Kabarak University invites applications from interested and suitable
qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions in the
University.
The University is a Christian institution committed to Christian
principles and values and the successful candidate will be required to
uphold this value system.
Teaching / Technical Positions:
We want to strengthen our staffing position especially within our schools.
In particular we are looking for Teaching, Technician and Administrative staff as indicated below:
Law, Commercial Law, Private Law, Public Law — Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer
Electrical Engineering (Telecommunication option) – Senior Lecturer / Lecturer
Mathematics (Applied Mathematics) – Senior Lecturer / Lecturer
Computer Science / IT – Senior Lecturer / Lecturer
Environmental Science – Lecturer
Zoology / Biology – Lecturer
Chemistry – Lecturer
Music (specialized in Piano plus any Brass instrument) – Lecturer
Biblical Studies – Lecturer
Early Childhood Development Education-Lecturer
Methods in Teaching Science in Biology / Physics / Chemistry / Computer – Lecturer
Operational Management-Lecturer
Quantitative methods – Lecturer
Accounting – Lecturer
Finance – Lecturer
Human Resource Management – Lecturer
Educational Resource Centre -Technician
Administrative Positions:
Senior Administrative Secretary
Executive House Keeper
Front Office Supervisor
Food and beverages controller
Kindly visit our website www.kabarak.ac.ke for details.
Application Procedure:
Applicants should forward their applications including detailed
Curriculum Vitae that should indicate their primary research interests,
full personal details, publications and scholarly activities.
They should also send supporting certified copies of certificates and
testimonials. Applicants should also indicate their current earning and
salary expectations.
Applicants should provide day time telephone number and names and
addresses of three referees who are knowledgeable about applicants’
competence, area of specialization, character and faith.
The applicants should also request their referees to write immediately and directly to the undersigned.
Applications should be addressed to the undersigned to be received not later than 26th July 2013.
The Registrar (Administration & Human Resource)
Kabarak University
Private Bag – 20157,
Kabarak – Kenya
Tel: 0726-515369/0729-223370/020-2114658
Email: registrar@kabarak.ac.ke
A collection of all the latest jobs/vacancies in Kenya, posted on a daily basis for the benefit of all jobseekers
Friday, July 12, 2013
Country Manager Jobs Vacancies Kenya
A well established Global company wishes to recruit a Country Manager for its Agricultural Businesses.
The incumbent will report to the Country Managing Director, and will be in charge of the Agricultural Services Division as well as the Agricultural Laboratories within Kenya
Key Responsibilities
Accountable for meeting Business budget revenues and profitability forecasts
Responsible for all divisional operations and high degree of execution Responsible for mentoring, developing, training and effectively utilizing all human resource
Responsible for building and maintaining a single cohesive and motivated team focused on client service and satisfaction, with high level of collaboration between technical groups
Contribute ideas and support to global Agricultural Services structures within the group
Responsible for pricing policies in conjunction with the executive management team
Drive local market and service strategy
Develop budgets for specific projects and new services
Development and implementation of operational tools and guidelines
Adhere to the groups quality and safety requirements
Perform other assignments as assigned
Specific Authorities
Accountability for all activities within the Agricultural Division
Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard
Cease to carry out any work that may compromise the quality and integrity of work
Initiate formal improvement requests for non conformities
Education
Technical or equivalent qualification
Business qualification
Experience
Must have technical product knowledge
Global and regional knowledge of Agricultural market segments
Sound financial acumen
Up to date on latest methodology/technology
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications and experience should email their CVs, Current Remuneration Package and 3 referees, to: agribizmanager@gmail.com to reach us by July 19th 2013.
