervisory, and a bachelor's degree in any social science. 

How to Apply: Email your Curriculum Vitae and Cover letter to ujamaakcomanager@gmail.com

Deadline: 25th February 2012.


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Academic Writers Jobs in Kenya

Position Title: Co-Manager

Organization: Ujamaa-NMNW Africa

Org. Description:
 A grassroots organization based in Korogocho. 

UJAMAA is a woman empowerment program that empowers orphans through their guardians holistically.



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