Chinese – English Translator

Our client based in the China, who runs a High End Travel Business in Kenya, is looking for a Chinese – English Translator to be based in their Nairobi office. He/ she MUST have relevant International exposure preferred. 

Key Responsibilities:

• English – Chinese interpretation.

Qualification:

• Must have a bachelor degree.
• Driving License is an added advantage.
• Preferably more than 3 years’ experience as a certified interpreter.
• Good communication skills and comprehension.
• Strong sense of team work.
• Dedicated, responsible and able to work under pressure.
• Optimistic and positive.

Monthly gross salary: Competitive remuneration depending on skills and experience.

Deadline: 30th July 2016 
         
Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/2965G7p  

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

*** Leading Recruitment & Executive Search Company in Kenya; Summit Recruitment & Search, Blixen Court, Karen Road, Karen ***

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Senior Management Consultant

Our client, a dynamic Consulting Company that helps organizations incorporate systems and processes that makes it possible for them to keep an eye on overall performance is looking for a Senior Management Consultant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of advisory solutions.
• Provide objective advice and expert toolkit of skills to solve client challenges.
• Develop a total view of the client’s organization and its strategic objectives.
• Serve as the conduit between the clients and the business advisory team.
• Identify potential solutions using a variety of business analysis.
• Undertake research, analyzes and interprets data and statistics.
• Identify and assesses the pros and cons and provide cost/benefit analysis.
• Present material to clients through a variety of modes of communication.
• Evaluate information from multiple sources, reconcile variances and decomposes information.
• Assist in identifying data quality problems and in determining solution.
• Collaborate with users to analyze, validate and design the logical data model.
• Support and challenge business advisors on their assumptions of business planning and project delivery.

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of 6 - 8 years of experience in business or management consulting with excellent international exposure.
• An MBA or postgraduate degree in a field of international business, strategy or finance is an added advantage.
• At least 6 to 8 years of experience in business or management consulting.
• Sound technical and business knowledge and understanding.
• Project delivery, project management and project risk management.
• Excellent financial, business understanding / acumen and numerical skills.
• Change management skills.
• Ownership, management and delivery of solutions to clients.
• Ability to coach, mentor, train and transfer skills to others.
• Adherence to a code of conduct and ethical guidelines.
• Strong interpersonal, client engagement and delivery skills.
• Strong problem solving, creative and analytical thinking.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills.
• Innovative and results-oriented attitude.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Advanced to excellent computer  skills.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 150,000 /= (Approx. 1,666 USD) Plus commissions

Deadline:  15th June 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1ArAHfW

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****

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Researchers (2 Positions) (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya March 2014)

Title: Researchers (2 Positions)

About Partnership for Peace & Security (PfPS)

Partnership for Peace and Security (PfPS) is a platform that brings together various actors, institutions and organizations working in the field of peace and security in Kenya with an objective of providing a credible avenue for peace building and conflict prevention responses.

We do this through a joint framework of analysis, evidence-based programming and policy formulation through collaboration with state actors, civil society organizations, institutions of research and higher learning and think-tanks.

PfPS is seeking the services of two (2) researchers to conduct a study to assess the Role of Devolution on Peace and Security Landscape in Select Counties.

Background to the Study

Kenya is undergoing a raft of reform processes ranging from political to governance, with devolution expected to be the most transformative in terms of equity and redistribution of resources.

Devolution has largely been viewed by some as panacea to a myriad of conflicts in Kenya that have been attributed to unequal distribution of resources among other structural causes.

Conversely, devolution is also being associated with new and emerging conflicts in some counties; conflicts relating to political supremacy, identities and management of high value minerals and other natural resources.

Without a clear demarcation of the role, or contribution of devolution to the changing dynamic of peace and security in the country, and in specific counties, it is necessary to explore this relationship through a comprehensive study.

Objective of the Study

The overall objective of this assignment is to provide technical, policy and research support to PfPS through conducting a study in select counties to examine the role of devolution in the state of peace and security in those counties to enhance understanding of the this relationship and inform policy and programming interventions.

Scope of Work

• Develop the methodology for the study including data collection and sampling;
• On the selected counties, provide a justification explaining the sampling. This section of the report will draw on the county profiles conducted in 2013.
• Thematic data collection (Both primary and secondary)
• For the selected counties, provide a brief background of peace and security dynamics. This section will also draw on the county profiles conducted in 2013 to provide a baseline on the state of peace and security in those counties.
• For the counties under study, assess the role (and shifts therein) that devolution has had on the peace and security landscape paying special attention to conflict trends, drivers, emerging threats/fault lines (if any); interventions/peace and security enablers in place in those counties; the actors involved in those interventions and their relationships;
• Draw the relationship, if any, between devolution and (changing) peace and security dynamics in those counties;
• Initiate and sustain collaboration with various stakeholders related to the assignment; 8. Special attention should be given to identifying opportunities for and making recommendations regarding community-based, youth-focused, political party engagement and other approaches to enhance dialogue and other conflict prevention measures;
• Facilitate validation workshops, if any.