The incumbent will report to the Country Managing Director, and will be in charge of the Agricultural Services Division as well as the Agricultural Laboratories within Kenya
Key Responsibilities
Accountable for meeting Business budget revenues and profitability forecasts
Responsible for all divisional operations and high degree of execution Responsible for mentoring, developing, training and effectively utilizing all human resource
Responsible for building and maintaining a single cohesive and motivated team focused on client service and satisfaction, with high level of collaboration between technical groups
Contribute ideas and support to global Agricultural Services structures within the group
Responsible for pricing policies in conjunction with the executive management team
Drive local market and service strategy
Develop budgets for specific projects and new services
Development and implementation of operational tools and guidelines
Adhere to the groups quality and safety requirements
Perform other assignments as assigned
Specific Authorities
Accountability for all activities within the Agricultural Division
Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard
Cease to carry out any work that may compromise the quality and integrity of work
Initiate formal improvement requests for non conformities
Education
Technical or equivalent qualification
Business qualification
Experience
Must have technical product knowledge
Global and regional knowledge of Agricultural market segments
Sound financial acumen
Up to date on latest methodology/technology
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications and experience should email their CVs, Current Remuneration Package and 3 referees, to: agribizmanager@gmail.com to reach us by July 19th 2013.
Sales Vacancies Kenya. Branch Manager
Position: Branch Manager (Eldoret) -Ref No: Opt 2
Responsibilities
1. Manage and coordinate the operations of the branch office
2. Aggressively market and sell the company products to the right market
3. Supporting and managing the sales and marketing team
4. Develop and maintain marketing strategies to meet the agreed company objectives 5. Identifying target markets and developing strategies to communicate with them
6. Monitoring and analyzing market trends
7. Representing the company in key meetings when authorized
8. Taking care of company assets such as company vehicle, maintaining mileage log in and narrating the official business done
9. Any other duty that maybe assigned
Competencies
1. Knowledge in a wide range of marketing techniques and concepts
2. Excellent communicator, Respond well to pressure, Think creatively
3. Work well with a team and with a wide range of people
4. Persuasive and diplomatic, Ability to work within budgets
Interests
1. Must be interested in what motivates people
2. Must be interested in the industry sector to be marketed.
Academics & Professional Qualifictaions
1. Diploma in Sales & Marketing / Degree in Marketing from a reputable institution
2. Certification in Computer Literacy.
Experience & Background:
1. Excellent Interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
2. Minimum 8years hands on experience in sales, 3 of which must be in a management position, experience in real estate market is an added advantage
3. Excellent driving skills is an added advantage
Send us your application and CV quoting the Position and Ref. No to optivenrecruitment@gmail.com to reach us on or before 26th July 2013
Responsibilities
1. Manage and coordinate the operations of the branch office
2. Aggressively market and sell the company products to the right market
3. Supporting and managing the sales and marketing team
4. Develop and maintain marketing strategies to meet the agreed company objectives 5. Identifying target markets and developing strategies to communicate with them
6. Monitoring and analyzing market trends
7. Representing the company in key meetings when authorized
8. Taking care of company assets such as company vehicle, maintaining mileage log in and narrating the official business done
9. Any other duty that maybe assigned
Competencies
1. Knowledge in a wide range of marketing techniques and concepts
2. Excellent communicator, Respond well to pressure, Think creatively
3. Work well with a team and with a wide range of people
4. Persuasive and diplomatic, Ability to work within budgets
Interests
1. Must be interested in what motivates people
2. Must be interested in the industry sector to be marketed.
Academics & Professional Qualifictaions
1. Diploma in Sales & Marketing / Degree in Marketing from a reputable institution
2. Certification in Computer Literacy.
Experience & Background:
1. Excellent Interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
2. Minimum 8years hands on experience in sales, 3 of which must be in a management position, experience in real estate market is an added advantage
3. Excellent driving skills is an added advantage
Send us your application and CV quoting the Position and Ref. No to optivenrecruitment@gmail.com to reach us on or before 26th July 2013
