Area Managers Mt Kenya Jobs - Nanyuki

Organization’s Description  -

ChildFund Kenya, a non profitable organization whose mandate is to improve the well-being of children and to enhance opportunities for the development of their potential seeks to recruit Area Managers for Mt Kenya ,the positions will be based in Nanyuki 

Job Summary: 

Reporting to Regional Manager, Eastern, the Area Manager will be responsible and accountable for all aspects of Area/Cluster programming, in particular: high quality contract deliverables / compliance; reports preparation and conceptual strategic leadership. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Facilitate CBO/Federation development and timely submission of project proposals and work-plans
• Ensure Cluster/Area project compliance with National Office/donor contracts by way of planning, implementation, field monitoring visits and compiling of quality narrative and financial reports
• Ensure all the affiliate CBO projects adhere to the organisation’s programming principles; procurement, administrative and financial policies
• Monitor project to pro-actively identify risks related to contract compliance and prescribe, implement and manage corrective action
• Ensure timely submission of progress reports that meet the organizations/donor requirements, as stipulated in the contract.
• Build and foster good relations between ChildFund Kenya, other NGOs, and GOK in order to enhance ChildFund, Kenya image, visibility and access to information resources.
• Enhance effective communication at all levels between the Cluster/Area staff, within the projects areas, National office and other partner agencies
• Participate in the relevant District/County Child Protection, Development Policy & Advocacy formulation forums.
• Represent and speak for ChildFund Kenya in forums/matters related to Child Protection & Development within the Cluster/Projects areas of operation.
• Ensure adequate program and project Design/Planning, Monitoring, Implementation and Evaluation within his area of jurisdiction.
• To lead, manage and motivate Programme teams, ensuring that they have clear objectives and receive meaningful feedback on their performance
• Ensure the capacity of ChildFund Area staff and partners is developed as appropriate in institutional and organizational development, technical themes relevant to the program and project cycle management skills (project identification and design, project implementation, project evaluation and learning), etc.
• Ensure that systems are structured and staffed appropriately to maintain effective and efficient management and use of all resources including financial resources, transport, supplies and capital assets in line with ChildFund Kenya policies and guidelines
• Being the budget holder, should ensure effective financial and budgetary control of all budgets.

Requirements:

• Degree level qualification in Development studies or Social Sciences with a minimum 3 years experience in Programme Design, Implementation & donor contract management
• Demonstrated experience implementing programs with Community Based Organizations
• Team Player with excellent communication and community mobilization skills
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
• High level of credibility and integrity

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for please submit your application and a detailed CV, current contact and three referees to hr@kenya.childfund.org on or before 2nd September, 2011. 

Candidates will be required to produce hard copies of academic and professional qualification during the interview. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted 

Accounts Executives Jobs in Kenya

A local and highly professional ICT company requires an Accounts Executiveto carry out the following roles: 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Follow up on sales leads and prospects to ensure company profitability.
• Initiate and coordinate development of action plans to penetrate new markets.
• Assists in the development and implementation of marketing plans as needed.
• Provides timely feedback to senior management regarding performance.
• Provides timely, accurate, competitive pricing on all completed prospect applications submitted for pricing and approval, while striving to maintain maximum profit margin.
  
  
• Maintains accurate records of all pricings, sales, and activity reports submitted by Account Executives.
• Creates and conducts proposal presentations and RFP responses.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes

Relationships and Roles: 

• Internal / External Cooperation Maintains contact with all clients in the market area to ensure high levels of client satisfaction. 
• Demonstrates ability to interact and cooperate with all company employees.

Job Specifications: 

• Experience in sales management. 
• Experience in aspects of Supplier Relationship Management. 
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.

Required Skill Sets 

• Bachelors degree in Business, Sales and Marketing options or Diploma in Sales 
• Proven leadership and team work 
• Creativity and can think outside the box

How to Apply 

Send your curriculum vitae and the names of 3 referees to info@mpsl-ke.com on or before 26th August 2011. 

Kindly indicate your current position and remuneration in your application letter 

NGO Jobs in Nairobi Kenya - IRC

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Somalia serves vulnerable populations in Puntland and South Central regions around Ga’alkacyo and Hobyo. The IRC implements programs in the sectors of Hygiene, water and Sanitation and Livelihoods activities. 