Duration of Assignment

• 11 Working Days broken down into:
• Desk Review 2 Days
• Data Collection and Analysis 7 Days
• Report Writing 2 Days

Required Skills and Experience

• Masters Degree in Peace and Security Studies, International Relations, International Conflict Management, Social Science or related field;
• Over 5 years research experience in peace and security (please provide evidence of this)
• Thorough knowledge and demonstrated extensive experience in conflict prevention policy development, programming and advocacy;
• Demonstrated experience in conducting conflict, political economy and governance analysis and in designing and managing multi-stakeholder participatory conflict analysis processes and methodologies;
• Nuanced knowledge of conflict analysis tools and methodologies;

All Expressions of Interest should be sent to info@partnershipforpeace.or.ke with the Subject Line “Independent Consultant Ref PfPS/HR/01” attaching your current CV containing three referees, and Letter of Motivation.

Please state your expected daily rate.

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Consultant – Gender, Youth, Vulnerable Groups and Communal Land (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya March 2014)

Title: Consultant – Gender, Youth, Vulnerable Groups and Communal Land

Contract Type: Service Contract

Duty Station: Nairobi

Organizational Unit: FAO-Kenya

Duration: 3 Months (35 Working Days)

Eligible Candidates: Kenyan Nationals

Anticipated start date: ASAP

The Constitution of Kenya ( 2010), provides a very progressive human rights and gender gains both on a broad spectrum and specifically on land reforms Chapter Five on Land and Environment.

Article 60 (f) envisages the elimination of gender discrimination in law, customs and practices related to land and property ownership.

However, gender and youth rights in access and control of land resources still remain a challenge to sustainable development in ASALs.

Women are often the primary users of land for residential and agricultural purposes, but are frequently denied primary and ownership rights to land and other natural resources because of cultural norms. Women are also often excluded from effective participation in the provision of land administration services.

In Kenya, women account for just 5 percent of registered land holders nationally and yet they contribute over 80 percent of the agricultural labor force, 64 percent of subsistence farmers, and produce approximately 60 percent of farm-derived income.

Culture and traditions continue to support male inheritance of family land and lack of review/formulation of gender sensitive family laws seems to reinforce the status quo.

Women play a central role in agro-pastoral systems as land and natural resource managers, income generators and service providers. Pastoral women are not only ‘‘primary’’ users of land, but are also major ‘‘secondary’’ users, collecting range land products such as firewood, grasses, fodder, wild fruits, medicinal plants, gums and resins. In spite of this, pastoralist societies are patriarchal and men own all livestock and land resources.

While pastoral women’s property rights have been afforded a certain degree of protection by customary institutions, the sustainability of such protection is likely to be lost as a result of weakening traditional institutions and new developments in land reforms. The Government of Kenya is in the process of reforming its land tenure policy and institutional framework.

The land reforms seek to harmonize the multiple and often overlapping legal frameworks on tenure of land and natural resources. FAO has secured funding from EU to support the government’s efforts to secure and improve equitable access to land and natural resources for food security and socio-economic development of agro-pastoral communities in the ASALs of Kenya.

Under this project, a study will be undertaken using the gender analysis toolkit to assess the land and access rights of women, youths and other vulnerable groups in line with the constitution, the national land policy and the Voluntary Guidelines on land governance.

Study objectives

The main objective of the study is to assess the land and access rights of women, youth and other vulnerable groups in communal land in Turkana and Tana River counties.

The following are the specific objectives:

• To assess which local rules, institutions and players are involved in customary and informal land administration and their contribution to women’s and youth’s access to land (or lack of it).
• To assess whether principles of gender equity are broadly embraced, accepted, and promoted at the institutional and community level
• To identify barriers and opportunities for gender equity in communal land administration.
• To propose strategies for promoting women’s and youth’s access and control over land in Turkana andTana River county.

Scope of work

• The study will be undertaken using the gender analysis toolkit.

• It will conducted in a participatory manner where stakeholders including (women, men, young women and young men in Turkana and Tana River) shall be involved and observations and recommendations coming forward will be of the report. The methodology will ensure examination of local institutions including social ones and reference relevant national legal frameworks and policies.

The consultant will undertake the following activities in consultation with NRM and Gender units.

• literature review of relevant documents
• Focus group interviews among women and men in Turkana and Tana River counties
• Interviews with key informants that include government officers in those counties
• Circulation of draft report to NRM and gender units for feedback
• Dissemination of findings to a stakeholders/validation workshop
• Submission of final report.