Sales & Marketing Officer Job Vacancies
Position: Sales & Marketing Officers
REF NO: OPT 4
Responsibilities
1. Developing sales & Marketing plan and strategies to guide the sales and marketing activities.
2. Aggressively sourcing for new clients
3. Daily follow up on customers from inception to the completion of the final payments
4. Planning for customers visit , developing customer visit schedules and ultimately taking clients to sites on daily basis or as per the plan
5. Diligently updating customers data into CRM on a daily basis
6. Daily reporting / feedback on business done to the supervisor
7. Coming up with new ways of doing things, new innovations, putting them down and discussing with the supervisor to agree on way forward
8. Participate and contribute towards new products development and aggressive marketing of the same
9. Representing the company in key meetings when authorized
10. Taking care of company assets such as company vehicle, maintaining mileage log in and narrating the official business done
11. Any other duty that maybe assigned
Academics & Professional Qualifications
Diploma in Sales & Marketing / Degree in Marketing from a reputable institution
Certification in Computer Literacy
Experience and Background
Excellent Interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
Minimum 5 years hands on experience in sales, experience in real estate market is an added advantage
Excellent driving skills is an added advantage
Send us your application and CV quoting the Position and Ref. No to optivenrecruitment@gmail.com to reach us by 26th July 2013
REF NO: OPT 4
Responsibilities
1. Developing sales & Marketing plan and strategies to guide the sales and marketing activities.
2. Aggressively sourcing for new clients
3. Daily follow up on customers from inception to the completion of the final payments
4. Planning for customers visit , developing customer visit schedules and ultimately taking clients to sites on daily basis or as per the plan
5. Diligently updating customers data into CRM on a daily basis
6. Daily reporting / feedback on business done to the supervisor
7. Coming up with new ways of doing things, new innovations, putting them down and discussing with the supervisor to agree on way forward
8. Participate and contribute towards new products development and aggressive marketing of the same
9. Representing the company in key meetings when authorized
10. Taking care of company assets such as company vehicle, maintaining mileage log in and narrating the official business done
11. Any other duty that maybe assigned
Academics & Professional Qualifications
Diploma in Sales & Marketing / Degree in Marketing from a reputable institution
Certification in Computer Literacy
Experience and Background
Excellent Interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
Minimum 5 years hands on experience in sales, experience in real estate market is an added advantage
Excellent driving skills is an added advantage
Send us your application and CV quoting the Position and Ref. No to optivenrecruitment@gmail.com to reach us by 26th July 2013
Engineering Careers in Kenya. Construction
Position: Construction Safety Officer
Location: Naivasha
Industry: Construction
Our client, a leading construction and engineering company with major power plant projects in Kenya seeks to fill the following positions:
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing valuable assistance and direction to management, projects and personnel in the administration, implementation and maintenance of health and safety program.
Key Responsibilities
• Implement and maintain safety and health programs for general contractors.
• Be responsible for the safety and health of subcontractors on the site.
• Carrying out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented and are working well.
• Overseeing safety audits and keeping records of inspections’ findings and producing reports that suggest improvements.
• Ensuring that staff are inducted according to the Safety Procedure.
• Keeping up to date with new legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of all environmental, health and safety legislation and any developments in the industry, and liaising with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance.
• Maintaining a system for recording, reporting and investigating injuries, accidents and dangerous occurrences in the site.
• Providing regular statistical summaries to Management and drawing attention to significant trends and occurrences.
Qualification/Experience
• Degree in Engineering
• Professional Certification in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Must have three years of onsite construction safety management experience.
• Flexibility to varying working hours.
• A mature individual with high level of discretion and unquestionable integrity.
• Must also be first aid trained.
Position: Construction Document Controller (2 Positions)
Location: Naivasha
Industry: Construction
The job holder will be responsible for maintenance and management of all important project documents and ensure that they are easily accessible and stored. He or she will also maintain and examine related files to release blueprints, drawings, and engineering documents to the technical team.
Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate all activities related to the Document Control procedure, including technical documents, drawings, and commercial correspondence.
• Input document data into the standard registers ensuring that the information is accurate and up to date.
• Generate the various document control reports as required.