The IRC provides a fixed contract, competitive salary and benefits package to its staff as well as a well planned staff development opportunity. 

Applications are invited for the position of: 

Program Co-ordinator (Nairobi Based) 

IRC Somalia is currently looking for a Program Co-ordinator who will work under the supervision and guidance of the Country Director, Somalia, and in line with the country strategic plan, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for strategic planning, program development, program design and implementation of activities in Somalia. 

The position will work closely and network with a range of stakeholders including donors, Government departments, INGOs and local NGOs and UN bodies. 

The position will link closely with the field based program and operation team members, and various technical units based at the NY, UK and Nairobi. 

The PC will oversee the grants unit (Grants manager and volunteer) as well as sectoral program managers/ coordinators based at Nairobi. 

Grants Co-ordinator (Nairobi Based) 

IRC Somalia is currently looking for a Grants Co-ordinator who will work under the supervision and guidance of the Program Coordinator, Somalia, the Grants Manager will be responsible for ensuring efficient grants management for the country program. 

The position will link closely with the program and operation team members at Nairobi and field offices, and various technical units. 

The Grants Manager will also line manage the volunteer based at Nairobi. 

Health Co-ordinator (Nairobi Based) 

IRC Somalia is currently looking for a Health Coordinator based in Nairobi with frequent travel to the existing and new program sites in Somalia 

We need a person with excellent technical skills, strategic thinking and vision, innovative problem solving skills, program coordination experience and someone who can work well within the overall context of insecurity and access challenges in Somalia. 

Logistics Officer (Nairobi Based) 

IRC Somalia is currently looking for a Logistics Officer who will work under the supervision of the Logistics Coordinator. 

He / she should be a strong team member who can assist in the continued development of the logistics team and contribute to the further effective running of IRC activities in Somalia. 

He/She will be based in Nairobi with frequent visits to the field and may eventually join a field location in Somalia. 

He / she will be responsible for effective management and support of the Logistics team currently based in Ga’alkacyo, Somalia. 

The Logistics Officer is a key position and carries responsibility for the integrity of the IRC’s logistics system. 

Logistics must be able to rapidly response to the programs and operations needs, whilst ensuring best practices and maintaining audit compliant records. 

Specific responsibilities include supervising the procurement process, warehousing process, assets management, vehicles and transport management. 

For a detailed Job Description and person specification for the above jobs, send an email to IRCNairobiJobs@rescue.org 

All interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter and an updated CV (Do Not attach Certificates) to the following email address: HRKenya@rescue.org by 7th September, 2011. 

IRC is an equal opportunities employer 

Senior IP/MPLS Support Engineer - Safaricom

Reporting to the IP Network Support Manager, the holder will be  primarily responsible for maintenance of the Core IP Backbone network (IP/MPLS) and the Enterprise Network (Enterprise Edge and Aggregation) to ensure that SLA’s are met for all services, execute work orders as instructed from the planning team and be part of a 24 x 7 team.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure system and service availability of the network on 24x7 basis
• Managing of network faults and 2nd level escalations
• Projects assigned by the team manager and Work orders raised by the Planning team
• Ensuring optimum performance of the network at all times with KPIs met
• Reports for network activities

Minimum requirements

• Bsc in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical/Computer Engineering required (CCIE R&S certification is desired; CCNP/CCIP certification a must)
• 4+ years of direct Network Engineering/Network Support experience in a busy Service Provider environment
• In depth understanding of QoS, Diffserv Traffic shaping and traffic QoS policy implementation
• Experience with network management and monitoring tools (e.g. Cisco LMS/ISC, Ethereal, Cacti, Zabbix)
• Articulate high level understanding of multi-services platforms, routing protocols ISIS / RIP / RSVP / OSPF / BGP / iBGP / and troubleshooting down to packet level
• Knowledge of QoS techniques and hands on experience on implementing MPLS services.
• Very strong hands-on skills with extensive experience in the troubleshooting and solving complex network related issues.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. The deadline for application is Thursday 25^th August 2011.

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