Deliverables

• Submit a detailed Report on the assessment process, results, findings and recommendations including a strong and comprehensive Executive Summary of the entire exercise
• PowerPoint presentation of the key findings that shall be disseminated to stakeholders in a workshop.
• Final report and recommendations for way forward.

Minimum requirements:

• The consultant should have advance university degree in Land Economics, gender, development studies, social science, or other relevant disciplines, with specialized focus on gender mainstreaming etc.
• The consultant should have 5- 7 years or more work experience and familiarity with gender equality programming in the UN, gender and land especially communal land.
• Experience in use of gender analysis toolkit, and familiarity with key concepts and application of gender mainstreaming guidelines as well as awareness of national legal frameworks on land.

To Apply: FAO is an equal opportunity employer; qualified women are encouraged to apply.

Acknowledgements will only be sent to applicants in whom FAO has a further interest.

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications may send their application letter, and a detailed CV clearly marked CONSULTANT – GENDER AND COMMUNAL LAND; STRICTLY BY EMAIL not later than 4th of April, 2014 to: E-mail : vacancy-Kenya@fao.org Applications must be received by the deadline.

Late applications will not be considered.

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Product Consultant (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya March 2014)

Title: Product Consultant

Department: Business Development

Supervised by: The Business Development Director

This vacancy is for an SME who are providers I.T. based business management solutions their clientele includes corporates and institutions in East Africa

Role Objective: Responsible for making sure those products that are released by the company meet the regulatory standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advising clients on the best software to use that is aligned to the corporate strategy.
• Identifying gaps and recommending Solutions to close gaps.
• Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency.
• Provide functional and business process information to client inquiries.
• To operate, maintain and support programmes and projects in the implementation, collection, analysis and generation of results and reports.
• Understand customer’s goals and objectives in order to identify what change initiatives are needed for the customer to be more efficient and productive.
• Installation of software.
• Implement the solution in the client environment using web-based communication tools
• Implementation of the software.
• Training the users on the software.
• Analyze and design databases convenient for the client.
• Trouble shooting of the computer systems and advising clients accordingly.
• Investigating the cause all user problems and developing lasting solutions to ensure satisfactory service to all customers.
• Follow up with clients to ensure satisfactory customer relations.

Any other work assigned

• Must prepare the following reports;
• Daily Activity reports
• Monthly progress report
• Weekly progress report
• Quarterly development report

Indicators of Good Performance:

• Proper installation and installation.
• Proper training of users.
• Minimal problems from users
• Adequate follow up
• Customer satisfaction

Skills Set Needed

• Computer literate
• Operations analysis
• Problem solving
• High integrity
• Confidentiality
• Initiative
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Problem analysis and problem solving.
• Good communication
• Good interpersonal relationship

Desirable

• Diploma in IT.
• Minimum diploma in a Business course
• Minimum CPA 2 is an added advantage
• Between 27-35yrs.

Application;

Only those who meet the minimum requirements stated need apply.

E-mail application

detailed and updated CV,

indicating your availability

Email to: philip@dafinaconsultants.com

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ERP Sales Consultant (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya February 2014)

Title: ERP Sales Consultant

Our Client is a leading ICT Solutions company with operations in Kenya and Tanzania carrying on the business of Computer Hardware, Fiscal Solutions, ERP and POS solutions and Internet Security Solutions.

Job Scope: The ERP Sales Consultant is responsible for generating new sales in the market, following company’s established routines and methodology.

Focus areas are sales to medium and large companies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Have high activity level (calls, meetings, quotations).
• Learn our ERP and CRM product.
• Build a sales pipeline,
• Drive sales process, from quotation to closing.
• Key Account Management.
• Lead Management.
• Liaise with Vendor Channel Management.
• Meet sales targets.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• Degree in Information Technology / Business Information systems /Business Management / Sales & Marketing.
• Additional qualifications in Sales & Marketing for those with a 1st degree in a none marketing discipline would be an added advantage.
• 1-2 years experience with sales of ERP/Financial Software systems or business-consulting services.

Skills

• Fluent English command, both verbal and written.
• Good Communication skills,
• Excellent Computer Skills.
• Eager to learn and take responsibility; organized and self-motivated individual,
• Available to travel at short notice.
• Willingness to commit to intensive product learning and training in the first few months
• Good business sense in IT
• Initiative and enthusiasm,
• The ability to work calmly under pressure,
• Closing Skills,
• Territory Management,
• Market Knowledge,
• Presentation Skills,
• Must be willing to travel within and outside the country to meet with product principles and attend training conferences
• High integrity and honesty is paramount

Salary: Attractive + Benefits + Commissions

If you feel you fit the above role,please send your CV to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

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CONSULTANTS (KENYAN JOBS, JOBS IN KENYA JANUARY 2014)

Title: Short term and lont term professionals

Chemonics Anticipated USAID-funded Kenya Nutrition and Health Plus Project Professionals Jobs in Kenya

Job Description: Chemonics seeks long- and short-term professionals for the anticipated USAID-funded Kenya Nutrition and Health Plus Project, which will support management of malnutrition and nutrition and health risks among people living with HIV. 