• Typing of site documents, and follow up of all the site needs
• Make sure that controlled copies of latest approved documents and drawings are given to the appropriate staff, subcontractors and suppliers as applicable
• Maintain updated records of all approved documents and drawings and their distribution clearly
• Maintain the documents and drawings in the Document Control office under safe custody without any damage or deterioration with easy traceability.
• Maintain the files and control logs as required by the project.
Qualification/Experience
• At least a degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering
• At least 2 years related work experience in office work, documentation and control
• Knowledge of Engineering disciplines like Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical
• Knowledge in use of spreadsheets, database, word processing and selected job specific software.
• Ability to keep clear and accurate records and reports.
• Ability to use computer and rapidly input data and retrieve records and information.
• Ability to organize work load and to manage a filing methods and management techniques
Position: HVAC Engineer – Experienced (Heating, Ventilation Air Conditioning Engineer)
Location: Naivasha
Industry: Construction
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing engineering support and technical expertise to geothermal power plant project related to heat, ventilation and Air conditioning systems through all phases of the project and ensure the reliability and maintainability of mechanical equipment and systems.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
• To design in-house engineered works including drawing, specifications/data sheets, material requisition and bills of quantities.
• To review design of HVAC equipment including drawing, specifications/data sheets, material requisition and bills of quantities.
• To perform / review Cooling and Heating Load calculations and ventilation requirement, design drawings, HVAC control- and fire protection systems.
• To select HVAC equipment such as Chillers, AHUs and HVAC accessories (air outlets, volume dampers, fire dampers, sound attenuators, etc.)
• To perform Duct & pipe sizing calculation & preparation of D&ID, Air flow diagram, General Arrangement for ducting layout.
• To provide support for Installation, Inspecting & testing, commissioning and maintenance of HVAC installation systems and equipment.
• To issue and develop Company Design General Specifications (DGS), Standards, procedures and guidelines related to HVAC for use in-house or by the Contractors with regard to projects undertaken.
Qualification/Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 5 years’ experience in Engineering and Design of HVAC systems experience, with minimum 3 years in power plant.
• Education / training in Refrigeration, Heat , ventilation and Air conditioning is preferred
• Knowledge of codes and standards such as ASHRAE, SMACNA, ASME, ASTM, NFPA, etc.
• Knowledge of application software for heat load calculation and duct & Pipe design software & Equipment Selection Software, etc.
If you meet any of the mentioned job criteria kindly send your CV and application to recruit@humantalentrecruit.com before 22nd July, 2013. Indicate the position applied for, your current and expected salary on the subject line.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Location: Naivasha
Industry: Construction
Our client, a leading construction and engineering company with major power plant projects in Kenya seeks to fill the following positions:
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing valuable assistance and direction to management, projects and personnel in the administration, implementation and maintenance of health and safety program.
Key Responsibilities
• Implement and maintain safety and health programs for general contractors.
• Be responsible for the safety and health of subcontractors on the site.
• Carrying out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented and are working well.
• Overseeing safety audits and keeping records of inspections’ findings and producing reports that suggest improvements.
• Ensuring that staff are inducted according to the Safety Procedure.
• Keeping up to date with new legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of all environmental, health and safety legislation and any developments in the industry, and liaising with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance.
• Maintaining a system for recording, reporting and investigating injuries, accidents and dangerous occurrences in the site.
• Providing regular statistical summaries to Management and drawing attention to significant trends and occurrences.
Qualification/Experience
• Degree in Engineering
• Professional Certification in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Must have three years of onsite construction safety management experience.
• Flexibility to varying working hours.
• A mature individual with high level of discretion and unquestionable integrity.
• Must also be first aid trained.
Position: Construction Document Controller (2 Positions)
Location: Naivasha
Industry: Construction
The job holder will be responsible for maintenance and management of all important project documents and ensure that they are easily accessible and stored. He or she will also maintain and examine related files to release blueprints, drawings, and engineering documents to the technical team.
Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate all activities related to the Document Control procedure, including technical documents, drawings, and commercial correspondence.
• Input document data into the standard registers ensuring that the information is accurate and up to date.
• Generate the various document control reports as required.
• Typing of site documents, and follow up of all the site needs
• Make sure that controlled copies of latest approved documents and drawings are given to the appropriate staff, subcontractors and suppliers as applicable
• Maintain updated records of all approved documents and drawings and their distribution clearly
• Maintain the documents and drawings in the Document Control office under safe custody without any damage or deterioration with easy traceability.
• Maintain the files and control logs as required by the project.
Qualification/Experience
• At least a degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering
• At least 2 years related work experience in office work, documentation and control
• Knowledge of Engineering disciplines like Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical
• Knowledge in use of spreadsheets, database, word processing and selected job specific software.
• Ability to keep clear and accurate records and reports.
• Ability to use computer and rapidly input data and retrieve records and information.
• Ability to organize work load and to manage a filing methods and management techniques
Position: HVAC Engineer – Experienced (Heating, Ventilation Air Conditioning Engineer)
Location: Naivasha
Industry: Construction
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing engineering support and technical expertise to geothermal power plant project related to heat, ventilation and Air conditioning systems through all phases of the project and ensure the reliability and maintainability of mechanical equipment and systems.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
• To design in-house engineered works including drawing, specifications/data sheets, material requisition and bills of quantities.
• To review design of HVAC equipment including drawing, specifications/data sheets, material requisition and bills of quantities.
• To perform / review Cooling and Heating Load calculations and ventilation requirement, design drawings, HVAC control- and fire protection systems.
• To select HVAC equipment such as Chillers, AHUs and HVAC accessories (air outlets, volume dampers, fire dampers, sound attenuators, etc.)
• To perform Duct & pipe sizing calculation & preparation of D&ID, Air flow diagram, General Arrangement for ducting layout.
• To provide support for Installation, Inspecting & testing, commissioning and maintenance of HVAC installation systems and equipment.
• To issue and develop Company Design General Specifications (DGS), Standards, procedures and guidelines related to HVAC for use in-house or by the Contractors with regard to projects undertaken.
Qualification/Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 5 years’ experience in Engineering and Design of HVAC systems experience, with minimum 3 years in power plant.
• Education / training in Refrigeration, Heat , ventilation and Air conditioning is preferred
• Knowledge of codes and standards such as ASHRAE, SMACNA, ASME, ASTM, NFPA, etc.
• Knowledge of application software for heat load calculation and duct & Pipe design software & Equipment Selection Software, etc.
If you meet any of the mentioned job criteria kindly send your CV and application to recruit@humantalentrecruit.com before 22nd July, 2013. Indicate the position applied for, your current and expected salary on the subject line.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Data Analyst Jobs in Kenya
A Data Analyst with minimum diploma qualification in IT, relevant
experience of 2 years and knowledgeable in Mobile Telecommunications.
Interested candidates should send their applications to hr@topimage.co.ke by Monday 15th July 2013.
Chauffeur - Personal Driver Jobs in Kenya)
Position: A Chauffeur(Personal Driver):
Qualifications:
Minimum five years experience.
Minimum o level education.
Aged 35 years and above.
Interested candidates should send their applications to hr@topimage.co.ke by Monday 15th July 2013.
Sales Engineers Jobs Somalia. Davis & Shirtliff
Davis & Shirtliff Somali Operations Regional Sales Engineers Jobs.
Sales Marketing Job Vacancies Kenya.
Vacancies exist in the Davis & Shirtliff group for Sales Engineers for its Somali operations.
The principal job tasks being as follows: -
Sales of specialised technical equipment.
Customer development and retention.
Frequent travel to customer sites.
The successful candidates will have the following attributes: -
Somali or Kenya nationals fluent in Somali language and aged between 25-35 years. Graduate engineers with honours degree from a recognised university.