The project aims to improve access and demand for quality nutrition interventions at community and facility levels, strengthen nutrition commodity management, and improve food and nutrition security. 

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

We are seeking specialists in the following areas: 

Nutrition

Nutrition and health training/capacity building

Clinical training and capacity building

HIV/AIDS

Behavior change communications

Production and distribution of ready-to-use therapeutic foods

Health supply chain management

Health accountability and advocacy

Procurement

Health program monitoring and evaluation

Human capacity development and quality improvement

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred in public health, nutrition, or related field

Minimum four years of experience working in health and development programs with substantial expertise in HIV/AIDS interventions and food and nutrition support

Experience working at the county level in health delivery

Successful record in delivery of technical assistance

Strong understanding of the nutrition and HIV/AIDS situation and challenges in Kenya

Experience working collaboratively with the government of Kenya, international donors, and local organizations

Proven managerial/supervisory experience

Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

Experience with USAID highly preferred

Experience working with gender, development, and vulnerable groups a plus

English fluency required

Application instructions:

Send electronic submissions to chemonicsnhprecruit@gmail.com by January 27, 2014. 

Please include the name of the position in the subject line. 

No telephone inquiries, please. 

Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only “Technical specialists - PLHIV” in the subject line. 

If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” 

Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

http://www.click2apply.net/vx3fd93

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SENIOR PROJECTS OFFICER

University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services Limited. Come Join the winning team

Senior Projects Officer (One Position)
Ref: UNES/SPO/CONS/8/13
Job Summary
The person will be Responsible for Coordinating all Activities relating to Consultancy 
Projects and Short Courses / Training Programs. He/She will Supervise the assigned Project Officers executing their duties and ensuring Customer Satisfaction.
Job Description

• Preparing and Submitting EOI, RFP, RFQ and Concept papers.
• Liaise with Project Stakeholders on ongoing basis.
• Coordinating all Contracted Training Programs and Conducting Training Analysis.
• Producing Monthly Project Status Reports
• Management of Client Relationships.

Job Specification

• Possess a Bachelors Degree in a relevant field
• At least three year hands on experience in Consultancy assignments
• Proven track record of proposal writing/research
• Ability to develop and manage Financial Budgets and Work Plans
• Familiarity with Government and Development Partners Proposal guidelines.
• Extensive Computer and Analytical Skills.
• Possess Good Communication and Interpersonal

Applicants interested in the above position should submit the following:

• Cover letter detailing why you want to be considered for the position, as well as current and expected gross salary.
• Detailed CV including at minimum:
• Biographical data including:
• Full names, current mailing address, current telephone contacts, email address
• Employment history to date. Ensure that specific start and end dates are included.
• Educational history to date, clearly detailing the program, certificate obtained, and completion date.
• Names of 3 referees.Copies of ALL academic and professional certificates and testimonials.
• Completed Personal Data Form (attached).
• Indicate the Job Reference Number of the Envelope.

Submit 5 copies of all the documents required; Applications, detailed current CV highlighting qualifications and experience, Academic and professional certificates. All applications to reach the undersigned on or before September 13, 2013

Head Human Resources  Administration Services,
UNES Limited
P.O. Box 68241-00200
Nairobi
Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.

UNES is an equal opportunity employer

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SENIOR TECHNICAL CONSULTANT-UNICEF

Title:      Senior Technical Consultant

Category and Grade Level:          International consultant (P4 equivalent)

Type of Contract:             Special Service Agreement

Length Of Contract:        6 weeks

Organization Unit:           PME

Duty Station:      Nairobi

Date of Issue:    28 June 2013

Closing date of Application:         7 July 2013

Background

The last Situation Analysis of Children was conducted by UNICEF in 1996. A Situation Analysis (SitAn) is an assessment and analysis of the country situation, with respect to children’s rights and development potential or critical issues.

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BIO-ENTERPRISE TRAINER

Terms of reference for trainer in biodiversity enterprise development in Garba Tula, Kenya

Introduction

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) seeks a consultant or consulting agency to train community members on biodiversity enterprise development1 in Garba Tula, Kenya. The consultant will be responsible for providing training on development of bio enterprise, including strategy development, business planning and how to integrate into the value‐chain identified during market chain analysis. This training will prepare the community groups and individuals to gainfully participate in biodiversity related business opportunities.

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