Applicants with additional professional qualifications including fluency in Arabic will have a competitive advantage.
A competitive salary and usual large company benefits including medical and pension schemes are offered.
The job will provide successful candidates with challenging opportunities to join a dedicated team of specialists in the water sector which has significant potential for future growth.
Applications should be sent to recruitment@dayliff.com and hard copies to be posted or delivered to the address below.
The hard copy applications should include a CV that indicates email, daytime phone number, current salary, if employed, and how soon, if selected, the applicant would be available to begin work.
Deadline: 31st July 2013
Sales Marketing Job Vacancies Kenya.
Vacancies exist in the Davis & Shirtliff group for Sales Engineers for its Somali operations.
The principal job tasks being as follows: -
Sales of specialised technical equipment.
Customer development and retention.
Frequent travel to customer sites.
The successful candidates will have the following attributes: -
Somali or Kenya nationals fluent in Somali language and aged between 25-35 years. Graduate engineers with honours degree from a recognised university.
Applicants with additional professional qualifications including fluency in Arabic will have a competitive advantage.
A competitive salary and usual large company benefits including medical and pension schemes are offered.
The job will provide successful candidates with challenging opportunities to join a dedicated team of specialists in the water sector which has significant potential for future growth.
Applications should be sent to recruitment@dayliff.com and hard copies to be posted or delivered to the address below.
The hard copy applications should include a CV that indicates email, daytime phone number, current salary, if employed, and how soon, if selected, the applicant would be available to begin work.
Deadline: 31st July 2013
Building Caretakers Jobs Kenya. Knight Frank
Knight Frank has exciting opportunities for qualified, self-motivated
and result oriented Building Caretakers in Nairobi, Mombasa &
Malindi.
The successful candidates should have the minimum qualifications;
Higher National Diploma in Building Construction or Higher National Diploma in any related technical field.
Minimum 2 years experience in commercial or retail property management.
Computer literate. Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
To apply, please send your CV with a one page cover letter to the address shown below by Friday 26th July 2013.
Head of HR & Administration
Knight Frank
Lion Place, Waiyaki Way
P.O. Box 39773 – 00623
Nairobi.
Applications can also be emailed to jobs@ke.knightfrank.com
Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Website: www.knightfrank.com
The successful candidates should have the minimum qualifications;
Higher National Diploma in Building Construction or Higher National Diploma in any related technical field.
Minimum 2 years experience in commercial or retail property management.
Computer literate. Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
To apply, please send your CV with a one page cover letter to the address shown below by Friday 26th July 2013.
Head of HR & Administration
Knight Frank
Lion Place, Waiyaki Way
P.O. Box 39773 – 00623
Nairobi.
Applications can also be emailed to jobs@ke.knightfrank.com
Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Website: www.knightfrank.com
KIPPRA Finance Careers Kenya
Position: Finance and Investments Manager.
The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is a public Institute established in 1997 to support public policy by contributing to the formulation of medium and long-term strategic perspectives for development of the country as well as developing the required human and institutional capacities by undertaking economic forecasting, policy analysis and research, and through capacity building for the achievement of national development goals.
It is governed by the KIPPRA Act No. 15 of 2006.
The Institute is seeking qualified candidates to fill the following positions:
Finance and Investments Manager
Ref. No FIM/13
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Finance & Investments Manager will be responsible for all aspects of financial control and reporting by providing appropriate financial advice and undertaking related financial administration and management.
Grade: KIP 3
Division: Finance & Investment
Supervisor: Executive Director
Supervisory Responsibilities: Accountant, Assistant Accountant
Key Responsibilities
Oversees all Finance functions including those necessary for auditing, budgeting, financial analysis, capital asset and property management in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, financial policies and procedures, and all other applicable rules and guidelines.
Providing financial management advise to KIPPRA board and management;
Monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting KIPPRA’s financial performance evaluation reports and making recommendations to management on policy changes
Prudent management of finance, and physical assets of the organization; preparing monthly/quarterly financial projection, statements and budgets; exercising expenditure controls of the organization;
Supervising accounting activities; updating management reports; monitoring and evaluating implementation of the statutory mandate; and
Working in close consultation with Executive Director on all financial management issues.
Qualifications & Attributes
A Masters degree in Commerce, Business Administration or Finance.
Certified Public Accountant CPA (K). Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) is an added advantage.
Minimum of 10 years three (3) of which must be in a Finance/Accounting managerial role.
Experience in donor fund accounting desirable.
Accounting Softwares: Working knowledge of accounting software packages and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work independently, as well as in a team.
Ability to write clear and concise reports.
Terms and Application Procedure
KIPPRA offers competitive terms and conditions of employment.
Successful candidates will be employed on a 3-year contract, renewable on the basis of performance.
Interested candidates are invited to submit an application letter indicating the reference number of position applied on both letter and envelope, copy of updated/detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, current and expected salary, and names and contacts (telephone and e-mail) of three (3) professional referees who are familiar with the candidate’s qualifications and work experience.
The application should be addressed to:
The Senior HR and Administration Officer,
Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis,
Bishops Garden Towers, 2nd Floor, Bishops Road,
P.O. Box 56445-00200, City Square,
Nairobi
Website: www.kippra.org
All email applications should be sent to: hr-july2013@kippra.or.ke
Applications should reach not later than close of business 26th July 2013.
The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is a public Institute established in 1997 to support public policy by contributing to the formulation of medium and long-term strategic perspectives for development of the country as well as developing the required human and institutional capacities by undertaking economic forecasting, policy analysis and research, and through capacity building for the achievement of national development goals.
It is governed by the KIPPRA Act No. 15 of 2006.
The Institute is seeking qualified candidates to fill the following positions:
Finance and Investments Manager
Ref. No FIM/13
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Finance & Investments Manager will be responsible for all aspects of financial control and reporting by providing appropriate financial advice and undertaking related financial administration and management.
Grade: KIP 3
Division: Finance & Investment
Supervisor: Executive Director
Supervisory Responsibilities: Accountant, Assistant Accountant
Key Responsibilities
Oversees all Finance functions including those necessary for auditing, budgeting, financial analysis, capital asset and property management in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, financial policies and procedures, and all other applicable rules and guidelines.
Providing financial management advise to KIPPRA board and management;
Monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting KIPPRA’s financial performance evaluation reports and making recommendations to management on policy changes
Prudent management of finance, and physical assets of the organization; preparing monthly/quarterly financial projection, statements and budgets; exercising expenditure controls of the organization;
Supervising accounting activities; updating management reports; monitoring and evaluating implementation of the statutory mandate; and
Working in close consultation with Executive Director on all financial management issues.
Qualifications & Attributes
A Masters degree in Commerce, Business Administration or Finance.
Certified Public Accountant CPA (K). Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) is an added advantage.
Minimum of 10 years three (3) of which must be in a Finance/Accounting managerial role.
Experience in donor fund accounting desirable.
Accounting Softwares: Working knowledge of accounting software packages and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work independently, as well as in a team.
Ability to write clear and concise reports.
Terms and Application Procedure
KIPPRA offers competitive terms and conditions of employment.
Successful candidates will be employed on a 3-year contract, renewable on the basis of performance.
Interested candidates are invited to submit an application letter indicating the reference number of position applied on both letter and envelope, copy of updated/detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, current and expected salary, and names and contacts (telephone and e-mail) of three (3) professional referees who are familiar with the candidate’s qualifications and work experience.
The application should be addressed to:
The Senior HR and Administration Officer,
Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis,
Bishops Garden Towers, 2nd Floor, Bishops Road,
P.O. Box 56445-00200, City Square,
Nairobi
Website: www.kippra.org
All email applications should be sent to: hr-july2013@kippra.or.ke
Applications should reach not later than close of business 26th July 2013.
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